When you talk car racing most people think of NASCAR – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. It is, perhaps, the most popular sport in America. Along with NASCAR, there are three other major types of car racing in America – Formula 1, Champ Car, and Indy Racing League. [...]
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The Technology That Makes F1 Cars So Fast
April 10th, 2010
Modern Formula One cars are mid-engine, single-seat cars with an accessible cockpit and wheel. Much of how they run depends on their weight, centre of gravity, aerodynamics, tyres, breaks, and engine capability. The anatomy is fabricated mostly of carbon fibre composites, which makes it annealed and able but lightweight. Often, the [...]
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