The inhuman race

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Baja 500 is described as a most gruelling motorsport event in the world. The sport was named after the rugged trails of Baja, California, and requires a car driver to face life-threatening obstacles along with risk of getting lost. Ivan Stewart, having won 14 races, is the grand master of the event.

Author: McCosh, Dan
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
Analysis, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars, Baja 500, Stewart, Ivan

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Race around the world: anything goes

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The innovative design of the catamarans taking part in a round world race from Barcelona, Spain is described. The radical shape of the Team Philips boat and the challenges and risks expected during the race are explored.

Author: McCosh, Dan
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
Cover Story, Design and construction, Sailboats, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, Catamarans, Multihull sailboats

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Safety in numbers

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The basis of crash-safety ratings given to new cars and vehicles is explained. The different results produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are examined.

Author: McCosh, Dan
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
Research, Case studies, Automobiles, Automobile industry, Crash injury research, Crashworthiness (Vehicles), Safety factor in engineering, Safety engineering

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