Author : Brian Martin
Publisher : Martin Motorsports Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,55 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Karting
ISBN : 9780960506842
A complete guide to a better handling kart.
Author : Jeff Grist Memo Gidley
Publisher :
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release :
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781610590617
Now that people are starting to see that karting is the perfect training ground for professional racers of all stripes—as well as a not-so-expensive alternative to full-scale road racing and oval track racing—it’s become the fastest-growing motorsport in the U.S. and the world. For the novice confronted with a bewildering array of choices—kart types and classes, road racing, sprint track racing, oval racing—this book offers answers. The best single resource on kart racing, Karting will teach you the ins and outs of the sport, from choosing a class and kart to selecting safety equipment to performing maintenance and mastering racing techniques that will get you up to speed on the track.
Author : Dennis Grant
Publisher :
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 24,56 MB
Release : 2017-06-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781521406984
Dennis Grant, the "Street Modified Godfather", built an SCCA ProSolo Championship and FIA Canadian National Championship winning autocross car. This book describes the tricks, secrets, and engineering details he learned during his racing career.Equally applicable to road racers, rally cars, circle track cars, and high performance street cars, this book is full of information on how to make cars handle at the extreme limits of performance. Includes chapters on tuning suspensions, building shocks, and selecting tires - and much, much more!Whether you are just starting out building a high-performance car, or a grizzled veteran of motorsports, this book is full of insightful (and occasionally funny) observations on what it takes to tune the car and driver system in order to win races. Contains theory and practical advice as well.Written very much in the idiom of the legendary Carroll Smith's ...to Win series, this book is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any automotive enthusiast.
Author : Eric S. Gunderson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,32 MB
Release : 2017-04-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781544823423
The sport of competitive kart racing is considered by many to be the most fundamental and exciting branch of motorsports available worldwide. Performance karts are lightweight, agile, and provide the thrill of racing competition at an accessible level for thousands of participants across the globe each year. Written by national and regional karting champion Eric Gunderson, "Karting 101" serves to educate the complete new-comer about the sport, and provides them the information necessary to begin their first foray into karting. From the basics of kart chassis dynamics to karting safety gear, "Karting 101" covers karting in a comprehensive yet accessible format.
Author : Terence Dove
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,53 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781540628596
Terence Dove Spills the Beans on Driving a Racing Kart at the Elite Level. Learn how to command your kart, dominate your opponents and grow your self-confidence with advanced techniques and winning strategies used by the pros. Discover the secrets Terence has learned from working with World Champions, European Champions and British Champions on how to take a racing kart to the absolute limit. Build your confidence to champion levels Develop your own powerfully effective driving style Brake right on the limit Race like a driver in total command Use your eyes like a guided weapon system. Master wet driving Nail your starts time and again Apply secret techniques to find more speed Learn from a master of karting technique with 15 years of coaching experience how you can become a formidable kart pilot. Includes step-by-step instructions on developing the most essential driving techniques that Terence uses to help his clients reach their maximum potential.
Author : Steve Smith
Publisher : Steve Smith Autosports
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 31,50 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Karting
ISBN : 9780936834542
A complete chassis tuning and setup guide for the quarter midget race car. Addresses race car handling basics, suspension systems, chassis setup and alignment, track tuning and adjustment. Includes a complete guide to understanding and adjusting handling problems.
Author : Adel El-Shahat
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 38,8 MB
Release : 2018-12-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1789845963
In this book, highly qualified scientists present their recent research motivated by the importance of electric machines. It addresses advanced studies for high-speed electrical machine design, mechanical design of rotors with surface-mounted permanent magnets, design of motor drive for brushless DC motor, single-phase motors for household applications, battery electric propulsion systems for competition racing applications, robust diagnosis by observer using the bond graph approach, a DC motor simulator based on virtual instrumentation, start-up of a PID fuzzy logic embedded control system for the speed of a DC motor using LabVIEW, advanced control of the permanent magnet synchronous motor and optimization of fuzzy logic controllers by particle swarm optimization to increase the lifetime in power electronic stages.
Author : Paul F. Gerrard
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,27 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1633535185
A champion racer and professional stunt driver reveals the secrets of peak performance in any endeavor. Optimum Drive is the complete step-by-step guide to maximizing human performance. As a professional racing driver and a driving coach for over twenty years, Paul F. Gerrard gives you his unique perspective on what causes people to stagnate with the idea of being merely good, when each of us has the potential to be great. Gerrard believes that peak performance is within our grasp. Gerrard helps you understand the mental toughness that it takes to reach that greatness. He starts off by taking you onto the track as he explores what driving at 200 mph can teach us about who we are. Using his experiences from behind the wheel at death-defying speeds, Gerrard breaks down the psychology of driving, what it takes, and how we can use it to achieve greatness in life. The key, he says, is the nirvana-like sensation of flow psychology, or being in the zone—a mental state in which one who is performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and joy. It is through flow psychology that Gerrard introduces a blend of holistic mindset combined with a competitive edge, which is essential to successful professional driving. This mix of guts, tenacity, and endurance is the foundation of Gerrard’s philosophy for attaining greatness—and can be put to work for you too, on or off the track.
Author : Paul Thede
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 13,80 MB
Release : 2010-06-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1610591666
The suspension expert’s illustrated, comprehensive troubleshooting guide for dirt, street, and supermoto—with a solution to virtually any problem. Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid’s, handle like a pro’s. Thede gives a clear account of the three forces of suspension that you must understand to make accurate assessments of your suspension’s condition. He outlines testing procedures that will help you gauge how well you’re improving your suspension, along with your riding. And, if you’re inclined to perfect your bike’s handling, he even explains the black art of chassis geometry. Finally, step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly help you rebuild your forks and shocks for optimum performance.
Author : Herb Adams
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 22,89 MB
Release : 1992-11-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781557880550
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.
