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F1 more complex than MotoGP?

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It's no secret that MotoGP has some pretty high tech electronics and gadgets on their bikes but this Formula 1 steering wheel is over the top. Look at this thing! An electronic display in the center along with enough knobs and switches to keep any geek happy. How much time does the average F1 driver have to peruse all of this at speed? Um, let's see, was it the red knob or the … [Read more...]

Biodiesel and Antifreeze from Soybeans

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Biodiesel has a lot of good things going for it but this is really cool. If you're familiar with the process of making biodiesel, you know that glycerin is produced as a byproduct. If you like homemade soap, you can get started right away but Galen Suppes, a researcher at the University of Missouri-Columbia, is working on a way to turn that glycerin into propylene glycol, ... … [Read more...]

Gasbuddy

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With high gas prices, the Internet is coming to the rescue. Gasbuddy.com keeps track of gas station prices in cities throughout the U.S and Canada. Need to fill up soon? Check the web for the best price. I know I've seen price variations of as much as 12 cents within a few blocks reflecting the higher price when someone gets a shipment at their station and another one hasn't. … [Read more...]

8 second Hayabusa in 7 hours

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How long does it take to build a quick drag bike? These guys took a stock Hayabusa out of the crate and in less than 8 hours made a pass in the 8's. For their "Crate to the Eights" challenge they actually uncrated the bike at the dragstrip and did all of the work right there. After doing the initial setup to stock condition and breaking it in on a dyno where it recorded 167hp, … [Read more...]

Unsold Proton MotoGP auction bike back to racing

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A few days ago, KTM, who have been supplying engines to the Kenny Roberts Proton MotoGP team, decided to end that relationship and Kenny Roberts is now struggling to come up with parts, pieces and bikes to get on the grid. If you recall, last month there was an auction at Monterey in conjunction with the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca. One of the bikes up for auction was last … [Read more...]