A Full-Scale Wind Tunnel Test of a Short Track Race Car

2000-01-3548

11/13/2000

Event
Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A full-scale investigative wind tunnel test was performed on a dirt track race car in the Langley Full Scale Tunnel (LFST). Lift and drag forces were measured and flow visualization studies performed for the purpose of quantifying the aerodynamic characteristics in order to assist designers and drivers of this class of vehicle. Results from the downforce measurements showed a rear axle biased aerodynamic balance. Flow visualization studies revealed large areas of separated flow on the forward portion of the side pods as well as over a large portion of the rear deck and spoiler behind the driver.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-3548
Pages
7
Citation
Landman, D., and Koster, E., "A Full-Scale Wind Tunnel Test of a Short Track Race Car," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-3548, 2000, https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-3548.
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Published
Nov 13, 2000
Product Code
2000-01-3548
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English