Science of Speed

Race car with flames shooting out

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Firesuits

Firesuits protect NASCAR drivers from extreme temperatures

racecar turning on a track

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Load Transfer

In the mind of a driver and his crew chief corners have distinct pieces

Illustration looking down on a race car hitting a barrier

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Momentum & Time

Decreasing the force of impact by increasing the amount of collision time

Crew changing tires on a race car in the pit

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Balance

A perfectly balanced car keeps NASCAR drivers on the edge of racing

A look under the hood at a racecar's engine

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Power

Efficient engines give NASCAR racers more speed

Several race cars rounding a turn at a racetrack at sunset

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Turning

A turn on the racetrack can prevent a racecar driver from turning his head at all

Race car on fire and smoking

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Car Safety

Car safety protects NASCAR drivers from the extreme forces of a car crash

One race car follwoing closely behind another race car on the track

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Drag & Drafting

Getting out of the 'drag' and into the 'draft'

racecar tires smoking on a track

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Friction & Heat

Friction can sometimes help, sometimes hurt NASCAR racing teams

Close up of race car driver and words Brian Vickers Driver, #83 Red Bull Racing Toyota

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Grip

Grip, the force that binds all NASCAR drivers

Race cars on track and words So how loud

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Sound

Waves of sound let NASCAR fans feel and hear the power of race car engines

Member of pit crew checks a tire

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Tires & Pressure

The physics of NASCAR tires keep driving teams in touch with the track

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