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"Buying this book will save you a ton of wasted expense and aggravation and get you on the track sooner with less hassle. So if you've had those "I could be a racer!" notions and are thinking of going to the next step, your first step is buying this book. He's just captured it all in a book that's so worth its $17 price of admission." Motortrend --Motortrend<br /><br />"This is a guide to getting on the track easily, cheaply, and safely. In short, it's the perfect book for the newbie who's interested in starting a road racing career." Grassroots Motorsports Magazine --Grassroots Motorsports Magazine<br /><br />"Whether as a hobby or as a potential career, Go Ahead - Take the wheel gives you everything you need to know to get started in racing." Michael Andretti --Michael Andretti

Dave Gran takes the guesswork out of getting started in road racing, providing a comprehensive step-by-step process. --Road & Track Magazine

I suggest you pick up a copy of "Go Ahead -- Take the Wheel," by Dave Gran. Gran is an SCCA racer who's been through all the mental and physical machinations you have or will go through as you contemplate getting into the racing game. He's just captured it all in a book that's so worth its price of admission. --Motortrend

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Do you ever dream of racing? If you have the desire to drive in wheel-to-wheel road racing events, but do not know how to make this sport a reality, this book is a must-read. "Go Ahead - Take the Wheel" describes the process for you to easily get off the sidelines and begin participating in motorsports from autocrossing, high performance driving events, time trials, to wheel-to-wheel club racing. Have you ever wondered exactly how much it will cost to participate in these various forms of racing? This book actually lays it all out with actual costs, what's needed versus items that would be "nice to have", and various budgets. In this book you will learn how to: Race on your budget - from economy to extravagant; maximize "seat time" - get the most racing for your buck (including free track time!); modify your car to produce the greatest amount of gains; overcome the most common obstacles; gain racing experience before you have a racecar; build your own racecar on a realistic budget; become a front-running driver. Not only is this book extremely informative, it's also fun to read. So stop watching & start racing!
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Dragon Publishing; 2nd - Updated in 2009 edition (March 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0977786005
  • ISBN-13: 978-0977786008
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #289,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!, September 22, 2006
This review is from: Go Ahead - Take the Wheel (Paperback)
I've always wanted to race, but always thought it was out of my reach financially. Who can afford to race? Those people are rich! At least that is what I thought until I bought this book. This book shows you how to start racing on a budget that the average working person, like me, can afford!

Thanks to Dave, I'm still enjoying days at the racetrack, but now people are watching me instead of the other way around! Go ahead, take the wheel, it's intoxicating.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great starting point, August 23, 2007
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If you think that you want to race, but you don't know where to begin, this is a very good book to start out with.
No fluff, straight forward, ways to get you involved in wheel to wheel racing.
Mostly geared towards SCCA, but easily adaptable to different clubs in your region.
Even if you are not ready to take your care out on the track, Dave Gran offers insight to other ways to volunteer to work the track and work with some of the crews out there now.
Sure you knew that is what you needed to do, but he tells you how to get yourself there.
He offered solutions to get involved into the racing that I was looking for, and saved me a great deal of time trying to find out how to go about it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read for anyone interested in getting into club racing., April 13, 2007
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Road racing is possible at just about any age. I got my racing license at age 47 in 2003...I REALLY wish Dave Gran's book was around when I first started out as it would have shortened my learning curve significantly. Getting into road racing has been one of the most awesome things I have ever done. Racing can be an affordable hobby and Dave's book will show you how to do it on your budget!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and practical "how to" advice for someone interested in getting involved in motorsport
This book fits a very practical need for the motorsports enthusiast who wants to get involved in motorsport with their own car, and needs to learn and understand what it involves... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Ed

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative.
I hope to put this to good use. Really opens your eyes to things as far as not spending money on things you can't or are not allowed to need.
Published 3 months ago by Mason K. Hicks

4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it.
Liked it overall. Good section on safety tells racing no worse than parachuting, hang gliding, and sky diving. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shock Writer

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable - great introduction, will save you a fortune of money!
Dave's book is great. I read it when I started getting into motor sports this season, and it was a fantastic guide into getting one's feet wet at autocrosses, then move on to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kai G. Noeske

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This is one of those books with a literal title and a book that I cannot refrain from recommending strongly. If you have any interest in auto racing (and, really, who shouldn't? Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
If you are like me and have an interest in going racing someday, this book really shows you what you have to do to get into the sport on a decent budget. Read more
Published on August 8, 2008 by F. Avenoso Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT
THIS BOOK IS WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GOLD. IF YOU HAVE EVERY CONSIDERED RACING, THEN BUY THIS BOOK. IT WILL SAVE YOU ALOT OF TIME AND MONEY.
Published on April 25, 2008 by Justin F. Cvitkovich

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
this book is incredible. For anybody remotely interested in car racing of any type they should read this book. Read more
Published on April 12, 2008 by B. Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK!
THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTLEY FANTASTIC!!

I have a good friend that's been racing SCCA for the past 8-9 years and for the past couple years he's been on my case to give... Read more
Published on February 16, 2008 by D. Hardison

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!
A MUST read if you want to start road racing, have just started road racing or even have been turning laps for years. Read more
Published on February 16, 2008 by MarkB

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