Product Description

Aerodynamics is a science in itself, and is one of the most important factors in modern competition car design. This new book, a successor to "Competition Car Downforce", covers all aspects of aerodynamics, including both downforce and drag. This complex subject is explained in down-to-earth terms, with the aid of numerous illustrations demonstrating how aerodynamic devices work. Aimed primarily at amateur and semi-professional designers and drivers, as well as students, this fascinating book will also appeal to armchair enthusiasts wishing to gain a better understanding of the subject.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #57770 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Review
Vintage Oval Racing, "September 2006 "We might as well say it up front, every racer - vintage or contemporary - will benefit from reading this book for performance and safety. "It is a very useful handbook for all racers and requires careful reading and thought, but not a technical degree."

About the Author
Simon McBeath, a freelance motoring writer, is a regular contributor to Racecar Engineering magazine. He runs his own composite wing design and manufacturing business, supplying several leading teams, and has over 25 years' experience in speed hillclimbs and sprints, building, developing and driving single-seaters. He lives near Blandford, Dorset.

Customer Reviews

good all rounder
this book was bought for my son who is doing a degree in racecar technology. it provides a very sound basis for studying aerodynamics on race cars and is packed with good diagrames and pictures. for somebody starting from scratch this is just the book.

Great Book
As a motor sport fan and not a participant i found the book easy to understand and very relevent. It seems to cover all aspects of aerodynamics enough to be informative but not to confusing. The book gives examples of theory put into practice with plenty of photos and diagrams to get the message across. A great read if your interest in motorsport is more than just watching the race!