Race Car Crew Chief

Race Car Crew Chief
Author: Susan Koehler
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 32
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.

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.

Race Car Crew Chief

Race Car Crew Chief
Author: Tim Clifford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2009
Genre: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
ISBN:

Learn what it means to be a part of a race car pit crew and to lead the crew as the crew chief in this graphic illustrated High Interest book.

The Pit Crew

The Pit Crew
Author: Tara Baukus Mello
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2007
Genre: Automobile racing
ISBN: 143812287X

Discusses what a pit crew is along with the many different jobs men and women do to prepare cars for races and keep them on the track during the race.

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.

Setup Your Race Car - Driver/Crew Chief Communication

Setup Your Race Car - Driver/Crew Chief Communication
Author: Racers Edge Books
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2012-06-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781478132752

Driver/Crew Chief Communication for Setting Up Your Race Car.Do you realize how important it is for the driver and crew chief to communicate on the same level?Without complete and open communication how will you win any races?Learn some of the simple secrets to having effective communication so you can set up your race car exactly how it needs to be for every race!In these pages you will learn:- Crew Chief Communication Responsibilities-8 things the crew chief is responsible for- Driver Communication Responsibilities-6 things the driver is responsible for- How to Breakdown the Corner-break down the corner for easier setup communication- How to Make the Most of Corner Breakdown Feedback-how to get the best results from breaking down the corners- Common Feedback Traps-common miscommunications between how your car looks and how it feels- 11 Setup Problem Scenarios and How to Correct Them- 11 examples of breaking down the corner and how to correct your setup to make your car work - this is Important!- Contradictions to the "Rules"-4 common setup mis-readings Both the driver and crew chief need to read this book and get "on the same page" for your race set ups!For this small price you can't afford to go back to the race track without it!Order today read it and go out and win some races!

Jim McGee

Jim McGee
Author: Gordon Kirby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2014
Genre: Automobile mechanics
ISBN: 9781935240105

Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Racing

Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Racing
Author: William M. Burt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2003
Genre: Stock car racing
ISBN: 9781610608190

Follows a NASCAR crew as they design and prepare their race car for competition. Details such aspects as tire selection, engine design, pit stop routines, damage repair, and more.

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.