A comprehensive guide on how to tune, test, and win in any form of racing. Includes technical information on all areas of race car engineering, including suspension and chassis, springs, brakes, aerodynamics, engine systems, safety, driving, testing, computers in racing, and a special section on race cars of the future.

Race Car Engineering and Mechanics: Illustrated With Photographs and Drawings

Engineering & Transportation

Van Valkenburgh, Paul

Automotive

Dodd, Mead, Co.

First published in 1972, this book tells the story of how, between 1957 and 1970, Chevrolet gained vast technical knowledge and made numerous advances in the design of high-performance vehicles while never building a complete, race-ready car. It begins the story in 1953, the year the Corvette was introduced. From there it traces the development of the racing program, describes the Automobile Manufacturing Association's ban on manufacturer involvement in auto racing, and details the secret support Chevrolet offered drivers nonetheless. Van Valkenburgh (formerly an aerodynamicist and research engineer for Chevrolet) emphasizes both the engineering developments the program produced and the struggle to keep their activities secret. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Chevrolet Racing: 14 Years of Raucous Silence! 1957-1970

Society of Automotive Engineers

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. Written for either the experienced non-racing mechanic, or the non-racing engineer, this book shows you how to apply your knowledge. The second edition has been revised to include information on front wheel drive race cars, wind tunnels and aerospace materials. This book concludes with an inside look at the future of racing technology. 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. QUOTES: '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.

Race Car Engineering and Mechanics

Paul Van Valkenburgh

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Engineering

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HP Trade

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