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R-308
Race Car Engineering & Mechanics
Paul Van Valkenburgh, November 2000, 176 Pages, 17 Chapters, Paperbound
$40.00

With over 200 photos and illustrations Race Car Engineering & Mechanics will guide you through the complete process of engineering a race car. Theory, development and mechanics of race car engineering are covered in a balanced and concise format.

Topics include:

  • Aerodynamics and Ground Effects
  • Racing Suspension Geometry & Design
  • Brake Systems
  • Testing & Race Set-up
  • The Driver's Role
  • Tire Technology
  • Wind Tunnels
  • Racing Computers


Reviews

"For anyone remotely interested in race car engineering - serious fans among them - this book is a must...its longevity underlines the book's true value...a veritable classic." - Autoweek

"An excellent book, one of the few with real engineering credibility." - Lee Dykstra, winning professional sports car driver

"Unquestionably the most current, factual, and detailed expose of present-day race car engineering available. Definitely required reading for both serious and casual race engineers." - Tony Cicale, winning Indy car engineer