Autocross is open to just about anyone with a helmet and a car. Aimed at all those autocross drivers who race the cars they drive every day, this thorough and easy-to-follow handbook covers everything from choosing the best class and car to tuning, modifying, and racing that car. Richard Newton, an ASE-certified Master Technician, talks in a reader-friendly fashion about what can be done, why it should be done, and what might need to be altered when conditions change. He discusses the rule book and driving techniques used in autocross events.
Featuring helpful full-color illustrations, this guide covers all engine/drivetrain combinations, and focuses on car sub-systems, including engine, suspension, wheels and tires, and brakes, among others. The book includes drawings of course set-ups, as well as a complete reference appendix.
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Autocross competition is open to just about anyone with a helmet, a car, and the desire to race against the clock. Aimed at racers competing in street cars, Autocross Performance Handbook covers everything from choosing the best class and car to tuning, modifying, and racing that car.
Author Richard Newton, a longtime autocross racer and ASE-certified Master Technician, details all you need to know to prep and modify your car for autocross success. He also discusses autocross rules and racing techniques, emphasizing driving skills and smart modifications over big budgets and raw horsepower.
Featuring helpful full-color illustrations and photographs, Autocross Performance Handbook focuses on each of your car’s subsystems—including engine, suspension, wheels and tires, and brakes—optimizing all for improved racecourse performance. Whether you’re an autocross regular or new to the sport, Autocross Performance Handbook is the guide to help you better your time at the track.
