Collaborate Disseminate
Legendary F1 engineer Steve Nichols made his mark during the 1980s and ’90s, but at least a small part of him wondered what it would have been like to be in the game a quarter-century earlier. That spark grew into a blaze, pushing Nichols out of retire… Continue reading Gorgeous roadster breathes ’60s motorsport cachet into supercar market
DRS, or the Drag Reduction System, has become a key part of Formula 1 in the past decade. [Engineering After Hours] decided to implement the same system on an RC …read more Continue reading RC Car Gets F1-Style DRS Rear Wing
Ground effect aerodynamics will return to Formula 1 in a big way in the 2022 season, hopefully washing away the bad taste left in fan’s mouths after the recent controversial …read more Continue reading Ground Effect Aerodynamics On An RC Car
In automotive engineering, almost every design choice is a trade-off, like performance versus fuel economy, straight-line speed versus cornering, or strength versus weight. Inspired by controversial technology for the 2020 …read more Continue reading Active Suspension On A DIY Racing Car
The advent of aerodynamic wings in motorsport was one of the most dramatic changes in the mid-20th century. Suddenly, it was possible to generate more grip at speed outside of altering suspension setups and fitting grippier tyres. However, it was …read more