The Science of Speed: Drag & Drifting

Illustration of two cars bumper to bumper. Caption: is pushing the air out of the way for both cars.

Engine power is constrained at superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, which reduces the speed of the cars. Teams use aerodynamics to gain an advantage due to the constraints. They adjust the cars to minimize drag, and driver's use the technique of drafting. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • The Science of Speed: Drag & Drifting

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    New Dimension Media/Questar
    Length:
    6 minutes