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Title: The Parting Shot
Author: Jack Champaigne
Source: TSP, Vol 20 / Issue 3, Summer 2006
Publication year 2006
Document number: 2006028
Number of pages: 1
Abstract:
Performance Engineering
In auto racing, a split second can be the difference between the winner's circle or being towed back to the garage wondering what improvements can be made to make the
difference in the next race. This year's Indianapolis 500 Auto Race had the second closest margin of victory in the race's prestigious history. Sam Hornish Jr. won the race
in 3.10.58.7590 hours, just 0.0635 seconds in front of second place finisher, Marco Andretti. With a track temperature of 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) and average speed of
157.085 MPH (252.8 km) the race cars were pushed to endurance limits. The competition keeps teams feverishly looking for the technology to improve their edge on the track
under extreme conditions. Auto racing teams and car owners are often pioneers to innovations in making autos "faster, stronger, and lighter". Often, the result is these
improvements find their way into the automobiles we drive everyday in the streets around the world.
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