Do you want to find out about the latest techniques scientists are using to build cars that will go faster than ever before?
In this book, find out how scientists:
- Use WIND TUNNELS to devise the BEST SHAPE for a racing car
- Get maximum power from an engine using TURBOCHARGERS and SPECIAL FUEL MIXES
- Select the LIGHTEST MATERIALS for their cars, from aluminium bodies to carbon fibre wings
- PROTECT racing drivers with special CRUSH ZONES
- Speedy Shapes
- Powering Up
- Holding the Road
- Advanced Materials
- Radio Control
- Staying on Track
- Computers and Electronics
- The Science of Safety
- Case Study - Formula 1 car
- Case Study - NASCAR racing car
- Case Study - CART Champ car
- Case Study - SPORTS racing car