Motorsports to me is where the human passion for adventure, propels its proponents to constantly push the limits of automotive technology and their own willpower to redefine the speed. Which explains why, despite being prohibitively expensive, motorsports is the most popular sporting spectacle around the globe. But obviously to live your passion and to compete in a racing extravaganza one has to have a proper race car too. That’s why 4 years back, young mind’s of VIT university decided to start a Formula SAE team Pravega Racing, which is now globally known as one of the best offerings of the country to the extremely competitive Formula SAE arena.… Read More…
February 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
Pravega Racing Design Review – Engineering The Future
January 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
Return Of Stingray: C7 Corvette Introduced At Detroit Motor Show
After several series of teasers since weeks and several leaks, named after the type of small, maneuverable warship the most awaited American dream Chevy Corvette stingray is back after an exile of nearly 9 years. And the first impression suggests that it is a worth wait.
Starting in late 2007, there didn’t look like there was going to be a Corvette anyway. The project was halted for about six months that year because of GM’s financial problems. Then stopped again in late 2008 as GM was going into bankruptcy. The iconic American sports car has survived a troubled birth, quality problems and development delays.… Read More…
December 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
Physics Behind Race Car Drafting
Have you ever noticed that in many car races, drivers often drive there cars kissing the tail of car in front. But have you ever wondered why is that so? You may think, as to make the race more thrilling and exciting. This could be one reason but answer lies in “aerodynamics”. Aerodynamics plays a critical role in racing. Good design can stick a race car to the track better and allow it to move faster through the air.… Read More…
December 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Last Gallardo!
Introduced this September, the 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is the last of its series but the good news is that Lamborghini is coming with its successor very soon. Lamborghini declared the end of production of Gallardo series and in no other than Lambo style (Oppa Lambo Style!!). Lamborghini released a two minute-long film that takes us for a short trip to the Gallardo’s birthplace. Also, Lambo has launched a new portal for its last Gallardo… Read More…
November 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
Did You Know: A Blind Invented Cruise Control
Ralph Teetor, a prolific (and blind) inventor, invented cruise control. Teetor spent his whole life inventing things to make cars better. Teetor was blinded in a shop accident at age five, but his disability couldn’t stop his endeavor to make cars better and in contrast Teetor’s blindness actually improved his ability to invent new things.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania. His first job after post-graduation was to develop technology for steam turbine rotors used in torpedo used in torpedo boat destroyers during W.W.I. … Read More…
October 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
Tech Talk: KERS
First of all, tell me what is KERS?
KERS stands for ‘Kinetic Energy Recovery System’ and in short its main aim is to harness the kinetic energy of the vehicle (which is lost in form of heat under braking) , stores it in some other form energies(like electrical or rotational ) that can boost acceleration by pressing a button on the steering wheel under acceleration. Now a days this system is not very common in road-cars but it is extensively used in racecars. Actually the whole idea of harnessing the kinetic energy was invented way back in 50s when physicist Richard Feynman proposed an idea of storing vehicles kinetic energy by the use of flywheel but no serious attempts were made in field of energy recovery until 2006 when the FIA, F1’s governing body, elected to allow teams to integrate Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) into their vehicles starting in the 2009 racing season. And this rule forced the engineers to brainstorm and come up with an efficient yet lite weight KERS system.… Read More…
October 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
Nico Rosberg Explaining The Evolution Of F1 Helmets
Many of you may have seen the bone crushing F1 crashes. You may relate to how the initial shock quickly transforms into relief when you see the driver emerging unscathed after banging the side walls at a furious speed of 300 km/hr, or crashing head-on with other driver in an explosive instant. This drama, where relief usually prevails is perhaps owed to the most important equipment of the sport: the driver’s helmet. What parameters were judged? What standards were met before drivers were assured of maximum safety levels as they stepped into the arena?… Read More…
