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How To Be A Race Engineer: Volume 1 – Shock Absorbers
Written by race engineer Rex Keen, this 211-page book explains what dampers actually do and how their behaviour influences the car. Ideal for aspiring race engineers, students, drivers, mechanics and club-level competitors.
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How To Be A Race Engineer: Volume 2 – Race Car Suspension
A practical guide to race car suspension covering the different suspension systems used in racing and the principles required when designing or redesigning a suspension system.
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How To Be A Race Engineer: Volume 3 – Tyres And Wheels
Covers tyre performance and maintenance, tyre construction, raw materials, manufacturing, different tyre types and the characteristics of race tyres.
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How To Be A Race Engineer: Volume 4 – Race Car Brakes
An in-depth look at braking systems used in motorsport, covering system basics, individual components, different brake types and the combinations used in racing.
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Race Car Vehicle Dynamics
Written for engineers and race car enthusiasts, this comprehensive book explores the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics and includes information not commonly found in other vehicle dynamics texts.
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Tune to Win
Carroll Smith explains the art and science of race car development, tuning and setup, with accessible explanations of vehicle dynamics, practical information and helpful illustrations.
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Engineer to Win
A detailed look at the state of the art in racing technology, covering racing cars, metallurgy, metal fatigue and materials technology, together with specific components and treatments.
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Prepare to Win
A comprehensive guide to race car preparation covering fasteners, plumbing, riveting, welding, metalwork, brakes, clutch, suspension, wheels, tyres, engine and gearbox.
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Drive to Win: The Essential Guide to Race Driving
Carroll Smith presents techniques and procedures for race driving, perception and evaluation, while also explaining how drivers can work with their crew to develop and set up a competitive car.
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Race Car Aerodynamics
Explores the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design, from Formula 1 and IndyCar to drag and sedan racing, explaining how aerodynamic design can improve racing performance.
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Competition Car Aerodynamics
A practical, hands-on approach to motorsport aerodynamics covering CFD, wind tunnel projects, case studies and aerodynamic theory in an accessible format.
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Race Car Design
Based on engineering, physics and mathematics, this textbook explains the theory and practice of race car design, covering chassis, suspension, steering, tyres, brakes, transmission, lubrication and fuel systems.
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Chassis Engineering
Explains suspension geometry and chassis design in terms that newcomers can understand and apply. Hundreds of photographs and illustrations show what it takes to design and build a chassis.
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Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition – 2nd Edition
Updated from the bestselling 2008 edition, this book explains techniques for analysing vehicle data, measuring vehicle and driver performance and using the results to improve performance on the track.
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Performance Vehicle Dynamics
Provides an accessible treatment of complex vehicle dynamics material, helping readers develop a structured understanding and useful models for performance optimisation using industry techniques.
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Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics
Dr. Thomas Gillespie's established reference has been used by engineers for decades, ranging from university-level introduction to a trusted reference on engineers' desks worldwide.
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How to Build a Car
Adrian Newey explores his remarkable 36-year career in Formula One through the cars he designed, the drivers he worked alongside and the races that shaped his career.
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Le Mans 100
A thorough year-by-year history covering all aspects of the gruelling contest. A comprehensive chronicle of one of motorsport's greatest races.
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100 Years of Legends: The Official Celebration of the Le Mans 24 Hours
Published in collaboration with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, this official book celebrates the centenary of the world's greatest sports car race.
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Le Mans: The Official History 1923–29
Covers the seven Le Mans 24 Hours races of the 1920s, together with a prologue covering events held at the Le Mans circuit from 1906 to 1923.
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Le Mans: The Official History 1930–39
Covers the nine Le Mans races of the 1930s, a period in which Italian, French and British manufacturers competed for honours.
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Le Mans: The Official History 1949–59
A pivotal era featuring Ferrari, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, with Aston Martin finally taking victory at Le Mans after two decades of attempts.
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Le Mans: The Official History 1960–69
The defining decade of the Le Mans 24 Hours, beginning with six consecutive Ferrari victories and the emergence of Alfa Romeo, Matra, Porsche and Renault.
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Le Mans: The Official History 1970–79
The decade began with Porsche's first Le Mans victories and the legendary 917, capable of more than 240 mph, which established a remarkable distance record.
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Le Mans: The Official History 1980–89
The Group C era brought fierce battles between Porsche, Lancia and Jaguar and established one of the most memorable periods in Le Mans history.
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Le Mans: The Official History 1990–99
A varied decade featuring winning cars from Jaguar, Mazda, Peugeot, Dauer, McLaren, Porsche and BMW.
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Le Mans: The Official History 2000–09
The 2000s delivered full grids, strong manufacturer participation, impressive privateers and a range of fascinating and unusual racing projects.
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Porsche 917
Chronicles the creation of the legendary Porsche 917, from groundbreaking engineering and design philosophy to its fierce track battles and famous victories at Le Mans.
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Porsche 956/962: A Photographic History
A photographic history of the Porsche 956 and 962, which dominated endurance racing in Europe and America during the 1980s and achieved six consecutive victories at Le Mans.
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Ferrari 512S/M
The story of Ferrari's return to the World Sports Car Championship with the formidable 512, first revealed at the 1969 Turin Motor Show.
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Ford GT40
The story of chassis 1075, the legendary Ford GT40 that won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1968 and 1969, along with victories at Brands Hatch, Spa, Watkins Glen and Sebring.
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