Autocross to Win (DG's Autocross Secrets)
Autocross to Win (DG's Autocross Secrets)

Author: Dennis Grant

Publisher:

Published: 2017-06-04

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 9781521406984

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Dennis Grant, the "Street Modified Godfather", built an SCCA ProSolo Championship and FIA Canadian National Championship winning autocross car. This book describes the tricks, secrets, and engineering details he learned during his racing career.Equally applicable to road racers, rally cars, circle track cars, and high performance street cars, this book is full of information on how to make cars handle at the extreme limits of performance. Includes chapters on tuning suspensions, building shocks, and selecting tires - and much, much more!Whether you are just starting out building a high-performance car, or a grizzled veteran of motorsports, this book is full of insightful (and occasionally funny) observations on what it takes to tune the car and driver system in order to win races. Contains theory and practical advice as well.Written very much in the idiom of the legendary Carroll Smith's ...to Win series, this book is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any automotive enthusiast.

Winning Autocross Techniques
Winning Autocross Techniques

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2009-01-10

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780760331569

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MOTOR RALLYING / RALLY DRIVING. 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't hurt to have some driving skills, which is where this book comes in. As a veteran racer and professional driving coach, Ross Bentley knows what it takes to compete and to win, and he gives readers the benefit of that knowledge in "Winning Autocross Techniques".The first in the "Speed Secrets" series to address a specific form ofracing, this volume focuses on the skills critical to autocross success: car handling and driver skill at high speeds on unique courses. Bentley clearly details the steps and techniques that help autocross drivers maintain control and dominate a course at speed. Though specific to autocross, and essential to mastering its particular challenges, his advice and instruction in this book will prove invaluable to drivers who go on to road racing as well.

How to Autocross
How to Autocross

Author: Andrew Howe

Publisher: Cartech

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932494839

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How to Autocross covers everything you need to know to get behind the wheel and start autocrossing. It covers basic modifications such as tire pressures, alignment, and dampers, to more advanced modifications that go beyond the stock classes. And because in the most fundamental sense, autocross is a test of driver skill, there is a heavy emphasis on driving and car control, with coverage on accelerating, braking, weight transfer, shifting, corners, slaloms, and finding that perfect line. There is even information on car classes, driver schools, data logging, how events are typically run, and how to find events in your area.

Secrets of Solo Racing
Secrets of Solo Racing

Author: Henry Watts

Publisher: Loki Publishing Company

Published: 1990-02-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780962057311

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A must-have book for everyone interested in autocrossing, packed with hands-on information for racing and car prepping, lists of clubs, rules, and much more. "Watts instructs carefully and well." Road & Track. "Pick up 'Secrets of Solo Racing'." Chris O'Donnell, Solo II National Champion, 1985, 1986, and 1989; Sportscar.

Bioinspired Actuators and Sensors
Bioinspired Actuators and Sensors

Author: Minoru Taya

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-10-13

Total Pages: 539

ISBN-13: 1107065380

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From experts in engineering and biology, this is the first book to integrate sensor and actuator technology with bioinspired design.

The Sports Car
The Sports Car

Author: Colin Campbell

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1461333849

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1 The Development of the Sports Car.- Motor sport.- The sports car.- The history of the sports car.- The first sports car.- The fabulous years.- Historic sports cars.- The future of the sports car.- 2 The Engine: Combustion.- Cylinder head history.- Combustion chamber research.- Volumetric efficiency.- Knock.- Limiting compression ratio.- Types of combustion chamber.- 3 The Engine: Induction and Exhaust.- The induction system.- The 4-cylinder in-line engine.- The 6-cylinder in-line engine.- The V-8 engine.- Ramming induction pipes.- Ramming pipe theory.- Forward-ram intakes.- Cold-air intakes.

How to Make Your Car Handle
How to Make Your Car Handle

Author: Fred Puhn

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780912656465

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To make your car handle, design a suspension system, or just learn about chassis, you’ll find what you need here. Basic suspension theory is thoroughly covered: roll center, roll axis, camber change, bump steer, anti-dive, ride rate, ride balance and more. How to choose, install and modify suspensions and suspension hardware for best handling: springs, sway bars, shock absorbers, bushings, tired and wheels. Regardless of the basic layout of your car—front engine/rear drive, front engine/front drive, or rear engine/rear drive—it is covered here. Aerodynamic hardware and body modifications for reduced drag, high-speed stability and increased cornering power: spoilers, air dams, wings and ground-effects devices. How to modify and set up brakes for maximum stopping power and handling. The most complete source of handling information available. “Suspension secrets” explained in plain, understandable language so you can be the expert.

Twist of the Wrist - Interactive Vol. 1
Twist of the Wrist - Interactive Vol. 1

Author: Keith Code

Publisher: Code Break

Published: 2003-06-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780965045056

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A Twist of the Wrist has been the high performance rider's bible for over 20 years. Key elements of cornering were discovered and refined as no book as ever been done in the past.How many kinds of corners are there? How does a rider figure out a line? What are the key visual skills? How do you figure out a corner? How do you spot a riding barrier? What is the purpose of braking? How do riders create their own panic and make things worse? How can decisions you have made cause problems? Does trying not to crash make things better or worse? How do you organize riding priorities? A Twist of the Wrist provides anyone with an unforgettable, simple form to shape their riding and it applies to all situations.This interactive CD contains the text, drawings, diagrams, illustrations and photographs from the original book, Twist of the Wrist, plus 97 video clips and 75 new audio comments by Keith. It literally puts this vital information at your fingertips.Gain the same knowledge that countless street riders and scores of racing champions have used to identify their barriers and build a solid foundation for riding confidence.CD - 5-1/2" x 5"'

Speed Secrets
Speed Secrets

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 1998-08-13

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1610600010

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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 techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.

Going Faster!
Going Faster!

Author: Carl Lopez

Publisher: Driving

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780837602264

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This complete racer's reference is the perfect resource for all drivers from novice to expert. The fundamentals of fast driving are revealed in this definitive how-to book for racers. You will find the competition-proven methods of instructors and of professional drivers that will give you the know-how to work up the track and stay at the front. Interested in the world of racing? Just think, you can have all of the lessons and insights from Skip Barber instructors and from professional racers compiled in one handbook. This racing reference reveals the secrets of mastering car control, reducing lap times, as it takes the reader inside the world of racing. Going Faster! is the definitive book for the active race driver, the racer-to-be, and the auto-racing fan who wants to know what driving a racecar is really about.