The basic notions that are very important in building aerodynamics

Racing car aerodynamicsabout earlier. Another part is represented by the
The basic notions that are very important inturning vanes, which will redirect the turbulent flow
building aerodynamic cars are those that thefrom the wheels and front wing. The wheels are
vehicle has to be very light, having a certainthe biggest problem in creating the perfect racing
shape to cut the air and improve grip. All thesecar aerodynamic system. The turbulence from
techniques in building aerodynamically balancedthe front wheels is reduced by the end plates,
cars can be found in the construction of racingwhich will guide the air to the radiators and the
cars. In producing such a light car, some of theside pods. The perfect shape in creating a racing
body parts are made from carbon fiber, especiallycar aerodynamics will be the shape of a flying bird.
those in the front wing. The wing will produce aBecause of the aerodynamics, the car will create
down force because of its design, offering the carforces that are pulling it to the ground, forces
a good grip on the road. Racing car aerodynamicsthat will use the other car's air currents to gain a
are among the first concerns of any racing cargrater speed. These forces generated by the air
builder. The shape of the car helps it use the air,in combination with the racing car aerodynamics
so the car will stick to the ground at a high speedare very important when the car enters a curve,
and even use the air to push the car in front -considering the high speed of the vehicle. The car
finding the perfect combination is not an easyhas to stay on the ground and this is made
task for the engineers. A simple mistake in thepossible by the car's aerodynamic shape. If we
measurements of the car components could leadwant the car to have a good grip on the road,
to accidents and driver injuries.the flow of air which is controlled by the shape of
Building an aerodynamics carthe car is important. However, the road on which
There are some components of the car's bodythe car competes has to be flat - in case that the
that are very important in creating the perfectroad has bumps the car will loose the stability and
aerodynamics for a particular vehicle. The firstthe grip created by the aerodynamic system.
one would be the wing that we were talking