Jim, Bob, I saw some very hi tech motorcycles, being raced on a
road course, on The Learning Channel last night , and they had some very
interesting
conical fairings, pointing rearward, above and behind the rear wheel of
many of
the entries . Testing must have validated their value, as the extra weight
of these
fairings, however slight, would not be included on a vehicle in any class
where
extreme lightness is deemed of great importance . These fairings were similar
to the shapes now grafted on the trailing side of the swoopy helmets seen on
speed skiers and skateboarders, proving every little bit helps .
Nature's design ..... the TEARDROP ..... is hard to improve on
!
The laws of Physics are non- biased, and provide a level playing field (
course ! )
within any given class, two wheeled or four wheeled .
As for dimples, let' s hope they stay on golf balls, and pretty girls
...... the sleek 'liners seen in present day competition are true statements
in aesthetics and symmetry, approaching the zenith of automotive aerodynamics
.
Bruce in rainy, gloomy Connecticut
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