Published:
Variable Ratio Rack and Pinion Steering Technology Wins the 2008 BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award
Variable Ratio Rack and Pinion Steering Technology Wins the 2008 BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bishop Steering
Technology's variable ratio rack and pinion steering, new to the 92nd
Indianapolis 500 race, wins the BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award for most
exceptional racing technology advancement. Engineers Andrew Heathershaw,
Soungjin Wou and Nick Belonogoff of Bishop Steering Technology and Andrea Toso
from Dallara Chassis will be honored with the 42nd annual BorgWarner Louis
Schwitzer Award for their work in the development and implementation of this
technology for the IndyCar(R) Series.
The variable ratio rack and pinion steering technology developed by
Bishop, whose North American facility is located inIndianapolis, IN, offers a
number of driver performance benefits:
-- Reduces driver fatigue through improved ease in steering
-- Enables more efficient pit entry and exit
-- Provides improved maneuverability for hazard avoidance
"Steering with feeling," is how Heathershaw, Bishop's manager of vehicle
dynamics inSydney, Australia, describes the technology. "The driver relies on
this steering feel to judge how the tires and chassis are working to enable
the driver to make appropriate steering inputs to control the vehicle." The
variable ratio rack and pinion steering is ideal for road course races and is
currently used in the Formula One series.
In addition to the technology, the manufacturing process is an incredible
engineering accomplishment in itself. Zero backlash and perfect mesh is
achieved through a high technology machining process that rivals the surface
finish and precision of ground gage gears.
The BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award, presented to engineers by engineers,
acknowledges individuals with the courage and passion to explore and develop
new concepts in racing technology. BorgWarner sponsors this prestigious
$10,000 award, which is presented by the Indiana Section of SAE. The winners'
names are added to a permanent trophy on display at the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product
leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain
applications worldwide. The FORTUNE 500 company operates manufacturing and
technical facilities in 64 locations in 17 countries. Customers include
VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler,
Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for
BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.
Copyright © 2008, PRNewswire
Copyright © 2008, NewsBlaze,
Daily NewsTags: Sports, michigan, indiana
_ _Is your favorite bookmark site missing?
Ask for it.
Search News
Daily News
