Issue 110 - May 2018

• Intro: THE EDITOR - There’s still hope that a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Prototype will compete as a Garage 56 entry at Le Mans 
• Grid: IN THE NEWS - Issue of exhaust blowing of rear wings in Formula One returns, concept for an all-electric Touring Car series unveiled, and more… 
• In Conversation: DARREN SANSUM - IndyCar’s latest regulations overseer talks to Stewart Mitchell about his role and his plans for the future 
• Dossier: S&S CYCLE VPS160 NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE V2 - Ian Bamsey investigates this ready-to-race engine that offers customers the scope to do their own performance development 
• Insight: BATTERY TESTING - Stewart Mitchell explains the benefits of using bidirectional systems to test the charge-discharge behaviour of drivetrain batteries 
• Focus: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - As the technology continues to develop and its applications widen, additive manufacturing is entering a new age of sophistication. Stewart Mitchell reports 
• Insight: MICROWAVE TELEMETRY - Microwave-based data acquisition is a common choice for direct injection race engine development. Stewart Mitchell explains how it works 
• Challenge Of: POWERBOAT RACING - Stewart Mitchell reports on the challenges faced by engine developers in the Super Catamaran class of powerboat racing 
• Race Engine Digest: HR35 TT RIDGELINE BAJA TRUCK- Stewart Mitchell details the development of the powertrain in this purpose-built off-road racer 
• Focus: FASTENERS - New fastening systems will gain wider acceptance in motorsport once their price comes down, writes Wayne Ward 
• Project: RENO V12 TURBO - In this third part of his engine project for the Reno Air races, Jack Kane explains the work that went into the pistons, con rods and cylinder head
• PS: BRM V8 GENESIS - Cosworth wasn’t the first UK manufacturer to win a Formula One championship with a V8, as extracts from Dick Salmon’s book, BRM – A Mechanic’s Tale, explain