Target Audience:
Track day drivers, amateur racers, and performance driving enthusiasts
Skill Range:
Beginner through advanced competitors
Comprehensive Scope:
Covers mental approach, car control, racing line, and racecraft in one guide
Author Credentials:
Written by professional driver and coach Ross Bentley
Practical Focus:
Techniques explained with actionable, step-by-step guidance
Car Control:
Braking, throttle, and steering technique
Racing Line:
Line selection and cornering theory
Track Knowledge:
Learning and memorizing a circuit
Weight Transfer:
Managing vehicle dynamics and balance
Braking Technique:
Threshold braking and trail braking
Cornering:
Corner entry, apex, and exit strategy
Shifting:
Heel-toe downshifting and smooth gear changes
Racecraft:
Passing, defending, and wheel-to-wheel strategy
Wet Driving:
Adjusting technique for low-grip conditions
Mental Approach:
Focus, visualization, and concentration training
Speed Secrets:
Ross Bentley's progressive skill-development drills
Feedback:
Self-analysis and using data or video to improve
Fitness:
Physical preparation for driving performance
Vehicle Preparation:
Safety equipment and track-ready preparation
Chassis Setup:
Basic suspension and tire setup concepts
Tires:
Tire management, grip, and degradation understanding
Diagrams:
Detailed illustrations and track diagrams included
Step-by-Step:
Procedures presented with step-by-step instruction
Printable:
All pages printable for reference at the track
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Track Safety:
Track etiquette, flags, and safety protocols
Driver Safety Equipment:
Helmets, harnesses, and protective gear guidance
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - not applicable to this title