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Content of Back Issues

The following summaries give a brief synopsis of the major articles contained in previous issues of Race Engine Technology magazine. In addition to these major articles, there are numerous other shorter features in each issue which are of interest to most engine people.

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ISSUE 045

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FEATURES:
1. GRID: - An interesting look at developments in hybrid racecar projects, including the adaptation of Williams Hybrid Power (WHP) technology into the Porsche LeMans GT platform; Current developments and info on the Pro Stock Ford "Hemi"; New Bosch ECU products; New stuff on the Suzuki Hayabusa 1400 cc race engine; NASCAR's John Darby on the migration of EFI into Cup; and more.
2. DOSSIER: Different Strokes - A fascinating look inside an amazing 125cc rotary-valve 2-stroke from Honda, which produces 50.1 BHP at 12,950 RPM, {an eye-raising 13.86 bar (201 PSI) BMEP, truly remarkable for a 2-stroke} , by Ian Bamsey. ( NOTE that the BMEP figures in the article are double the real numbers due to a slight miscalculation regarding 2-stroke engines; see BMEP).
3. INTERVIEW: Steve Eriksen - An in-depth conversation with the Honda Performance Development (HPD) technical director regarding the company's first major effort at LeMans, by Anne Proffit.
4. FOCUS: Fuel Injection - An interesting survey on various forms of fuel metering, with emphasis on the various incarnations of fuel injection, by John Coxon.
5. EXPO: Autosport International 2010 - A very interesting presentation on several new technologies and products on display at this year's AI tradeshow, by Ian Bamsey.
6. INSIGHT: Stewart Honda Midget - A very interesting look inside the development of Honda's 2.4 liter K-series DOHC inline-4 as a very competitive engine in NEMA Midget events, by Ian Bamsey.
7. PREVIEW: F1 in 2010 - An interesting look at the current technology and developments in this year's F1 arena in a world of frozen engine specs, the withdrawal of KERS, fuel consumption, and more, by Ian Bamsey.
8. FOCUS: Pushrod Valvetrains - An interesting analysis of the challenges and developments in the use of pushrod valvetrains (as mandated by NASCAR and a few other sanctions), including stiffness and vibration issues, by Wayne Ward.
9. DIRECTORY: NASCAR - A summary of the major players in the NASCAR race engine and gearbox field..

ISSUE 044

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FEATURES:
1. UPFRONT: Inside the Ice House - A talk with Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines' engineering chief Andy Cowell about the state of F1 engine development in this era of "frozen specs", by Ian Bamsey.
2. GRID: - A British Politico expounds on the need for motor-racing to become "green", "low-carbon", and otherwise adhere to popular politically-correct pronouncements of pundits. (Imagine the excitement generated by a cluster of 43 NASCAR Cup cars equipped with silent 860-HP electric motors and the batteries to support same. One cannot help but wonder how many tires it would take to hold such a behemoth off the pavement. And pit stops: now there's an interesting picture - a motorized crane in each pit box with ten guys scrambling around disconnecting battery wires and brackets.) ALSO other short subjects.
3. INSIGHT: Racing the Ford FR9 - A look inside the differences between the Windsor-based race engine and the new FR9 4.50-inch bore-center Cup engine which is being phased into Cup this year; also some major differences between it and its successful 4.38 bore-center Windsor predecessor, with a further insight into the future of fuel injection in Cup racing, by Ian Bamsey.
4. DOSSIER: Cup Tech Transfer - A very interesting and detailed look inside the Roush-Yates Engines program to transfer the outgoing Windsor technology into other forms of circle track racing, with success already in 360-ci alcohol sprinter engines, by Ian Bamsey.
5. FOCUS: Casting and Forging - An excellent exposition of contemporary casting and forging technologies, and related material science, by John Stowe.
6. FEEDBACK: Keeping the BDA Alive - Reader feedback on last issue's article on the remarkable Cosworth BDA engine, by Ian Bamsey.
7. INSIGHT: Keeping the DFV Alive - A very interesting look inside the trendsetting Cosworth DFV V8 engine, with details on contemporary suppliers of replacement and upgrade components, by John Coxon.
8. INSIGHT: F1 Fuels and Lubricants - A look into how much influence fuel and oil development can have on engine performance, with thoughts from experts at ExxonMobil and Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines, by Ian Bamsey.
9. EXPO: PRI-2009 - A round-up of highlights seen at the 2009 version of the world's largest annual racing trade show (PRI) in Orlando, Florida, by Ian Bamsey.
10. EXPO: IMIS-2009 - A report on the highlights of the inaugural International Motorsport Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, by Ian Bamsey.
11. FOCUS: Seals and Gaskets - An in-depth look at contemporary sealing technologies, including static and dynamic applications, by Wayne Ward.

ISSUE 043

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FEATURES:
1. GRID: Short articles on current subjects including: The return of the plastic engine; Bosch "ride-by-wire motorcycle control; Surprise products from Ford; Jaguar's return to ALMS; and more.
2. INSIGHT: Four into Two - An in-depth discussion with Filippo Preziosi about Ducati's V4 MotoGP engine, by Ian Bamsey.
3. REPORT: Winners - Race Engine of The Year - A brief presentation on this year's winners in the five categories: Grand Prix, Global Motorsport, North American, Alternative Power, and Overall, by Ian Bamsey.
4. DOSSIER: Spyker Audi GT2 V8 - A detailed look inside the 40-valve V8 from Spyker Squadron, by Ian Bamsey.
5. MOTORCYCLE: - A further discussion of the strategy and dynamics involved with the use of a "big-bang" engine on a MotoGP bike, by Neil Spalding.
6. FOCUS: Pistons - A look into the state of the art in piston manufacturing processes, technology, materials and coatings, by Wayne Ward.
7. Time of Change, 2009 - A quick look at the highlights of the Professional Motorsport World Expo, held in November in Cologne, by Ian Bamsey.
8. SHORT TAKE: A New Twist - John Stowe gives an update on the development of his dual-swirl head, which on a BDA mule, easily produces 120 BHP per liter, with lots of optimization left to do.
9. INSIGHT: The Cosworth BDA Today - A look into the before-its-time technology implemented in this forty+ year old 4-valve engine and how it lives on in today's competition, by John Coxon.
10. FOCUS: Induction Systems - A thought-provoking loook at induction system technology, rules-of-thumb, techniques, implementations and components, by John Coxon.

ISSUE 042

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles on current subjects including: The remarkable return of Cosworth to F1, Richard Petty Motorsports (aka Gillett-Evernham Motorsports) switches to Ford power for 2010; The advent of fuel injection in NASCAR Cup; and more.
2. DOSSIER: Top Fuel Motorcycle I4 Engine - A revealing look into the world's most powerful motorcycle engines, produced by PUMA Engineering, by Ian Bamsey.
3. MUSINGS-KERS - An examination of whether the F1 teams have made a big mistake by agreeing to discard KERS in 2010, by Paul Weighell.
4. FOCUS: Heads and Blocks - A look at current technology in head and block architecture and production, by Wayne Ward.
5. INSIGHT: Mauro Forghieri in Moto-GP - A discussion about the return of legendary Ferrari engine designer to international racing in Moto-GP, by Ian Bamsey.
6. DOSSIER: Six Under Six? - A detailed look at the effort to develop a Nissan V6-engined turbocar into the five-second zone, by Ian Bamsey.
7. SHORT TAKES - Lessman Streamliner - A look at the Lucas Oil / Lessman Streamliner's attempt to reach 400 MPH at Bonneville on compresseg natural gas (CNG), by Ian Bamsey.
8. FOCUS: Machine Tools - A survey of contemporary machine tools used in the manufacture and building of race engines, by Jack Murtagh.
9. INSIGHT: Land Speed Record Steam Car - A look at the technology used to power the British Steam Car to a new land speed record, by Paul Weighell.
10. REPORT: ADRL Engines - A quick look at the engines developed under the technical freedom allowed in the American Drag Racing League, by Anne Proffit.

ISSUE 041

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles on current subjects including: Progress in British engineering; Shaver's new WoO V8; MotoGP Engine Life, RET-Monitor; and more.
2. INSIGHT-KERS - A detailed discussion of KERS with BMW F1 gurus Dr. Mario Theissen and Markus Duesmann, by Ian Bamsey.
3. DOSSIER: Aston Martin LeMans V12's - A revealing look into the development of the Aston-Martin V12 from a GT winner to a direct injection LM Prototype engine, by Ian Bamsey.
4. INSIGHT: Direct Metal Laser Sintering - Pioneering work in DMLS for Red Bull Racing powertrain components, by Ian Bamsey.
5. FOCUS: Sensors and Data Acquisition - A look into the intriguing field of sensors and data acquisition in the world of engine development, by Jack Murtagh.
6. MOTORCYCLE: Cougar Red - Insight into a project to keep the 125cc 2-stroke alive as a green racing machine, by Neil Spalding.
7. Race Engine of the Year, 2009 - This year's candidates for REOTY in Grand Prix, Global Motorsport, North American and Alternative categories, by Ian Bamsey.
8. RACE SHOP: AVL-Schrick - A tour through this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and descriptions of some interesting capabilities, by Ian Bamsey.
9. FOCUS: Fasteners - A look at the basics and the current technology in threaded fasteners, by Wayne Ward.
10. RACE REPORT: LeMans GT - A look at the fortunes of all the GT engines at the 2009 LeMans 24-hour race.

ISSUE 040

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles on current subjects including: Ford's Pro-Stock Assault; Formula Fonda Future Pistons, and more.
2. Techno-Topics - An introduction to the field of racing marine engines, by David Wood.
3. INTERVIEW: Norio Aoki - A revealing discussion with Toyota's Formula-1 Engine Department manager, by Ian Bamsey.
4. RACE REPORT: British Grand Prix - A discussion of the state-of-the-art in "frozen" F1 as observed at Silverstone, by Ian Bamsey.
5. MOTORCYCLES: Electric Power - A look at the first Time Trials for electric bikes, by Neil Spalding.
6. DOSSIER: Corvette LS7 Direct Injection - A detailed look at the development path and results of the direct injection system on the LeMans-GT-1 winning pushrod V8 engine, by Ian Bamsey.
7. EXPO: 2009 - A report on some of the interesting products shown at the Stuttgart 2009 engine expo, by Ian Bamsey.
8. FOCUS: Test Equipment - An interesting and detailed discussion of the metrology aspects of QC during engine build, considering contemporary measuring methodology, by Jack Murtagh.
9. RACE REPORT: LeMans 2009 - A look at the state of prototype engine technology at this year's 24-hour main event, by Ian Bamsey.
10. FOCUS: Conrods - A look into the latest developments in racing conrods, by Wayne Ward.

ISSUE 039

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles including: Three F1 wins on the same engine (no rebuilds); Tthe Corvette Direct Injection engine; Another Engine Builder Showdown win for PME; The Porsche boxer, and more.
2. Techno-Topics - Thought-provoking article on the complexity of oil, cooling, fuel, air and electrical systems required to properly support a race engine in-vehicle, by David Wood.
3. INTERVIEW: Roger Griffiths - Revealing discussion on the future of IRL engines with Honda Performance Development's lead Indy engineer, by Anne Proffit.
4. DOSSIER: ECR's R07 Plate Engine - In-depth investigation into how one Cup team (ECR) maximizes the performance of their restrictor-plate V8 engines, by Ian Bamsey.
5. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS: 0.6mm Top Rings - The advantages and issues involved with an ever-diminishing top ring thickness, by Ian Bamsey.
6. RACESHOP: Oreca - Inside the Oreca Magny Cours engine shop and their big projects, by Ian Bamsey.
7. INSIGHT: IES Engineering Nissan V8 - The first of the uncompromised stock-block LM-P2 engines, a Nissan V8 developed by IES Engineering.
8. FOCUS: Lubricants - The properties of and requirements for a proper race engine oil, by Jack Murtagh.
9. MOTORCYCLES: BMW R 1000SS - The surprising similarities between the cylinder head design on two Superbike competitors, by Neil Spalding.
10. FOCUS: Surface Treatments - The technology of current and evolving surface treatment technologies, by John Stowe.
11. INSIGHT: Anti-contamination - Forensic examination of engines to identify failures due to contamination and measures to prevent such contamination, by Ian Bamsey.
12. FOCUS: Cooling Systems - The requirements and implimentations of key components in the cooling system, by Tom Sharp.

ISSUE 038

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles on Hybrids, KERS, Aston-Martin's direct injection V12, Selective Laser Sintering, Downsizing the Fuel Motor, and more.
2. INSIGHT: RET Monitor - A report on the launch of the new, FREE online technical journal from Race Engine Technology, by Ian Bamsey.
3. DOSSIER: Truck Power - Detailed report on the internal differences between the NASCAR Truck Series GM race engine (SB2) and the R-07-based engine used in CUP, as well as a look into how the independent engine biuilder PME Engines became 2008 Builder of the Year, by Ian Bamsey.
4. THE CHALLENGE of Le Mans - Discussion of what the 2009 Le Mans 24-hour race will reveal about the state of prototype engine technology, by Ian Bamsey.
5. FOCUS: Pumps - Discussion of the latest technology in oil pumps, fuel pumps and coolant pumps for race engines, by Ian Bamsey.
6. MOTORCYCLE: Saving Costs - How the motorcycle grand prix racing world is trying to reduce the cost of racing, by Neil Spalding.
7. SPECIAL FEATURE: Progressive Valve Spring Design - The fourth installment of a four-part series on the operation, challenges, design, analysis and evaluation of wire valve springs (straight, tapered, round-wire, ovate wire, FEA techniques, and more), by Professor Gordon Blair, Dr. Charles McCartan, and W.M. Cahoon.
8. INSIGHT: Emissions Testing - An investigation of a world-first in which the British Touring Car Championship series began testing the CO2 output of the participating race cars, by Tom Sharp.

{The sort of nonsense described in this well-written article serves to illustrate the absurdity which results from the blending of political correctness with pseudo-science. Here we have the scientifically-insane pursuit of reduced atmospheric levels of a gas which is essential to life on this planet. REAL science clearly demonstrates that level has no verifiable correlation with "global warming" ( anthropogenic or otherwise). This essential gas was declared a "pollutant" by the Inconvenient Falsehoods of an ignorant, manipulative politician and his brain-dead acolytes. In fact, the current concentration of atmospheric CO2 (approximately 380 ppm) is LESS THAN 1/20 of 1%, which is well BELOW the optimal level (1500 ppm) for green plants, and only slightly above the suffocation level of green plants. Imagine the buffoonery to which we will be subjected when the lunatic-left discovers that the major and preeminent component of "greenhouse gas" is
.............. water vapor. JK}

9. FOCUS: Valve Springs - Basics of valve spring design and implimentation, by Tom Sharp.
10. INSIGHT: RF85 - Detailed report on the chemistry, characteristics and effects of a new friction-reducing surface treatment, by John Stowe.

ISSUE 037

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles on: The need for technological development in F1; The Top Alcohol Dragster class in NHRA; DLC-coated tappets; Real time torque sensor; and more.
2. CONVERSATION with John Force - A discussion of the background and ongoing development of the Ford BOSS-500 funny-car engine, by Ian Bamsey.
3. DOSSIER: Ford FR9 Cup Engine - Detailed 10-page look at the new FR9 V8 Cup engine, framed against the backdrop of Ford's previous NASCAR Cup engines, by Ian Bamsey.
4. MOTORCYCLE: KERS Up Front - The 125cc Grand Prix KTM beats F1 to the track with a KERS system, by Neil Spalding.
5. EXPO: Autosport International Show - Highlights of new offerings shown at the January 2009 trade show in Birmingham, including a 4.5" 3-disc carbonfiber clutch, a mystery diesel piston with shaker gallery made in one piece, advances in rapid prototyping, and more, by Ian Bamsey.
6. FOCUS: Circlips - A detailed investigation into the state of the art in piston pin retention, by Ian Bamsey.
7. SURVEY: Dynamometers - A discussion of dyna-mometer technology and a survey of what is available in today's marketplace, by Ian Bamsey.
8. FOCUS: Valves - A detailed look into the state of the art in current poppet valve technology, by Tom Sharp.
9. REPORT: AETC Highlights - A summary of each presentation at the 19th Advanced Engineering Technology Conference, the theme of which was the GM LSx platform, by Jack Kane.
10. SPECIAL FEATURE: Tapered Valve Spring Design - The third installation of a four-part series on the operation, challenges, design, analysis and evaluation of wire valve springs (straight, tapered, round-wire, ovate wire, FEA techniques, and more), by Professor Gordon Blair, Dr. Charles McCartan, and W.M. Cahoon.
11: DOSSIER: Doubled Up - A detailed look inside the Powertec Engineering's V8 engine, based on a v-block using Suzuki Hayabusa I4 components, by Tom Sharp.

ISSUE 036

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - A series of short articles on subjects including: The new Ford NASCAR Cup V8; Changes in F1, Prototypes, Sprint Cars, and more.
2. PREVIEW: The RET Monitor - The launch of a FREE, targeted, on-line information service from RET, which can provide detailed, current, mission-critical information. .
3. DOSSIER: Walkinshaw Racing V8 - A detailed look at the innards of the GM / Holden-based contender in the biggest form of racing in Australia: V8-Supercars, by Ian Bamsey.
4. FOCUS: Piston Pins - An in-depth, detailed look at the vital functions, demands and current technology in racing engine piston pins (British: gudgeon pins), by Ian Bamsey.
5. EXPO: PMWE and PRI - A look at what the two major 2008 motorsport industry trade shows had to offer for the coming racing season, by Ian Bamsey.
6. SPECIAL FEATURE: Uncoiling Mysteries - The second installation of a four-part series on the operation, challenges, design, analysis and evaluation of wire valve springs (straight, tapered, round-wire, ovate wire, FEA techniques, and more), by Professor Gordon Blair, Dr. Charles McCartan, and W.M. Cahoon.
7. MOTORCYCLE: BMW - A sneak-preview into the anticipated arrival of BMW into World Superbike racing, by Neil Spalding.
8. FOCUS: Exhaust Systems - An in-depth look at contemporary exhaust system technology and how it plays an important role in race engine performance, by Jack Kane.
9. DOSSIER: EDL K-2000 - An interesting look at how Engine Developments Ltd. tackled the challenge of building a competitive, production-based Super-2000 Inline-4 engine, by Tom Sharp.

ISSUE 035

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - A series of short articles on subjects including: The increasing impact of KERS in racing; Gale Banks' extreme diesel dragster, and more.
2. PROFILE: The MCT V12 - A detailed look inside the V12 race engine at the heart of a 1000 MPH land speed record attampt, by Ian Bamsey.
3. REPORT: Race Engine of the Year - The contenders, (categories: Global Motorsport, Grand Prix, North Americal and Alternative Power) and the clear winner, by Ian Bamsey.
4. INSIGHT: Rapid Prototyping - How RP specialist CRP Technology applies RP art to the improvement of two-stroke valve and port development.
5. FOCUS: Piston Rings - An in-depth, detailed look at the functions, demands and current technology in racing engine piston, by Ian Bamsey.
6. MUSINGS: More from Tokat - Deeper insight into the 2008 LM-P1 4-liter, twin turbo YGK V8, architected by Professor Yoshimasa Hayashi, by Ian Bamsey.
7. REPORT: KERS Seminar - Panelists and important discussions which occurred at the KERS Seminar at the Cologne-08 Professional Motorsport World Expo.
8. OFFBEAT: Friction Rules - A fascinating look at the engine and transmission innovations in the multi-blown-alcohol-engined Tractor Pulling competitions, by Wayne Scraba.
9. MOTORCYCLE: Yamaha's Resurgence - How Yamaha came from the doldrums in 2007 to win all three Moto-GP titles in 2008, with details of their pneumatic valve return system, by Neil Spalding.
10. SPECIAL FEATURE: Uncoiling Mysteries - The first installation of a four-part series on the operation, challenges, design, analysis and evaluation of wire valve springs (straight, tapered, round-wire, ovate wire, FEA techniques, and more), by Professor Gordon Blair, Dr. Charles McCartan, and W.M. Cahoon.
11. REPORT: MotoGP - A survey of the 800cc, 230+ HP engine technology of leading 2008 MotoGP competitors, by Anne Proffit.

ISSUE 034

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles including: KERS in Prototype racing; The new Suzuki Pro Stock engine; Zytek's KERS system, and more.
2. INTERVIEW: Dr. Mario Theissen - BMW's F1 Leader on powertrain developments under the "freeze" and the 2009 arrival of KERS in F1, by Ian Bamsey.
3. TURBODIESEL TECH: The Future - Higher-pressure common rail injection and steel pistons pushes the output of the LeMans turbodiesels, by Ian Bamsey.
4. TURBODIESEL TECH: Bosch Injection - The development of high-pressure common rail direct injection systems, by Ian Bamsey.
5. TURBODIESEL TECH: Steel Pistons - Mahle's steel pistons for Le Mans turbodiesels, and the resulting step-jump in performance, by Ian Bamsey.
6. FOCUS: Advanced Metals - A detailed presentation on some of the latest metals and metallurgy in race engine develpoment, by Jack Kane.
7. MUSINGS: Shedding Light - The pros and cons of a fuel limit for F1 racing, by Ian Bamsey.
8. INSIGHT: Porsche Direct Injection - Unprecedented details on the Porsche pioneering effort in direct fuel injection for their over-10,000 rpm V8, by Ian Bamsey.
9. Triumph 675 - The return of Triumph to British Supersport (2008 championship), by Neil Spalding.
10. INSIGHT: Turbochargers - Turbo technology state of the art: metallurgy, compressor performance, variable geometry turbines, and more, by Jack Kane.
11. Green Power- AER's use of E85 fuel in Prototype racing, benefits and problems, by Jack Murtagh.
12. Experience Counts - EDL's newest Le Mans engine, the Judd P2 DB V8, by Tom Sharp.
13. The Power of Ten - State of the art in GT race engine technology, as revealed at Le Mans and Petit Le Mans, by Tom Sharp.and Anne Profitt.

ISSUE 033

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - Short articles on subjects including: The development of Ford's most powerful racing engine ever; Shuffling in Le Mans engine rules, and more.
2. Cosworth's Radical Cylinder Head - A detailed look at the design aspects of the head for the Cosworth "CK" 3-liter F1 engine, by David Wood.
3. Living in the Ice Age - An in-depth discussion of "frozen" F1 engines with Rob White, Renault's F1 engine chief, by Ian Bamsey.
4. Best of the Best - A discussion of Race Engine of the Year Nominees.
5. Speed with Stamina - A detailed look inside Porsche's Le Mans-winning LM-P2 V8, by Ian Bamsey.
6. Going with the Flow - A presentation of the new technology embodoed in Porsche's Prototype and GT race car gearboxes, by Ian Bamsey.
7. Honing the 911 - Latest improvements in Porsche's 10-year-old GT-3 race engine, by Ian Bamsey.
8. Grand Prix Hope - What might be on the horizon for the new (2011) set of F1 engine rules; FIA gyrations.
9. Coping with Torture - Race engine crankshafts: current materials, processes, design, technology and challenges in today's crankshafts, by Jack Kane.
10. Rising Son - A look inside the new YR40T 4.0 liter V8 Le Mans P1 engine from YGK, by Ian Bamsey
11. Frantic Flyweight Flight - The current state of 125cc Grand Prix engine technology, by Neil Spalding
12. Mystic Management - A look inside Engine Management Systems and their latest software innovations, by John Stowe.

ISSUE 032

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - A series of interesting short articles including: Ford's response to the new TRD and GM Midget race engines; Porsche's DFI winner; Peugeot Diesel details; Aston Martin's LM P1 V12 engine.
2. Powder Solutions - A brief discussion of the latest powdered metal technology, by David Wood.
3. Ever More Subtle - A detailed report on the British Grand Prix (Silverstone) with inside observations on current F1 engine performance, by Ian Bamsey.
4. In The Round - A detailed discussion of the state of Prototype technology as revealed at the 2008 Le Mans 24-hour race, including AER, Aston Martin, Audi, EDL, Peugeot, Porsche, YGK and Zytek, by Ian Bamsey.
5. Slippery Cases - A detailed discussion of the latest in coatings (electrodeposited plasma sprayed, PVD and PACVD) and their uses, by Ian Bamsey.
6. Science Fact - A discussion of nanotechnology and its potential impact on motorsports: structural composites, energy storage, conductive and super-strength adhesives, and lubrication, by John Stowe.
7. Conquering the World - A look inside a factory-supported Mazda Touring Car race engine, by Anne Proffit.
8. Oil Control - A look at the seemingly-forgotten technology of wet sump oil systems for stock-block based pushrod V8's, by Wayne Scraba.
9. Manufacturer Wars - A survey of NHRA Pro Stock in 2008, by Anne Proffit.

ISSUE 031

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FEATURES:
1. GRID - A series of short articles on interesting subjects including: Pankl's acquisition of Carillo; The Apollo Hybrid; Chevy's new design Race Engine.
2. Friction Is The Enemy - A discussion of the sources of friction losses and efforts to reduce those losses, by David Wood.
3. Inside the Silver Arrows - A detailed article describing the Mercedes Benz Formula One Engine Facility: Overview, technology center, design tools, engine components, ramifications of the "Frozen V8" in F1, developments in KERS, by Ian Bamsey.
4. Tackling a Mountain - A discussion of the components and technology making up the 864 CID (and up) "Mountain Motors": Block, crank, rods, pistons, oil system, cylinder heads, cam, valvetrain, and induction, by Wayne Scraba.
5. Adding Value - A detailed discussion of the latest in coatings (including electrodeposited plasma sprayed, PVD and PACVD) and their uses, by Ian Bamsey.
6. Recovery Position - Long and short term options for kinetic and heat recovery systems in Formula One, Le Mans, and other venues, by Ian Bamsey.
7. Super Suzuki - An investigation into the Suzuki GSX-R, the most competitive engine in US Superbike racing, and the Jordan team, by Anne Proffit.
8. Road / Race Crossover - A discussion of various technical subjects from the 2008 Engine Expo, where road car engineers meet racing counterparts: KERS, hybrids, liners, block prep, micropolishind and more, by Ian Bamsey.
9. Digging the Dirt - An overview of World of Outlaws (WoO) sprinter engines and the shops that make them tick, by Ian Bamsey.

ISSUE 030

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FEATURES:
1. Cheating in NASCAR? - The potential imple-mentations for the forbidden "traction control", by David Wood.
2. GRID - A series of short articles on interesting subjects including: Developments in KERS; Dyno results of Cup engines at Daytona; NHRA controversy over allowed nitro %; Ducati in AMA Superbike.
3. The Winning Edge - A discussion of combustion analysis and the development of Cup engines, with Dr. Andy Rudolph, former GM / RYR / Hendrick / BDR and now ECR combustion wizard, by Ian Bamsey.
4. Taking Stock - A discussion of the new stock-block-based LMP engines and their impact on Le Mans racing.
5. Two Squared - Analysis of the 2008 Superbike engine rules and their impact on other series, by Neil Spalding.
6. The Car and The Computer - The latest engine management technologies, with a brief history of ECM evolution, by John Stowe.
7. Lighting It Up - Latest spark plug and fuel injector technology for contemporary race engines, by Ian Bamsey.
8. The Hitchhiker - Development of the Pro Stock Dodge Hemi V8 at Johnson & Johnson Racing, by Anne Proffit.
9. Planetary Motion - The development of the Mazda Rotary into the 1991 Le Mans winner, by Ian Bamsey.
10. Spinning Wheels - The use of rolling element bearings in the racing powertrain, by Ian Bamsey.
11. Out of Round - The technology of contemporary fluid film bearings, by Jack Kane and Ian Bamsey.

ISSUE 029

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FEATURES:
1. The Grand Prix Car, 2008 - Descriptions of the overall package, engine, clutch, gearbox, final drive, water, oil, fuel and electrical systems, by Ian Bamsey.
2. Screamer - The new 49-CID, 240 HP Kawasaki even-fire "screamer" engine in Moto-GP racing, by Neil Spalding.
3. The Definitive V8's - An in-depth comparison of the performance of the 20,000 RPM F1 V8 to that of the NASCAR Cup 10,000 RPM V8, by Jack Kane.
4. The Ultimate Ford - INSIDE the new Ford 500-CID Hemi-head 6000+ HP Funny-Car engine from John Force Racing, by Ian Bamsey.
5. Uplifting - A study of current technology in pushrod valve systems, including Cup, LeMans and Drag engine practices, by Ian Bamsey and Wayne Scraba.
6. 2008 Engineering - A discussion of new technology presented at the 2008 Autosport Engineering exhibition in Birmingham, UK, including advances in Low Pressure Carburizing, Plasma Nitriding, Cryogenics, Electronic Systems, KERS, and gearboxes, by Ian Bamsey.
7. Toyota CUP V8 - Inside the NASCAR-Cup Toyota V8 engines built by Bill Davis Racing: Architecture, piston & crank assembly, valvetrain, ignition and fuel systems and ancillaries, by Anne Proffit.

ISSUE 028

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FEATURES:
1. Cologne Interrogation - A Q&A session with Ulrich Baretzky, designer of the Le Mans winning 2006 Race Engine if the Year Audi diesel engine, by Ian Bamsey.
2. Conquering the Bullrings - The inside story on Ron Shaver's 860 bhp WOO engines: engine design, components, development, methanol fuel consid-erations, by Ian Bamsey.
3. The Frozen Depths - Description, metallurgical implications, processing and current usage of cryogenic treatment of metal parts, by John Stowe.
4. Burning Issue - Details of the new Ducati engine for MotoGP: direct injection, mapping strategy, traction control, by Neil Spalding.
5. More Forged Notes - An in-depth article on state of the art in piston technology for race engines: MotoGP, Turbodiesel, NASCAR Cup, Formula-1, Sprinters, Pro Stock, Funny Car, by Ian Bamsey.
6. Power of Ten - A discussion of new technologies and topics which emerged at the three big international trade shows: coatings, KERS, rings, piston pins, various rocker-arm valvetrain trends, valves, headers, by Ian Bamsey.
7. Grand Success - The story of the architecture and developoment of the Cronin Racing Development Pontiac V8 for Grand-Am Daytona Prototype racing, by Anne Proffit.

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1. Daytona Gold Rush - Insights into the engines which will power the 2008 Cup cars, with a table of dyno results for various leading cars at Talladega in October, 2007, by Ian Bamsey.
2. Mini-Articles - Various short articles including the return of Sodemo to LMP2, the New Ford BOSS Funny Car engine, Friction, and 90% Nitro Fuel, by Ian Bamsey.
3. Improving the Small Block - Inside Hendrick Motorsports and the new R07 Chevrolet engine for NASCAR Cup: architecture, components, per-formance, by Ian Bamsey.
4. Back to Basics - A reffresher on engine basics with relationships between MEP and airflow, specific valve time-area, apertures and ducts, and some empirical design methods, by Professor Gordon Blair.
5. Fuel Games - What is really inside the MotoGP airboxes that makes such a difference, by Neil Spalding.
6. Oval Icons - Inside Richard Childress Racing: key people, suppliers, and components, by Anne Proffit
7. Breathing Space - Current state of the art in race engine valve technology from key manufacturers, by Glen Smale.

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1. Life at 19 - A discussion of recent Formula One engine developments with Rob White, the head of Renault's 2.4 liter V8 program, by Ian Bamsey.
2. Business as Usual - The revised Porsche 911 which recaptured the Le Mans 2007 GT2 win after a surprise defeat in 2006: engine details, engine performance, car features, by Ian Bamsey.
3. Recycling Power - A study of the issues surrounding the introduction of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) into Formula One in 2009, with Alex Kitzinger, Adrian Moore, John Hilton, by Ian Bamsey.
4. The Ultimate Finish - The science and practices behind Isotropic Superfinishing (ISF): friction, surface finishes, ISF methodology, results, by John Stowe.
5. Garage Warriors - Technology, practices, sup-pliers, strategies behind Ron Bergenholtz's 1450-hp NHRA Mazda, by Anne Proffit.
6. Modern Architecture - A discussion of the state of the art in replacement cylinder head and block technology, including AFR, Brodix, Dart, Donovan, Edelbrock, MBE, Keith Black, LSM , World and Wegner, by Anne Proffit.
7. Sleeves of Power - A discussion of the state of the art in cylinder liner technology: materials, finishes, coatings, with Capricorn, Darton, LA Sleeve, by Glen Smale.

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1. Renault V10 Firing Order - Power improvements from optimized firing orders, by David Wood.
2. Life in the Freezer - A discussion with Dr. Mario Theissen, director of BMW Motorsport, regarding his work with contemporary Formula One engines, by Ian Bamsey.
3. V12 Power Prevails - A look inside the Aston Martin V12 which powered the DBR9 to a Le Mans GT win over Corvette: block, heads, rings / liners, timing drive, engine management, performance, by Ian Bamsey.
4. Float Like a Butterfly - The technology behind designed-in valve float in NASCAR Cup engines, by Stephen Jones.
5. Proof of the Pudding - A discussion of the technology and development of the Dual Swirl engine head, with performance comparisons, by John Stowe.
6. Two into Four - A discussion of the evolution of the 250cc Grand Prix motorcycle engines, by Neil Spalding.
7. Roaring to Success - Critical components and suppliers used by John Force Racing, by Anne Proffit.
8. Pipes of Power - State of the art in race engine exhaust system technology: design, materials, suppliers, by Glen Smale.
9. Making Conections - The current technology in race engine fasteners: materials, strength levels, manufacturing processes, with ARP, A1, Blanc Aero, Clarendon and others, by Anne Proffit.

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1. The Class of 2007 - The state of Grand Prix art and science in the face of the spec tire, the 19,000 RPM rev limit, and frozen engine specifications, by Ian Bamsey.
2. Eight out of Four - Engine technology at Le Mans 2007: Peugeot vs Audi diesels, EDL, AER, Zytek, Mader, Aston Martin, Saleen, Ferrari, and others, by Ian Bamsey..
3. Positive Action - A study of Ducati's continuing use of desmodromic valve actuation, by Neil Spalding.
4. Screamin' to Victory - Engine technology behind Vance & Hines NHRA-winning Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson V-Rod, by Anne Proffit.
5. Uplifting - A study of current technology in pushrod valve systems, including Cup, LeMans and Drag engine practices, by Ian Bamsey and Wayne Scraba.
6. The Pioneer - An in-depth look inside the most significant race engine of recent times: The Audi R10 Diesel, by Ian Bamsey.
7. Making the Connection - Current race engine connecting rod technology: design, materials, heat treatments, coatings, with Arrow, Carillo, Crower, Falicon, and others, by Glen Smale.

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1. Milk and Alcohol - The impact which the conversion from Methanol to Ethanol fuel had on Indy Car racing, by Anne Proffit.
2. Steel Coils versus Gas - A detailed discussion of the valvetrain design for MotoGP engines, with an in-depth presentation on the comparative advantages of gas springs and steel springs, by Professor Gordon Blair.
3. The Heart of the Matter - A discussion of real time combustion analysis and closed-loop combustion control and their increasing importance in race engine development, by Ian Bamsey.
4. Electric Avenue - A discussion of electrical re-generative systems, the mechanisms, and their potential application to the 2009 hybrid Formula One engines, by John Coxon.
5. The Power of Ten - A look inside the very competitive Judd / EDL GV-5.5 liter V10 Le Mans engine: evolution, development, components, performance, by Ian Bamsey.
6. Slip to Win - The role of the "slipper clutch" in contemporary MotoGP, by Neil Spalding.
7. Fine Finish - The state of the art in component surface preparation and coatings, with Extremeion, Balzers, Bekaert, ESK, IonBond, REM and others, by Glen Smale.

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1. The Small Block Reinvented - A preview look into some of the features of the new Chevrolet R07 engine for NASCAR, by Ian Bamsey.
3. Future Days - How Formula One is moving slowly but surely toward a revival of engine development, with "green" implications, by Ian Bamsey.
4. How Panoz Dethroned the King - The 5.0 liter V8 powerplant behind the Panoz 2006 Le Mans GT2 victory over Porsche: engine configuration, layout, loading, performance, components, by Ian Bamsey.
5. Full Moon on the Highway - A discussion of the Peugeot vs. Audi diesel competition at Le Mans, and the equivalency regulations to "equalize diesels and gasoline burners, by Ian Bamsey.
6. The Ultimate Two-Stroke? - The features and performance of the new Aprilia 250cc two-stroke for MotoGP, by Neil Spalding.
7. Torque Sense - Advanced torque sensors and the implementation of a real-time on-track dyno, by Ian Bamsey.
8. Fluid Flow - Current technology in oil, fuel and water pumps and components, with Barry Grant, CV, Dailey Engineering, Holley, Johnson, KSE, Moroso, Waterman, and others, by Glen Smale.
9. Art and Science - New simulation technology in exhaust system design, by Jack Burns.
10. How Evernham Loses to Win - A discussion with Evernham Motorsports insiders on the exhaustive efforts at friction reduction, by Mark McArdle and Tommy Wheeler.
11. Apples and Razors - Inside Hasselgren Racing Engines and their various endurance engine programs: critical suppliers and components, by Anne Proffit.

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1. Rat Refreshed - New components for the GM DRCE Pro Stock engine.
2. PAC Racing's Innovative Spring Damper - A look at the implementation and effects of this new product to absorb vibration energy out of busy valve springs.
3. From F1 V8 to MotoGP V4? - The state of the art in current Formula One powertrain technology: engine performance and deployment, clutch, gearbox and shifting, the future.
4. Seeing the Charge - The advantages of the Mondello Wet Flow Bench in cylinder head development.
5. Pushrod Le Mans Star - An in-depth look at the Le Mans winning Chevrolet LS-7 engine package: base engine, block, heads, bottom end, valvetrain, engine control, friction, performance, by Ian Bamsey.
6. Big Bang for Grass - A discussion of the use of the "big-bang" odd-fire inline-four in Autograss racing.
7. The Crankshaft Mass Experiment - A discussion of the problems caused caused by crankshaft vibration in the new Ilmor MotoGP engine, by Neil Spalding.
8. Spring Forward - Current technology in helical valve springs: design, material, heat treats, surface preparation, with Comp Cams, Crane, Kauffmann, MW Industries, PAC, Performance Springs, Ferrea, Kobe Steel and others, by Glen Smale.
9. Tuning for Titles - Inside the Alan Johnson Racing engine devlopment program: components, suppliers, in-house practices, by Anne Proffit.

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1. GRID - A series of short articles on interesting subjects including: F1 Engine Regulations, F1 Super Turbocharger, F1 Hybrid engines, KERS in F1, Hardide Coatings, Del West NASCAR rocker arm, New CUP Tappets, Tilton's COT Package, MMC Rods, ATI Super Damper, and more.
2. Formula One and Frictional Losses - The analysis and reduction of frictional losses in the context of F1 engines, by Cosworth's Head of F1 Engineering Simon Corbyn.
3. Border Control - The state of the art in gasket and oil seal technology, with Cometic, Garlock, Race-Tek, Fel-Pro and REPACK, by Glen Smale.
4. Transformation - The development of the Yamaha M-1 MotoGP engine, by Neil Spalding.
5. Mighty Midget Connections - Inside Ed Pink Racing Engines and the development of TRD's midget engine: components, development, performance, by Anne Proffit.
6. Dedicated Engine Engineeering - An inside look at the manufacturing and development capabilities of Danielson Engineering: CAD, castings, camshafts, cylinder heads, the entire spectrum, by Ian Bamsey.
7. Inside an Affordable EMS - A continuation of a discussion of the technology and capabilities of the Van Kronenburg engine management system and their technology, by John Coxon.

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1. GRID - A series of short articles on interesting subjects including: F1 KERS insights; Ford's new 8.20liter NHRA V8; Evolution to 2011 F1 Turbo engines, and Steel pistons for diesels.
2. Prancing Horse Power - A question-and-answer interview with Ferrari engine guru Paolo Martinelli, by Ian Bamsey.
3. Porsche, Honda: Beware - A presentation of exciting potential developments to the turbocharged AER 2.0-liter inline-4 LM-P2 engine that could provide a major challenge to the other top players.
4. A New Level - Insight into the design and development of Ilmor Engineering's new 800cc Moto-GP-wining engine, by Neil Spalding.
5. Lord of the Rings - New technology in piston rings and the piston / rings / bore interface, by Glen Smale.
6. EXPO - A synopsis-look at new products, including Connectors, CAD/CAM software, 2-speed supercrarger drive, piston skirt coatings, Diesel test equipment, an improved intercooler, and others, by Ian Wagstaff.
7. Driving the Next 500 Winner - A report on newly developed technology for Cup pistons and cylinder bore finishing, by Ian Bamsey.
8. Capable yet Affordable - Insight into the new, affordable, flexible Engine Management System from Van Kronenburg Autosport, by John Coxon.
9. The Quick and the Fast - Inside NHRA engine builder Steve Schmidt Competition Engines, by Anne Proffit.
10. Horses for Courses - A summary of the teams and equipment competing in MotoGP.

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1. GRID - A series of short articles on interesting subjects including: The impact of the new 800cc MotoGP engine formula; Effects of moving the cam drive and clutch systems to different locations; The exit of Cosworth from F1; Cooling the pistons in the Audi diesel, and more.
2. Pushing V8 Limits - An in-depth conversation with Alex Hitzinger on F1 V8 engine technology, by Ian Bamsey.
3. Return of the Lion - Initial detailed investigation into the Peugeot V12 turbo-diesel for Le Mans, by Ian Bamsey.
4. Levelling the Playing Field - A discussion of alternative methods for regulating Le Mans engine performance, by Ian Bamsey.
5. The Power of Motion - New technology, methods, coatings, finishes and techniques in camshaft design, by Glen Smale.
6. Simple but Effective - Inside the new Honda V5 race-winning MotoGP engine, by Neil Spalding
7. Driving Grand Prix Wins - A discussion of current F1 piston technology (design, endurance life, materials, coatings, form, surfaces, etc.) with Mahle Motorsport's Fred Tuerk, by Ian Bamsey.
8. Cup Winning Partnerships - The relationship between a top Cup engine builder and the various suppliers of components: Inside Joe Gibbs Racing, by Martin D. Clark.
9. Spy in the Plenum - An investigation into the details of the ACO's realtime performance monitoring and telemetry system for verifying Le Mans rules compliance, by Ian Bamsey.

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1. GRID - A series of short articles on interesting subjects including: F1 conrods with integral big-end bearings; New fuel cell developments, F1 engine regulations, and more.
2. Honda's V8 Connection - A detailed conversation with Hiroshi Abe, Technical Director of Honda Racing Development, regarding details of Honda's F1 V8 engine, by Ian Bamsey.
3. Ever the Pioneer - Details on the new Bosch engine management systems, including the MS-14 and MS-15 CI controllers and the MS-4 series of SI controllers.
4. The French Connection - Conversations with Jon Hilton, head of the Renault F1 engine team, on the acquisition of the TWR-Hart F1 V10 engine by Renault, and with Rob White, Technical Director for Renault F1 Engines on the new 2.4-liter V8.
5. Godden is Back - Details on the reborn Godden 500cc single for Speedway, Grass Track and Long Track racing, by Neil Spalding.
6. Best Bell - Professor Gordon P. Blair and W. Melvin Cahoon discuss the optimization of an engine air intake bellmouth and the advanced software they used for the project.
7. Center of Power - Current racing crankshaft technology: materials, processes, balance, lubrication, and more, by Glen Smale.
8. Running an Aston V12 - Details of Pectel's newest engine management system and its iintegration with the DBRS9 V12 engine, by John Coxon.
9. Whisper It - Notes on of the engines competing at Le Mans, 2006: AER, Aston Martin, Audi, EDL, GM Powertrain, Lister, Mecachrome, Porsche, Prodrive, WR, Zytek, and others.

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