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Category Archives: Technology
Video: The Flat-Plane V8 Crankshaft Explained
Why do they sound that way? Learn the principles of the flat-plane crankshaft in this entertaining and educational video. Continue reading
Video: How NASCAR Wheels are Made
Four of the more overlooked and underappreciated components on any NASCAR race car: the wheels. Let’s see how they make ’em. Continue reading
Video: The 2019 Mercedes Formula 1 Steering Wheel
With its dozens of switches and selectors, the steering wheel is the nerve center of a modern Formula 1 car. Here’s a breakdown on the Mercedes AMG piece for 2019. Continue reading
Video: The Science of Load Transfer
On the highway or the race track, the critical factor in vehicle behavior is load transfer. Here’s a clear and entertaining video lesson on the basic physics of the matter. Continue reading
Video: Inside a NASCAR Transmission
Here’s a fascinating look inside a NASCAR four-speed gearbox—simple, rugged, and rooted in old-time Detroit production technology. Continue reading
A Model T Ford V8?
Yes, there was such a thing, but it wasn’t a product of the Ford Motor Company. An enterprising Ford dealer in San Bernardino, California produced the Flivver V8. Continue reading