 Maximum Boost
by Corky Bellpaperback, 256 pages
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Summary:
Essential reading for anyone planning to upgrade
or modify a turbocharged engine. An excellent introduction to the
theory and practice of turbo motors. While I (and
others) wouldn't agree with everything he says (for
example, his disdain for liquid-cooled turbos),
he covers all the basics thoroughly.
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 Winning,
by George A Andersonpaperback, 192 pages
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Summary:
A good primer on performance driving, with some
useful track information as a bonus. While not as advanced as the books
by Ross Bentley and Carl Lopez, Winning
is a great first step on performance driving. A
good book to read before your first race /
driving school. As an added plus, it has track
maps and (somewhat dated) reviews of many leading
US racetracks.
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 Speed Secrets,
by Ross Bentleypaperback, 128 pages
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Summary:
A useful reference work, a step above Winning
but below Going Faster! Good information, a bit "chatty".
If you don't want to worry about the
technicalities and physics of high speed driving,
this is probably a good book for you.
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 Going Faster,
by Carl Lopez, (forward) Danny Sullivanpaperback, 294 Pages
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Summary:
aka "The Skip Barber Racing School
Book". The most
detailed and technically proficient of the
performance driving books. Technically very
thorough, easy enough to read, and very valuable
to anyone planning to race, drive at a track
school or just blast along country lanes at
irresponsible speeds.
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 "The Bentley Book"
(Official
Factory Repair Manual)paperback, 3-volume set
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Summary:
The essential maintenance and
repair manual for the 1992-1995 Audi S4 and S6 (and
the A6 and 100 too). Expensive
for a book, but very cheap compared to a mechanic's
time, this three volume set covers nearly
everything you could ever ask about repairing and
maintaining an S-car. With the Bentley by your
side, you'll at least know what's wrong, and
whether you should try to tackle it yourself.
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