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Getting Into Circuit Racing

My next publication is currently in development.

Getting Into Racing is a practical beginner's guide aimed at aspiring racers, track day enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever wondered what it really takes to get involved in motorsport.

Most people see the exciting side of racing.

The speed.
The competition.
The trophies.
The glory.

What they don't always see are the realities behind the scenes.

The costs.
The time commitment.
The risks.
The politics.
The logistics.

The countless decisions that determine whether a newcomer's racing journey becomes a long-term passion or a short-lived and expensive experiment.

Drawing on decades of experience in motorcycles, Superkarts, circuit racing, track days and motorsport culture, this book explores the questions every aspiring racer should ask before spending money on race cars, safety equipment and race entries.

Topics include:

• Can you actually afford racing?
• Choosing the right racing category
• Karting, single seaters, tin tops and sports racers
• Track days, time trials and driver education
• Sponsorship realities
• Buying versus building a race car
• Safety equipment and personal preparation
• Racing culture and paddock politics
• The importance of track support
• Managing expectations during your first year in motorsport

Written in the same straightforward "Track English" style found in Supersede Control,

Getting Into Racing is not a technical handbook. It is a reality check.

Because getting into racing is not an event. It's the start of a journey.

​Paperback - Gloss Laminate
​408 Pages
Perfect Bound
Black & White Text
White Bond Paper
6 x 9" / 228 x 152mm

Expected release: July 2026.

- Pierre Martins