Aerodynamics | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles: From Fluid Mechanics to Vehicle Engineering (5 / 5) The most comprehensive and in-depth guide to aerodynamic principles and their application to road vehicles. Passenger car, commercial vehicle, sports car, race car, and motorcycle aerodynamics are all examined in detail. Includes theory and practical applications in fuel economy, directional stability, cooling, and passenger comfort. Also discusses design, measurement, testing and computational fluid dynamics. Get "Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles: From Fluid Mechanics to Vehicle Engineering": | Aerodynamics ( Basic) Aerodynamics ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Supercar | Book Resource |
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Aerodynamics | Competition Car Aerodynamics: A Practical Handbook (4.5 / 5) Using photographs, graphs, CFD images and wind tunnel data, this book demonstrates how aerodynamics affect and benefit race car designs. It includes theory and case studies of multiple race car types including formula cars, sports racers, GT, touring, club racers and karts. Get "Competition Car Aerodynamics: A Practical Handbook": | Aerodynamics ( Basic) Aerodynamics ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Formula (Winged) GT Kart Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Touring Car | Book Resource |
Aerodynamics | Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed (5 / 5) An in-depth and comprehensive guide to race car aerodynamic theory and practice. It covers everything a designer needs to know--from basic theory and aero devices (i.e. wings, venturis, diffusers, spoilers and more) to their applications on different types of race cars. Written with the non-engineer in mind, it also provides many examples and diagrams that show how to optimize the air flow around and through a race vehicle. Get "Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed": | Aerodynamics ( Basic) Aerodynamics ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Kart Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Rally Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Bodywork | Automotive Bodywork & Rust Repair (4.5 / 5) Provides instruction on repairing damaged and rusty bodywork. Covers tools, preparing/cleaning sheet metals, fabricating sections and patches, welding options, fitting and smoothing, metalworking and finishing. Get "Automotive Bodywork & Rust Repair": | Materials/Fabrication ( Basic) Materials/Fabrication ( Advanced) Construction/Assy ( Basic) Bodywork ( Basic) Bodywork ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Production-Based) GT Pickup truck (Custom Off-road) Rally Stock Car (Production-Based) Street Rod Touring Car | Book Resource |
Driving | Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques (5 / 5) Provides a compact, concise guide to race driving essentials. It includes chapters on optimizing the car, reading and using the track, driving techniques as well as safety, data and communications tips. Get "Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques": | Driving ( Basic) Driving ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Driving | Winning Autocross Techniques (4.5 / 5) Specifically written for Autocross, this volume in the Speed Secrets series focuses on the lower average speed/higher number of turns format of Autocross and the special driving techniques that reduce course lap times. Get "Winning Autocross Techniques": | Driving ( Basic) Driving ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) | Book Resource |
Interior | How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors (4 / 5) A step-by-step guide to both restoring and customizing interiors. Teaches what tools and materials to use, planning projects, techniques for restoration and customizing and maintenance/care. Includes seat repairs and re-covering, floor coverings, custom door panels, headliners, and consoles. Get "How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors": | Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Basic) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Advanced) Construction/Assy ( Basic) Construction/Assy ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Pickup truck (Custom Off-road) Street Rod Supercar | Book Resource |
Materials/Fabrication | Advanced Automotive Welding (5 / 5) Advanced Automotive welding teaches basic and advanced welding skills specifically geared toward race car construction. Joint types, metal types, and welding processes such as TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene and stick welding are covered. Includes projects such as roll cage, seat supports, floor pan and others. Get "Advanced Automotive Welding": | Materials/Fabrication ( Basic) Fasteners/Joining ( Basic) Fasteners/Joining ( Advanced) Construction/Assy ( Basic) Construction/Assy ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Bar Stool Racer Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) Drag Racer (Production-Based) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Dune Buggy Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Kart Midget (Full Size) Midget (Quarter) Off-road Truck Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Quad/ATV Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Sprint (Full Size) Sprint (Micro) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Touring Car | Book Resource |
Materials/Fabrication | How To Weld (4.5 / 5) A complete guide for beginner welders on the history, safety, equipment and techniques for welding. The book covers metal fabrication tools, types and properties of metals, welding joint designs, gas welding, brazing, arc welding (MIG, TIG, stick) and cutting. It also includes sample exercises to help the reader practice what they have learned. | Materials/Fabrication ( Basic) Materials/Fabrication ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Bar Stool Racer Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) Drag Racer (Production-Based) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Dune Buggy Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Kart Midget (Full Size) Midget (Quarter) Off-road Truck Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Quad/ATV Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Sprint (Full Size) Sprint (Micro) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Touring Car CycleKart | Book Resource |
Materials/Fabrication | Metal Fabricator's Handbook (4 / 5) Teaches welding techniques, metal forming, hammerforming and practical metal fabrication projects. Project include forming custom body panels, tanks, roll cages/safety cells and exhaust headers. Get "Metal Fabricator's Handbook": | Chassis ( Basic) Chassis ( Advanced) Materials/Fabrication ( Basic) Materials/Fabrication ( Advanced) Fasteners/Joining ( Basic) Fasteners/Joining ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Bar Stool Racer Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Dune Buggy Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) Kart Midget (Full Size) Midget (Quarter) Off-road Truck Pickup truck (Custom Off-road) Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Quad/ATV Rally Rider Mower Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Sprint (Full Size) Sprint (Micro) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Street Rod Supercar CycleKart | Book Resource |
Powertrain | David Vizard's How to Build Horsepower (5 / 5) A guide to designing the engine as a system and constructing it to produce maximum horsepower. The design aspects use the airflow through each part of the engine as a basis for instruction. Provides detailed information on how to select, modify and tune each component to work at peak efficiency with others in the engine. Get "David Vizard's How to Build Horsepower": | Powertrain ( Basic) Powertrain ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Production-Based) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) GT Midget (Full Size) Midget (Quarter) Off-road Truck Pickup truck (Custom Off-road) Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Quad/ATV Rally Rider Mower Sprint (Full Size) Sprint (Micro) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Street Rod Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Powertrain | Engine Builder's Handbook (5 / 5) Explains how to troubleshoot and rebuild all types of engines. Provides tips, techniques and detailed information on engine inspection, teardown, the short block, cylinder heads, assembly and camshaft theory. Get "Engine Builder's Handbook": | Powertrain ( Basic) Powertrain ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Production-Based) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Dune Buggy Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Midget (Full Size) Midget (Quarter) Off-road Truck Pickup truck (Custom Off-road) Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Rally Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Sprint (Full Size) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Street Rod Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Powertrain | Street Turbocharging: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger Systems (4.5 / 5) Provides turbocharging theory, practical information and project vehicles. Includes components, constructing systems, engine building, fuel injection, and testing and aftermark options. Get "Street Turbocharging: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger Systems": | Powertrain ( Basic) Powertrain ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Production-Based) GT Street Rod Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Vehicle Dynamics/Handling | DIY Testing of Car Modifications (3.5 / 5) Provides low cost techniques to help measure and compare performance changes of a vehicle. Includes flow testing the intake and exhaust, aerodynamics and acceleration. Get "DIY Testing of Car Modifications": | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Production-Based) | Book Resource |
Vehicle Dynamics/Handling | Fast Car Physics (4.5 / 5) A great introduction to the world of vehicle dynamics, in language and explanations that are easy to understand. Learn basic vehicle physics, handling/dynamics, suspension types and geometry, and the latest approaches to green technologies for racing--energy recovery and storage. | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) Drag Racer (Production-Based) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Rally Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Stock Car (Production-Based) Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Vehicle Dynamics/Handling | High-Performance Handling for Street or Track: Vehicle dynamics, suspension mods & setup (4.5 / 5) Provides advice on planning modifications, installing components and tuning the handling characteristics of street vehicles. Includes an overview of vehicle dynamics and advice on selecting aftermarket components such as brakes, wheels, camber adjusters, anti-roll bars, springs, shocks and bushings. Also includes tire and wheel selection. Get "High-Performance Handling for Street or Track: Vehicle dynamics, suspension mods & setup": | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) Suspension ( Basic) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import GT Rally Stock Car (Production-Based) Street Rod Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Vehicle Dynamics/Handling | How to Make Your Car Handle (5 / 5) Teaches how to improve vehicle handling through suspension and chassis modifications and understanding vehicle dynamics. Includes basic suspension theory on roll centers, roll axis, camber change, bump steer, anti-dive, ride rate, ride balance as well practical chassis modifications. Get "How to Make Your Car Handle": | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced) Chassis ( Basic) Suspension ( Basic) Suspension ( Advanced) Powertrain ( Basic) Aerodynamics ( Basic) Construction/Assy ( Basic) Construction/Assy ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Dune Buggy Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Kart Midget (Full Size) Midget (Quarter) Off-road Truck Pickup truck (Custom Off-road) Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Rally Rider Mower Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Sprint (Full Size) Sprint (Micro) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) Street Rod Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Vehicle Dynamics/Handling | Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (R146) (5 / 5) A comprehensive book on the vehicle dynamics of race cars (and applicable to road cars). Includes the most in-depth theoretical knowledge about vehicle handling, suspension and dynamics available in a single book. Along with clear explanations of principles there is a large mathematical component for engineering design. Can be used as a university textbook for vehicle engineering/Formula SAE/Student. Get "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (R146)": | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced) Chassis ( Basic) Chassis ( Advanced) Suspension ( Basic) Suspension ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Dune Buggy Formula (Non-wing) Formula (Winged) GT Midget (Full Size) Off-road Truck Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Rally Sport Racer/Sports Prototype Sprint (Full Size) Sprint (Micro) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
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Vehicle Dynamics/Handling | | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced) Chassis ( Basic) Chassis ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) GT Rally Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Whole Car (Customize/Upgrade) | Race Car Fabrication & Preparation (5 / 5) Production car preparation for racing. Includes information on transmission preparation, clutches, component selection, safety systems, wrecking yard parts, fabrication, welding basics, rear end setup, hardware, the cockpit, roll cages, wheels and tires, plumbing systems, electrical and cooling system. Get "Race Car Fabrication & Preparation": | Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced) Chassis ( Basic) Suspension ( Basic) Powertrain ( Basic) Powertrain ( Advanced) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Basic) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Advanced) Materials/Fabrication ( Basic) Fasteners/Joining ( Basic) Construction/Assy ( Basic) Construction/Assy ( Advanced) Electrical ( Basic) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import GT Stock Car (Production-Based) Street Rod Touring Car | Book Resource |
Whole Car (Design) | Race Car Engineering & Mechanics (5 / 5) Paul Van Valkenburgh's guide to understanding how the many components of the entire race car fit and work together. He provides design theory and practical information on tires, wheels, suspension geometry, springs, anti-roll bars, brakes, aerodynamics, handling, engine supports, chassis, safety and even racing operations such as testing and pit lane procedures. Get "Race Car Engineering & Mechanics": | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced) Chassis ( Basic) Chassis ( Advanced) Suspension ( Basic) Suspension ( Advanced) Powertrain ( Basic) Powertrain ( Advanced) Aerodynamics ( Basic) Aerodynamics ( Advanced) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Basic) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Advanced) Fasteners/Joining ( Basic) | Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Custom Street/Import Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) Drag Racer (Scratch-Built) Dune Buggy Kart Midget (Full Size) Midget (Quarter) Pickup Truck (Scratch-built) Sprint (Full Size) Sprint (Micro) Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model) Stock Car (Production-Based) | Book Resource |
Whole Car (Preparation) | How to Autocross (5 / 5) Teaches car setup, driving skills and modifications for autocross racing. This book includes basic modifications for tires and suspension and more advanced modifications for mid to top level classes. Autocross driving skills such as acceleration, braking, shifting, weight transfer, slalom and driving lines are explained. Provides information how autocross events are run, the classes and the use of data logging to help analyze performance. | Dynamics/Handling ( Basic) Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced) Suspension ( Basic) Suspension ( Advanced) Driving ( Basic) Driving ( Advanced) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) | Book Resource |
Whole Car (Preparation) | Prepare to Win: The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Professional Race Car Preparation (5 / 5) Carroll Smith's guide to preparing a race car for competition. Includes information about fasteners, riveting and welding, basic metal working, plumbing , fuel safety cells, electrical, brake system, clutch, suspension, wheels, tires, engine and gearbox and more. Get "Prepare to Win: The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Professional Race Car Preparation": | Suspension ( Basic) Powertrain ( Basic) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Basic) Materials/Fabrication ( Basic) Fasteners/Joining ( Basic) Fasteners/Joining ( Advanced) Construction/Assy ( Basic) Construction/Assy ( Advanced) Electrical ( Basic) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Drag Racer (Production-Based) GT Pickup truck (Custom Off-road) Rally Rider Mower Stock Car (Production-Based) Touring Car | Book Resource |
Whole Car (Preparation) | Showroom Stock Race Car Preparation (4 / 5) 200 step-by-step technical illustrations and information on preparing a stock production vehicle for racing. Get "Showroom Stock Race Car Preparation": | Chassis ( Basic) Chassis ( Advanced) Suspension ( Basic) Powertrain ( Basic) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Basic) Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Advanced) Construction/Assy ( Basic) | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) Custom Street/Import GT Stock Car (Production-Based) Supercar Touring Car | Book Resource |
Website | FAQ For SCCA Solo IIA useful series of questions and answers for those interested in participating in SCCA Solo II autocross racing. Prepared by San Francisco Region SCCA club. | | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) | Website Resource |
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Website | SCCA Solo II HandbookTirerack.com hosted SCCA Solo II handbook resource Prepared by Kate Hughes of Glen Region SCCA (Painted Post, New York) © May, 1996 revised, March, 1998 | | Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level) Autocross/Solo (Top-Level) Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level) | Website Resource |