Books for Race Car Design and Construction

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The discussion centers on recommended reference books for learning race car design and construction, with a strong endorsement for "Milliken's Race Car Vehicle Dynamics" as a foundational text. Participants highlight their backgrounds in mechanical engineering, specifically mentioning projects like designing an electric dragster. The conversation emphasizes the importance of practical learning tools, such as CAD software like Autodesk Inventor, for aspiring race car engineers.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of mechanical engineering principles
  • Familiarity with race car dynamics
  • Basic knowledge of CAD software, specifically Autodesk Inventor
  • Interest in automotive design and engineering projects
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Milliken's Race Car Vehicle Dynamics" for comprehensive insights into vehicle dynamics
  • Explore advanced CAD techniques in Autodesk Inventor for race car design
  • Study electric vehicle design principles, particularly for drag racing applications
  • Investigate additional resources on aerodynamics in automotive engineering
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Mechanical engineering students, automotive design enthusiasts, and professionals involved in race car construction and dynamics optimization.

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Hi all! It's me again.
I asked about how the wing of a design car should be designed before.
Thanks for all your replies.

I would like to have a good reference book for me to start from scratch learning how to build a race car, do you guys have any recommendation?

p.s. I major in mechanical engineering in an university and it's my second year now.
 
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You can't beat Milliken's Race Car Vehicle Dynamics.
 
hey, I am also interested in this kind of thing, I am a second year student in MechE and we have to design an electric dragster. I am having fun learning inventor at least haha. Where abouts do you go to school?
 

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