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Drag Race Technology: Volume 3 Drag Race Technology: Volume 4 79 www.highpowermedia.com raceengine TECHNOLOGY SPECIALREPORT DRAGRACETECHNOLOGY2012 A special report USA$40,UK £20,EUROPE e 30 SWISS TIME Europe’s fastest dragster profiled TECHNICAL FOCUS Torque converters and engine systems investigated WATERBORNE BULLET The world of Top Fuel Hydroplanes 01DRT2012A.indd 1 06/09/2012 12:07 A special report USA$40,UK £20,EUROPE e 30 INFORMATION NATION Drag Racing data logging investigated BLACK CIRCLES Drag Racing tire technology explained DARK FORCES Green Goblin Pro Mod 01DRT2013.indd 1 08/10/2013 10:15 Profile: Erbacher Racing Top Fuel Dragster European Top Fuel champion Urs Erbacher shares some of the secrets of his success with Lawrence Butcher Insight: Torque Converters David Cooper gives a guide to the torque converter – from the principles behind it to its design, materials, manufacture and set-up Focus: Sportsman Chassis Lawrence Butcher delves into the world of Sportsman-level drag racing, with a look at current chassis technology Insight: Driving Tiff Daniels reports on the importance of mental focus in drag racing and the methods drivers use to get their focus just right Insight: Pit Equipment What counts as vital kit for teams on their journey through the drag race calendar? Anne Proffit reports Focus: Engine Supply Systems The technologies behind the manufacture and design of the range of systems that feed current drag racing engines Profile: Top Fuel Hydroplane Lawrence Butcher investigates one of the fastest boats in the world, Eddie Knox’s ‘Problem Child’ Top Fuel Hydroplane Dossier: Green Goblin Lawrence Butcher reports on the development on one of Europe’s fastest Pro Mod racers Insight: Aerodynamics Lawrence Butcher looks at some facets of drag racing aerodynamics and the particular solutions implemented on Top Fuel dragsters and Pro Stocks Tech review: Chassis Lawrence Butcher investigates a new NHRA-approved steel for chassis construction Focus: Suspension Jon Scoltock gives an in depth overview of drag car chassis and suspension systems Focus: Data systems Data logging has become vital for crew chiefs, and suppliers now offer hardware specifically for drag racing Digest: Black Current Beetle Lawrence Butcher charts the development of the world’s fastest electric door slammer Digest: Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Anne Proffit reports on how Vance and Hines adapted to new Pro Stock motorcycle rules Race Technology Reports