March 2007
Although stock-appearing, running oval tracks at 200 mph the Cup car generates huge aerodynamic forces. Under the skin the Cup car is purpose-designed for racing albeit around some mandatory components that are strangely archaic. It all adds up to a fascinating engineering challenge. Published annually, Cup Race Technology explains in depth how some of the finest minds in motorsport rise to this fascinating and unique challenge.
Contents are:
- Profile: THE HENDRICK CHEVROLET - Under the skin of a winning Car of Tomorrow
- Focus: COT CORNERS - Shock absorbers, tires and brakes
- Focus: COT TRANSMISSION - Gearbox, driveshaft and rear end
- Insight: ENGINEERING THE TOYOTA - Getting to grips with the new shape of NASCAR
- Focus: COT FLUID SYSTEMS - Coolers, fuel and oil systems
- Dossier: COT ENGINES - Inside NASCAR Cup engines
- GRID - NASCAR Techno Topics
- PS: AT THE WHEEL - From the cockpit today and yesterday