14 Apr 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Tyre Tuning and Selection | Formula SAE [TECH TALK]

Tyre Tuning and Selection | Formula SAE [TECH TALK]

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How do you select a tyre for a vehicle that does drag, endurance, autocross racing and more?

Jared from the University of Canterbury Motorsports Formula SAE team runs us through some of the performance and vehicle considerations that go into tyre selection for both their internal combustion engine and electric powered...

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17 Mar 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Professional Racing Drivers ALWAYS Do This, But Why? [TECH TALK]

Professional Racing Drivers ALWAYS Do This, But Why? [TECH TALK]

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Brake knock-off, what is it and why does it cause drivers to tap the brakes when they're still at wide-open throttle on a straight?

It's not uncommon to see professional and amateur drivers tap their brakes before a braking zone not to brake check their opponents or cause any confusion, but...

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11 Mar 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Anti-Roll Bar Tuning, Heat Shielding and MORE | Recently at RaceCraft [UPDATE​ 006]

Anti-Roll Bar Tuning, Heat Shielding and MORE | Recently at RaceCraft [UPDATE​ 006]

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Heat shields on the engine swapped 86, anti-roll bar post analysis, brake package upgrade and more.

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08 Mar 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Are BIGGER Tyres Always Better? [TECH NUGGET]

Are BIGGER Tyres Always Better? [TECH NUGGET]

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Should you fit the biggest tyre you can regardless of your application and power output?

With 2-to-5 seconds on the line per lap at a track like Highlands Motorsport Park, Wayne from Michelin and any other data-driven club or professional level tyre user know that the right tyre size and construction...

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04 Mar 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

'Advanced' Sensors and Motorsports [FREE LESSON]

'Advanced' Sensors and Motorsports [FREE LESSON]

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What are some of the more advanced sensor packages that are used at many levels of motorsport, and which ones do you really need?

Let's dive in to some motorsport specific data gathering sensor options including TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring systems), shock/damper potentiometers for suspension and aero, plus infrared temperature sensors...

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26 Feb 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Oil Cooling, Fuel Surge, Video Analysis and MORE | Recently at RaceCraft [#UPDATE 005]

Oil Cooling, Fuel Surge, Video Analysis and MORE | Recently at RaceCraft [#UPDATE 005]

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Oil cooler ducting, monocoque chassis development, camera systems and more. This is the [UPDATE] which came before RaceCraft webinar '005 | Math Channel Basics (Data Analysis)', details on membership below.

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25 Feb 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Do This Right The First Time | Time Vs Distance Analysis [#FREELESSON]

Do This Right The First Time | Time Vs Distance Analysis [#FREELESSON]

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You want to go faster so it seems logical to start comparing your outright lap times first, right? Wrong! There is a better way. . . This is just one module from a full Data Analysis Fundamentals course.

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06 Feb 2021 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Engine Cooling, Brake Compliance and MORE | Recently at RaceCraft [UPDATE 004]

Engine Cooling, Brake Compliance and MORE | Recently at RaceCraft [UPDATE 004]

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Why are monoblock brake calipers more expensive, and are they worth the cost? This along with updates on the SR20VET swapped GT86's cooling systems are discussed. This is the [UPDATE] which came before RaceCraft webinar '004 | Driver Analysis Basics', details on membership below.

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