Birth of a champ car
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Swift Engineering is reportedly one of America's leading manufacturer of high-performance cars designed for automobile racing. The firm utilizes a state-of-the-art wind tunnel dedicated to road vehicle aerodynamics. Swift designs cars based on competitions, tracks, stability and aerodynamics.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
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The technology of speed: winning races call for extreme measures
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Almost all racing car organizations in the US have specific requirements for qualifying. Thus, engineers are faced with the ultimate challenge of designing and refining their cars within such parameters. Some of the designs and features of race cars in various kinds of races are presented.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
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A game of inches
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The National Assn for Stock Car Automobile Racing officials decided that race cars should undergo wind tunnel testing to check for any unfair advantage in aerodynamic designs. The decision was spurred by complaints from the Ford team after the 1996 season of the Winston Cup championships.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
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