Road and Track Skidpad Challenge: after 555 laps, we find the Best Cornering Car in the World

Article Abstract:

George and Todd Bowland, using their Solo II A-Modified vacuum-equipped special, won the best-cornering competition, sponsored by The Tire Rack and the Sports Car Club of America. Finishing in second place were Bill Gendron and Soter Slomski with their Solo II B-Modified vacuum-equipped LeGrand.

Competitions, Automobile racing, Automotive handling

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Renspeed RS125 shifter kart

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A Renspeed RS125 shifter kart driven by owner Dave Jenkins was tested for performance. The shifter kart was equipped with a 125-cc Yamaha engine and gearboxes. Gear-shifting and acceleration were easy for the kart which had a maximum speed of 71 mph and priced at $7995.

Design and construction, Karts (Midget cars)

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Dissecting America's two best V-8s

Article Abstract:

Automotive engineer Hans Hermann examines and compares two leading American V-8 engines, Ford's Modular and Cadillac's Northstar. Hermann believes both engines are extremely well designed. If choosing an ideal engine, he would select a composite of the two.

Engines, Automotive engines, Automobile engines

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