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![]() See my write up on Hasegawa's new-tool R90-series Nissan All-Japan cars. | ![]() See my write up on Hasegawa's new-tool R90-series Nissan All-Japan cars. |
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![]() See my write up on Hasegawa's new-tool R90-series Nissan All-Japan cars. This kit is the "missing link" I allude to in my 2019 write-up, this is the final variant of the All-Japan Nissan. | ![]() |
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![]() Does this need an introduction? Superbly filmed, evoking the passion and excitment of the event. |
Some of the best filmed racing scenes ever. |
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While I can't speak for Jim Martin, my co-author on IMSA's Legendary GTP Race Cars: The Prototype Experience, for me Bamsey's writing, and specifically this book here, certainly were inspirations. Bamsey brings an ability to take sometimes esoteric technical concepts and distill them so that the average fan can understand them, thus bringing even more enjoyment to the sport. I saw the chapters I wrote for IMSA's Legendary... as extensions and continuations of Ian's work considering his book came out in late 1991. Hopefully I've done it some justice. Bamsey's book, bar none, is the starting place for anyone interested in the design and development of the Group C/IMSA GTP era. | |
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How to Build a Car:The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Formula 1 Designer, Adrian NeweyI honestly didn't expect much. I started out by cherry picking the March 83G chapter (where else was I going to start?) and was left wanting. I picked it up again shortly thereafter and zoomed through the rest--it's a light read. There's very little in the way of nuts and bolts details (forget about downforce numbers, L/Ds, specifics, etc.), but Newey does provide a good over-view of each project he was involved with. He often talks about the concept of a "baked-in"design advantage. That is, an advantage or design concept that is so hard-wired it will take a competitor at least another design cycle to consider as its tied to long lead time items such as the monocoque or general car layout. Newey wasn't the first to consider this by a long shot, but it is interesting to read about it and the lengths one goes to achieve it (read that rule book!). I also must admit to still being dumbfounded he was being paid $400,000 in the mid-80s engineering an Indy Car...no wonder the rest of us are still so poorly paid! This is a good Sunday afternoon read. | Beast, Jade GurssWhile somewhat outside the purview of sportscar racing, this is still one of the best technical motorsports stories to come out in quite a while. |
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To be honest, I purchased this just for the chapter on the AMR-1, and it was absolutely worth it even if you were only interested in that. I haven't read the rest of the book yet, but if that one chapter is anything to go by I'd expect similar. Given the price this gets used, just buy it. | |
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Porsche 956 & 962: Immortal Endurance Racers 1982-1994, Karl Ludvigsen |
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![]() Katz looks at advances in aero development and testing in a form that is easy to read and gives the reader the option to delve into the subject even deeper if they choose. |
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![]() 3rd Edition. McBeath easily breaks down a complicated topic and makes it palatable for the masses. |
![]() Not as interesting as his aerodynamics book, but still a useful and worthy title for your book shelf |
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![]() Absolutely everything you ever wanted to know about the only part of the race car that actually touches the race track. |
![]() Formula 1 2013-2014 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2012-2013 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2011-2012 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2010-2011 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2009-2010 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2008-2009 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2007-2008 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2006-2007 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2004-2005 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2003-2004 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 2002-2003 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula One 2001 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 Technical Analysis 2000, Giorgio Piola Formula 1 '99 Technical Analysis, Giorgio Piola Piola's drawings are excellent and the books are worthy if even just from that stand point. |
![]() Great companion to Peter Morgan's 917 book. Wingrove worked for JWA and provides an insight not often seen. Chapters on aerodynamics, engine, suspension, etc. Only covers the Sports Car World Championship cars, not Can-Am. |
![]() Beautiful book that document's the McLaren F1's design and development. Includes chapters on the F1 GTR and GTR Longtail. Highly recommended. |
![]() While it has chapters on various subjects (aero, suspension, engines) each is random, allbeit still interesting, in its nature. |
Superb book that details the Jaguar XK-120, C-Type, D-Type, and Lightweight E-Type racers. |
![]() Easily the best researched book on the subject. Excellent resource, covers all TWR Jaguar Group C and IMSA GTP race cars from XJR-6 to XJR-17. |
![]() Having just finished this, I must say it was a bit disappointing in its lack of detail. Here was an excellent opportunity to re-interview those involved with the car's design and development and instead it seemed mostly a rehash of articles contained within his other works. And indeed, there's not even a mention of the enigmatic C292, the un-raced 1992 follow-on to the C291. What a missed opportunity! Alas this book still leaves too many unanswered questions about the Sauber Mercedes' effort and with the passage of time the ability to document the topic will unfortunately grow more difficult. |
![]() Morgan's 956/962 offering is extremely well researched if only slightly less compelling than his 917 book. Though don't get me wrong, this is the book to have. My only complaint, the quality of the images is less than I would expect though there are some very interesting, never before seen photographs (how about that turbo V8 powered 962?). Additionally, it is somewhat Eurocentric concentrating more on the Group C side than IMSA GTP. Regardless, highly recommended. |
![]() An excellent resource in a concise format. Well researched and with good photographic documentation of the 917 from '69 prototype through to Donohue Talladega record run 917/30. Along with his 962 book, Morgan's 917 work is a must for your library. Though word to the wise, don't lend yours out, it won't return! Highly recommended. |
Parker's
Jaguar
at Le Mans starts out well enough with Tony Southgate's
introduction,
but then falls into a rather mechanical retelling of the various Jaguar
efforts
over the years. If you're after a black and white time capsule of what
happened at
each event Jaguar entered '55-'95, this is for you. If you
want to
know the hows and whys and are after more insight, technical or
otherwise,
look elsewhere (Thurston and Porter).
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![]() Pete Lyons fantastic Can-Am book delves into each year of Can-Am with race synopsis for each event and a technical look at the noteworthy chassis. |
![]() Donohue offers a very interesting, if somewhat biased, look at the development of the Trans-Am Camaro and the Porsche 917. |
![]() The book on the IMSA GTP era. Excellent overviews covering most of the important people and teams in GTP. Many never before published images. |
![]() Le Mans 24 Hours 2007, Christian Moity Le Mans 24 Hours 2006, Christian Moity Le Mans 24 Hours 2005, Christian Moity Le Mans 24 Hours 2004, Christian Moity Le Mans 24 Hours 2003, Christian Moity |
![]() The tome. Covering every major sports car race from 1953-1998 with a race synopsis, rare photographs, race classifications, chassis numbers, etc. |
![]() Good reference if excrututiatingly dry. It's a reference text book afterall. |