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> Secrets of Solo Racing, For those wanting to learn the basics
Randal
post Apr 26 2004, 08:11 PM
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Here is how to get Hank Watt's book on racing, i.e., autox, time trial, club racing or whatever.

Here is how to get his book, which I’d personally recommend to anyone who wants to get serious.

1. The website www.NCRacing.ORG. You can use credit card or PayPal. Believe the site price is $12.95.
2. You can get the book directly from Hank. Send a check for $12.95 that covers book, shipping, tax, etc., to Loki Publishing, 849 Gary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94086
3. Amazon. $11.73 or something, but they'll add ~$3 shipping if the total order doesn't get above $25.

Hank might be going to the Reno event.

If you really want to have a great instructor, ask Hank to ride around with you. He is absolutely the best and you will learn a lot.

There is always lots of talent around racing circles, but we are really lucky to have people like Hank around the Bay area willing to help us.
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post Apr 26 2004, 08:14 PM
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he gave me (all of us) his book for free when i attended a driving school he hosted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

don't know if he still does that, that was 2 years ago ...
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PS.: the school was for free too!
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post Apr 26 2004, 08:14 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head!
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That book is one of the best car books of all time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
It should be required reading for all Autocross newbies... but it has so much good CORRECT info on fast driving that it is a must read for everybody!!
I would love to meet Hank and have him sign my broken spine edition!
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post Apr 26 2004, 08:17 PM
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The Green car on the cover of Hanks book is maintained/serviced/setup here at our shop. Hank sold it a few years back and the new guy still gets questions from people about the car.

Hank *used* to hold our Time Trial ground school here in the SF bay area. I'm not sure if he still does or not.


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post Apr 26 2004, 08:23 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Apr 26 2004, 07:17 PM)
Hank *used* to hold our Time Trial ground school here in the SF bay area.

yupp, that was the one ...

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post Apr 26 2004, 08:31 PM
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I just head from Hank. He will give us a good discount on the book if we put together a group purchase.

How many people are interested?

I'll be glad to coordinate if that is OK with the board.
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post Apr 26 2004, 08:36 PM
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Randal, first of all, thank you so much for your instruction at Marina! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

With your help, I shaved a full 8 seconds off my first run by day's end.

I want that book.
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post Apr 26 2004, 08:42 PM
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I'll take a book, any chance he would sign them.
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post Apr 26 2004, 08:46 PM
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Randal.. let Hank know we are here. I know he has a computer and he *might* remember me.

Hank will sign the books.

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post Apr 26 2004, 08:48 PM
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I'm in for 1.
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post Apr 26 2004, 08:57 PM
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I'll let him know Brad.
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post Apr 26 2004, 09:00 PM
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I'm in for one also please. Just say when /where to send the $$.

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post Apr 26 2004, 09:01 PM
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The Green car on the cover of Hanks book is maintained/serviced/setup here at our shop. Hank sold it a few years back and the new guy still gets questions from people about the car.


I think it was called "elf".

Have you seen his current sled?? Shhheesshhh!!!
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post Apr 26 2004, 09:30 PM
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Yea, his new car is unbelievable.

Matt Lawrence built the car. I think it is a twin turbo and my buddy John Jefferies had a ride in it around Laguna with Hank driving....de-tuned at the time. John couldn't stop laughing......way to much fun. And there is no question Hank know how to drive. I think he's somewhere in the 30's around there.

I wonder if he would run it at Reno?

A few Matt Lawrence cars always show up in Reno....normally aspirated cars that you'd swear are turbo cars.

Reno is so much fun... Can't wait.

Are you and C. coming? Actually your wife was my favorite student!
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post Apr 26 2004, 10:34 PM
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The books in my backpack. I read it when I have time in school (I have a "study hall")

I let my friends that want to drive an auto x, or that want to drive my 914 at an auto x, read it, and tell them that once they read it, then I might consider letting them drive it.. lol

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post Apr 26 2004, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Apr 26 2004, 07:46 PM)
I know he has a computer and he *might* remember me.

haha, too bad no one else knows how funny that comment actually is! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

i shall never forget the expression on his face when i mentioned that you were working on my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

whatever it is you guys have going, it must be "DEEP" ...
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post Apr 26 2004, 10:45 PM
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I'm in for one too, just let me know how and where to pay. Thanks, sounds like a good read.

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post Apr 26 2004, 11:10 PM
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I want one too and autographed if possible!
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post Apr 26 2004, 11:36 PM
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I already have 2 copies from previous schools...

I would like to have an autographed copy, I almost asked Hank to sign my book at an event, but was too nervous to approach him and ask (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Apr 27 2004, 12:01 AM
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I'd like a book also. Signed or not.
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