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HOW TO DRIVE: The Ultimate Guide
– from the Man Who Was the Stig. 'Ben Collins'
Published by Pan Macmillan 9th October 2014, £20 RRP hardback
Welcome to the next chapter in your driving education
In HOW TO DRIVE, Ben Collins shares expert skills and wisdom refined over a twenty-year career as one of the best drivers in the world – from Le Mans Series racing to NASCAR, to piloting the Batmobile and dodging bullets with James Bond.
Ben's philosophy of anticipation, smoothness and speed, honed over thousands of hours of elite-level performance, is all about giving you greater control, safety and fuel efficiency. This book is about driving better, not faster.
'Driving is one of the great pleasures of everyday life for millions of people – and by far the most dangerous. And yet most of us spend just 18 hours learning to drive – less training than a Starbucks barista has before being handed the keys to an espresso machine.
Ben Collins is on a mission to make each of us the best driver we can be, and he's written an incredibly entertaining, authoritative book that brings the joy back to driving for learners and experienced motorists alike. From making you look again at how you hold your gearstick to controlling a terrifying aquaplane slide on a wet motorway, this book is the perfect present for drivers of all ages and abilities and deserves to be a huge bestseller this Autumn, and in the years to come.'
'It only takes a little effort to make a big improvement in your driving, and the benefits last a lifetime. Whether you've been behind the wheel for the best part of thirty years or you bought your first L-plate ten seconds ago, this is the stuff your instructor missed, your dad forgot and your mates pretend to know . . . but don't. I hope you enjoy the ride.'
Ben Collins
Born in Bristol before moving to California, where he competed as a junior Olympic standard swimmer. When a career as a fighter pilot was cut short by a visit to the optician, Ben switched to cars. He won races in every category from Formula Three to Le Mans Sportscars and GT, capturing the European Le Mans Series and ASCAR titles, and this year is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
In 2003 he became the anonymous fourth presenter, known as The Stig, of Top Gear, coaching celebrities, organising car chases and testing hundreds of priceless cars. Eight years and 13 series on, his alter ego is recognised by millions around the world. Ben currently works as a Hollywood stunt driver in a variety of action-packed movies, including the last two instalments of the James Bond franchise: Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. Ben lives in the West Country with his wife Georgie and 3 children.
www.bencollins.com
Competition
NOW CLOSED
Teaming up with Pan Macmillan, 911uk are giving away copies of this brand new book from the man who was Stig, Ben Collins.
To win a copy of this book, just send an email to [email protected] with the following
1. Forum Name
2. Real Name
3. Address
and we will pick the winners from random at the end of Oct '14 and send out a copy of the book to you.
Closing date for entries is Midnight at 31 Oct 2014.
Winner will be announced in the 2nd week of November.
Usual 911uk competition rules apply.
Available now from Amazon
For those who can't wait, a copy of ": The Ultimate Guide – from the Man Who Was the Stig" the is available from Amazon at the following link.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-To-Drive-Ultimate-Guide/dp/1447272838
Product details
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Macmillan (9 Oct 2014)
Language: Unknown
ISBN-10: 1447272838
ISBN-13: 978-1447272830
– from the Man Who Was the Stig. 'Ben Collins'
Published by Pan Macmillan 9th October 2014, £20 RRP hardback
Welcome to the next chapter in your driving education
In HOW TO DRIVE, Ben Collins shares expert skills and wisdom refined over a twenty-year career as one of the best drivers in the world – from Le Mans Series racing to NASCAR, to piloting the Batmobile and dodging bullets with James Bond.
Ben's philosophy of anticipation, smoothness and speed, honed over thousands of hours of elite-level performance, is all about giving you greater control, safety and fuel efficiency. This book is about driving better, not faster.
'Driving is one of the great pleasures of everyday life for millions of people – and by far the most dangerous. And yet most of us spend just 18 hours learning to drive – less training than a Starbucks barista has before being handed the keys to an espresso machine.
Ben Collins is on a mission to make each of us the best driver we can be, and he's written an incredibly entertaining, authoritative book that brings the joy back to driving for learners and experienced motorists alike. From making you look again at how you hold your gearstick to controlling a terrifying aquaplane slide on a wet motorway, this book is the perfect present for drivers of all ages and abilities and deserves to be a huge bestseller this Autumn, and in the years to come.'
'It only takes a little effort to make a big improvement in your driving, and the benefits last a lifetime. Whether you've been behind the wheel for the best part of thirty years or you bought your first L-plate ten seconds ago, this is the stuff your instructor missed, your dad forgot and your mates pretend to know . . . but don't. I hope you enjoy the ride.'
Ben Collins
Born in Bristol before moving to California, where he competed as a junior Olympic standard swimmer. When a career as a fighter pilot was cut short by a visit to the optician, Ben switched to cars. He won races in every category from Formula Three to Le Mans Sportscars and GT, capturing the European Le Mans Series and ASCAR titles, and this year is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
In 2003 he became the anonymous fourth presenter, known as The Stig, of Top Gear, coaching celebrities, organising car chases and testing hundreds of priceless cars. Eight years and 13 series on, his alter ego is recognised by millions around the world. Ben currently works as a Hollywood stunt driver in a variety of action-packed movies, including the last two instalments of the James Bond franchise: Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. Ben lives in the West Country with his wife Georgie and 3 children.
www.bencollins.com
Competition
NOW CLOSED
Teaming up with Pan Macmillan, 911uk are giving away copies of this brand new book from the man who was Stig, Ben Collins.
To win a copy of this book, just send an email to [email protected] with the following
1. Forum Name
2. Real Name
3. Address
and we will pick the winners from random at the end of Oct '14 and send out a copy of the book to you.
Closing date for entries is Midnight at 31 Oct 2014.
Winner will be announced in the 2nd week of November.
Usual 911uk competition rules apply.
Available now from Amazon
For those who can't wait, a copy of ": The Ultimate Guide – from the Man Who Was the Stig" the is available from Amazon at the following link.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-To-Drive-Ultimate-Guide/dp/1447272838
Product details
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Macmillan (9 Oct 2014)
Language: Unknown
ISBN-10: 1447272838
ISBN-13: 978-1447272830
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