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Joe Peak
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Paul Slavonik
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If you're an absolute beginner or novice who is wanting to take the plunge into the world of motorsports but aren't sure how to go about doing it, The Guide to Road Racing on a Budget is for you. With valuable information included which will save you from countless hours of digging through online forums, this book contains tried and true methods which set the stage for getting started including forming a budget, choosing a car, safety, track days, and ultimately getting you on the track. This book aims to get budding drivers on the race track while maintaining an efficient and disciplined use of a racing budget.
Although experienced drivers probably won't get much out of this book, The Guide to Road Racing on a Budget is primarily for people who are just starting out and want to know how to take that initial step into the world of road racing.
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- Cristian Romero
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Entertaining and quick listen
Entertaining and fast book. Gave me a little more insight than what I already knew.
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