Table of Contents
Preface 4
Introduction 5
1 Behind the Wheel 9
2 The Controls 13
3 Shifting 18
4 Chassis and Suspension Basics 23
5 Race Gar Dynamics 30
6 Driving the Limit 48
7 Fancy Footwork 58
8 Cornering Technique 72
9 The Line 30
10 Prioritizing Corners 87
11 Different Corners, Different Lines 92
12 Learning the Track 95
13 The Exit Phase 102
14 The Entry Phase 105
15 The Midcorner Phase 116
16 Vision 120
17 Racing in the Rain 123
18 Racecraft 128
19 Different Cars, Different Techniques 133
20 How the Driver's Mind Works 135
21 Brain Integration 139
22 Sensory Input 144
23 Mental Programming 158
24 State of Mind 177
25 Decision Making 179
26 Focus 180
27 Behavioral Traits 183
28 Belief System 186
29 The Inner Game of Racing 193
30 Managing Errors 210
31 Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 217
32 Using Your Strengths 219
33 Learning 221
34 Adaptability 235
35 Oval Track 246
36 The Unknown Corner 249
37 Car Control 252
38 The Limit 253
39 Going Faster 257
40 Practice and Testing 263
41 Qualifying 270
42 The Race 274
43 The Complete Race Driver 280
44 Engineering Feedback 286
45 Team Dynamics 290
46 Data Acquisition 300
47 Communications and Records 306
48 Safety 309
49 Driver as Athlete 314
50 Flags and Officials 317
51 The Business of Racing 319
52 The Perfect Driver 326
53 The Real Winner 330
Appendix A Resources 333
Appendix B Self Coaching Questions 334
About the Author 335
Index 335
