Issue 84 - February 2015

• Intro: THE EDITOR - Some day, race engine technology will have progressed to the point where friction brakes are no longer needed 
• Grid: IN THE NEWS - Roller tappet V8s make their Cup debut, a rare innovation in piston ring technology, Ilmor’s new V8 for ARCA racing, and much more… 
• In Conversation: MARK PRESTON AND ANGUS LYON - Ian Bamsey discusses with Mark Preston and Angus Lyon the past, present and future of Formula E from the technical perspective 
• Dossier: VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON NHRA PSM V2 - Ian Bamsey investigates one of the most significant Harley-Davidson vee-twins ever developed for racing 
• Focus: TURBOS AND SUPERCHARGERS - Lawrence Butcher brings us up to date on recent developments with these engine-boosting systems 
• Report: PRI SHOW 2014 - Ian Bamsey scours the aisles of this foremost industry event in his annual hunt on behalf of race engine professionals 
• Race Engine Digest: JGE CITROEN DS3 RALLY ENGINE - Lawrence Butcher reports on the development of a Rallycross engine from a surprising source – a Citroen people carrier 
• Focus: MEASUREMENT AND TEST SYSTEMS - What is the state of the art in techniques and equipment for ensuring that engine components are accurate and free of defects? Lawrence Butcher reports 
• Insight: COSWORTH DFV - Matt Grant traces the early development of one of the most successful race engines of all time 
• PS: THE BEAST - Jade Gurss recounts the human endeavour behind Ilmor’s development of this 1994 Indy-winning pushrod V8 turbo sledgehammer