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Author Leslie-Pelecky, Diandra L.

Title The physics of NASCAR : how to make steel + gas + rubber = speed / Diandra Leslie-Pelecky.

Publication Info. New York : Dutton, [2008]
©2008

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 Burlington Public Library - Adult Department  796.72 LES    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  796.72 LES    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  796.72 LES    Check Shelf
 Rocky Hill, Cora J. Belden Library - Adult Department  796.72 LESLIE-PELECKY    Check Shelf
 Wethersfield Public Library - Non Fiction  796.72 LESLIE-PELECKY    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  796.72 LE    Check Shelf
Description xiii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Foreword / Ray Evernham -- Preface : The physics of What ...? -- 1. Bones of contention -- 2. Skin care -- 3. Makeup -- 4. Combustion -- 5. Power play -- 6. The wizard and the flying car problem -- 7. Running with the pack -- 8. Texas motor speedway at 150 mph -- 9. Sound thinking -- 10. The rubber hits the road -- 11. Shock therapy -- 12. The two-lap dash : a qualified success -- 13. Keeping drivers (and fans) alive -- 14. Making racing SAFER -- 15. Practice doesn't always make perfect -- 16. Elliott is hot -- 17. The Locusts in the pit box -- 18. The checkered flag -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index.
Subject Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Design and construction.
Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Performance.
Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Equipment and supplies.
Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Dynamics.
Stock car racing.
NASCAR (Association)
Added Title speed
ISBN 9780525950530 hardcover
0525950532 hardcover
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