Era of the Muscle Car is over

Mergnthwirker · 06-17-2009, 09:54 AM

I've been watching the development of the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems used in Formula 1 racing this year. Next year the system will be mandated for all teams. The system adds weight (battery, electronics, motors) but provides short bursts of 80HP at the driver's control. Kinda like hitting the "nitrous" button!

I'd like to see more motor racing organizations mandating the use of hybrid technology.

In fact, I'd love to see a series such as Indy racing adopt ruling so there are no restrictions at all on the technology, but an absolute cap on the amount of fuel that can be used. OK folks, here's the Indy 500. Every competitor is limited to 50 gallons of fuel. Good luck! Gentleman (and ladies), start your engines!

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Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 16	I've been watching the development of the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems used in Formula 1 racing this year. Next year the system will be mandated for all teams. The system adds weight (battery, electronics, motors) but provides short bursts of 80HP at the driver's control. Kinda like hitting the "nitrous" button! I'd like to see more motor racing organizations mandating the use of hybrid technology. In fact, I'd love to see a series such as Indy racing adopt ruling so there are no restrictions at all on the technology, but an absolute cap on the amount of fuel that can be used. OK folks, here's the Indy 500. Every competitor is limited to 50 gallons of fuel. Good luck! Gentleman (and ladies), start your engines!