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botsapper · 03-13-2012, 03:41 PM

The 'Made in the USA' DeltaWing team has been in development since 2009 for the IndyCar Series. Chip Ganassi supported the initial development but chose a Dallara design instead. It has been picked up by Nissan for the 2012 24 Heures du Mans. The delta wing shape is so unique & so narrow it is looks like it would not work in the wildly changing dynamics of road racing. The engineering/design criteria targets are utmost aerodynamic efficiencies & lightest structural weight (Colin Chapman is fluttering his wings). Ben Bowlby wins Aerodynamicist of the Year award. Michelin designed & developed specialized performance tires. Only 4" wide x 15" front wheels! ALMS champion Highcroft Racing will manage the endurance race preparations.

But still, how will it turn?!!!

03-13-2012, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
botsapper PSmodder lurker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chino Posts: 1,605 Thanks: 26 Thanked 908 Times in 522 Posts	The 'Made in the USA' DeltaWing team has been in development since 2009 for the IndyCar Series. Chip Ganassi supported the initial development but chose a Dallara design instead. It has been picked up by Nissan for the 2012 24 Heures du Mans. The delta wing shape is so unique & so narrow it is looks like it would not work in the wildly changing dynamics of road racing. The engineering/design criteria targets are utmost aerodynamic efficiencies & lightest structural weight (Colin Chapman is fluttering his wings). Ben Bowlby wins Aerodynamicist of the Year award. Michelin designed & developed specialized performance tires. Only 4" wide x 15" front wheels! ALMS champion Highcroft Racing will manage the endurance race preparations. But still, how will it turn?!!! Last edited by botsapper; 03-13-2012 at 03:50 PM..