F1, trickle-down, etc.

[Eric Bryant]

From: James Montebello <jamesm at lapuwali.com>
Subject: Re: F1, trickle-down, etc.


>These were neat, but you're not likely to see them on the racetrack
>anytime soon (again).  The current F1 rules specify round cylinders
>(this specifically aimed at Honda).  I'm not familiar with the impending
>4-stroke GP bike rules, but I do know that they penalize more cylinders
>with a higher minimum weight.  I'd expect most teams will opt for four
>cylinders.

Oval pistons will be allowed in GP racing, but at a weight penalty.  For
that reason, none of the "big" guys have declared that they will use them.
Instead, Honda designed-up that weird V5 motor.

Eric Bryant                      Grand Haven, MI
mailto:eric at bryantperformance.com
www.bryantperformance.com

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