Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.228
EAN num: 9780879385866
ISBN number: 0879385863
Label: Motorbooks Intl
Manufacturer: Motorbooks Intl
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 218
Printing Date: 1991-10
Publishing house: Motorbooks Intl
Sale Popularity Level: 1966842
Studio: Motorbooks Intl
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Ian Bamsey has written a great many books on auto racing. He is extremely knowlegeable and with this book he has presented in depth his knowledge of the sports-racing prototype.
For those interested in this type of car and its history this book will provide a great many insights. Particularly revealing to me was the information regarding the development of aerodynamics in regard to racing cars and the actual function of many of the small details one sees on these cars. Without delving deeply into the mathematics associated, Mr. Bamsey provides a detailed synopsis. He also goes into detail regarding the development of construction techniques, drive trains, and suspension and braking systems and how the changing rules over the years encouraged development in different directions. He provides very interesting insights into the compromises the constructors have had to make and how they arrived at solutions to complex problems.
I would recommend this book highly for the enthusiast who wants to understand the development of sports-prototype racing without becoming enmeshed in details of interest only to the person actually involved in designing and building these cars. It is easily readable, well organized, and informative. A great read for the LeMans or endurance racing enthusiast.
Best Regards,
Bob
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