The Track Day Manual: The complete guide to taking your car on the race track

Author:   Mike Breslin
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
ISBN:  

9781844254828


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   19 June 2008
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained


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The Track Day Manual: The complete guide to taking your car on the race track


Overview

Increasingly congested public roads provide few opportunities to enjoy driving to the full, and yet modern performance cars are the most exciting ever - hence the booming appeal of track days. This extensively illustrated colour book contains all the information needed to enjoy track days to the maximum, providing a sound introduction for complete novices, whilst presenting advice and information which will prove invaluable to those already involved in the burgeoning track-day scene.

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Author:   Mike Breslin
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9781844254828


ISBN 10:   1844254828
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   19 June 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Introduction to track days - the track-day scene, track-day cars, what to expect at a track day, driving instruction.Track-day driving - the basics, driving techniques, the racing line, braking and accelerating, wet-weather driving, dealing with traffic.Car preparation - safety preparation, brakes, tyres, engine and suspension, noise regulations, insurance.Appendices providing full details and driving advice for all UK circuits where track days are held, and a directory of track-day organisers and specialists.

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Author Information

Mike Breslin is a well-known motorsport journalist, and a regular contributor to several leading practical motorsport magazines, including Circuit Driver. He is a former Formula Ford racer, and regularly participates in track days in his own modified Mazda MX-5. He lives in London.

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