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Peter works closely with Flow Parametrics, LLC in the capacity of automotive racing engineering consultant. His responsibilities include CAD solid model development in preparation for flow analysis, aerodynamic development work, and liason with auto racing clients. Peter has an extensive background in race car engineering and is a pioneer in the use of aerodynamic ground effects to enhance cornering. He wrote the first definitive paper describing ground effects titled "The CAN-AM Racing Car and Ground Effects", presented at the AIAA 2nd High-Speed Vehicle Symposium, 1973. Before coming to America from a British Formula-1 Team, Peter had been a race car engineer for the Carl Haas Lola CAN-AM Sports Car Team, and in 1969 he designed the Ti22 CAN-AM car, driven by Jackie Oliver. This was the first American CAN-AM car to utilize titanium in its unique monocoque chassis construction. In 1971/72 Peter designed the UOP Shadow CAN-AM cars driven by Jackie Oliver and Carlos Pace. His most recent design programs include the Concept SHELBY SERIES 1 sports car now being made by Shelby America at their Las Vegas, NV factory. In 1999, Peter performed all the suspension analysis design work and chassis packaging for a Baja off-road Trophy Truck for Collins Motorsports of Las Vegas. One of his most recent tasks for Flow Parametrics, LLC was the modeling and study definition for the CFD analysis of the record-breaking "Flatfire" streamlined car tested at the Bonneville Salt Flats. | 