How to Hook & Launch: Traction Mods for Street & Strip
(4.5/5) by
BYORC Editors
Book Category: Whole Car (Design and Build)
Ranked: #12 of 16 in Whole Car (Design and Build)
Applies Only to Race Car Types:
- Custom Street/Import
- Drag Racer (Junior Dragster)
- Drag Racer (Production-Based)
- Drag Racer (Scratch-Built)
- Street Rod
Topics Covered and Levels:
- Dynamics/Handling ( Basic)
- Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced)
- Chassis ( Basic)
- Suspension ( Basic)
- Suspension ( Advanced)
- Powertrain ( Basic)
Overview
Concepts of drag racing vehicle dynamics. The author explains the incremental process of a drag racing car’s launch, traction and performance. The book takes a practical approach to maximizing traction through a wide variety of potential chassis/suspension modifications as well as engine/powertrain optimization and tuning.