RACE ENGINE TECHNOLOGY 151 February/March 2024
- Intro: The Editor - Ian Bamsey considers whether AI will leave us humans with nothing to do, free us up to achieve magical things or overwork us
- Upfront: AI - Brian Kelleher reveals how artificial intelligence is helping to speed up processes and spark innovative thinking at the OnlyFans American Racing Team, which fields two bikes in Moto2
- Upfront: Obituary - Our tribute to our RET friend and colleague, Guy Richards
- Dossier: Kawasaki H2 - Bill Baxter tells Ian Bamsey how he developed this H2, the world’s fastest naturally-aspirated two-stroke drag bike, with the help of some friends
- Focus: AM machines - Matt Grant reports how additive manufacturing is becoming more popular for race engine components due to significant time savings
- Retro: Fiat X1/9 I4 - Bill Freame reveals how he is powering up a Lampredi SOHC I4 derivative to make a classic X1/9 competitive in local competition in Australia
- Show report: PRI 2023 - Mike Magda walks us round the myriad unique offerings at the annual racing trade show, where a billet midget engine was a top draw
- e-Race: ReVolt - Matthew Deeley is putting a ReVolt-engineered powertrain into a modified Riches/Nelson 2009 bike, with the aim of smashing the land-speed record. Wayne Ward reports
- Challenge of: World Championship Motocross - Wayne Ward asks MX Real Racing’s Matteo Bella about the team’s tech challenges when it comes to keeping their riders up and running on track
- Focus: Thermal management materials - In the bid to go faster, the pressure is on to keep engines and components cool. Matt Grant takes a look at the materials and coatings on offer
- PS: Indy engines not - Indy race engines – Buicks We highlight some of the projects that didn’t make it on to the grid at the Indianapolis 500 from 1940-89