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Performance Unlimited tech event demonstrates the fine art of chassis tuning for auto racing

Joe Fischer, a fabricator working with chassis for Performance Unlimited, (address), Ringwood, laughed, “Once you get me talking about cars it’s hard to get me to stop.” It wasn’t just the incredible depth of knowledge Fischer brought to Performance Unlim ited’s Tech Presentation Sunday where racers and fans of the sport learned the fine art of fine tuning suspensions and steering for maximum performance, it was also the passion for the subject vividly flashing in Fischer’s eyes as he described how balancing the weight of a racecar at each tire is a process that has to account for fuel consumption, spring compression in turns and road temperatures while racing. In fact, Fischer said the timing of these factors is also crucial in racing as the goal is to have the car operating at its optimal weight and balance late in a race. “You’re not going anywhere early when the cars are all packed in tight together,” Fischer said. “You want your optimal weight late.” To achieve the optimal balanc...

NASCAR race engineer says details are key for steering and suspension tuning

Performance Unlimited is not affiliated with NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing or the No. 27 Menards Chevrolet currently ranked sixth in Sprint Cup with Paul Menard at the wheel. No one from NASCAR is expected to attend the event Sunday. However, Denny Norton, of Performance Unlimited shares one thing with the people who compete at the NASCAR level; he understands that competitive racing doesn’t start and end with the horses under the hood. That’s why Performance Unlimited is holding a Tech Presentation from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 13. NASCAR racing is comprised of an elite field of top performers in auto racing. For those who dream of one day taking a car out onto the track at Daytona or the Brickyard, or even those who just enjoy an opportunity to compete at a local track, every competitive edge counts. Mike Wolf is a race engineer with car No. 27. When told about the event Sunday at Performance Unlimited, Wolf said, “If you can understand your car better than the other guy you...

Auto Tech Presentation at Performance Unlimited, Ringwood, to give racers an edge

Denny Norton, of Performance Unlimited , 5415 Austin Court, Ringwood, knows cars. His team of qualified mechanics constantly attends classes to keep their skills up to date. There is no one in the area better prepared to ensure that your car is properly maintained and operating at peak performance. However, Denny and the men at Performance Unlimited also know a thing or two about high performance automobiles. “We’ll have three stations setup to demonstrate how a vehicle’s suspension affects its performance,” Norton said, referring to the Tech Presentation at Performance Unlimited from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, March 13. The three stations will include a Weight Station where current and aspiring competition drivers will learn about the importance of proper weight distribution and how it affects the handling of a car. Norton said Performance Unlimited has equipment to measure the amount of weight on each wheel. Chassis setup will help to optimize the driving experience. “We also have a...