Valve springs are highly stressed and subject to cyclic loading. Their reliability is critical and it is therefore essential that they are well designed as Tom Sharp explains
engine
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Porsche has a long history of synchromesh racing gearboxes; now it has embraced conventional competition technology for its Prototype and GT racers. Ian Bamsey asked, why and how?
power train >> clutches
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Prototype racing is set to embrace production-based engine technology once more. If this is a ploy to encourage GT foes GM and Aston Martin to step up and challenge for outright honours at Le Mans it already looks to be succeeding. Hot on the heels of the announcement of new, GT engine-friendly Le Mans Prototype regulations came announcement of a factorysupported Lola-Aston Martin LMP1 coupe.
engine >> engine manufacturers
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Ian Bamsey investigates the Stack-developed scrutineering system that ensures competitors conform to the ACO.
Data acquisition / Data transfer >> telemetry
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