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Bar Stool Racer
Learning Resources
Tips On Choosing Bar Stool Racer Books
At the time of this writing, there Is no book specifically for Bar Stool racers. Most bar stool racers are built from plans or from a pre-fab kit. However, if you are interested in the design and construction of similar machines or of go-kart type vehicles, we suggest books that focus on the design/fabrication of spaceframe chassis, metal fabrication techniques (ie. cutting, welding) and basic components like that of a go-kart.
Depending on the project you have in mind, it may be useful to look at motorcycle engine powered race cars as well.
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| Chassis |  Chassis Engineering: Chassis Design, Building & Tuning for High Performance Handling  (4.5 / 5)Chassis Engineering is a great introduction to race car design. In a practical and down-to-earth way, it covers the fundamentals of how race cars handle and the requirements for designing and constructing a car. The book includes chapters on chassis design, suspension design, frame construction, aerodynamics and tuning. Overall it provides the reader with the foundation of how the key components of a race car work and interact together. Get "Chassis Engineering: Chassis Design, Building & Tuning for High Performance Handling":    | |||
| Fasteners/Joining |  High Performance Hardware: Fastener Technology for Racers and Enthusiasts  (4 / 5)High performance hardware provides both theory and extensive practical information on hardware and fasteners. It covers material properties that relate to fasteners as well as pretty much every type of fastener used on a race vehicle. Get "High Performance Hardware: Fastener Technology for Racers and Enthusiasts": | |||
| Materials/Fabrication |  Advanced Automotive Welding  (5 / 5)Advanced Automotive welding teaches basic and advanced welding skills specifically geared toward race car construction. Joint types, metal types, and welding processes such as TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene and stick welding are covered. Includes projects such as roll cage, seat supports, floor pan and others. Get "Advanced Automotive Welding": | |||
| Materials/Fabrication |  How To Weld (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 |  Metal Fabricator's Handbook (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": | |||
| Materials/Fabrication |  Practical Fabrication and Assembly Techniques: Automotive, Motorcycle, Racing (4.5 / 5)Learn how to fabricating and assemble race car components. The author explains mounts, fasteners, plumbing and hardware and provides a series of example projects to show practical applications. Get "Practical Fabrication and Assembly Techniques: Automotive, Motorcycle, Racing": |
Sanctioning Bodies/Organizers
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| USA |  USFRA Utah Salt Flats Racing Association |
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