Winning Ingredients for Soap Box Derby Racers D. Fulton

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Winning Ingredients for Soap Box Derby Racers. By David Fulton. Second Edition, 1994. Published by David Fulton, Indianapolis, Indiana. Softcover book measures approximately 8 3/8" x 5 1/2". Contains many black-and-white diagrams. Contents include: Aerodynamics (Streamlining; Teardrop Shape; Airfoild; Symmetrical; Cross Section; Frontal Area Shape; Trailing Edge Shape; Fairings; Rounding; Vortex; Types of Drag; Wind Tunnel Tests; Axle Fairings) 40 pages. Energy & Weight (Lost Energy - Loose Parts, Friction, Wasted Motion; Efficient Energy Usage - Wheels, Bumps, Suspension; Weight Distribution; Weight Placement; Vertical Weight Placement; Lateral Weight Placement; Weight and Balance Calculations) 31 pages. Suspension (Types of Suspension Systems; Solid and Loose Suspensions; Suspensions Using Springs or Rubber; Solid and Loose Combinations; Isolated Steel Plate Suspension; Suspension Specifications; Desiging Your Suspension System; Car Body; Steel Plate; Axles; Axle Mounts; Axle Tilt; Kit Car Suspension; Stock Car Suspension) 52 pages. Design and Construction (Design; Floorboard Construction; Balance and Alignment of the Floorboard; Lateral Balance Before the Body is INstalled; Axle to Body Alignment; Body Construction; Color) 15 pages. Alignment (Lateral Balance; After the Body is Attached; Axle to Body Alignment; Steering; Axle read more