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09-25-2012, 05:21 PM | #1 |
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Look What I Got in the Mail
Last few days have been rough and tough for me, and I've been a bit down lately...
... That was until I spotted this at my doorstep:
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09-25-2012, 08:32 PM | #2 |
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good stuff. i really enjoy his writing style and anecdotes. is that book basically his entire series in one place?
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09-25-2012, 10:13 PM | #3 | |
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From the preface of his book, Mr. Ross Bentley says: "I've attempted to combine my books in a way that would be most efficient for drivers and readers." I had initially purchased the original (Series 1) Speed Secrets very recently... But then I found out about this combined and updated version which my very own HPDE organization was actually recommending... Therefore, I just exchanged it out at my bookstore (actually had to order this one... None of the stores around my area kept it in stock).
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09-25-2012, 10:44 PM | #4 |
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i'll have to look into it.
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09-25-2012, 10:52 PM | #5 |
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I just went and bought it for my kindle fire, great suggestion, Thank You.
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09-25-2012, 11:02 PM | #6 |
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You MUST. No telling how many times I'll go over this book... Good thing it's a hardcover (don't know if all of them come this way).
Superb! :happy0180:
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09-28-2012, 02:14 PM | #7 |
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looks like a great book, also read Bob Bondurant's book on high performance driving.
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Are you speaking of this one?
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Yes sir, very easy to read. You can prob knock it off in around 2-3 days if not earlier and it really helps you learn. Since its so easy to navigate its easy to refer to a specific question you might have.
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*** Damn, I should've taught / introduced myself to left foot braking at an early age (karting)... Now I'm not going to be a champion race car driver!
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