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Author Leslie-Pelecky, Diandra L.

Title The physics of NASCAR : how to make steel + gas + rubber = speed / Diandra Leslie-Pelecky.

Publication Info. New York : Dutton, [2008]
©2008
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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  TL236.28 .L47 2008    Available  ---
Description xiii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The physics of What ...? -- Bones of contention -- Skin care -- Makeup -- Combustion -- Power play -- The wizard and the flying car problem -- running with the pack -- Texas motor speedway at 150 mph -- Sound thinking -- The rubber hits the road -- Shock therapy -- The two-lap dash: a qualified success -- Keeping drivers (and fans) alive -- Making racing SAFER -- Practice doesn't always make perfect -- Elliott is hot -- the Locusts in the pit box -- The checkered flag.
Subject Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Design and construction.
Stock cars (Automobiles)
Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Performance.
Performance.
Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Equipment and supplies.
Equipment and supplies.
Stock cars (Automobiles) -- Dynamics.
Dynamics.
Stock car racing.
Stock car racing.
NASCAR (Association)
NASCAR (Association)
Added Title speed
ISBN 9780525950530 hardcover
0525950532 hardcover

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