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Best books to learn Motorcycle racing, in order

Going fast on a track is a discipline of precision, and the order runs from control to racecraft. Start with the fundamentals—vision, braking, throttle control, and body position—that make a bike do what you intend, then learn cornering lines and how to find speed safely, then add racecraft: passing, defending, and race management. Speed is a byproduct of smoothness, which is why technique comes long before the stopwatch.

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How should I approach learning motorcycle racing?
Going fast on a track is a discipline of precision, and the order runs from control to racecraft. Start with the fundamentals—vision, braking, throttle control, and body position—that make a bike do what you intend, then learn cornering lines and how to find speed safely, then add racecraft: passing, defending, and race management. Speed is a byproduct of smoothness, which is why technique comes long before the stopwatch.
What's a good book to start motorcycle racing with?
A strong starting point is Total Control by Lee Parks. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after motorcycle racing?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Backgammon, Contract bridge, Scrabble & word games.

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