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9780760331859 |
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256pp |
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DALY,D |
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CarpricornMBI |
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Book |
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9780760331859 |
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$34.95 |
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The keys to success and the principles of high performance from world-class race car driver, commentator, and entrepreneur Derek Daly. Derek Daly is known in motorsports circles around the world as a talented and passionate driver, writer, broadcaster, racing advisor, and businessman. Daly competed as a professional race car driver for 17 years before becoming a television motorsports commentator, driving school entrepreneur, and public speaker (motorvationllc.com). During that time, he was one of a handful of world-class drivers to compete in all three of the most prestigious races in the world: the Indianapolis 500, the Grand Prix of Monaco, and the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Derek Daly currently resides in the metro Indianapolis area with his wife, Rhonda, and their three children. Great race drivers win races and the occasional title. Juan Montoya, Kimi Räikkönen, and Tony Stewart are all examples of great drivers who will win, given the right car and team environment. Complete champions win year after year and are more often than not in the title hunt at the end of each season. Drivers like Dale Earnhardt Sr., Michael Schumacher, Mario Andretti, and Jeff Gordon are perennial favorites and "complete champions" who always find a way to make it to the front of the pack. What separates these drivers from their peers is a raw talent and courage to drive the car to its limit, combined with a special ability to work with a team to develop and engineer a car to run up front consistently. In Race to Win, world-class race car driver, commentator, and entrepreneur Derek Daly draws on his research and firsthand experience with some of the legends of auto racing to explain why some individuals and teams reach their potential and others fail. In this unique analysis of the mechanics of success and the principles of sustained high performance, Daly outlines the six key aspects of becoming a more complete race car driver. He describes the strengths and weaknesses of different star drivers and details how these come into play in creating a sustainable champion. Designed to give a never-before-seen view of the makeup of a true motorsports champion, this book offers insight to dedicated race fans and concrete advice to aspiring drivers, parents, and team managers.I'm often asked what it takes to become successful in motor racing. I never know quite what to say, mostly because there is no short answer. I know what it took for me to be successful, but I certainly can't explain it in five minutes-maybe not even five hours. It's just too complex. So when Derek Daly told me he had written a book on how to become successful in motor racing, I was intrigued. The more I read, the more impressed I became with his effort. The book offers a true driver-development path laid out for drivers, team managers, and parents to follow. I was particularly impressed with his Champion's Pyramid, which has seven qualities that a driver needs to possess (and balance) to succeed. The more balance, the more success. Every element is there-and they're all important. Like baking a cake, no single ingredient is the most important. Miss one, and the whole cake is ruined. But I think the most fascinating aspect of the book is the number of anecdotes that Derek uses. He cites real drivers and countless scenarios to make his points-and he didn't make this stuff up. It's an examination and breakdown of drivers that results in valuable insight and coaching. My hope is that in reading this someone quickly learns a lesson it took guys like me years to learn. Quite honestly, the lessons in this book could resonate far beyond the racing industry. I believe it takes a focused, systematic approach to become successful in racing today. And Derek's years racing at the highest levels, along with his time observing drivers from the broadcast booth, have given him the frame of reference and expertise needed to clearly articulate the required ingredients tosucceed as a race driver. The result is a book that is extremely worthwhile and straightforward. For sure, the next time someone asks me what it takes to become a driving champion, I'll have an answer: "Read Derek's book." -Mario Andretti
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