Question for F1 techies

Jack, unlike NASCAR, F1 wanted the cars to have a real grill not a sticker, albeit small .............................................;}








Other than for cooling of the ?? I have no idea.

 

Uh, yes, absolutely.

 

COT really stands for "Car of the Twentyieth Century"

 

Driver cooling, as well as cooling down the electronics...

 

I thought COT was Car Of Tomorrow....

 

Wooossh! Right over his head...

 

It makes a whistle sound and it stops the deer from running in front of the cars and getting hit.

 

Ron-
According to NASCAR, you are correct. They believe that it stands for "Car of Tomorrow". My reference was to the last millennium, as the cars are still comparatively old simple technology and we are now in the Twenty First century.

 

I understand, thanks.

 

Yea, I was surprised to find out the car of tomorrow had a carburetor and a solid rear axel.

 

Budget restrictions.............seems to work in NASCAR.

Hendrick engine, about $85-90,000 each. F1 engine, maybe $150,000 each?

 

And a constantly playing audio banjo loop.