If you’re contemplating a Challenge racer it means you have more than just performance driving on your mind.  You, my friend, have the dreaded and highly infectious WTWR (wheel-to-wheel racing) virus in your blood.  There is presently no cure, however the treatment program is highly effective (and can be expensive).  Your best hope is to read all you can about this disease that is affecting you.  These are our picks for some of the best books and source material available on the subject.  There are many more great books and sources, these are just some of our personal favorites to get you started.

Lime Rocks’ favorite son Mark Donohue and the techniques that helped get him to the podium so many times.  You’ll also understand why so many loved him.  Bentley Publishers, Cambridge, MA

Miller, Cars and Biography

Harry Aminius Miller was one of the greatest figures in the history of automotive racing.  His innovations and contribution to engine and car design were decades ahead of everyone else.  This book chronicles his incredible life.  It should be required reading for racers who need to appreciate the giants who have come before us and who have given us this legacy to continue. 

A Twist of the Wrist

By Keith Code.  Explains the core principles and skills needed to master motorcycle racing.  The concepts of two-wheeled vehicles are at times opposed those of cars, but those differences also help to cement the understandings of the importance of chassis balance, suspension and smoothness.  California Superbike School, 800-530-3350. 

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