by Guy Martin · Virgin Books · tapa dura · ISBN 9780753556610
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«Speed: How to Make Things Go Really Fast» is Guy Martin's popular science book about speed, published by Virgin Books in hardcover.
Guy Martin, truck mechanic and motorcycle racer, attempts to break four records: bicycle behind a truck, human-powered aircraft, motorcycle on a lake, and sled. He explains the science of speed —aerodynamics, friction, gravity, surface tension and ground effect—.
Illustrated edition of 256 pages in English, published in December 2013. The book was published as a companion to the Channel 4 television series 'Speed'.
Aimed at fans of motorcycling, engineering and speed records, and at followers of Guy Martin and his series 'Speed' on Channel 4.
Guy Martin is a British former motorcycle racer, heavy vehicle mechanic and television presenter. He retired from motorcycle racing in July 2017.
