Racecar Drivers and What They Do

Racecar Drivers and What They Do
Author: Liesbet Slegers
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1489662111

AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

British Racing Green

British Racing Green
Author: David Venables
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Automobile racing
ISBN: 9780711033320

Experience the thrilling highs and agonising lows of the British motor racing legacy in this magnificent photographic portrait.

Speed Secrets

Speed Secrets
Author: Ross Bentley
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1998-08-13
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1610600010

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.

The Golden Age of the American Racing Car

The Golden Age of the American Racing Car
Author: Griffith Borgeson
Publisher: SAE International
Total Pages: 402
Release: 1998-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0768046831

A best seller and winner of the Antique Automobile Club of America's prestigious Thomas McKean Award.The Golden Age of the American Racing Car emphasizes the human side of racing history, offering insight into the men who shaped the golden age. Covering a period of time from the 1910s through the 1930s, the book describes the historical development of race car technology and presents fascinating information on race courses, designers, builders, drivers, and events. Racing pioneers covered include: Fred Duesenberg, Louis Chevrolet, Harry Miller, Leo Goossen, and Fred Offenhauser.

American Grand Prix Racing

American Grand Prix Racing
Author: Tim Considine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Automobile racing drivers
ISBN: 9780760302101

... This book is the ultimate chronicle of America's involvement at the highest level of international motor racing. Author has left no source unreviewed in telling this story. More than 200 black and white historical photographs and a special color gallery complement the lively, entertaining text ...

Crashed and Byrned

Crashed and Byrned
Author: Tommy Byrne
Publisher: Corinthian
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-05-06
Genre: Automoblie racing drivers
ISBN: 9781906850180

A raw, passionate autobiography from the only driver Ayrton Senna feared.

Race to Win

Race to Win
Author: Derek Daly
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2008-02-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780760331859

The keys to success and the principles of high performance from world-class race car driver, commentator, and entrepreneur Derek Daly.

Ultimate Speed Secrets

Ultimate Speed Secrets
Author: Ross Bentley
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2011-08-28
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 161058273X

Performance and racing drivers constantly seek ways to sharpen their skills and lower their lap times. Ultimate Speed Secrets is the indispensable tool to help make you faster, whatever your driving goals. Professional race driver and coach Ross Bentley has raced everything from Indycars to World Sports Cars to production sedans, on ovals, road courses, and street circuits around the world. His proven high-performance driving techniques benefit novice drivers as well as professional racers. Ultimate Speed Secrets covers everything you need to know to maximize your potential and your car: Choosing the correct line Overtaking maneuvers Adapting to new tracks and cars The mental game and dealing with adversity Finding (and keeping) a sponsor. The pages are filled with specially commissioned color diagrams to illustrate the concepts described. Whether you are a track-day novice or a seasoned professional, Ultimate Speed Secrets will arm you with practical information to lower your lap times and help you get the best out of your vehicle—and yourself. It’s the ultimate high-performance driving tutorial!