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Race Engine Technology - Issue 057
Race Engine Technology - Issue 057 on RET

RACE ENGINE TECHNOLOGY 057 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011

Intro: THE EDITOR
The future landscape of racing looks very different, but such is the nature of our ongoing technical adventure

Grid: IN THE NEWS
IndyCar gears up for a head-to-head between single- and twin-turbo engines, BMW produces a ‘dual-purpose engine for the WTCC and the WRT, Renault’s use of supercapacitors, and more...

Grid: RACE ENGINE DIGEST
HPD partners with APD Motorsports and IKON Racing in sport compact drag racing, and Garrett-Jacobson Motorsports builds an ‘open’ engine for NASCAR regional racing

In Conversation: TIM RICHARDS
Anne Proffit talks to Tim Richards about his career and recent return to motorsport in the Funny Car field

Dossier: BMW MOTORSPORT
Ian Bamsey visits BMW Motorsport in Munich to discover how life after Formula One embraces GT, the WTCC, the WRC and the DTM

Insight: BMW IN FORMULA ONE
Ian Bamsey discusses BMW’s naturally aspirated Formula One adventure, which embraced some of the most powerful engines of the past decade

RACE ENGINE OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
Which will be the Grand Prix, the Global, the North American and the Alternative Power race engines of 2011?

Insight: GRAND PRIX ENGINE DEVELOPMENT 1906-2000
Derek S Taulbut highlights the key steps in Grand Prix engine development during the 20th century

Focus: SURFACE TREATMENTS
Wayne Ward discusses the various mechanical and chemical processes used to improve the reliability of powertrain components

Race Report: BRITISH GRAND PRIX
Ian Bamsey surveys Formula One powertrain technology at Silverstone with the help of Ferrari engine chief Luca Marmorini

Insight: BOSCH GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION
Gasoline Direct Injection is finally making a major impact in competition. Ian Bamsey discussed the technology with its pioneer in racing, Bosch Motorsport

Focus: WATER PUMPS
Lawrence Butcher shows how water pump design can contribute to overall engine performance and reliability

PS: PLASTIC LE MANS DIESELS?
We may see the new generation of Polimotor plastic composite engines emerge in the LM P1 class of 2014


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