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Trackday Car Preparation helps you choose the best upgrades for your trackday car. Tailored to your budget, your chosen car, and what you want to get out of your trackdays, this book gives advice on the best places to direct your modifications to deliver the results that you want. Whether you're after out-and-out speed, fun handling, or maybe tractability and adjustability, this book gives you the advice you need to help make your car a potential trackday winner.
Increasingly congested public roads provide few opportunities to enjoy driving to the full, and yet modern performance cars are the most exciting ever ndash; hence the booming appeal of track days. This extensively illustrated color book contains all the information needed to enjoy track days to the maximum, providing a sound introduction for complete novices: Introduction to track days ndash; the track-day scene, track-day cars, what to expect at a track day, driving instruction: Car preparation ndash; safety preparation, brakes, tires, engine and suspension, noise regulations, insurance: Track-day driving ndash; the basics, driving techniques, the racing line, braking and accelerating, wet-weather driving, dealing with traffic.
The Successful Race Car Driver by Robert Metcalf Pdf
From driving to car preparation to dealing with sponsors, The Successful Race Car Driver details the lessons that need to be learned to succeed in today's racing environment. All drivers, from those who consider racing a hobby to those who wish to embark on a professional career, will find valuable tips and techniques that will help make them faster drivers, and help them avoid pitfalls along the way.
Ford Small Block V8 Racing Engines 1962-1970 by Des Hammill Pdf
While many will be familiar with 1960 Ford racing programmes using the very compact pushrod Small Block V8, few know the facts behind the technology employed at Ford during this time. This book gives insight to the confident, logical approach of engineers working at Ford’s Engine & Foundry Division. Engineers who made outstanding technical decisions, leading to many major motorsport events being won using larger capacity derivatives of the 1961 221ci Small Block V8 production engine, a power unit introduced by Ford mid-1961 for use in 1962 model year intermediate Fairlanes and Mercurys.
A Practical Guide to Race Car Data Analysis by Bob Knox Pdf
A Practical Guide to Race Car Data Analysis was written for the amateur and lower-level professional racers who either have a data system in their cars or who may be thinking about installing one but who do not have access to an experienced data engineer. Many of the data systems available today at reasonable prices offer capabilities that only professional race teams could afford just a few years ago. Unfortunately, most of these racers do not know how to use more than a small part of those capabilities. Using real track data, numerous real-world examples, and more than 200 illustrations, the Guide gives them the knowledge and skills they need to select, configure and use their data systems efficiently and effectively.Beginning with a detailed discussion of the things racers need to know about the hardware and software necessary for a an effective data system, the Guide continues with chapters on basic data analysis tools, more sophisticated data analysis tools like x-y plots and math channels, damper potentiometers and the wealth of important data they produce, brake and clutch pressure sensors, and creative use of math channels. The Guide concludes with a comprehensive scheme for analyzing data, examples of the data views used with the scheme, and detailed information on how to create and configure the data views.
Advanced Race Car Chassis Technology HP1562 by Bob Bolles Pdf
This book details how to design, build, and setup the chassis and suspension for road race and stock cars. Includes chassis dynamics, spring and shock theory, front and rear suspension geometry, real world racing aerodynamics, steering systems, racing chassis software and all you need to know to set you chassis up to win races.
There's very little to beat the thrill of driving on a race track. The freedom to drive fast. The challenge of learning the smoothest lines. The satisfaction that comes from getting the best from yourself and your car. Few things are more absorbing or addictive. However, if you're new to it, track driving can also be daunting and intimidating. Scary, even. At least if you attempt to drive too fast too soon, or take to the track in a poorly prepared car. There is much to learn. Fortunately Colin Hoad is here to help. Or rather his book is. With four decades of wisdom distilled into its pages, this comprehensive Track Day Guide contains everything the enthusiastic newcomer needs to get the absolute maximum from their track day adventures. The only thing it won't prepare you for are the number of friends you'll make, the laughs you'll have and the unforgettable memories you'll bank along the way. So, enjoy the book, and enjoy your track days. Something tells me you're going to have a blast. Dickie Meaden - Co-founder of Evo magazine or Motoring journalist and racer ---------- Colin's wealth of experience over the years is distilled here for the first time, and is a must read for any track day goer seeking to get the most for their hard won money and time. Written to help you make informed decisions, optimise spend, purchase the right equipment, ensure you keep safe and have fun, it is full of answers to questions you should ask before venturing onto track. It will help you enjoy every circuit mile you drive. Answers such questions as: - What car would you buy for track days? - Would you upgrade the brakes? - Which circuit would you choose for your first track day? - What is the likelihood I will damage my car? - Do I need insurance? The paperback price has been set to realise a £5.95 per copy royalty - this to be given to charity. From launch in February 2021, Mission Motorsport - the Forces' Motorsport Charity, will be the benefitting entity. Learn about:*Setting tyre pressures for track day driving from Matt at TrackToys Racing*5 level track day modification guide for safety*Upgrading brakes for track driving*What essentials to take to get the most from your track day*What car will suit your life and driving preferences*Choose the right track day car for you*Open top car or fixed roof - what do you need to consider?*Heavy car or light car - what are the implications? and much much more.
How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and Suspension by Wayne Scraba Pdf
A guide to setting up your car for maximum handling performance on the street or strip. This instructional handbook shows readers how to set up their street machine chassis for high performance street or amateur drag strip racing. Not only are chassis and suspension the most popular types of modification, but their technology is constantly evolving. It offers the latest techniques for maximizing car performance on streets and strips. This definitive guide includes in-depth sections on chassis fabrication, rear axle selection and setup, rear and front suspension, shocks and springs, brakes, steering, and wheels and tires.
One of road racings top professionals presents here a vast amount of his accumulated car preparation knowledge. Covers fasteners, plumbing, riveting and welding, basic metal work, braking system, clutch, suspension, wheels and tires, engine, gearbox, electrics, fuel cells, paint and paperwork.
Hannah and her siblings share an intense rivalry when it comes to racing. As they do every year, they face sixty-six drivers, all aiming for the top prize. It is in the family’s tradition to win, honouring trophies through history, from the Aborigines down to the Aussies. Across Europe; Italy and Austria await fierce competition. Will she be outfought and outthought by her two sisters, beaten by her brother Bob, or fall for the same old tricks of Adam and Otto; Who will win the top spot?
How to Prepare a Historic Racing Mini by CCK Historic,Daniel H. Lackey Pdf
Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in. This book explains how to prepare a historic mini to the original pre-1966 Appendix K standard, which provides the racer with the largest choice of national and international events to compete in. The contents include regulations and safety; sourcing a suitable car; every aspect of preparation including body, engine, transmission, electrics and ancillaries; setting up and race preparation and testing and racing. This book will appeal to motor mechanics and historic car racers, amateur and professional. Superbly illustrated with 300 colour photographs.
