Automotive
Racecar Engineering
Talk the torque
More thoughts on in-wheel motors and their effects on twisting force
6 min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Rolling about
An explanation of the limitations of a previous load transfer article, bringing jacking forces into the mix
5 min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
F1 breaks schedule records
The FIA has confirmed no fewer than 23 races on the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship schedule, the highest number of grands prix ever to be held in a single season, and that has led to criticism from some teams that will be on the road for eight months.
1 min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Under pressure
Toyota may have finished first and second at Le Mans this year, but the effort required to overcome a fuel delivery problem and finish with both cars was Herculean
10+ min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Physics at work
Dutch company, Intrax, offers Racecar Engineering an insight into the technologies it employs to optimise its suspension products
4 min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Williams' 2030 ambition
Williams Racing has committed to becoming climate positive by 2030 as part of an all-new sustainability strategy.
1 min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Diff'rent strokes
Racecar looks at the different types of mechanical differential, their benefits and limitations
10+ min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Das Boot
A curious Twitter exchange fired up a unique, hydrogen-powered, cross-country project that will contest the Baja 1000 in November 2022
8 min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Air born
Every racecar engineer's dream is a blank sheet of paper design. When Hoonigan and Subaru approached Vermont Sportscars about building the next generation of Gymkhana racer, that's just what the company was given
8 min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
Remote control
Called variously ‘virtual garages’, ‘mission control’ or ‘race support rooms’ is the future of race engineering sitting in the warm back at HQ?
10+ min |
December 2021
Racecar Engineering
H uncovered
Toyota entered a hydrogen-powered racecar in the Super Taiku 24-hour race at Fuji as it seeks to prove the long-term future of the ICE
5 min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
Channel hopping
A window into the possibilities available using advanced simulation channels
5 min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
Two steps beyond
Michelin and Goodyear have sliced up the FIA World Endurance Championship and become sole tyre suppliers to individual classes within it, but with very different targets
10+ min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
New old Stock
In early May, NASCAR launched its Gen-7 car online. Known as the Next Gen, it is looking to recreate the series’ production car values
10+ min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
Mad 4 it
BMW says its M4 GT3 car is a step change improvement over the outgoing M6, and will be proven in competition this year before customers take over for 2022
10+ min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
Stop right there
AP Racing started out as a skunkworks project and grew into a globally recognised leader in brake technology
8 min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
FIA seat upgrade
The FIA has delivered an update to the 8855-1999 seat that is used as standard in closed-cockpit racecars. The update is designed to significantly improve the safety of the device.
1 min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
Fluids and solids
On Hydrolastic and live leaf spring suspensions
5 min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
Storm in a teacup
The introduction of Hypercar has meant the FIA and ACO have compromised every other category in their portfolio and led to total confusion for all on track
10+ min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
The art of noise (reduction)
As racecars rely ever more heavily on electrical devices, shielding them from interference becomes critical. Racecar asks if graphene-based coatings are the answer
10+ min |
July 2021
Racecar Engineering
The Rise Of The Dyno-Saurs
Ricardo explains the latest developments in dynamometer systems for the motorsport industry
10+ min |
Design of a Racecar
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Model behaviour
Understanding the benefits and limitations of scale model wind tunnel programmes
10+ min |
Design of a Racecar
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First impressions
Cranfield Impact Centre plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of racecars. With tougher regulations coming into force in 2021, Racecar Engineering investigates
10+ min |
Design of a Racecar
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Shock developments
Optimising dampers for different motorsport disciplines is a key facet of shock absorber technology. Racecar spoke to those at the forefront of suspension system development to fi nd out more
10 min |
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Racecar Engineering
Shake down
From K&C to seven-post, there’s a wide range of test rigs now available for checking, testing and developing motorsport suspension systems. Here’s Racecar’s guide to all you need to know about these extraordinary machines
10+ min |
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Automation station
Today’s machining industry is shifting towards automated technologies to minimise human intervention and increase accuracy. Racecar investigates the engineering behind this trend
10 min |
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Racecar Engineering
Hot tubs
Carbon fibre monocoques lie at the heart of most top-level racecars, and they’re a complex piece of engineering in their own right. Racecar investigates
10+ min |
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Racecar Engineering
Powder keg
Additive manufacturing is a hot topic. Racecar looks at the pros and cons of the various current methods and their relevance to motorsport
10+ min |
Design of a Racecar
Racecar Engineering
Head in the clouds
CFD is moving forward at a phenomenal rate. Racecar investigates the latest developments, including cloud-based computing
10+ min |
Design of a Racecar
Racecar Engineering
Designing a revolution
The process of creating a racecar has moved on from the drawing board and pencil, but coming up with a competitive car is still as skilful as it ever was
10+ min |