[truthguy]

I've always been skeptical that Auto Racing did anything important for the Car companies. I always heard racing enthusiasts say that the Auto companies benefited from the technological breakthroughs learned from racing. I've never seen where much was ever learned from auto racing. To me it was always about bragging rights.

I don't think there has been a lot learned from auto racing. Maybe I'm wrong and some posters can correct me. I'd be interested in hearing some dissenting views.

[bruinbirdman]

Toyota Pulls Out of F1

Interesting thread on the values of racing to manufacturers.

yitbos

[Cronos]

I do believe that some forms of improvements in engines, in suspension and in gearing, but don’t have links right now to cite. Also, if handled correctly, the organizers of motorsports can direct cars to, say provide more power for lesser fuel, to be safer (crash zones etc), to have easier handling etc.

[Cronos]

I do believe that some forms of improvements in engines, in suspension and in gearing, but don’t have links right now to cite. Also, if handled correctly, the organizers of motorsports can direct cars to, say provide more power for lesser fuel, to be safer (crash zones etc), to have easier handling etc.