AutoTechnology Special: Motorsports Technology

When it comes to describing the latest technology, racing teams - and especially those involved on Formula 1 - are understandably very cautious about revealing the most detailed information. Nevertheless we have succeeded in in getting expert authors to write at length on such subjects as Performance Materials, Advanced Engine Technology and Chassis Development. Their articles reflrect the state of the art, and will appeal both to engineers in series development and to those directly involved in the development of racing cars.

Contents

• Interview: Toyota - Made in Germany
  Tsutomu Tomita, Chairman and Team Principal of the Panasonic Racing Team
• "Knowledge gained from competition is the key to everything"
  Pierre Dupasquier, former Director of Motorsports at Michelin
• V8 versus V10 Engine
• The Bishop Rotary Valve
• Valve Train Design and Calculation for High-Performance Engines
• Predicting the Performance of F1 Engines: Some Practical Considerations
• Safety Innovation for NASCAR
• Testing for the 2007 Dakar Rallye
• Fast Response Set-Up Optimisation through Simulation
• Mesh Deformation Speeds Up Shape Optimisation with CFD
• Managing the Risks of Innovating with New Materials and Processes
• e-Manufacturing in the Motorsport Industry

To request a copy of this Special Issue contact:

Kelly Williams
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