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New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics is the first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high speed vehicle design. Over the past 15 years, author Joseph Katz has been involved with aerodynamic development in the most competitive areas of motorsport today. From Formula One, to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan Racing, this book provides clear explanations for both engineers who want to improve their design skills, and enthusiasts who want to understand how their favorite cars go fast. Katz explains How aerodynamics win races Why downforce is more important than streamlining and drag reduction Designing wings and venturiswhat works and what doesn't Wind tunnel designs, methods and resultswhat you can and cannot believe Full definitions of terms, with equations and examples provided for determining key aerodynamic parameters like drag, lift and side force coefficients, fluid viscosity, or wind tunnel corrections Numerous examples using specific race cars, passenger based prototypes, and open wheel designs Table of Contents Preface 1 Aerodynamics and Race Cars The impact of serodynamics on vehicle shape Aerodynamic downforce and performance Creating and measuring aerodynamic forces How aerodynamics shapes race cars The impact of racing aerodynamics on production cars The following chapters 2 Aerodynamic Forces and Terms Basic terminology The boundary layer Bernoulli's equation for pressure Flow over bodies and the pressure coefficient Drag, lift, and side force Some relevant literature References 3 Tools of the Trade Road testing Wind tunnel methods Computational methods References 4 Airfoils and Wings Airfoils Basic definitions Finite wings Basic lifting surface interactions Examples of various airfoil shapes References 5 Aerodynamics and Vehicle Performance Tire performance Vehicle dynamics Effect of aerodynamics on performance Race car safety and aerodynamics References 6 Aerodynamics of the Complete Vehicle Basic vehicle body concepts Aerodynamics of the complete vehicle Flow over wheels Sliding seals and skirts Underbody channels venturis Simple add ons Spoilers, strakes, and wickers Vortex generators Louvers Internal flow Race car wings References 7 Real World Examples Milestones Historically important designs More current examples References Appendixes 1 Drag Coefficients Wind tunnels Index About the Author This book brings together a wealth of information. It accurately and clearly explains what things work, as well as why they work. This book will become one of the classics in race car design. Albert George, John F. Carr Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University. The book combines clear explanations, illustrations and photos to help the enthusiast understand a complex subject, with invaluable reference materialincluding equationsfor the professional race car engineer. Lee Dykstra, Racing Engineering Consultant and Designer.
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