How to Become a Winning Crew Chief

How to Become a Winning Crew Chief
Author: Larry McReynolds
Publisher: David Bull Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Automobile racing managers
ISBN: 9781893618473

Larry covers a wide range of topics and tells you everything you need to know to get yourself and your team from the shop to the track, prepared and ready to race. These elements include: Setting up a shop and establishing a crew; safety systems; stringing your race car; understanding camber, caster, and kingpin angle; tuning with springs, shocks, and sway bars; understanding wheelbase, track, toe, and ackerman; understanding ride height, weight, and cross weight; chassis geometry; finding the right setup and preparing your car for the track; brakes; aerodynamics; gears and gear selection; and testing. Then Larry takes you to the next level in finely tuned chapters that concentrate on racecraft with tips for qualifying, developing race strategies, and diagnosing and solving a myriad of problems during a race, particularly those with handling. Larry even provides recommendations for post-race checks and efficient weekly maintenance.

Crew Chief

Crew Chief
Author: Jesse McLeod
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2003-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781403348494

Fast paced action that never stops in this spellbinding but honest look at Vietnam through the eyes of an all-combat assault helicopter crew chief. With 24 pictures that relate to the account being narrated, the Vietnam War comes sharply to life.

The Crew Chief's Son

The Crew Chief's Son
Author: Michael L. Clements
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0786462051

In this memoir, Michael Clements recounts growing up in the early days of stock car racing. From 1957 through 1965, his father, Louie, travelled the NASCAR circuit, bringing his wife and five children along to every race. Owner and crew chief for champion driver Rex White, Louie introduced many mechanical innovations still used in NASCAR today, and his children grew up on the road between races, befriending many racing legends along the way. Clements' memoir is full of stories about NASCAR's early era and the men and women who built the sport. It includes a wealth of never-before-seen photographs from his personal collection.

Race Car Crew Chief

Race Car Crew Chief
Author: Koehler
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615906738

To Young To Drive? Then Be A Race Car Crew Chief In This Graphic Illustrated, High Interest Book.

The Management 500

The Management 500
Author: Dan COUGHLIN
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-06-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814414249

The world of auto racing is thrilling, energizing, and runs at break-neck speed. But it also requires incredible accuracy, shrewd strategy, and impeccable performance to ensure a win. These same qualities are essential for every manager who wants to build and sustain a profitable business. The Management 500 provides practical management lessons drawn from the history of professional auto racing. With insights and stories from some of the most successful people in Formula 1, IndyCar Series, and NASCAR over the past 60 years including Lee White, President of Toyota Racing Development and Ed Laukes, head of Toyota Motorsports, consultant Dan Coughlin shows busy managers how they can rev up their skills in areas like leadership, teamwork, strategy, branding, problem-solving, change management and innovation, and get their company running in high gear. From Enzo Ferrari to Kyle Busch, and from the Indianapolis 500 to the Daytona 500, this inspiring book takes invaluable tips from the fast, furious world of racing and shows how every business manager can combine passion with precision to compete and win in today’s competitive business world.

REAL MEN WORK IN THE PITS

REAL MEN WORK IN THE PITS
Author: Jeff Hammond
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1483401669

"Jeff Hammond has been around racing for a long time-almost as long as me-and he has seen a lot. He's had a lot of success down in the pits where races are won, and he has a lot of stories to tell-some good, some bad-and they are all right here, in this terrific book." -Richard Petty When you stand out there before a race, and you hear the cheering of 150,000 people, and you know that millions of other people are watching on television... well, you just can't imagine the pump. It is just something you can't get enough of. I used to tell people when the day came that I could hear the words, "Gentlemen, start your engines," and not get goose bumps, that was the day I was going to walk away. It hasn't happened yet. I'm broadcasting now, instead of crew chiefing, but I still feel that way. Still get those goose bumps. "Racing is all about chemistry. Hammond and I had it. We were always on the same page. Sometimes I was on the front page though, and he was on the back page!" -Darrell Waltrip

Larry McReynolds

Larry McReynolds
Author: Larry McReynolds
Publisher: David Bull Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: NASCAR (Association)
ISBN: 9781893618213

No personality in the history of NASCAR Winston Cup racing has taken a roller-coaster ride of triumph and tragedy like superstar crew chief and television broadcaster Larry McReynolds.

Roland Leong "The Hawaiian"

Roland Leong
Author: Lou Hart
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1613257783

From racing the family Oldsmobile in 1960 to winning the Winternationals in 1964, read about the meteoric rise of drag racing’s greatest owner and tuner in the first-ever book about "The Hawaiian" Roland Leong. As the son of a Harvard graduate, it could have been difficult for Roland Leong to live up to his family’s expectations. However, that wasn’t the case. “The Hawaiian” knew at a young age that drag racing was his career path. His supportive mother, Teddy, saw potential in Roland and bought him a new 1962 Corvette for "educational" purposes, such as wrenching and tuning. From there, it didn’t take long for the world to discover Oahu’s best-kept secret in drag racing. In 1964, less than two years after reaching the mainland, Roland was in victory lane at the Winternationals in Top Gas Eliminator. The following year, with Don Prudhomme behind the wheel, “The Hawaiian” immortalized his place in drag racing forever with wins in NHRA’s Top Fuel Eliminator at Pomona (Winternationals) and Indy (US Nationals). Leong became the first ever to capture those iconic crowns in a single season. For good measure, Roland repeated the achievement in 1966 with Mike Snively, showing the world that a Harvard education isn’t required to achieve greatness. "The Hawaiian" Roland Leong: Drag Racing’s Iconic Owner & Tuner is a tale of family, friends, and forging a path that no other Chinese-Hawaiian before him had carved. Re-live his biggest wins and lasting friendships in this first-ever publication on drag racing's first builder and tuner superstar, Roland Leong!

Nunn More Naturaltm Series

Nunn More Naturaltm Series
Author: Les Nunn
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2005-12
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 059537736X

Understanding the simple principles of thinking, believing and doing will help bring you to success. With many entertaining stores and examples, Dr. Les Nunn leads you to the path of unlimited success. Following six simple rules will help you become successful beyond your wildest dreams. Dr. Nunn established the following goals which have guided him through his life: to live his life properly so he can return to his Heavenly Father in good stead, to be a good father, to be the best he can be, to constantly improve, and to help others avoid the same mistakes he has made in his life. This has led him to a life of teaching. A parent, award winning university professor, author, speaker, certified flight instructor, licensed and certified horse trainer, certified riding instructor, certified personal trainer, and an accomplished rancher and trial lawyer, Dr. Les Nunn has spent most of his life learning, helping and teaching others. Having traveled over the world with many opportunities to meet famous and successful people, Dr. Nunn asked each person the same question: "What rule did you follow that helped you most to become so successful?" Their answers are inside this book!