CFD Analysis of slipstreaming in NASCAR

• Main Author: Edwin Gan Chern Junn
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Computational fluid dynamics; Race car aerodynamics; Race strategy; Motorsport; Automotive

NASCAR has given enormous concentration and importance on aerodynamics in racing with drivers relying solely on aerodynamic techniques in pursuit of a first-place finish. The implementation of tapered spacers to reduce the output power of NASCAR race cars for track safety has caused drivers to resor...