Issue 38 - May 2009

• Intro: The Editor - After the near disappearance of Brawn GP from the grid, Ian Bamsey observes how Formula One is having to re-invent itself
• Upfront: Grid - The motor sport world is full of change right now; we discuss hybrids, KERS, the world engine, a new NHRA carburettor and much more
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• Dossier: PME Truck V8 - One independent engine builder has bucked the trend to become the NASCAR Truck series Engine Builder of the Year 2008. Ian Bamsey investigates
• Challenge of: Le Mans - Ian Bamsey considers what the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours will reveal about the state of Prototype engine technology
• Focus: Pumps - Effectively an internal combustion engine is a pump, so why should it need to be surrounded by ancillary ones? Ian Bamsey explains
• Motorcycle: Saving Costs - The cost of running an international motor sport team has continued to rise almost unchecked for many years. Neil Spalding explores some options
• Special Investigation: Valve Springs - This is the third and final part in our in-depth investigation into valve springs. In this issue, Professor Blair analyses the round wire progressive valve spring
• Techno Topic: BTCC Emissions - With world attention focussing on all things green, the BTCC undertook its own investigation into the CO2 emissions of its cars. Tom Sharp reports
• Focus: Valve Springs - Tom Sharp discusses the essential criteria behind the efficient design of a racing valve spring, and outlines some of the important issues that make them reliable
• Insight: RF85 - As motor sport teams seek to maximise their performance in competition, John Stowe explains how the right surface treatment can make all the difference
• PS: BMW multi-use engine - In an effort to limit development costs, Ian Bamsey explains how looking back to the 1960/70s may help the racing authorities to take the next step forward