Categories: Aerodynamics, Downforce, Drag, Roof flaps, Sideforce
Eight Issues NASCAR Needs to Address in 2010
01/05/10 | by diandra ![[mail]](img/envelope.gif)
| Categories: Announcements [A], News, Penalties, Pit Road, Tires, Safety, Aerodynamics
| Categories: Announcements [A], News, Penalties, Pit Road, Tires, Safety, Aerodynamics Because NASCAR likes nothing better than unsolicited comments, right? Last month included a three hour drive that consisted of listening mostly to people's BCS-esque plans for changing The Chase. Did you know that NASCAR actually went so far as to pat… more »
The Science Says Talladega Needs More than Minor Rules Changes
11/02/09 | by diandra | Categories: Carl Edwards, Aerodynamics, Brian Vickers, Roof flaps, Talladega, Ryan Newman, Daytona
| Categories: Carl Edwards, Aerodynamics, Brian Vickers, Roof flaps, Talladega, Ryan Newman, Daytona NASCAR had not one but two drivers on their roofs yesterday at Talladega. Ryan Newman's wreck was by far the most spectacular, but I had to wince at Mark Martin looking a little shook up and disgusted during the post-infield-care-center interview. I don'… more »
Dave Moody is My Muse (aka Why Stock Cars Slow Down When They Turn)
08/26/09 | by diandra | Categories: Force, Aerodynamics, Downforce, Brian Vickers, centripetal acceleration, Scott Speed, Moody, Dave, New Hampshire
| Categories: Force, Aerodynamics, Downforce, Brian Vickers, centripetal acceleration, Scott Speed, Moody, Dave, New Hampshire I have a new car (see below and 10 bonus points to anyone who can identify the make and model). The passenger (the mammal in the backseat) is my visual aid for the Science of NASCAR talks when I explain what the 'hound dog position' is.
The new car… more »
