European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 28, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday july 28, 1988 the stars and stripes Page 13 a variety of work goes on behind grand prix Glamour from the spectators Point of View All of the Glamour in grand prix Auto Mobile racing is provided by the Drivers and their colourful formula one cars the cars capable of straight line speeds Topping More than 200 Miles an hour but like any production be it a motor sports event or a theatrical one within a playhouse the technical work that goes on behind the scenes is highly Essen tial for Success. The electronic and computer technology in grand prix racing today is so advanced that it could not be visualized even 10 years ago. Here s Only one example during practice when a Driver comes in to have a different set of tires mounted or to have a Chassis setting adjusted a tiny to screen is immediately placed in front of him so that he can read All of the listed times his and his competitors. And the Driver studies these times diligently to know exactly where he stands. 3 the amount of expensive material found in the pit and paddock areas is enormous thousands of tires fibreglass body covers in duplicate and trip Licate spare parts everywhere spare engines wrapped in plastic or stored in boxes along with a sea of tools and other items. The mechanics and technicians work on the racing cars As hundreds of photographers and journalists file through the area but from All of this seeming High tech chaos during two Days of practice and qualifying comes motorized perfection on race Day Sun Day. During last weekend s German grand prix at Bockenheim which was the ninth round m the world driving championship we took some backstage photos and a few Are presented Here. Randy Harriett Auto columnist Honda engine has powered Mclaren cars to nine straight grand prix wins. Mclaren Honda car with body panels removed undergoes Check. Goodyear Eagle tires readied for the action to come. Fibreglass body panels fit Chassis to perfection. Alessandro Nannini checks out Lap times on television screen. The Bare Bones Mclaren formula one Carbon fiber Chassis