MOTOR RALLYING / RALLY DRIVING. Autocross is the easiest, safest, and least expensive way to get into motorsports. Anyone with a helmet and a car can do it. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have some driving skills, which is where this book comes in. As a veteran racer and professional driving coach, Ross Bentley knows what it takes to compete and to win, and he gives readers the benefit of that knowledge in "Winning Autocross Techniques".The first in the "Speed Secrets" series to address a specific form ofracing, this volume focuses on the skills critical to autocross success: car handling and driver skill at high speeds on unique courses. Bentley clearly details the steps and techniques that help autocross drivers maintain control and dominate a course at speed. Though specific to autocross, and essential to mastering its particular challenges, his advice and instruction in this book will prove invaluable to drivers who go on to road racing as well.

A must-have book for everyone interested in autocrossing, packed with hands-on information for racing and car prepping, lists of clubs, rules, and much more. "Watts instructs carefully and well." Road & Track. "Pick up 'Secrets of Solo Racing'." Chris O'Donnell, Solo II National Champion, 1985, 1986, and 1989; Sportscar.

This book, The Joy of Racing Solo, is about the racing experiences of my wife Joyce and I, who spent more than forty years enjoying sports cars, traveling, competition and the companionship of people dedicated to racing.I share my memories of the very early years of the sport of autocrossing before it was known as SCCA Solo II. There are also stories about our years of racing on frozen lakes.These stories are humorous and touching as we recall the successes and failures we had during our adventures. Best of all, we remember stories of some of the greatest friends and competitors from all corners of the United States and Canada.

Autocross is open to just about anyone with a helmet and a car. Aimed at all those autocross drivers who race the cars they drive every day, this thorough and easy-to-follow handbook covers everything from choosing the best class and car for competing to tuning, modifying, and racing that car. Richard Newton, an ASE-certified Master Technician, talks in a reader-friendly fashion about what can be done, why it should be done, and what might need to be altered when conditions change. He discusses the rule book and driving techniques used in autocross events. Featuring helpful full-color illustrations, this guide covers all engine/drivetrain combinations, and focuses on car subsystems, including engine, suspension, wheels and tires, and brakes, among others. The book includes drawings of course set-ups, as well as a complete reference appendix.