When Chevrolet moved the engine behind the seats for the eighth-generation Corvette, it changed the nameplate's history. The C8 Stingray is no longer just America's sports car; it's become a ...
A new Tesla patent shows off a new twist on old racing tech. It describes using fans and retractable skirts to generate gobs of downforce for better grip on the road. This could make the Tesla ...
Downforce is a critical component in the design and performance of race cars, enhancing their stability and handling at high speeds. By pushing the car down onto the track, downforce enables better ...
The Chevrolet Intrepid RM-1 didn’t have the power of its turbocharged competitors, but it was a downforce monster. “Downforce is a mind fuck,” says Tommy Kendall. He would know. “Everything you’d ...
Based on my research, aerodynamics for stock car racing has never been adequately defined. Body shapes and methods that improved the aero efficiency of stock cars related to drag and downforce have ...