The Rawls Racing Website
Where high performance engines are conceptualized as a complete package of inter-relating components
Last update: Dec. 2001 General updates and maintenance
This website is devoted to racing and race engine theory. I am an avid drag racing fan and participant. My passion, as far as racing is concerned, are the true sportsman class cars, the Stock, Comp, and my all time favorite Superstock.
My engine theories are based on a heavy research effort since the late 80's. I have studied engineering texts, selected magazine and internet articles, as well as talking with engine builders, racers, and cam specialists. The people I have had the priviledge to exchange ideas with, as well as learn a few really cool things from, have proven to be invaluable. I am a fan of most all engine combinations that are built within the structured hardware limitations of class racing. As a mechanical engineer, I do not subscribe to the idea that a motor works because 'it just does' or from mystic voodoo black magic than only a few understand. An engine is a mathematically quantifiable system and should be treated and/or modified in this light. However, the problem that will always exist with math calculations is: garbage in equals garbage out. An accurate model is required to give accurate results.
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