Technological development of Speedway: a review and analysis

From the available literature it is clear that very little experimental testing has been conducted on Speedway frames to date, yet investigations into the physical parameters are fundamental if the sport is to continue to progress technically. The literature suggests that additional investigations into Speedway could provide a beneficial outcome to the sport and produce an increase in the performance of the bike whilst keeping costs low. A technology road map of Speedway was created to assess the technical development of the sport since its establishment and determined the trend in the mainstream popularity of the sport. Torsional and virtual testing was carried out on the Speedway frame, determining key performance parameters and behaviour characteristics of the frame and resulted in a validated FEA model of the Speedway frame being developed. The work reported here facilitates the potential for further development to be undertaken on areas relating to Speedway and in particular the frame. Whilst a validated FEA model was created, the design of the frame could be further optimised to provide a beneficial performance outcome for Speedway.

Grantor dc:publisher

Oxford Brookes University

Year dc:date

2016

Author dc:creator

• Roberts, Natasha M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Bell, Colin
• Hartman, Mike
• Olsen, Torben

Statement dc:rights

• All rights reserved

Language dc:language

en

DOI dc:identifier

https://doi.org/10.24384/q99t-pb23

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