Main Title |
The Physics of NASCAR : the science behind the speed / |
Author |
Leslie-Pelecky, Diandra L.
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Publisher |
Plume, |
Year Published |
2009 |
OCLC Number |
233549653 |
ISBN |
9780452290228; 0452290228 |
Subjects |
Stock cars (Automobiles)--Design and construction ;
Stock cars (Automobiles)--Performance ;
Stock cars (Automobiles)--Equipment and supplies ;
Stock cars (Automobiles)--Dynamics ;
Stock car racing
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Additional Subjects |
NASCAR (Association)
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBM |
TL236.28.L47 2009 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
04/02/2013 |
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Collation |
xii, 300 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
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 -- Epilogue : Daytona 2008 : what's better than a happy ending? |
Place Published |
New York |
PUB Date Free Form |
2009, c2008 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2007046081 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20130327120433 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01857cam 2200373Ka 45020 |