Aerodynamics

Air is one of the most fundamental forces that oppose a race car. Aerodynamics is the study of this force acting on the car, and in our case, we use aerodynamics to reduce this force acting upon the car to make it more efficient. Aerodynamic systems consist of several components, such as an undertray, front and rear wings, body shape, and other external features. A key way of making the vehicle go faster is reducing drag, which is usually affected by body shape, producing the correct ratio of downforce to power, and reducing turbulence created by the vehicle.

What We Do

The primary goal of the aerodynamics sub-team is to reduce the overall drag, produce a considerable downforce and increase the stability of the car. Reducing the drag force on the vehicle enhances the top speed of the vehicle in addition to improving acceleration and handling. Due to the nature of a race car, air inevitably moves at high speeds across the surface of the vehicle. The downforce plays a crucial role in adhering the rapid-moving vehicle to the surface of the road. The front and rear wings on the vehicle are responsible for generating approximately 60% of the vehicle's downforce, while the undertray wing generates approximately 40% of the downforce. The aerodynamics sub-team is responsible for researching, developing, and testing each of these components of the vehicle in order to ensure the development of a functional, efficient race car.