How to Build Motorcycle-engined Racing Cars (Speedpro)

If you are aspiring to build a racing car this could be the book that you've been waiting for! Tony Pashley revisits the path that he took in the Pashley Project articles in Race Tech magazine during the design and construction of two successful hillclimb cars. This time in great detail with a view to enabling the reader to carryout a similar exercise for themselves. Although hillclimb and sprint cars are the focal topic, a lot of the book is applicable to race cars in general. The cars under discussion in the book are powered by motor cycle engines which, in the smaller racing car classes are meeting with great success. The total process of building a car is described beginning with the selection and procurement of the engine. Chassis and suspension design is covered in a simplistic but adequate manner as the author's aim is to minimise the inclusion of involved calculations. Two recipes for chassis construction are illustrated in detail along with guidance on the processes of construction and a description of the required equipment. Following on from this the fabrication of the suspension is explained. Further chapters are dedicated to the remaining aspects of the vehicle covering; transmission, brakes, fuel and coolant systems and electrics. The book is heavily illustrated with 200 photographs and extensive explanatory diagrams and tables. This book is a vital addition to any would be kit car builders library.

This book takes the reader from the conception of a budget racing car to its appearance on the racetrack in easily comprehensible steps. Although aimed at cars for hillclimbing and sprinting activities it has wider applications. It discusses the motorcycle engine types which may be suitable and provides an agenda for their procurement together with counsel upon the associated pitfalls. There is guidance on design which will prepare the would be car builder for the many choices available to him or her. This guidance extends to properties and selection of materials. The processes involved in the construction are described in detail as is the required equipment to carry them out. With over 200 photos plus detailed step by step instructions and extensive diagrams this book is a vital addition to any would be kit car builders library.