The Science of the Racer's Brain

“Cool and amazing. It will provide you with an understanding of the driver's mind at a deeper level than ever before - a fascinating read.- Ross Bentley, Race driver, coach, author of Speed Secrets“The biggest thing I get from reading it is how much there is to it. You really appreciate the skill even more ...” - Rob Gray, Professor at Arizona State University / Perception & Action podcast"A great contribution to the literature."- Gal Ziv, Head of the Motor Behavior Laboratory at The Academic College at Wingate“Well-written and accessible. A deep dive into an interesting topic.“- racefans.netThis book takes what is known about expert cognition and brain function and asks: can we use this information to understand motor racing in a new way?. Assuming no prior knowledge of driving techniques or of neuroscience, the authors break down for you the cognitive processes of the elite racing driver. Layer by layer the skills and expertise, and the sophisticated brain mechanisms behind them, are revealed.. Written by a cognitive scientist and a race driver performance analyst, fully referenced, and illustrated with 32 figures, this title blends the wonder of science with the passion and excitement of motorsport!