Tune to Win

An excellent book on the fundamentals of race car design and optimisation, with a bias toward vehicle dynamics. Practical tips are given based on the author's vast experience.However, this is far from the depth and mathematical rigour of Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (Milliken/Milliken) and Chassis Design: Principles and Analysis (Olley), but may stand as a good precursor to these books, developing a broad understanding of the concepts they analyse.Overall 4 stars as it is a bit dated, but nevertheless, the concepts remain relevant today, and the book is easy and enjoyable to read.Recommended for the enthusiast and ametuer in the field. University undergraduates on mechanical/automotive/motorsport engineering courses will find this very useful on introductory level chassis/vehicle dynamics modules, but may require something more rigorous i.e., RCVD, for more advanced modules.

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A lot of key points are noted on tuning a race car. Recommended for students of a motor sport background. All Carroll Smith books are worth a read.

Covers the detail required very well and is really well described, but defiantly not some light reading! Something I highly recommend!

Excellent publication, answers many tuning questions, very pleased.

The author's opinion (presented after a little theory) is very clear on every subject and his racing pedigree is all over the book. Schemes and drawings are big, nice and tidy. Τhe only drawback is that there is actually no space for someone who likes to take notes. The cover may be a little misleading, as the book was written in 1978.Not recommended for beginners. If you are one, you 'd better start with another chassis dynamics book (I did with The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles by Jornsen Reimpell, Helmut Stoll and Jurgen Betzler for example)