Racing and math -- Track design -- Drag racing -- E.T. racing -- Go as fast as you can! -- NASCAR: Winning the championship -- Formula one -- F1: Driver and his team -- Fuel -- Tires -- How's my driving? -- Driver training -- If you want to be a race car driver -- Answer key -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index.
Summary
Was my qualifying time fast enough to win the pole position? Can I finish this race without taking time for another pit stop? How fast can I take that hairpin turn? Because a few seconds or less can make the difference between winning and losing, race car drivers use math all the time to answer critically important questions like these.
