Friday, September 23, 2011

Tech article 9/30

Article                                      V6 Turbo Engines To be reinstated in Formula 1
In 2014 the Formula 1 World Championship will be returning to the V6 turbo engines that have not been used for almost 20 years. This change was done in the pursuit of fuel efficiency and power as well. The last time this V6 turbo was used it was able to develop about 1,550 Break Horsepower(about as much as 16 Honda Civics) while weighing only about 1,100 Pounds. That is an absolutely insane power to weight combination.  This will provide a lot more excitement to the sport.




Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Fall

My favorite part about fall is the weather. I like having seventy degree weather and light winds instead of intense heat of blistering cold. I also like Thanksgiving and Halloween for the food.


Tech article 9/23

Article

KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System)

KERS is a system of batteries and gears that formula 1 cars use to provide extra power to the engine. It uses the friction and heat caused by braking to provide an extra 80 Break Horsepower to the engine. It can spin up to about 80,000 RPM. This is great because it can make cars use a little bit less fuel.


Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Yo what's up

I like skating and racing. I have two brothers. And I go to WRHS.
To Mr. Porfido- My name isnt matt