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So, You want to be a Racing Driver? Leanne Fahy

So, You want to be a Racing Driver? By Leanne Fahy

So, You want to be a Racing Driver? by Leanne Fahy


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Summary

Focusing on car racing and karting, the book is your thorough one-stop guide for new racing drivers, from how to gain a race licence to finding the right championship, car and equipment, to learning how to utilise track time, professional race simulators and instruction, and joining the grid for your first race.

So, You want to be a Racing Driver? Summary

So, You want to be a Racing Driver?: Everything you need to know start motor racing in cars and karts in the UK by Leanne Fahy

Let's dispel the myth that becoming a racing driver is an unobtainable dream. Although not cheap, it is certainly an accessible hobby or career path. As well as guiding the reader through the early processes of becoming a racing driver, from karting through to car racing, it also focuses on how to make the most of track time, how to utilise instruction, and the importance of using professional race simulator centres. The author also shares some inside information relating to media skills, such as how to deal with the motorsport press, and how to use social media to your advantage. The experience she has gathered during her motorsport career has formed the basis for this book, drawing on her experience as a motorsport journalist, writing for various publications and online media outlets, as well as working for a track day company, various motor racing clubs and organisations, and running her own Motorsport PR agency.

So, You want to be a Racing Driver? Reviews

The book is a very clearly written best mate to help you past the unknown hurdles .. Given the outlay to get going, this book is a small investment to make sure you do it right. - www.silhouet.com --- an abundance of information. - Auto Express --- this inexpensive paperback is a must read which covers every conceivable aspect from square one. - Speedscene --- This compact but densely packed softback is a must-have introduction if you're curious about what's involved, both for karting and for car racing. ... It's quite possibly the best 15 quid you'll ever spend in your racing career. - Octane (UK)

About Leanne Fahy

Proudly from Yorkshire, Leanne grew up in Leeds, and now resides in Nottinghamshire. A passion for motorsport from a young age paved the way for a career in the fast-paced industry. After spending much of her teen years gaining vital experience within the field, Leanne graduated from The University of Huddersfield with a BA Hons degree in English Language with Journalism, a key step on her route to motorsport journalism. She soon began freelancing for Autosport Magazine and Motorsport News, a role she fulfilled for the best part of a decade. She combined this with various editorial positions elsewhere in the sport, and also occupied a marketing and event organising role within a popular track day company. She now runs her own Motorsport PR agency, working with customers from club racing to teams in the British GT Championship, the European Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Table of Contents

Foreword About the Author Note from the Author Chapter 1: Getting Started The Racing Budget What to include when setting your budget Karting Car Racing ARDS Licence Obtaining a karting licence Obtaining a junior race licence Obtaining a race licence Race Kit Chapter 2: What to Race and Where Karting The Kart Championships and clubs Progressing from karting - the next step on the motorsport ladder Car Racing The Car Differences in car regulations for junior and senior race championships Championships and Series Junior racing championships and series Senior racing championships and series (Aged 16 plus) The Clubs Chapter 3: Track Time Karting Kart Circuits Test Days Track Days Car Racing The Circuits Test Days Junior Drivers (rules and regulations for junior drivers on a test day) Instruction Track Days Junior Drivers Track day companies that accept junior drivers Rules and regulations for junior drivers on a track day Instruction Chapter 4: Simulators Professional simulators - What's available? How to use them to get the most from your session Simulators and instruction Chapter 5: Race Meetings Karting Booking your first race meeting Race Meeting Procedure What to be aware of Car Racing Booking your first race meeting Race Meeting Procedure What to be aware of Chapter 6: The Media Social Media Print and Online Media Live Streaming Chapter 7: The Next Step Progressing from club motor racing Appendix Race Day Check List

Additional information

GOR013713295
9781787117433
178711743X
So, You want to be a Racing Driver?: Everything you need to know start motor racing in cars and karts in the UK by Leanne Fahy
Used - Like New
Paperback
Veloce Publishing Ltd
2021-11-15
160
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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