The Physics of NASCAR
Author | : Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 0525950532 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780525950530 |
Rating | : 4/5 (530 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Physics of NASCAR written by Diandra L. Leslie-Pelecky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 35,000 first printing.