Born and raised in England, Vic Elford was one of the drivers who put Porsche on the racing map. He was the first to win the Monte Carlo rally in a Porsche, then, a week later, won the 24-Hour sports car race at Daytona. He raced Porsche 910s and 917s in both the Can Am and Trans Am series (they changed the rules in both series because he and his Porsches won too often), plus a slew of other marques in Formula 1, Indy and even stock car racing. He's still winning vintage car races today. If anyone understands how to apply high-performance driving skills to Porsches, it's Quick Vic. Elford resides in Plantation, Florida.
“This is a must read for any Porsche owner interested in either
motor racing history and/or the finer points of high performance
driving.” – Jon Jones, Cimarron Trail PCA Newsletter“There is a
wealth of information between these covers both historic and
technical and I’s bet the novice as well as the seasoned veteran
would thoroughly enjoy Elford’s slant on it all. It gets four stars
from me.” – Mark Stubbs, Shenandoah PCA Newsletter“This book is a
must for those who drive Porsches.” – Larry Printz of The
Virginian Pilot“Elford’s book is different because so much of the
book is made of stories from his past, which are used to illustrate
concepts. The stories are reason to read; that you might be
smoother and faster in a car by the end of the book is just a
bonus.” – Sports Car Market“The Porsche High Performance
Driving Handbook is the perfect companion gift for the new Porsche
owner. The book’s conversational style makes it seem as if one is
sitting with the racing legend, taking in technique secrets and
enjoying unbelievable stories of his days on the track (and off).
Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming a better driver?
This is the book to get for them.” – The Porsche enthusiast
website 993c4s.com
“This is a great book for any Porsche driver not just those
adrenaline crazed few that want to go fast around a track. After
reading this, I have got to get me some of that.” – Richard Davis,
War Whoop (Official publication of the War Bonnet Region of the
PCA)“Written by the first driver to win the Monte Carlo Rally in a
Porsche, this book is a must for those who drive Porsches, whether
on the track or on the street.” – Larry Printz, The Arizona
Republic“His book covers driving techniques that he learned from
rallies and road racing. Techniques are well-illustrated with
easily understood descriptions.” – Bob Schmitt,
Porscheklatsch “This book belongs on every Porsche driver’s
book shelf if you want to become a better driver. I periodically
pull down my copy and re-read it just to reacquaint myself with
techniques I may have forgotten or still have trouble with.” -
David Witteried, Winding Roads“Understanding Vic’s instructions and
explanations of driving skills and car technologies and set-up
requires no additional books or guides. Vic is clear, concise and
his explanations seem so intuitive that you can go out immediately
and practice what he has just taught. If you love your Porsche and
would like to be able to experience the capability of the breed to
its fullest, I highly recommend this book.” – Tom Holmes, Der
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