Competition Car Preparation: A Practical Guide to Basic Principles [Hardcover]

Simon McBeath (Author), Haynes Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1999

Capitalising on the experience of experts from a wide range of competition categories, this book covers everything from planning, budgeting, driver licensing and tuition, to all the pratical aspects of getting a car and its driver into the best state of preparation affordable for competition, and keeping them that way.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859606091
• ISBN-13: 978-1859606094
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,605,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Competition Car Preparation, May 3, 2000

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This review is from: Competition Car Preparation: A Practical Guide to Basic Principles (Hardcover)

I found this book to do a fine job of meeting its stated objectives of giving general guidelines to the beginning and intermediate level racer. I would consider it a "must read" for anyone seriously thinking about buying or preparing a car for competition. While it is less technical than a Carrol Smith book, and it isn't a "how-to" cookbook, it does guide the reader through the thought processes which should be undertaken prior to spending hard earned money.

Mr. McBeath's writing style is both clear and entertaining. It takes the reader only a short time to realize he has "been there, done that". I first became aware of Mr. McBeath's skills after reading articles he has written for "Race Car Engineering" magazine. His understanding of the subject matter is evident and he teachs from the point of view that most racers can appreciate, that is, how to do things on a limited budget.

The book is geared towards road racers as opposed to the circle track or drag racing crowd and many of the references are for the UK audience. But the lessons to be learned can benefit anybody willing to take the time to give what he says some thought.

The photographs and the illustrations are used to clarify and are fine quality. It's worth the price.