Matchett writes about the death of Ayrton Senna, the Hockenheim fire, disqualifications - as the Benetton and Williams teams fought tooth and nail for the drivers championship. The final showdown came in Adelaide, the last race of the season, with the controversial accident when Schumacher of Benetton and Hill of Williams collided. Steve Matchett was the rear jack man in the Benetton pit lane team, and was himself engulfed in the terrible fire at Hockenheim. His story of the frantic and unending behind-the-scenes activity in the effort to be the fastest and the best in the world is a fascinating account of the high pressure world of Formula One motor racing.

    From F1 to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan racing, this book provides clear explanations for engineers who want to improve their design skills and enthusiasts who simply want to understand how their favorite race cars go fast. Explains how aerodynamics win races, why downforce is more important than streamlining and drag reduction, designing wings and venturis, plus wind tunnel designs and more.

    It is also ideal for ASE, AUR and higher level qualifications.As electrical and electronic systems become increasingly more complex and fundamental to the workings of modern vehicles, understanding these systems is essential for automotive technicians. For students new to the subject, this book will help to develop this knowledge, but will also assist experienced mechanics in keeping up with recent technological advances. This new edition includes information on developments in hybrid car technology, GPS, multiplexing, and electronic stability/vehicle dynamics control. In full colour and covering the latest course specifications, this is the guide that no student enrolled on an automotive maintenance and repair course should be without.Designed to make learning easier, this book contains:Photographs, flow charts, quick reference tables, overview descriptions and step-by-step instructionsCase studies to help you put the principles covered into real-life contextUseful margin features throughout, including definitions, key facts and 'safety first' considerations

    Gasser himself, with behind-the-scenes pictures from his own files, comes the story of the life and times and art of this icon of hot rodding and visionary of Kustom Kulture. Since Ed "Big Daddy" Roth first told his tale, a whole new generation has discovered the creator of Rat Fink, Beatnik Bandit, and Mysterion-and this now-classic illustrated autobiography gives new and old fans alike a look into the shop and studio. ""The Salvador Dali of the movement,"" Tom Wolfe called him, ""a surrealist in his designs, a showman by temperament, a prankster""–and Roth’s larger-than-life personality comes across here as he tells how he arrived at his famous ""plaster and fiberglass"" method of constructing his sculptures on wheels (It could be done ""by people with little or no talent and I had both,"" as he put it.) and shows off some of his more outlandish models. A fitting tribute to an outlaw legend, this book brings Big Daddy’s work to wild and wonderful life, and lets us hear the man’s incomparable voice one more time.

    At the core of The Ultimate Classic Car Book is the lavishly illustrated car gallery: more than 90 of the world's greatest classic cars, specially photographed in glowing detail, including interior shots and engine close-ups, Comprehensive historical, technical, and performance data combine to make this a complete and entertaining reference that will satisfy the enthusiast and expert alike.

    Series Description: Written by a nationally recognized author team; focuses on Service & Diagnostics with a real-world perspective Format: One book format (Covers BOTH Theory & Service/Diagnostics) w/Optional Worktext containing NATEF Correlated Job Sheets Emphasis: Greater emphasis on Service and Diagnostics w/a more real-world approach via Tech Tips, Service Tips, FAQ's and Diagnostic Stories Competition: Today's Technician Series (Delmar) Bundle Options: ASE Test Prep Guides ASE Online Test Prep (www.ase.learnsomethign.com) Worktext (includes NATEF Job Sheets)