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[MARVNVRAM]

Wow, the first chapter and table of contents alone made me buy a copy

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[jond]

Just bought a copy.
This looks perfect for me since I'm starting to look for a HPDE car.

[CD5touring]

I got the book and WOW... I wish I had gotten it earlier... Oh well.. Its a must for anyone just getting into this...

BEn

[MurrrFit!!!]

Originally Posted by Dengar

Just ordered

haha real sklillllz are obtained at birth

[KFBhonda]

i just joined san diego SCCA
and bought the book!

[ThoseDarnKids]

I figured that the best way to "hint" that I wanted this book for my birthday was to send a direct link (and ISBN #) to my mom and sister, who keep bugging me about what I'm interested in!

I'll be looking forward to it.

[slow93si]

Just order. I cant wait. Hopefully this will help bring all the info I have gotten from friends that race and help me to finally get out there

[Cliche]

ill deffinetly be picking this up

[Mjfan12]

does this book cover any racing techniques or something?

I have a copy of the skip barber "text book" Going Faster and its cool because it covers driving techniques.

Also someone REALLY needs to write an updated autocross book, Watts book which I have was written in 87! 20 years ago. I know most the info is still relevant but I want updated info, and color pics or something, better illustrations etc.

[granracing]

This page on the books website will tell you exactly what's covered in it.

http://www.goaheadtakethewheel.com/Page.html

Racing techniques - it depends on how you are defining this. Does it tell you how to drive the proper racing line? Nope. It does tell you how you can save money on racing, help prioritize where your money should be spent to become faster, among many other things.

[bitbycarbug]

I am just getting into racing (never raced, just started researching race materials) and I ordered this book because of the description of it. I am on a budget because I work hard for my money and am very cheap. I just got done reading from cover to cover. WOW!! So much info. for a newbie like me crammed into this very well written book. I would recommend this book for anyone thinking o getting into racing because it contains tons of info. you'll need to know before you get started. This books gives you tips and hints to make racing fun and not break the bank for regular joes.

Thanks for making this book sir, I tip my hat to you.

[tmitbyh]

I purchased this book when it came out in 2006 and it gave me a bunch of ideas on how to race on my budget and has paid off. This book is worth WAY more than what you are paying.

[NorCalLude]

Just sent in my money. Can't wait to check this book out.

[raffaelli]

Great book, read it about a month ago....and I keep going back to it.

[Lan]

I am going to order this because of what Poison said

[DC4Dan]

Originally Posted by Lan

I am going to order this because of what Poison said

Its very good IMO. I've read a few chapters and it's very informing to say the least.

[Lan]

Originally Posted by DC4Dan

Its very good IMO. I've read a few chapters and it's very informing to say the least.

Cool, another opinion I will go with I should buy it tonight hmmm

[granracing]

For people that attend NASA North East, NASA Rocky Mountain, or NASA CA (south), books can be purchased in person at their events. Once NASA National starts selling merchandise, it'll be available there too.

Thanks again for all of the support you've provided the book thus far and helping get the word out about it.

[LwdJdmR]

ok one question before actually sending a paymentt for this book. will my car no longer be able to be street driven if i decide to get intoo the racing world???

[granracing]

The short answer is yes, many people use their daily driven street cars in events such as autocross / Solo events, high performance driving events held on professional race tracks, and time trials. If you ever decide to get into wheel-to-wheel racing, that's when you'll really need a track dedicated car and the majority of people use a trailer of one type or another along with a tow vehicle. There's plenty of fun ahead of you using your daily driver before you reach that point.

[JDM SPEK]

ah, nice! i should get this book.

[JoelG]

Bought the book yesterday from OG at SPR. Enjoying it very much, even though I've been racing for several years. Sure wish it had been around when I was getting started!

[granracing]

Thought I'd share this new review.

Review By Brian Joslin
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman...shtml

More than a decade ago, I decided to jump head first into the world of SCCA motorsports. OK, maybe it was more like feet first- I was only getting started in autocrossing. Nevertheless, I arrived for the Chicago Region's annual autocross school, convinced I'd set the scene on its ear with my street-tuned Golf.

How naive I was. I figured if I showed up with a hot-rodded hot hatch and my own natural talent, I'd be taking home trophies in no time. Instead I found out I had modified my daily car to the point that it would have to run in a class where it was not only non-competitive, it was also dominated by much cheaper and less prepared� cars than mine. If I'd had a resource like Dave Gran's Go Ahead- Take the Wheel my expectations on that blustery April day might have been less fantastic.

Unlike so many other books that focus entirely on driving technique or car preparation, Go Ahead lays a realistic foundation for aspiring road racers by explaining, in clear terms, what it really takes to get out on the track and race. Gran does this by peeling back the shrouds of secrecy and hierarchy inherent to most clubs, essentially inviting the reader on a guest tour of the inner workings of a race weekend.

The real purpose of this book is to give novice drivers all the answers to questions they probably don't know to ask, and in this goal the author succeeds immensely. Gran covers all the bases, from basic car setup to budgeting for ongoing expenses, even going so far as to discuss sponsorship. And while Go Ahead is aimed primarily at those who dream of becoming a road racer with SCCA, NASA or some other sanctioning body, much of the advice and information is relevant to other forms of motorsport, particularly autocrossing and the ever-more-popular track-day driving events.

Aside from the anecdotal chapters that cover all the major subjects, Gran has also included several useful resources at the end of the book. Key among these is a series of cost worksheets-one for safety equipment, another for the race car, a separate one for tools, and another for annual racing expenses. Since racing is never a truly inexpensive endeavor, he has even included a sample sponsorship proposal to help would-be champions secure some assistance with their costs.

I learned the hard way about the joys of borrowing helmets, the expense of destroying street tires and the nuances of secret fraternities. Luckily, today's novices can skip these unpleasantries and head to the grid with the kind of knowledge and confidence that I lacked those first few events.

Go Ahead- Take the Wheel- $16.95
Written by Dave Gran
Published by Dragon Publishing
Available online at http://www.goaheadtakethewheel.com

[blah13]

Sign me up, just sent in payment for mine. From what I've read I can't wait!

[granracing]

Thank you for the comment, I truly appreciate that.

Unfortunately I've been having troubles with my Prelude build (darn suspension spindles!!), so it looks like I'll have to wait until the July 4th race at limerock. I may be there watching though.