Intro: THE EDITOR
Ian Bamsey explains why now is the time for motorsport professionals to learn more about KERS
Upfront: GRID
We discuss the increasing impact of KERS in racing, Gale Banks’ extreme diesel dragster and much more
Profile: MCT V12
The Bloodhound land speed record car is shooting for 1000 mph – and it needs a strong race engine at its heart. We profile that V12
Report: RACE ENGINE OF THE YEAR
Over the first two years of this contest, 50 race engine professionals voted an Alternative Power unit overall winner. Not in 2008…
Expo: AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL
It is now 15 years since the Engineering show-within-a-show made this a must-visit for race engine engineers. Will 2008 prove the best ever?
Insight: CRP INNOVATIONS
Rapid prototyping specialist CRP has applied its technology to the improvement of two-stroke motorcycle cylinders and reed valves
Focus: PISTON RINGS
On the face of it there isn’t much to the humble piston ring but in fact a tremendous amount of engineering goes into these vital seals
Musings: IAN BAMSEY
Following further discussion with its architect, Doctor Hayashi, the editor offers additional insight into YGK’s LMP1 V8 turbo
Report: KERS SEMINAR
KERS is coming fast into racing. In view of this, at the PMWE we organised a Seminar for race engine professionals.
Offbeat: TRACTOR PULLING
Some of the wildest engines in all of motorsport are used for the eccentric world of tractors. Wayne Scraba boldly enters the arena...
Motorcycle: YAMAHA PNEUMATICS
Neil Spalding investigates the development of Yamaha’s MotoGP contender, in particular its switch from coil to air springs
Special Investigation: VALVE SPRINGS
A pioneering investigation into the true characteristics of wire coil valve springs
Race Engine Report: MOTOGP
MotoGP nowadays has more engine technical freedom than even Formula One. Anne Proffit took its pulse
PS: NUNA 4
The surprise winner of the Alternative Power Race Engine of the Year 2008 has solar power
