{"product_id":"top-fuel-dragster-1963-onwards-all-models-owners-workshop-manual","title":"Top Fuel Dragster 1963 onwards (all models) Owners' Workshop Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Dan Welberry, ISBN: 9780857332653, Hardback, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insight into the technology, engineering and maintenance of an 8,000bhp, 300+mph, 6G accelerating; 0-100mph in less than one second Top Fuel dragster.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Fuel dragsters are the fastest racing cars on the planet. Powered by huge 8,000bhp nitro-burning engines, the quickest cars can accelerate from 0-100mph in less that a second, subjecting the driver to 6G acceleration, and reaching over 330mph by the end of a quarter-mile timed run. The noise and spectacle of a Top Fuel dragster in action is truly astonishing - a once-seen, never-forgotten experience.\u003cbr\u003e This fascinating manual featues a wealth of 'under-theskin' photographs and explanatory illustrations, providing a unique insight into the engineering of these incredible machines, and takes a look behind the scenes from the perspective of the driver and team members to explain how the cars are designed, built, maintained and driven.\u003cbr\u003e III The Top Fuel dragster story - the history and\u003cbr\u003e evolution of drag racing in the US and Europe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe anatomy of the Top Fuel dragster - chassis, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres, aerodynamics, electronics, cockpit controls, safety equipment, engine and transmission\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEuropean Top Fuel racing - an insight into what is involved in a typical timed run up the quarter-mile from the perspective of the driver and crew chief\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe mechanic's view - crew members' perspectives on the the hard work, highs and lows involved in running and maintaining a Top Fuel dragster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe crew chief's view - the vital role of the crew chief, whose experience and decisions can determine the success or failure of any run in the car\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe driver's view - some of the biggest names in European Top Fuel racing, as well as USA Top Fuel legend Don Garlits, relay their driving experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDan Welberry s a long-time drag racing fan, with a passion for the sport since childhood. He has built up an enviable reputation as a leading marketing and PR man in European Drag Racing. He and former four-time FIA European Top Fuel title-holder and record breaker Andy Carter teamed up in 2001, with Welberry taking on marketing, PR and sponsorship duties for the team. Away from racing Dan runs a design and marketing company.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haynes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628250743004,"sku":"9780857332653","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/b19569b_top_fuel_dragster_manual__30716.1417577832.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772094212","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/top-fuel-dragster-1963-onwards-all-models-owners-workshop-manual","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}