How Race Car Drivers Use Math in the Real World 1st Edition by Sheri L Arroyo ISBN 160413609X 9781604136098

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ISBN 10: 160413609X 
ISBN 13: 9781604136098
Author:  Sheri L Arroyo

When driving around the oval ring, drivers of race cars need to know much more than how to turn the wheel and avoid other drivers. How Race Car Drivers Use Math puts readers in the driver’s seat to show how race car operators use math to calculate speed and fuel usage, judge their safety, and much more.

How Race Car Drivers Use Math in the Real World 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction: Racing and Math

   1. Why math is important in race car driving
   2. Brief overview of different types of races (oval, drag, etc.)

2. Speed and Time:

   1. Calculating speed (miles per hour)
   2. Qualifying times and average speeds
   3. Fractions of seconds in pit stops
   4. “You Do the Math” problems related to speed and time (e.g., comparing qualifying speeds on a graph)

3. Fuel Usage and Efficiency:

   1. Calculating fuel consumption
   2. Determining how much fuel is needed for a race
   3. Strategies for fuel efficiency

4. Measurements and Dimensions:

   1. Track length (miles, yards, feet)
   2. Car part dimensions and rules
   3. Comparing dimensions (e.g., differences in track lengths)

5. Data Analysis:

   1. Interpreting graphs (e.g., qualifying speeds, driver wins)
   2. Analyzing performance data (reliability, points earned)
   3. Problem-solving based on data presented

6. Safety and Strategy:

   1. How math helps in judging safety
   2. Strategic decisions based on calculations

7. Conclusion

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