Speed Secrets

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. This book discusses racing technical topics in a very friendly manner, without complicated formulas that you can find in numerous "vehicle dynamics" books. The latter books have little practical value for a beginner racer, because 95% of their graphs and formulas are nowhere to apply. The author brilliantly uses his favourite style of describing complex topics in a form of interview with appropriate experts. There are very noteworthy discussions with tire compounders from Goodyear and Firestone, and the other tire experts. These interviews motivated the author to create the entire new book dedicated exclusively to the tire, as the most complex component of the car. I highly recommend "Racing & High Performance Tire" by Paul Harney in addition to this book. The chapter on shock absorbers is the best piece of information I ever read about dampers. It's very easy to understand, but covers every important aspect of a shock bump and rebound, single-and dual-tube design, cavitation, emulstion and gas-bag shocks, washer stacks and external adjustments, different valve types, high-speed vs low speed damping, shock dynamometer, and so on. The book finishes with a very impressive interview with Carroll Smith, the author of "Prepare to Win" and the respective titles. Carroll answers such complicated questions there like what are the two things that the best drivers feel much better than the mediocre "It's real simple. They're feeling two things. One is the slip angle of the tire, and the other is the self-aligning torque of the tires, on all four tires". "Engineers to Win" is a highly regarded book authored by Carroll Smith, a respected figure in the world of motorsports engineering. This insightful and comprehensive guide delves into the principles and techniques behind designing and constructing winning race cars. With a wealth of knowledge gained from his extensive experience as a race car engineer and mechanic, Smith shares practical advice, engineering concepts, and valuable strategies to help aspiring engineers excel in the competitive realm of motorsports. From aerodynamics and suspension tuning to vehicle dynamics and materials selection, this book covers a wide range of topics essential to achieving success on the race track. "Engineers to Win" is a must-read for anyone passionate about motorsports engineering, offering an invaluable resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals in the field. "Tune to Win is the second installment in Carroll Smith's highly acclaimed series. With equal doses of wit and wisdom, [Smith] covers the art and science of tuning and development by clearly explaining the basic principles of vehicle dynamics and relating these principles to the various systems of the racing car and the inputs of the racing driver. The areas covered include vehicle dynamics, steering and suspension geometry, tires, shock absorbers, aerodynamics the drive line and tuning of the engine. With his explicit, pragmatic and inimitable style, [Smith] offers great insight into the technology, methodology and prioritization which placed his cars in victory circles throughout the world. Tune to Win is all but guaranteed to both entertain the reader and enhance their understanding and results." -- Provided by publisher

current State Of The Art In Racing Technology By A Foremost Expert In The Field. Covers All Forms Of Racing Cars And Includes A Thorough Analysis Of Metallurgy, Metal Fatigue And General Materials Technology. Details Specific Components And Specific Activities Such As Heat Treatments, Stress Relieving, Etc. Plus Aerodynamics, Ground Effects, Brakes, Tools, And More. ...excellent Information. Popular Cars Magazine.

"Cover's the art and science of tuning and development by clearly explaining the basic principles of vehicle dynamics and relating these principles to the various systems of the racing car and the inputs of the racing driver. The areas covered include vehicle dynamics, steering and suspension geometry, tires, shock absorbers, aerodynamics, the drive line and tuning of the engine." -- Back cover Covers the development and tuning of race car by clearly explaining the basic principles of vehicle dynamics and relating these principles to the input and control functions of the racing driver. An exceptional book written by a true professional. Provides handling techniques for street driving, road racing, and autocrossing, and discusses wheels, traction, shocks, aerodynamics, and tire temperature and pressure 1975 First Printing, The Nuts and bolts guide to professional Race Car Preparation. Parts, diagrams and details.