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The Physics Of Nascar
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Author : Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-02-14
The Physics Of Nascar written by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-14 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A physicist explores the science of speed racing and the #1 spectator sport in America in the perfect gift for both NASCAR and science fans. Every NASCAR fan—at one time or another—asks the same question: Why isn’t my favorite driver winning? This is your chance to discover how much more there is to NASCAR than “Go fast, turn left and don’t crash.” If you’ve ever wondered why racecars don’t have mufflers, how “bump drafting” works, or what in the world “Let’s go up a pound on the right rear and add half a round of wedge” means, The Physics of NASCAR is for you. In this fast-paced investigation into the adrenaline-pumping world of NASCAR, a physicist with a passion uncovers what happens when the rubber hits the road and 800-horsepower vehicles compete at 190 miles per hour only inches from one another. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky tells her story in terms anyone who drives a car—and maybe occasionally looks under the hood--can understand. How do drivers walk away from serious crashes? How can two cars travel faster together than either car can on its own? How do you dress for a 1800°F gasoline fire? In simple yet detailed, high-octane prose, this is the ultimate thrill ride for armchair speed demons, auto science buffs, and NASCAR fans at every level of interest. Readers, start your engines.
The Physics Of Nascar
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Author : Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
language : en
Publisher: Plume
Release Date : 2009
The Physics Of Nascar written by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky and has been published by Plume this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Science categories.
Draws on the author's expertise in physics, as well as interviews with mechanics, pit crews, and other insiders, to trace the life cycle of a race car and offer insight into the scientific aspects of high-speed racing, in an account that also explains how drivers survive dangerous accidents. Reprint.
The Physics Of Nascar
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Author : Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Physics Of Nascar written by Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Stock car racing categories.
Explains the physics of race car driving, focusing on how NASCAR stock cars are engineered and the applications of engine power, aerodynamics, and tire grip capability.
Physics Of Nascar
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Author : Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Physics Of Nascar written by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Stock car racing categories.
The Physics Of Nascar
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Author : Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Physics Of Nascar written by Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Stock car racing categories.
Draws on the author's expertise in physics, as well as interviews with mechanics, pit crews, and other insiders, to trace the life cycle of a race car and offer insight into the scientific aspects of high-speed racing.
The Science Of Nascar
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Author : Mark Stewart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-01-01
The Science Of Nascar written by Mark Stewart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with categories.
An officially licensed NASCAR series that showcases the driving force behind auto-racing--SCIENCE! The Science of NASCAR takes readers into full-throttle NASCAR action while teaching them about the science and math concepts behind this thrilling sport. From examining the physics at work on the track, to showing how cars and engines are designed for speed, to revealing drivers' strategies for winning, readers will witness how science and math accelerate the excitement in a race. NASCAR®, the NASCAR Library Collection®, and the Science of NASCAR are trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.
Driving With The Devil
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Author : Neal Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2009-02-04
Driving With The Devil written by Neal Thompson and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The true story behind NASCAR’s hardscrabble, moonshine-fueled origins, “fascinating and fast-moving . . . even if you don’t know a master cylinder from a head gasket” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). “[Neal] Thompson exhumes the sport’s Prohibition-era roots in this colorful, meticulously detailed history.”—Time Today’s NASCAR—equal parts Disney, Vegas, and Barnum & Bailey—is a multibillion-dollar conglomeration with 80 million fans, half of them women, that grows bigger and more mainstream by the day. Long before the sport’s rampant commercialism lurks a distant history of dark secrets that have been carefully hidden from view—until now. In the Depression-wracked South, with few options beyond the factory or farm, a Ford V-8 became the ticket to a better life. Bootlegging offered speed, adventure, and wads of cash. Driving with the Devil reveals how the skills needed to outrun federal agents with a load of corn liquor transferred perfectly to the red-dirt racetracks of Dixie. In this dynamic era (the 1930s and ’40s), three men with a passion for Ford V-8s—convicted felon Raymond Parks, foul-mouthed mechanic Red Vogt, and war veteran Red Byron, NASCAR’s first champ—emerged as the first stock car “team.” Theirs is the violent, poignant story of how moonshine and fast cars merged to create a sport for the South to call its own. In the tradition of Laura Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit, this tale captures a bygone era of a beloved sport and the character of the country at a moment in time.
The Math Of Nascar
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Author : Ian F. Mahaney
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2011-08-15
The Math Of Nascar written by Ian F. Mahaney and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
NASCAR is one of the most popular sports in the nation. To the untrained eye, it may look like there is nothing more to NASCAR than driving in an oval. However, readers will learn about distance, speed, the math behind pit stops, and so much more through the interesting text and bright design of this book. Readers who want to stretch their brains can try the Figure It Out! boxed insert challenges as well.
Nascar In The Driver S Seat
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Author : Mark Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Lernerclassroom
Release Date : 2007-09
Nascar In The Driver S Seat written by Mark Stewart and has been published by Lernerclassroom this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes how NASCAR drivers train for the races, both physically and mentally, and explains the physics behind the racing cars.
The Wildest Ride
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Author : Joe Menzer
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 2002-06-04
The Wildest Ride written by Joe Menzer and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In The Wildest Ride, Joe Menzer gives us a timely, comprehensive look at the dramatic, rollicking history of stock-car racing in America, exploring both its inauspicious bootlegging beginnings and the billion-dollar industry that it has become. Menzer straps the reader into the driver's seat for a run through NASCAR's history, revealing the sport's remarkable rise from rogue outfit to corporate darling. Menzer also profiles the many superstar drivers who have dominated the sport, men as unpredictable as they are fearless, including "The Intimidator," Dale Earnhardt, whose ferocious driving made him NASCAR's signature personality -- and whose tragic death at the 2001 Daytona 500 was mourned by millions. Menzer expertly maneuvers through the tight corners and wide-open straightaways of NASCAR's history, examining the circuit's attempt to distance itself from its "redneck racin'" past without compromising its country roots. Simultaneously rowdy and insightful, The Wildest Ride is a thorough and unfailingly honest account of NASCAR's amazing rise to prominence and a sweeping account of a uniquely American phenomenon.