Triple Eight Race Engineering Relies on MD Nastran to develop winning race vehicles

Triple Eight Race Engineering, the engineering genius behind the 888 BF Falcon, used MD Nastran to run complex simulations for dynamics and aeroelasticity for the redesign and fine-tuning of race vehicles under different scenarios.  Extreme requirements in terms of racing performance and race regulations constantly drive Triple Eight to push the limits of its engineering capabilities using simulation tools like MD Nastran to leverage their engineers’ expertise in developing winning race vehicles.

"Just like on the race track, speed is essential in race car design.  Any refinements achieved in the design engineering process will lead to better performance on the track," said Simon Holt, Chief Designer, Triple Eight Race Engineering Australia.  "MD Nastran has provided the necessary engineering simulation platform for us to improve car efficiency while reducing both the cost of materials and machine errors."

"Being successful on the track requires a combination of highly skilled, innovative engineers, strong teamwork and the use of state-of-the-art technologies.  Triple 888's innovative use of MD Nastran has produced a winning car in all aspects," said Neil Robinson, Country Manager, MSC.Software Australia and New Zealand.  "The racing world counts in seconds and every small advantage implemented through engineering design can translate into huge margins of victory.  Using MD Nastran, Triple Eight is today one of the elite names in racing."

About Triple Eight Race Engineering

Since its inception a decade ago, Triple Eight Race Engineering (Triple Eight) has grown to become one of the largest and most successful touring car operations in the world, with cars and drivers successfully running at the front of the field in the British Touring Car Championship and Australia’s premier motorsport category V8 Supercars.  The team won the British Touring Car Championship in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and on top of this, Triple Eight claimed the prestigious 'triple triple' by winning the Manufacturer’s, Team’s and Driver’s Championships for three consecutive years.  Recognising the sheer competitiveness of the V8 Supercar Series, with a tenth of a second marking the difference between victory and defeat, Triple Eight set about securing some of the most talented professionals from Australia and overseas.  Today more than 45 race technologists, engineers, suspension technicians, commercial managers and administration assistants work from the organisation’s purpose built Australian facility located in Bowen Hills on the fringe of inner Brisbane, Australia.

About V8 Supercar Championship

The V8 Supercar Championship is a touring car racing category and the most popular motorsport in Australia, with a steadily growing worldwide audience.  V8 Supercar Championships are held in all states of Australia, as well as rounds in New Zealand and Bahrain.  V8 Supercars have drawn crowds of over 250,000 spectators.  The 2007 Season was held over 14 race weekends, held on various purpose-built racetracks and street circuits in the aforementioned countries.  Race formats range from sprint races, where three 150 km races are held over a weekend, to endurance races such as Bathurst, which is run over a 1000 km race distance, and Sandown, which runs over 500km.

About MSC.Software Corporation

MSC.Software (NASDAQ:MSCS) is the global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, that help companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products.  MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems.  MSC.Software employs more than 1100 people in 23 countries. 

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