Intro: THE EDITOR
As GT1 wanes GT2 racing is gathering strength; therefore, asks Bamsey, why doesn’t this become the sole GT category?
Upfront: GRID
How British engineering is steaming ahead; Shaver’s new WoO V8; MotoGP engine life; RET-Monitor and more…
Insight: BMW KERS
Ian Bamsey discusses KERS with BMW-Sauber Formula One Team Principal Dr Mario Theissen and powertrain chief Markus Duesmann
Dossier: ASTON MARTIN LE MANS V12s
Ian Bamsey traces the development of the Aston Martin V12 from GT winner to direct injection Le Mans Prototype engine
Insight: DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING
Is DMLS the future for manufacturing powertrain components? We investigate pioneering work carried out on behalf of Red Bull Racing
Focus: SENSORS AND DATA ACQUISITION
Jack Murtagh explores the intriguing and essential world of sensors and data acquisition in the context of race engine development
Motorcycle: COUGAR RED 125 cc
Neil Spalding investigates an intriguing project to keep the 125 cc two-stroke alive as a clean, green racing machine
Race Engine of the Year: 2009
Which will be the Grand Prix, the Global, the North American and the Alternative Power race engine of 2009?
Raceshop: AVL SCHRICK
Ian Bamsey visits AVL Schrick’s state of the art facility to discover what it takes to machine winning engine components
Focus: FASTENERS
Wayne Ward considers the state of the art in threaded fasteners and their application in the race engine environment
Expo: PMWE PREVIEW
We consider what readers can anticipate at the 2009 PMWE in Cologne, Germany, now that this trade show is firmly established
Race Report: LE MANS GT
We investigate the fortunes of all of the GT race engines at the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hour race
PS: PIQUET’S BUICK
How ranting runs in the Piquet family – as our man found out at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1993
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