AEolus Technology to Present Clarinval S-22 at Scaled Technology Works
18 February 2000
AEolus Technology to Present Clarinval S-22 at Scaled Technology WorksMONTROSE, Colo., Feb. 18 -- AEolus Technology of Fort Collins, Colorado and Scaled Technology Works (STW) of Montrose, Colorado announce the presentation of the Clarinval S-22. The car will be unveiled Friday February 18th at 2:00 PM at the STW Facility. AEolus Technology, the engineering research and development firm producing the CS-22, bases its philosophy of aerodynamics on its namesake, the Greek god of the wind. Bill Wailes, Chief Operating Officer of STW, stated that, "We are very proud to be part of this exciting new racecar program. STW has applied our proven, low-cost aerospace technology to the production of the body for the inaugural CS-22 car." In addition to design input and fabrication of the composite body, final assembly of the CS-22 car was accomplished at STW's high-tech facility. Alain Clarinval, designer and aerodynamicist brings 35 years motorsport experience to the CS-22 project. Clarinval notes his pleasure introducing this new vehicle, "This is the beginning of a long dynasty of competitive cars that we intend to bring to the racing market. Our relationship with STW allows us to expand our production capabilities by utilizing the strengths of a leading composite company." The Clarinval S-22, Sports 2000 will compete in the American City Racing League, with both Eastern and Western divisions. This vehicle offers an innovative approach, which incorporates a composite chassis with an aluminum honeycomb core and pre-preg fiberglass materials. The suspension is a pushrod actuated passive hydraulic system designed to maximize the car's performance.