Intro: THE EDITOR
In spite of the prevailing global economic situation, Ian Bamsey finds much to look forward to in racing powertrain technology this season
Upfront: GRID
We discuss the arrival of a new Ford NASCAR Cup V8, changes in Formula One, in Prototypes, in Sprint Cars and more
Preview: RET MONITOR
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Dossier: WALKINSHAW RACING V8
The biggest form of racing down under is V8 Supercars – Ian Bamsey looks inside the top GM/Holden contender
Focus: PISTON PINS
Call them ‘gudgeon pins’ or ‘wrist pins’; they play a vital role in the race engine. This is the state of the art in the technology…
Expo: PMWE & PRI
Two major industry trade shows wrapped up 2008 – Ian Bamsey weighs up what they had to offer for the coming racing season
Special Investigation: VALVE SPRINGS
Professor Blair and his learned associates continue their detailed and revealing investigation of coil spring behaviour
Motorcycle: BMW
As World Superbike racing anticipated the arrival of the Munich marque, Neil Spalding enjoyed a sneak winter preview…
Focus: EXHAUSTS
Jack Kane considers the technology of a hot and bulky yet all too often overlooked key to race engine performance
Dossier: EDL K2000
EDL doesn’t only do pure race engines – Tom Sharp finds out how it tackled the challenge of a production-based Super 2000 I4
PS: BERYLLIUM PINS
The editor would like to introduce his latest acquisition: a piston pin made from pure beryllium in a steel sleeve…
