DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
Driving Lessons: Simplify, Then Add Lightness

Driving Lessons: Simplify, Then Add Lightness

Take complex information and make it simple.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets
Driving Lessons: Simplify, Then Add Lightness
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Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s famous approach to building cars was, “Simplify, then add lightness.” His Formula One cars were some of the most successful and innovative, in part due to this philosophy. It’s also one of the reasons I’ve always liked Lotus. I like the efficiency of them.

Some drivers like big horsepower, even if that comes with extra weigh…

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