I know this may sound corny to some of you, but get a quality wheel/pedals controller for your computer and find a copy of "Grand Prix Legends" and go cyber racing. If you don't know, this game depicts the 1967 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season. No ground effects, just horsepower and suspension. This is THE only real driving simulator out there, the physics of the cars are uncanningly real. No arcade driving BS here, this is as close as it gets to the real thing. Only thing missing is inertia on your body (and a actual clutch). Those who have played this game know what I am talking about. Logitech, Microsoft, Thrustmaster and RS all make good wheel controllers which is key to the enjoyment of this simulator. You will learn a lot about driving technique and chassis set up. Does this apply to real driving, sure. Example: Fighter pilots spend hours in simulators to hone their technique. It works out your eye-hand coordination and helps with choosing the fastest line on the track. Be warned though, this game has a long learning curve and requires a solid knowledge of chassis set up if you want to get in the points - it is also ultimately addictive once you start getting fast. Although the general gaming public was not ready for this game in 1998 (it flopped) it is still the standard in driving simulators.
Here is a link to some interesting driving and setup info http://website.lineone.net/~richardn/#Drive even though it is written by a GPL driver, everything definately applies to real track technique. On books "The Unfair Advantage" by Mark Donahue is a must read - if you can find it. Rich Blake 88 GTi16v 88 Jetta -----Original Message----- From: Mark Reda <[email protected]> To: A2-16V <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, July 12, 2001 3:17 PM Subject: Driving Techniques >Are there any books that are worth picking up that discuss Race Driving >techniques? >I really want to start learning how to drive on a track without risking >the car and burning up the tires. >Are there any books from any great race drivers? > >While we're on the topic: are there any web sites that discuss driving >techniques? > >Thanks, >Mark Reda. >_____________ >List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com >To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message >See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com >Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org > _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
