AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
May 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- The 50th annual Louis
Schwitzer Award has been presented to engineers Tino Belli from INDYCAR, Arron Melvin from Chevrolet, and Alex Timmermans from Dallara for the Rear Beam
Wing Flap. The passive safety device normally remains flush with
the beam wing of the race car. In the event of a spin, the Rear
Beam Wing Flap deploys automatically to increase drag, slow the
spin and prevent the car from becoming airborne. Once the airflow
is normalized, spring-loaded hinges return the device to the flush
position.
"Named after Louis Schwitzer, an
automotive pioneer, engineer, professional race car driver and
founder of an early BorgWarner business, this award symbolizes the
spirit of innovation," said James R.
Verrier, President and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner.
"Just as the Borg-Warner Trophy™ salutes every winner
of the Indianapolis 500, the
Louis Schwitzer Award features the
names of every one of its winners over the past 50 years. We are
proud to sponsor this award and congratulate the engineers who will
hold a special place on the trophy during its golden
anniversary."
Presented by engineers to engineers, the Louis Schwitzer Award recognizes individuals for
innovation and engineering excellence in racing technology
associated with the annual Indianapolis 500. The award memorializes
Louis Schwitzer, who won the first
auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1909 and
designed the "Marmon Yellow Jacket" engine that powered the Marmon
Wasp to victory at the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. After working in the
automotive industry for many years, Louis founded Schwitzer
Corporation, which produced innovative cooling fans, water pumps
and turbochargers. Schwitzer Corporation joined BorgWarner in 1999.
Throughout his career, Louis achieved numerous technological
accomplishments, supported higher education, led the IMS technical
committee and maintained a strong association with SAE.
As a global powertrain supplier, BorgWarner continues
Louis Schwitzer's legacy of
technology leadership as the official turbocharger supplier of the
Verizon IndyCar Series. The engine of every car in the
100th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be boosted by
BorgWarner's line of EFR™ ("Engineered For Racing")
turbochargers. Built for reliable and powerful performance, EFR
turbochargers feature Gamma TiAl (titanium aluminide) turbine
wheels, ceramic ball bearings and stainless steel turbine
housings.
A $10,000 award is sponsored by
BorgWarner and presented to the winning engineer(s) by the Indiana
Section of SAE International.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly
engineered components and systems for powertrains around the world.
Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 74 locations in
19 countries, the company delivers innovative powertrain solutions
to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance.
For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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