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Working with Oil Windage
Knowing about oil windage and how it affects horsepower can give you the extra edge at the race track more |
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Computers In Racing for the Year 2006
Has the role of computers in racing matured, or are there still hurdles to be overcome? more |
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Leaf Spring Tech
Leaf springs have been around since the days of horse-drawn carriages, but they cans till hold their own at the races more |
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Unleaded Fuel - NASCAR Debate - Get the Lead Out
With environmental concerns growing, the push for unleaded gas in racing is getting stronger more |
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Mini-Stock Classes - Big Power from Little Engines
A limited displacement engine class means you have to be on top of your game when it comes tomaking power more |
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NASCAR: Driven to Extremes
CNN offers an inside look at the physical side of racing in NASCAR more |
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Engine Balancing - Tech - Balance of Power
Correct balancing of your engine's rotating assembly means better power, longer engine life, and maybe a few extra trips to victory lane more |
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Eight Ways to Beat the Heat
Eight ways to keep you and your racecar cool in the heat of competition. more |
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Calculating Engine Compression - The Power of Squish
Knowing how compression ratios are calculated and work can lead to more horsepower on the track and more appearances in victory lane. more |
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Circle Track Racing Software
Today, nearly 100 percent of the U.S. population either owns or hasaccess to a computer. Even the older racers down on the farm are... more |
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Dollars Per Lap
You hear plenty of talk about how much it costs for a racing engine.There's a cry to lower the cost to make it affordable for... more |
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Endura-Tech Valvesprings - The Case Of The Bionic Valvespring
Have you ever wondered what separates the good engine builders from the best engine builders? Well, I believe it is the ability to find... more |
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Unleaded Gas - Get The Lead Out
NASCAR was recently called to task for allowing the use of leaded fuelyears after it has disappeared from the daily driver scene. At least... more |
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New Esslinger 2.3 Crate Motor
When it comes to entry-level racing--either on dirt or asphalt--there isno doubt that the Mini-Stock classes are among the most popular... more |
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NASCAR - Trickle Down Technology - The Trickle Down Factor
As the money and competition in the Nextel Cup Series have skyrocketedin recent years, the image of a Nextel Cup engine builder has... more |
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Racing Torque Converters
Dummy converters, or as some people call them, hollow converters, arequickly becoming a popular item with stock class short-track... more |
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NASCAR - Tire Change Rule - Tire Issues in Racing
There will be a unique concept tried out in 2005 on the Formula 1circuit. It will be interesting to see if that idea is going to workinto... more |
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Electronic Timing And Scoring System - Timing is Everything
Timing really is everything, at least in motorsports. It doesn't matterhow fast you drive, how well your car holds up, or how good your... more |
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Cylinder Timing Adjustments for Power
Essentially, a multi-cylinder engine is a collection of individualengines operating at different combustion and mechanical efficiencies.If... more |
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Tire Setup - Legal Traction Control
We can never get enough traction related to forward bite in our racecars. The traction control in this case is making the tires stick... more |
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The Technology of Racing Wheels
Like so many other parts on our race cars, the wheel has undergoneconsiderable development and improvement over the last 20 or so years.The... more |
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Understanding Racing Gasoline
Understanding Racing Gasoline more |
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Chevy, Dodge and Ford Crate Engines Go Head-to-Head
The crate engine has become a player in short-track racing. In mostcases, the track or series limits the engine selection to that of... more |
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Intake & Head Porting - Precision Intake Flow
You understand the importance of getting a good air/fuel charge into thecombustion chamber. It's not just quantity; it's also velocity and... more |
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Stop Like the Pros: Braking Tips
How to go faster by stopping quicker and more efficiently. more |
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