2014 FSAE Michigan

[IronMike]

Here are some pictures from the endurance event courtesy of RacingManiac

https://plus.google.com/photos/10410...19947693616241

[Kevin Hayward]

Chris,

Given the past results you posted it looks like it was just discussing noise, and most likely those particular teams just did not present as well as they needed. I also omitted a 3rd possibility in that the North American teams may have substantially improved in design. It wouldn't be unexpected to see a team start to do well in design before they are able to fight for a win on track. Again for those that were there; how did the NA cars rate compared to the top level European cars in both design and build quality?

Also how was the quality of these cars when compared to last years?

Great to see some photos. Wings sprouting up everywhere, and quite a variety in approach to the aero. I know it is off topic, but I hope those aero rules changes don't come in. I would love to see what ends up coming out on top with the current rule set. Seems to be a difference in opinion on COG height vs downforce, downforce vs added weight, downforce vs drag (ie fuel economy) that is quite apparent in the aero packages. For instance I look at Stuttgart's and think that maybe they are not being aggressive enough, but on the other side Michigan looks like it may have reached a point of diminishing returns. At least it doesn't look like everyone copying some accepted standard.

Kev

[floRACEca]

Here are photos from Day 3 of competition.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYdEHvd

Day 4 photos will be out shortly. Feel free to share the link with anyone that may be interested in viewing.

[hughm]

Kev, the Stuttgart car that runs in Michigan is always their previous year car, so it is lacking in the updated aero. Their new car has a somewhat more aggressive aero kit, see http://on.fb.me/TvZone.

[floRACEca]

Here are photos from Day 4 - Endurance:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjXFr6Pu

[Trevor]

Thanks for sharing these photos Randy, there are a lot of great shots there!

[theTTshark]

Randy, as always great shots of all the cars!

[Z]

Flo/Randy,

Thanks! Those should get me through the weekend just fine...

Z

[floRACEca]

Thanks for the comments.

Please shoot me an email if you'd like high res / raw files of certain shots.

Randyfloresca@gmail.com

[Cunningham]

Thanks Randy. Great shots!