| Author | : Phil Short & Steve Wilkinson |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 195 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1845845064 |
Hillclimbing & Sprinting is one of the most popular ways of getting into UK motorsport and over 400 such events take place each year. This book shows competitors how to get started, how to improve and how to drive the top courses, with extensive information on this sport.
| Author | : Des Hammill |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2013-12-10 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1845845870 |
Practical and clear information aimed at Mini owners who want to improve their cars performance without spending a huge amount of money. The modifications described relate to simply bolting-on the appropriate mix of (mainly standard) parts, then tuning the engine to the specifications given. Includes advice on gear ratios and uprating brakes.
| Author | : Marc Cranswick |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 565 |
| Release | : 2017-01-12 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1845845978 |
An examination of the complete model history of General Motor's upmarket F body variant. Close attention is paid to both regular and high level model variants (Formula & Trans Am), and how Pontiac made their Firebird unique. Including a detailed study of the chassis and engineering achievements of Pontiac from the 1960s to 1990s. The book also discusses the legendary powerplants and racing involvement, and describes the Firebird's high performance profile before moving on to the social side to the pony car story. Discover how the Firebird's popularity fueled rising sales and an interest in aftermarket speed shops, even during the fuel crises. Cutting edge research and 295 photos bring this in-depth, incredibly detailed story to life.
| Author | : Graham Templeman |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 351 |
| Release | : 2024-08-15 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1845846656 |
Aimed at amateur racers, this book will no doubt find its way onto the bookshelves of many professionals because of its no-nonsense direct approach to the use of data logging to improve the performance of both car and driver. It includes a buying guide to ensure that you buy a system that suits your present and future needs, and deals with installing and calibrating the system to give useful results. Contains practical advice that will minimize problems with the system, and It deals with strategies to extract the maximum amount of useful information to help mechanics, engineers and drivers. Reveals the secrets of the professionals: what is possible and what is worthwhile.
| Author | : Phil Short |
| Publisher | : Veloce |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781845841034 |
Hillclimbing & Sprinting are collectively known as Speed Eventing. This is one of the most popular ways of getting into UK motor sport. The events are accessible, straightforward & inexpensive, yet are held in an informal, friendly but competitive atmosphere. Some 400 such events take place in the UK each year, with on average more than 100 competitors in each. This book shows competitors how to get started and how to improve their skills, together with where to find the events and detailed driving advice on the top courses. There's even advice on trailers -- do you need one? The authors have interviewed a wide range of drivers, from the Clubman who drives to and from events, through mid-range competitors, including a lady, a disabled driver and an octogenarian, right up to the current hillclimb champion, as well as some of the many officials who make this sport possible. A veritable gold mine of information.
| Author | : Joe Sackey |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2022-02-07 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1787118444 |
This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.
| Author | : Thillainathan Pathmanathan |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2021-10-21 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1787118126 |
A unique book dedicated to the Murcielago - Lamborghini's iconic flagship, with its V12 Bizzarrini-engine, spaceframe chassis, and scissor doors. This was the last car to use the classic Bizzarrini engine.
| Author | : Terry O'Neil |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 432 |
| Release | : 2022-02-02 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 178711841X |
This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.
| Author | : David Rowe |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 2021-10-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1787117979 |
The only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.
