Junior Drag Racer/Dragster Books

Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) Quick Start Learning Guide

Get started on your race car project today with this Quick Start Learning Guide to help you choose books that will provide the best initial value, information and guidance.

Tips On Choosing Junior Dragster Books

Junior dragsters are a niche race car that can be purchased as a pre-fab kit and assembled or built from scratch and components.

Building a car from the ground up can be a great family activity and driving and winning in your own handywork is perhaps the best feeling there is. If you wish to take this route, then books on chassis design, metal fabrication and drag racing would top our list of suggestions.

If you are interested in building from a kit, then we would suggest a book on drag racing itself along side the plans the manfacturer provides.

Quick Start Books
Shown below are the books we suggest as first-reads for the Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) race car type. Some of the books may apply to any type of race car including yours. To filter the books, follow the instructions below.

Quickstart learning books filter instructions

Book Category 
Topic (Level)
Vehicle Type
Resource Type
Driving
How to Drag Race
How to Drag Race
5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)

Covers the drag racing experience, equipment setup, driving techniques and classes. This book also includes information about safety equipment, tires, line-locks, delay boxes and racing math.

Get "How to Drag Race":
Dynamics/Handling ( Basic)
Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced)
Chassis ( Basic)
Suspension ( Basic)
Driving ( Basic)
Driving ( Advanced)
Drag Racer (Junior Dragster)
Drag Racer (Production-Based)
Drag Racer (Scratch-Built)
Book Resource
Materials/Fabrication
How To Weld
How To Weld
4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)

A complete guide for beginner welders on the history, safety, equipment and techniques for welding. The book covers metal fabrication tools, types and properties of metals, welding joint designs, gas welding, brazing, arc welding (MIG, TIG, stick) and cutting. It also includes sample exercises to help the reader practice what they have learned.

Get "How To Weld":
Materials/Fabrication ( Basic)
Materials/Fabrication ( Advanced)
Bar Stool Racer
Drag Racer (Junior Dragster)
Kart
Book Resource
Materials/Fabrication
Metal Fabricator's Handbook
Metal Fabricator's Handbook
4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)

Teaches welding techniques, metal forming, hammerforming and practical metal fabrication projects. Project include forming custom body panels, tanks, roll cages/safety cells and exhaust headers.

Get "Metal Fabricator's Handbook":
Chassis ( Basic)
Chassis ( Advanced)
Materials/Fabrication ( Basic)
Materials/Fabrication ( Advanced)
Fasteners/Joining ( Basic)
Fasteners/Joining ( Advanced)
Bar Stool Racer
Drag Racer (Junior Dragster)
Drag Racer (Scratch-Built)
Dune Buggy
Formula (Non-wing)
Formula (Winged)
Kart
Midget (Full Size)
Midget (Quarter)
Off-road Truck
Pickup truck (Custom Off-road)
Quad/ATV
Rider Mower
Sport Racer/Sports Prototype
Sprint (Full Size)
Sprint (Micro)
Stock Car (Scratch-built /Late Model)
Street Rod
Book Resource
Vehicle Dynamics/Handling
Fast Car Physics
Fast Car Physics
4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)

A great introduction to the world of vehicle dynamics, in language and explanations that are easy to understand. Learn basic vehicle physics, handling/dynamics, suspension types and geometry, and the latest approaches to green technologies for racing--energy recovery and storage.

Get "Fast Car Physics":
Dynamics/Handling ( Basic)
Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced)
Autocross/Solo (Entry-Level)
Autocross/Solo (Mid-Level)
Autocross/Solo (Top-Level)
Drag Racer (Junior Dragster)
GT
Rally
Sport Racer/Sports Prototype
Stock Car (Production-Based)
Supercar
Touring Car
Book Resource
Whole Car (Design and Build)
How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and Suspension
How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and Suspension
4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)

This book explains how to modify a street car chassis and suspension for drag strip or high performance street use. It includes theory on handling, chassis fabrication, front/rear suspension, shocks and springs, brakes, rear axle selection, steering, and wheels/tires. Safety information is also included.

Get "How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and Suspension":
Dynamics/Handling ( Basic)
Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced)
Chassis ( Basic)
Chassis ( Advanced)
Suspension ( Basic)
Suspension ( Advanced)
Safety/Ergo/Interior ( Basic)
Construction/Assy ( Basic)
Construction/Assy ( Advanced)
Drag Racer (Junior Dragster)
Drag Racer (Production-Based)
Drag Racer (Scratch-Built)
Street Rod
Book Resource
Whole Car (Design and Build)
How to Hook & Launch: Traction Mods for Street & Strip
How to Hook & Launch: Traction Mods for Street & Strip
4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)

Concepts of drag racing vehicle dynamics. The author explains the incremental process of a drag racing car's launch, traction and performance. The book takes a practical approach to maximizing traction through a wide variety of potential chassis/suspension modifications as well as engine/powertrain optimization and tuning.

Get "How to Hook & Launch: Traction Mods for Street & Strip":
Dynamics/Handling ( Basic)
Dynamics/Handling ( Advanced)
Chassis ( Basic)
Suspension ( Basic)
Suspension ( Advanced)
Powertrain ( Basic)
Drag Racer (Junior Dragster)
Drag Racer (Production-Based)
Drag Racer (Scratch-Built)
Book Resource

More Information

For complete information on the design and construction of the Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) race car type and a full listing of books and learning resources, see our Drag Racer (Junior Dragster) race car type article.

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