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Race car aerodynamics is study of the forces and moments created by the interaction of air with a race car. The shape of race cars is intentionally developed in order to control this interaction. This page is dedicated to gather relevant content related to this subject. Here you will learn:
- Why aerodynamics is one of the major concerns in Motorsport Engineering
- What are the fundamental Physics principles relevant to race car aerodynamics and how they work
- How air interacts with each of the peculiar components on a race car
You can read all the articles about aerodynamics of race cars from Racing Car Dynamics here:
Recommended Reading on Aerodynamics of Race Cars
There is a wide range of good materials on aerodynamics of race cars and how it is used to improve performance. Among those I’ve come across, I would highligh these:
- Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by John Anderson
- Introduction to Flight by John Anderson
- Race Car Aerodynamics, Designing for Speed by Joseph Katz
- Competition Car Aerodynamics: A Practical Handbook, by Simon McBeath
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