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Racing Technique Guides

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Introduction To Race Car Engineering Book 1
Introduction To Race Car Engineering Book 1
by Warren Rowley
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This book provides the reader with a basic overview of the racing tire, the science of kinematic motion and the science of performance characteristics related to a vehicle in motion. The book walks the reader through a large number of kinematic and... (read more)

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Drive to Win: The Essential Guide to Race Driving
Drive to Win: The Essential Guide to Race Driving
by Carroll Smith
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Race car engineer and best selling author Carroll Smith applies his knowledge to the art of race rules, techniques & procedure of race car evaluation.... (read more)

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How to Choose Camshafts & Time Them
How to Choose Camshafts & Time Them
by Des Hammill
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This complete guide takes the mystery out of choosing camshafts for any high-performance application and then ensuring that the camshaft timing is optimal.... (read more)

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Race Car Aerodynamics : Designing for Speed (95 Edition)
Race Car Aerodynamics : Designing for Speed (95 Edition)
by Joseph Katz
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Race Car Aerodynamics is the first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. Over the past 15 years, author Joseph Katz has been involved with aerodynamic development in the most competitive areas of... (read more)

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How to Build & Modify Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes: For Road & Track - Revised & Updated 2nd Edition (Speed Pro)
How to Build & Modify Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes: For Road & Track - Revised & Updated 2nd Edition (Speed Pro)
by Des Hammill
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How to get the best from sportscars/kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shocks. Includes ‘chassis’ integrity, geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shockers, testing & adjustment.... (read more)

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Metal Fabricators Hndbk
Metal Fabricators Hndbk
by Ron Fournier
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Winner of the prestigious Moto Award for "Best Technical How-to Book" in 1984, the METAL FABRICATOR'S HANDBOOK applies master metal craftsman Ron Fournier's unique metal fabricating skills--developed during years of building Indy cars, drag racers... (read more)

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Competition Car Composites: A Practical Guide
Competition Car Composites: A Practical Guide
by Simon Mcbeath
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The use of 'composites' is now an essential element in the construction of competition cars, so it is important that those involved in the sport have a thorough understanding of what they are, and how they can be employed. This practical guide covers all... (read more)

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Hillclimbing & Sprinting: The Essential Manual
Hillclimbing & Sprinting: The Essential Manual
by Phil Short
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Hillclimbing & Sprinting are collectively known as Speed Eventing. This is one of the most popular ways of getting into UK motor sport. The events are accessible, straightforward & inexpensive, yet are held in an informal, friendly but... (read more)

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How to Get Started in Motor Sport (Speedpro Series)
How to Get Started in Motor Sport (Speedpro Series)
by Sam Collins
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Essential for any, wannabe competitor. Contains all the basic knowledge needed to get started in modern British club motorsport: Autocross, Autotesting, Karting, Marshalling, Circuit racing, Rallying, Sprinting, Speed hColor Illimbing. Student Motorsport,... (read more)

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The Race Car Chassis: Design, Structures and Materials for Road, Drag and Circle Track Open- And Closed-Wheel Chassis
The Race Car Chassis: Design, Structures and Materials for Road, Drag and Circle Track Open- And Closed-Wheel Chassis
by Forbes Aird
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This invaluable handbook on the structural design and science behind the race car chassis includes sections on materials and structures, structural loads, a brief overview of suspension and chassis design, multi-tube and space frame chassis, joining... (read more)

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Chassis Engineering
Chassis Engineering
by Herb Adams
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In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply.... (read more)

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Autocross Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
Autocross Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Richard Newton
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Autocross is open to just about anyone with a helmet and a car. Aimed at all those autocross drivers who race the cars they drive every day, this thorough and easy-to-follow handbook covers everything from choosing the best class and car to tuning... (read more)

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Bob Bondurant on High-Performance Driving
Bob Bondurant on High-Performance Driving
by Bob Bondurant
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Achieve your full potential on the street or on the racetrack! Bondurant shares his vast experience of teaching thousands the skills of high performance driving. This book is filled with Bob's unique insights and valuable advice on the fine points of... (read more)

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Psychology of Motorsport Success: How to Improve Your Performance with Mental Skills Training
Psychology of Motorsport Success: How to Improve Your Performance with Mental Skills Training
by Paul Castle
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Motorsport is a highly addictive and extremely exciting activity, whether this is from the perspective of competitor or spectator. At the highest levels, financial backing is phenomenal, technical expertise is almost beyond comprehension and, pressure... (read more)

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The Competition Car Data Logging Manual (Speed Pro)
The Competition Car Data Logging Manual (Speed Pro)
by Graham Templeman
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At last. A practical handbook on how to choose and  operate datalogging equipment and get the full benefit from what it tells you. Aimed at the amateur competitor, it covers hardware and software and takes over where the manufacturers instructions... (read more)

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Winning Autocross Techniques (Speed Secrets)
Winning Autocross Techniques (Speed Secrets)
by Ross Bentley
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With its solo set-up, more subdued speeds, and endlessly varying events and courses, autocross is the easiest, safest,  and least expensive way to get into motorsports.  Anyone with a helmet and a car can do it.  Of course, it doesn... (read more)

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Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques
Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques
by Ross Bentley
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Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital... (read more)

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Karting (Everything You Need to Know)
Karting (Everything You Need to Know)
by Jeff Grist
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Now that people are starting to see that karting is the perfect training ground for professional racers of all stripes—as well as a not-so-expensive alternative to full-scale road racing and oval track racing—it’s become the fastest... (read more)

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Secrets of Solo Racing: Expert Techniques for Autocross and Time Trials
Secrets of Solo Racing: Expert Techniques for Autocross and Time Trials
by Henry Watts
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Expert Techniques for Autocross and Time Trials. Hands-on info for racing and car prepping. Lists clubs, tracks, rules and more.... (read more)

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How to Build a Successful Low-Cost Rally Car (Speed Pro)
How to Build a Successful Low-Cost Rally Car (Speed Pro)
by Philip Young
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This book sets out in graphic detail a hundred tips that cost very little but which will transform your car. For example, how a wire coat-hanger transforms an exhaust system so that it can survive the Sahara Desert, how a tube of bathroom silicone sealer... (read more)

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