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"His book covers driving techniques that he learned from rallies and road racing. Techniques are well-illustrated with easily understood descriptions." - --Bob Schmitt, Porscheklatsch

"This book belongs on every Porsche driver's book shelf if you want to become a better driver. I periodically pull down my copy and re-read it just to reacquaint myself with techniques I may have forgotten or still have trouble with." --- David Witteried, Winding Roads

"This book belongs on every Porsche driver's book shelf if you want to become a better driver. I periodically pull down my copy and re-read it just to reacquaint myself with techniques I may have forgotten or still have trouble with." --David Witteried, Winding Roads

"This book is a must for those who drive Porsches." --Larry Printz of The Virginian Pilot (circ.: 175,005) loved the book saying,

"This is a must read for any Porsche owner interested in either motor racing history and/or the finer points of high performance driving." --Jon Jones, Cimarron Trail PCA Newsletter

"Understanding Vic's instructions and explanations of driving skills and car technologies and set-up requires no additional books or guides. Vic is clear, concise and his explanations seem so intuitive that you can go out immediately and practice what he has just taught. If you love your Porsche and would like to be able to experience the capability of the breed to its fullest, I highly recommend this book." --Tom Holmes, Der Auspuff

"Written by the first driver to win the Monte Carlo Rally in a Porsche, this book is a must for those who drive Porsches, whether on the track or on the street." --Larry Printz, The Arizona Republic


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"There is a wealth of information between these covers both historic and technical and I's bet the novice as well as the seasoned veteran would thoroughly enjoy Elford's slant on it all. It gets four stars from me."

"Elford's book is different because so much of the book is made of stories from his past, which are used to illustrate concepts. The stories are reason to read; that you might be smoother and faster in a car by the end of the book is just a bonus."

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks; 2nd edition (June 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760327548
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760327548
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,400 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Beginning to Serious Driving, September 20, 2000
By Benjamin J Wood (Coppell, TX United States) - See all my reviews
Vic's book is an excellent starting point for any Porsche driver of any model. Nicely balanced between technical concepts and real-life examples, it stays interesting throughout. His emphasis on smoothness throughout the book echoes what you'll hear again and again at any instructed PCA Driving Event. It is a great preparation to becoming seriously involved in driving events and is equally valuable for having fun and being safe on the street. By no means is it the most complete or exhaustive book on the topic; rather, it is a marvelous and exciting introduction.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Driving Book with LOTS of interesting stories, May 10, 2001
By Zachary Cude (Tx United States) - See all my reviews
Okay so I don't have a Porsche. I'm comfortable with that fact, and I'm not made at people who have one unlike other reviewers of this book. And what's up with going on and on slamming the rich people? If you a true racing fan and more specifically a rally fan you'll love this book. Like the title says, which other reviewers seem to forget, it is a HIGH-PERFORMANCE driving book that just happens to be done in Porsches. The author explains in easy to understand terms the principles of race and rally car vehicle dynamics and techniques to maximize these principles. He will present a topic maybe say maximum braking on various types of conditions, explain the techniques and the theory, and then tell some great story about his rally or race days which shows you a real-world application of what he was talking about. I bought this book a long time ago, lost it, and now have bought it again. It is one of my favorites both for its great stories, pictures (Vic got a 917 so sideways at Le Mans in the rain its a wonder he didn't crash it), and the basic principles that it conveys simply and effectively. This is a great beginners book on how to drive fast, and a great rally fans book with its stories. If you understand what this book is saying, and I guaruntee you will drive better and faster.

Just remember the other guys are just jealous.

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Too many anectdoes; not enough meat!, June 15, 1999
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To me, this book seems inadequate. The book describes Vic's career, and that's fine: he's an accomplished driver. The pictures are neat, and the older exotics he drove are interesting. It's a neat history describing Porsche's racing heritage.

But it offers so little advice on driving, the book feels like a waste for someone who wants to learn performance driving.

It's not a driving manual: there's little theory, and sometimes the anectdotes lead nowhere: they don't provide a lesson!

And it's not a Porsche manual, in that the author offers very little advice on setting up the kinds of Porsches that entry-level drivers race today.

I think you're better off with Bob Bondurant's book, or one of the similar titles.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Dull stories, little technique.
I ordered this book, read it, then read it again. Its real help is scarce, and the self-agrandizing stories get dull quick. I've thrown it away.
Published 2 months ago by Michael F. Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for car enthusiasts
This book is required reading for all serious sports cars enthusiasts. I disagree with the critic considering the racing stories and anecdotes in the text superfluous. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Dias

3.0 out of 5 stars Good history / coffee table book. Not so much as a reference book.
Great pictures and history lesson. If you want to read up on Porsche racing history, a little bit of driving tips, and a nice coffee table book, then this is a good book... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael Riyanto

5.0 out of 5 stars High Performance Driving Handbook by the Vic Elford
Excellent book and an easy read... stories followed up by how to's. Not sure which I liked better, the stories or the how to's. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Scot Thomas Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Porsche High-Performance Driving Handbook
Well written and fun to read. Gives lots of examples from his driving history. It's an easy read yet filled with useful information. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Mosbeck

3.0 out of 5 stars Long on anecdotes, short on driving information
I, as others, found the book a little too much "Vic Elford Racing Memoirs" and too brief on technique and explanation. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter Anthan

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read with good examples.
From driving position, to handling physics, to a little Porsche racing history, a instructive and enjoyable read. Read more
Published 14 months ago by K. Hennessy

4.0 out of 5 stars Short, fun and to the point.
Vic Elford is uniquely qualified to write a book about performance Porsche driving. He raced Porsche 917 when most of us drove around in VW's. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Axel Fisser

5.0 out of 5 stars Vic is the man!
Informative,with some Porsche specific info and a pleasure to read. Vic adds in bits of personal stories that are entertaining.
Published 15 months ago by F. J. Prout

5.0 out of 5 stars Vic's book is great!
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