| Main Title |
The Physics of NASCAR : the science behind the speed / |
| Author |
Leslie-Pelecky, Diandra L.
|
| 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
|
| Additional Subjects |
NASCAR (Association)
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELBM |
TL236.28.L47 2009 |
|
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
04/02/2013 |
|
| 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 |
