No School Like the Old School!

1957 Heinkel 130 MPGa, Old School Technology.

The BITW Technologies Team recently went to Watkins Glen, New York, to compete in the Green Grand Prix. This year marks the first return to the track, after a 106.67 MPGa performance on the short course. Unfortunately, the VK did not do as well this time around. It was, however, an enjoyable event that is educational in many ways. We made a few modifications and did not get to test as much before the race as we would have liked to. That lesson was made plainly evident when the car was weighed after Fridays run on the track. The VK burned 13 pounds of fuel, which gave us a lower score than anticipated. A quick assessment was made and we determined that the injectors were running richer than we realized. The highest MPG recorded was 130 MPGa by a 1957 Heinkel. Old school tech wins out in this event. Our next event will be the Vetter Challenge at Mid Ohio Racetrack, July 20.

BITW Tech Team asking questions about the scale procedures.

Former X-Prize Competitor Jack Chen of Enginer