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1st Edition

The Science of Motorsport

Edited By David Ferguson Copyright 2019

182 Pages 36 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

182 Pages 36 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

182 Pages 36 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

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Description

Despite its worldwide following, high levels of investment and scientific complexity, there is a lack of evidence-based literature on the science of human performance in motorsport. Focusing on the physiological, psychological and sport medicine aspects of training, performance, injury and safety, The Science of Motorsport is the first book to provide an accessible and up-to-date resource for... Read more

Table of Contents

1. The Biology of Automobile Racing, More Than Just Turning Left

Lydia Pineault BS and David P. Ferguson

2. The Physiological Stress of Automobile Racing

Edward S. Potkanowicz

3. Nutrition Recomendations For Race Car Drivers

Claire Heft Rd and Alexandra Stanjones

4. Physical Training the Neck of the Driver Athlete

Don Gatherer, Jon Malvern and Angus Perry

5. Psychological Considerations for Motorsport Racing

Karl Erickson and Daniel Gould

6. Merging Medicine and Technology to Improve Safety in Motorsports

Terry Trammell, Jeff Horton, and Daniel Colvin

7. Return to Competition of Automobile Race Car Drivers Following Concussion

Julia Daly

8. The Safety Crew and Event Staff

Teena M. Garrison and Harish Chander

9. Driver and Team Interactions

David P. Ferguson

10. Implementation of the Science of Automobile Racing

Charlie Kimball

Editor(s)

Biography

David P. Ferguson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University, USA.

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