The Science of the Racer's Brain

This book gives you a new way to look at the art and science of motor racing: through the lens of fundamental cognitive mechanisms.

In a unique combination of cutting-edge science and the nitty-gritty details of race driving technique, this book takes what is known about the mind and the brain of human experts and asks: how can we use this knowledge to understand the motorsport athlete?

No prior knowledge of driving techniques or neuroscience is required. The authors break down the cognitive processes of the elite racing driver, and layer by layer the skills and expertise are revealed. Then, the sophisticated brain mechanisms behind it all get explained in clear and non-technical terms.

Written by a cognitive scientist and a race driver performance analyst, fully referenced and illustrated with 32 figures it blends the wonder of science with the passion and excitement of motorsport