The Competition Car Data Logging Manual

Aimed at amateur racers, this title offers a no-nonsense direct approach to the use of electronic performance data logging to improve the performance of both car and driver.

Systematic list, with taxonomic keys, of all the grasses sent to Kew by Gert Hatschbach from southern and central Brazil between 1965 and 1985.

This is a study of how the first Turbo Grand Prix car came to be a reality, from the first ideas to the final ultimate success of a Grand Prix victory. Includes the history of each company involved, the reasons for the creation of the first Turbo-charged Grand Prix car. The book covers the development of an experimental car by Alpine in the 1960's. Of the men who worked with Gordini the engine tuning genius and who went on to create a power unit that changed the worlds thinking on engine design. Then Renault designed and built its Grand Prix car to the specific Formula 1 regulations. It goes on to cover the full story of the period of the Renault Turbo Grand Prix cars.

How to get the best from sportscars/kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shocks. Includes ‘chassis’ integrity, geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shockers, testing & adjustment.

This totally revised, updated and enlarged book is THE complete guide to building a fast MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite for road or track. Daniel has been continuously developing his own 'Spridget' for years, and really does know what works and what doesn't when it comes to building a fast Midget or Sprite. Best of all, this book covers every aspect of the car, from the tyre contact patch to the rollover bar, and from radiator back to exhaust tailpipe. This new edition contains updated information for parts and suppliers, many new photos, and features new material covering aerodynamics, including results from testing the effect of modifications at the MIRA wind tunnel. With over 400 mainly colour photos and exclusive tuning advice, this is a MUST for any Sprite or Midget owner.

The fascinating story of Porsche's top class racing exploits, and the German-built machines that often dominated the competition world. This book is the definitive record of Porche's racing cars and racing history between 1953 and 1975. Included are 300 excellent photos.

Short oval racing (Hot Rod and Stock Car racing) is a very popular motorsport. This is the charting the progress of short oval racing in the 1980s. 90+ never before published photos and championship listings complement the evocative text.