Title TOP FUEL DRAGSTER 1963
ONWARDS (ALL MODELS) OWNERS' WORKSHOP MANUAL
The Quickest and
Fastest Racing Cars on the Planet!
Publisher Haynes Publishing 2014
Author:Dan Welberry,
ISBN: :ISBN 0857332651 ISBN-13 9780857332653
Book Number H5265
Binding
Hard Cover
Pages : 176 pages
Number of photos: Illustrated
Dimensions 28 x 22 cm
Book Condition BRAND NEW
Language English
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Publication: United Kingdom
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ABOUT
::-AN
INSIGHT INTO THE TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE OF
AN 8,000BHP, 300+MPH, 6G ACCELERATING; 0-100MPH IN LESS THAN
ONE SECOND TOP FUEL DRAGSTER.
Top Fuel dragsters are the fastest racing cars on the planet.
Powered by huge 8,000bhp nitro-burning engines, the quickest
cars can accelerate from 0-100mph in less that a second,
subjecting the driver to 6G acceleration, and reaching over
330mph by the end of a quarter-mile timed run. The noise and
spectacle of a Top Fuel dragster in action is truly astonishing
- a once-seen, never-forgotten experience.
This fascinating manual featues a wealth of 'under-theskin'
photographs and explanatory illustrations, providing a unique
insight into the engineering of these incredible machines, and
takes a look behind the scenes from the perspective of the
driver and team members to explain how the cars are designed,
built, maintained and driven.
III The Top Fuel dragster story - the history and
evolution of drag racing in the US and Europe
The anatomy of the Top Fuel dragster - chassis, steering,
brakes, wheels and tyres, aerodynamics, electronics, cockpit
controls, safety equipment, engine and transmission
European Top Fuel racing - an insight into what is involved in a
typical timed run up the quarter-mile from the perspective of
the driver and crew chief
The mechanic's view - crew members' perspectives on the the hard
work, highs and lows involved in running and maintaining a Top
Fuel dragster
The crew chief's view - the vital role of the crew chief, whose
experience and decisions can determine the success or failure of
any run in the car
The driver's view - some of the biggest names in European Top
Fuel racing, as well as USA Top Fuel legend Don Garlits, relay
their driving experiences
About the Author:
Dan Welberry s a long-time drag racing fan, with a passion for
the sport since childhood. He has built up an enviable
reputation as a leading marketing and PR man in European Drag
Racing. He and former four-time FIA European Top Fuel
title-holder and record breaker Andy Carter teamed up in 2001,
with Welberry taking on marketing, PR and sponsorship duties for
the team. Away from racing Dan runs a design and marketing
company.
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