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2009 F1 cars

Javis

Javis

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Can someone explain a bit about the wheels on the new 2009 F1 cars ?....

Round, static disks are covering up the wheels' flanges. On the front ones sort of a flat, tube like extension can be seen which partly covers the tires.... Airscoop maybe.... ?? The aft wheel disks do not seem to have this 'scoop' thingy...

Any good close-up photo of these new wheel disks ??....

Also, what exactly is the function of the contraption that race car drivers wear behind their helmets.... ? 'Anti-Whiplash' or something.....?

Thanks much for any enlightenments ! :mixedsmi:

cheers,
Jan
 
Javis said:
Can someone explain a bit about the wheels on the new 2009 F1 cars ?....

Round, static disks are covering up the wheels' flanges. On the front ones sort of a flat, tube like extension can be seen which partly covers the tires.... Airscoop maybe.... ?? The aft wheel disks do not seem to have this 'scoop' thingy...
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The covers are an aerodynamic feature and the scoops on the front are air ducts to supply cool air to the front brakes.

Javis said:
Also, what exactly is the function of the contraption that race car drivers wear behind their helmets.... ? 'Anti-Whiplash' or something.....?
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The head restraint is what is known as the 'HANS' device and it is now a compulsory piece of equipment in many racing classes around the globe. More info can be found here....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HANS_device
 
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