The Physics of Nascar: The Science Behind the Speed Paperback - 2009
by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
- Used
- Good
A physicist explores the science of speed racing
With 75 million fans, NASCAR is the #1 spectator sportin America. Now, in The Physics of NASCAR, a scientistexplains the intricate and complex way the sport works, interms that anyone who drives a car-or maybe occasionallylooks under the hood-can easily comprehend. Based onher extensive access to NASCAR race shops, drivers, crewchiefs, engine builders, and pit crews during races, DiandraLeslie-Pelecky traces the life cycle of a race car from itscreation at top race shops to competing in the door-todooraction of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
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Details
- Title The Physics of Nascar: The Science Behind the Speed
- Author Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Plume
- Date 2009-01-27
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 0452290228-11-1
- ISBN 9780452290228 / 0452290228
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 8.47 x 5.44 x 0.72 in (21.51 x 13.82 x 1.83 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Topical: NASCAR
- Dewey Decimal Code 796.720
Summary
With 75 million fans, NASCAR is the #1 spectator sport in America. Now, in The Physics of NASCAR, a scientist explains the intricate and complex way the sport works, in terms that anyone who drives a car?or maybe occasionally looks under the hood?can easily comprehend. Based on her extensive access to NASCAR race shops, drivers, crew chiefs, engine builders, and pit crews during races, Diandra Leslie-Pelecky traces the life cycle of a race car from its creation at top race shops to competing in the door-todoor action of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.