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  • Traction on ice: How traction is achieved with no tire studs at Sno*Drift

    Traction on ice: How traction is achieved with no tire studs at Sno*Drift

    In international rally competition, ice is usually conquered via brute force: tires covered with studs that bite into the ice like claws. Sno*Drift is different. As the season opener for the American Rally Association (ARA), it presents a unique technical challenge for teams: tire studs are prohibited. This rule removes the “crutch” of spikes and…

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  • Welcome to Tech in Sports: The Engineering of Speed

    Welcome to Tech in Sports: The Engineering of Speed

    Motorsport has evolved. It is no longer just about the driver’s reflex or the bravery of the overtake. Modern racing is a intense contest of some of the finest engineering on the globe. Tech in Sports (TiS) is a digital media outlet dedicated to this evolution. While others focus on the podium interviews, we focus…

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