From: parfrk@rs6105.ecs.rpi.edu (Karl Andrew Parfrey)
Subject: racecar engineering books
Reply-To: parfrk@rpi.edu
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 00:49:40 GMT


Howdy again gang.  I'm in the process of mailing copies of the article
to people who requested it.  I've had that minty fresh stamp breath
for about a week now...

From the response I recieved from my post, I presume many of you 
are interested in the technical aspect of the sport.  
There are a lot of good magazines and books out there; 
a minor listing follows:

[ I just caught up on r.a.s. and saw that my presumption was right...
 pretty weird ]

again, this is a long post...

DISTRIBUTORS/PUBLISHERS

	Classic Motorbooks
	p.o. box 1
	Osceola WI 54020 USA

	In USA: 800-826-6600
	Overseas: 715-294-3345

	This is a mail-order book distributor with a catalog
	which must contain tens of thousands of books.  They
	ship overseas.  Catalogs are free, I believe.

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	Haynes Publishing Group
	Sparkford, Near Yeovil
	Somerset BA22 7JJ England

	861 Lawrence Drive
	Newbury Park CA 91320 USA

	This is a publisher which handles many autosport books.
	A subdivision is

	Racecar Engineering
	6, Foundry House
	Stars Lane, Yeovil
	Somerset BA20 1NL England

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	Another publisher is

	Hazleton Publishing
	3 Richmond Hill
	Richmond, Surrey TW10 6RE England

MAGAZINES

	"Automotive Materials"
	the Shephard Press Limited
	111 High Street, Burnam
	Buckinghamshire SL1 7JZ England

	44 (0) 628 604311

	Automotive Materials went out of publication after only
	2 issues.  I quoted the first issue.  I'm working on the
	assumption that it isn't easily obtainable so I'm mailing
	copies to all who asked.  At any rate, the article I 
	quoted was the only racecar-related article of the 2 issues.

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--->	"Racecar Engineering"
	Q.Editions Limited
	33 Banstead Road
	Caterham
	Surrey CR3 5QG England

	USA Distributor: Eric Waiter Associates (908) 665 7811

	UK #21.00;  Europe #27.00;  Aus/NZ/S.Africa/Japan #34.00;
	USA $39.00  1 year is 6 issues

	Definitely the most fascinating autosport magazine I've read.
	Not a fan magazine, it is essentially the industry's journal.
	The current issue includes an interview with Lotus chief designer
	Chris Murphy (Re new rules), the Galmer/Chevy G92, Heads-up 
	displays at Lotus F1, the implications of EEC proposed ban 
	on tobacco ads,  AP carbon brakes,  designing racecar livery, etc.
	The rear of the magazine includes an index 
	of addresses of every governing body, circuit, 
	and team for F1, Indy, F3000, WSPC, GTP, NASCAR, F3, F2...
	and the major big-name engine and chassis manufacturers.  You'll
	know just where to write if you'd like a quote on a Spice/Cossie
	GTP Light chassis with turn signals, a working horn, and a muffler...
	I _highly_ recommend this magazine.

BOOKS/AUTHORS

    Ian Bamsey
		A psychotically prolific motorsports author who writes
	incredibly detailed technical books.  Founder and publisher of
	Racecar Engineering.  Some of his titles (mostly published 
	through Haynes):

	Anatomy & Development of Sports-Prototype Racing Car (1991)
		... up to (prologue on) XJR-14; chapters on Japanese majors

	Competition Car Controls (1990)
		Encyclopedia-format book.  Opens with postmortem of 
		Berger's Imola crash; follows with interviews of
		McLaren designer Gordan Murray, F1 safety chief Sid
		Watkins, and then 27 chapters from "Boots" to 
		"Windscreen/Wipers" and closes with chapters on 
		Cool Caps, Brakes, and F1 Electrics.  Fascinating book.

	"A Technical Appraisal" series:
	  "McLaren Honda Turbo"
	  "Auto-Union V16"
	  "Lotus 25 Climax FWMV"
	  "Lola T70 V8 Coupes"
	  "Maserati 250F"
	  "Vanwall 2.5 Litre F1"
		100 page books detailing their topics.  Want to know
		the weight and torsional stiffness of a Lotus 25
		chassis?  The _exact_ ingredients of Shell's Honda
		fuels?  That the Honda throttle was at 90-100% 
		position 63.6% of the time at '88 San Marino?  Then 
		get one of these books.

	"The 1000BHP Grand Prix Cars" (1988)
		Very detailed catalog of all the F1 engines of the turbo
		era and the chassis that used them.  Good place to 
		find out that the intake valve of a Hart 415T is 36mm 
		diameter.  Includes several introductory/historical chapters.

	"Jaguar XJR Group C and GTP Cars: a Technical Appraisal of
	  the V12 Cars" (1989)
		Up to the XJR-9.  Story of Jag's conquering of Le Mans.

	"International Race Engine Directory" (1988)
		The title says it all.  Good book to peruse if you're
		considering upgrading the power in your Toyota Corolla
		station wagon.  Where else can you find dimensioned 
		blueprints of a Chevy/Ilmor?  Encyclopedia of 32 race
		engines from Alfa to Zakspeed.  
		Covers F1, Indy, WSPC, GTP, F3000.


    Alan Henry
		Editor for "Autocourse" F1 annual.

	"Grand Prix Car Design & Technology in the 1980s" 
		Chapters on Chassis, Suspension, Transmission, Aerodynamics,
		and Design Integration.  Chapters on each of the big
		F1 designers: Barnard, Byrne, Ducarouge, Head, Murray,
		Postlethwaite.  Interesting overview.


    Alan Staniforth
	"Race and Rally Car Source Book" (1989)
		Aimed at the DIY backyard racecar manufacturer.  How
		to design your own hillclimb special and not die in the
		process.

	"Competition Car Suspension" (1988)
		Companion to Bamsey's "Controls" book.


    Carroll Smith
		The esteemed Mr. Smith's knowledge comes from the 
		school of hard knocks and experience.  All books are
		very much aimed at DIY backyard builders.

	"Engineer to Win", "Build to Win", "Prepare to Win"
		As the titles imply.  What rod ends and fasteners to
		use, etc.  How not to make yourself look like a 
		college kid.

	"Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners, and Plumbing Handbook" (1990)
		A modern-day utopia for the Aeroquip and fastener fetishist.
		I just _had_ to buy this one...

All of the above titles available through Classic Motorbooks.
Be forewarned: you can waste money like Usenet wastes time...
(I don't work for these guys, I just provide them with a big
chunk of their income.)

	Enjoy

		-Kap



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