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The Physics of NASCAR: The Science Behind the Speed Paperback - 2009

by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky

A physicist explores the science of speed racing

With 75 million fans, NASCAR is the #1 spectator sportin America. Now, in The Physics of NASCAR, a scientistexplains the intricate and complex way the sport works, interms that anyone who drives a car-or maybe occasionallylooks under the hood-can easily comprehend. Based onher extensive access to NASCAR race shops, drivers, crewchiefs, engine builders, and pit crews during races, DiandraLeslie-Pelecky traces the life cycle of a race car from itscreation at top race shops to competing in the door-todooraction of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.


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A physicist explores the science of speed racing

With 75 million fans, NASCAR is the #1 spectator sport in America. Now, in The Physics of NASCAR, a scientist explains the intricate and complex way the sport works, in terms that anyone who drives a car?or maybe occasionally looks under the hood?can easily comprehend. Based on her extensive access to NASCAR race shops, drivers, crew chiefs, engine builders, and pit crews during races, Diandra Leslie-Pelecky traces the life cycle of a race car from its creation at top race shops to competing in the door-todoor action of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

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  • Title The Physics of NASCAR: The Science Behind the Speed
  • Author Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Plume Books
  • Date 2009-01-27
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780452290228 / 0452290228
  • Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.47 x 5.44 x 0.72 in (21.51 x 13.82 x 1.83 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Topical: NASCAR
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.720

Media reviews

"NASCAR fans will flock to this book."
-Booklist

"To understand what is happening on the track... you needThe Physics of NASCAR."
-The New York Times

"Language sports fans can understand... You'll be as entertained asyou are informed."
-The Sporting News

"The people she encounters are fascinating... Even if you are not aNASCAR fan, read The Physics of NASCAR."
-Physics Today

About the author

Diandra Leslie-Pelecky works at the intersection between science and story, leveraging her unique background as a nanomaterials researcher, a motorsports writer and a master science communicator to create unique stories. She is nationally recognized for her work in science education and outreach at all levels, with projects primarily funded by the National Science Foundation. The Physics of NASCAR has been featured in publications from the Materials Research Bulletin to Sporting News. Her blog, Building Speed, focuses on the science of motorsports and is avidly read by NASCAR fans and insiders.
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