Automobile racing

The science of motorsport racing

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Despite its worldwide following, high levels of investment and scientific complexity, there is a lack of evidence-based literature on the science of human performance in motorsport. Focusing on the physiological, psychological and sport medicine aspects of training, performance,…

Rapid response

by Olvey, Stephen

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"Dr Stephen Olvey has been involved in saving lives and improving safety in motorsports for nearly 40 years, primarily in his role as Medical Director for the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) racing series in the USA, a position that he held from 1979 to 2003 ... This is th…

Motorsports and American culture: from demolition derbies to NASCAR

by Howell, Mark D.

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Mark D. Howell and John D. Miller bring together essays that examine the relevancy of motorsports to American culture and history, from the late nineteenth century to the present. Addressing a wide spectrum of motorsports--such as stock car racing, demolition derbies, land speed…

Motorsports and American culture: from demolition derbies to NASCAR

by Howell, Mark D.

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This collection of essays examines the relevancy of motorsports to American culture and history, from the late nineteenth century to the present. Addressing a wide spectrum of motorsports-such as stock car racing, demolition derbies, land speed record pursuits, and even staged t…

The death of Ayrton Senna

by Williams, Richard

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Millions of people around the world watched in horror on that fateful day in Imola at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix when Ayrton Senna's car careered off the track at 190mph. The greatest driver in Formula One history was dead. This book explores Senna's life.

Kentucky speedway

by Kelly, Kevin, (Kevin C.)

fromImages of modern America

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"The history of Kentucky Speedway is as colorful as the flags waved from its flag stand and the cars that dart around its 1.5-mile track. The path to its position on NASCARs Sprint Cup Series schedule included more twists and turns than the roads leading to Sparta, Kentucky. Ult…

Kentucky Speedway

by Kelly, Kevin, (Kevin C.)

fromImages of modern America

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"The history of Kentucky Speedway is as colorful as the flags waved from its flag stand and the cars that dart around its 1.5-mile track. The path to its position on NASCARs Sprint Cup Series schedule included more twists and turns than the roads leading to Sparta, Kentucky. Ult…

The IROC Porsches: the International Race of Champions, Porsche's 91…

by Stone, Matthew L.

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The Porsche 911 is among the most historic, sought after, and read about cars in history. Early cars are now highly valued collectibles, and modern 911s remain front-line international GT racing cars. There is considerable worldwide interest in Porsche racing activities, from fa…