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Racer benjamin (b_e_)
Race Number 31
Date Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:49:05 +0000
Speed 57 WPM Try to beat?
Accuracy 89.9%
Rank 1st place (out of 5)
Opponents lov3rb0y (4th place) pandasofwar (3rd place) reed1 (2nd place)

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I often see racers, particularly at the back of the pack in amateur races, trying to go fast, with their arms flailing around, banging off shifts, jerking the steering into a turn with feet stabbing at the pedals. If the driver would only slow down, the car would actually go faster. It reminds me of the saying, "never confuse movement for action."
Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques (book) by Ross Bentley (see stats)