Racing Technique Manuals/Books

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CAn anyone post a link to any threads that goes into detail about proper racing techniques (racing lines, braking points, balancing the car...). Or even recommend good books on the subject. The GT5 guide that was provided with the collectors edition has been very helpful but I am looking for something with more details.
 
I thought the book that came with the collectors edition was pretty detailed. What exactly are you looking for?

Braking points and balancing the car varies from car to car.
 
My assumption is that there is much more than can be said on the subject besides what is in the Collectors guide. It seems to be just scratching the surface.
 
Ronald6 thanks for the link. I've been to a Skip Barber racing school but it was many years ago. I had to go to a racing school to get my license to race in the SCCA. This link really does a good job! +1
 
Ronald6
Www.drivingfast.net

Best I've found. Enjoy.

Also: look for Dr. Beckmans' the Physics of Racing.
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I have a PDF of "The Physics Of Racing". It is extremely in depth, and way over my head in spots. If you want a copy of that Rome, send me a private message with ur email and ill send it. See below for link to document.
 
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lol, Manuel... just got that.:dunce:

Thanks guys these resources will keep me busy for a while. And, nasty, I love physics (but more of the weird space stuff):banghead:.
 
AndRome
CAn anyone post a link to any threads that goes into detail about proper racing techniques (racing lines, braking points, balancing the car...). Or even recommend good books on the subject. The GT5 guide that was provided with the collectors edition has been very helpful but I am looking for something with more details.
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That's what license tests are for.
 
Ben78
That's what license tests are for.
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License tests don't teach you technique nor explain in detail what is happening with the car. They just reward you for getting it right, without telling you why.
 
Johnnypenso
License tests don't teach you technique nor explain in detail what is happening with the car. They just reward you for getting it right, without telling you why.
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Reading books and manuals that explain proper driving techniques and how they work is great and should be encouraged. That being said knowing all the proper techniques won't do you any good on track without practice. The license tests are a good way to practice these techniques and get rewarded for them. Simply golding them though isn't enough, you need to keep practicing them until you can gold them every time so you have the instinctive muscle memory to do the correct things on track when hot lapping or racing. As they say practice makes perfect. You can be an exceptional driver without ever reading a word just by practicing. But memorizing everything ever written about proper racing techniques won't help much if you never practice and learn how to put that knowledge to practical use.
 
^^^ this. +

Perfect practice makes perfect. Practicing something incorrectly just programs you to continue to execute incorrectly.
Read the manuals, then practice.

I often tell the tuners I test for: I'm consistent, just consistently wrong. This especially applies to driving cars whos' style is opposite mine.

Keep asking questions, we'll keep answering.
 
Speed Secrets by Ross Bentley. Not sure how much of it can actually be applied to GT5, but it's worth a read anyway, especially if you're like me and that stuff interests you. Great book.
 
I don't know if your looking for drifting or grip racing book or video technique but I'll give you a youtube link about drifting because that is what I always do.

 
Speed Secrets by Ross bentely. Very good read that goes into detail about everything related to driving. And after reading it I noticed that I've been doing a lot better in online races. Definitely worth the $20.
 

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