Science Of Speed: Load Transfer
NASCAR corners are divided into three parts because the car's grip changes in different parts of a turn.
Science of Speed
You can't win NASCAR races without getting the science right. NSF has partnered with NASCAR in the production of the "Science of Speed", a fast-paced 12-part video series that explains the scientific principles that are so essential to the NASCAR experience
Science Of Speed: Momentum And Time
Decreasing the force of impact by increasing the amount of collision time
Science Of Speed: Turning
A turn on the racetrack can prevent a racecar driver from turning his head at all
Science Of Speed: Power
Efficient engines give NASCAR racers more speed
Science of Speed: Balance
A perfectly balanced car keeps NASCAR drivers on the edge of racing
Science of Speed: Firesuits
Firesuits protect NASCAR drivers from extreme tempertures
Science of Speed: Friction and Heat
Sometimes friction can help or hurt NASCAR racing teams
Science of Speed: Tires and Pressure
The phyics of NASCAR tires keep driving teams in touch with the track
Science of Speed: Sound
Waves of sound let NASCAR fans feel and hear the power of race car engines
Science of Speed: Grip
Grip, the force that binds all NASCAR drivers
Science of Speed: Car Safety
Car safety protects NASCAR drivers from the extreme forces of a car crash
Science of Speed: Drag & Drafting
Getting out of the "drag" and into the "draft"