Stockcars
Stockcars
Article title: STOCK CARS
Article keywords: stock car racing , Nascar
Article body:
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, also known as NASCAR, is a company that deals with stock cars racing. NASCAR has numerous different racing series that feature in different types and models of race cars. The main series are Xfinity Series, Camping world Truck Series and Monster Energy Cup series. Besides the three main series, NASCAR has several other mini-series divided by locations.
Stock cars used in these races are often of specific characteristics as discussed underneath.
Braking system
Braking systems are often made to slow down cars and avoid cars from flying off the recommended tracks. Stock cars braking system not only slows down the vehicle, but also improves curve tackling and acceleration of the vehicle. Stock cars make use of lighter discs and calipers with minimized speed torque to improve downforce and acceleration. These cars have an approximate maximum fluid temperature of 1800 degrees. The braking system is also responsible for changing tires temperature.
Modification
Initial NASCAR races were performed on bumpy and rutted tracks. Cars used on these tracks were unmodified hence could not endure these type of treatment. NASCAR allowed modification of these cars to increase durability, safety of the rider, and increase competition standards. NASCAR spells out its modification rules in the NASCAR rule book.
Aerodynamics
Car aerodynamics refer to the ability of a car to move at high speed with less difficulty navigating through airflow. Stock cars are crafted in a more rounded shape to channel air in such a way that it produces less resistance possible while flowing around the car. These cars also are integrated with rear wing, a spoiler that allows the car to move at high speed without its wheels being lifted by the fast moving air.
Speed
Speed is a necessity in stock cars. The highest races primarily range between a length 322km to 966 km. the fastest stock cars often race at speed of approximately 330 km/ hour on superspeedway and speedway tracks such as Talladega superspeedway.
Power output
Modern NASCAR top level cars have a maximum power output of approximately 900 horsepower
Body
Stock cars are purely handmade. Their body is made from flat sheet metal. The frame of these cars consist of a square or round structure steel made of varying thickness. The roll cage, a frame that surround the driver, is made of the thickest tubing, designed to protect the driver in case of a crash. The rear and the front section frames are made of a thinner steel to allow a collapse in case a car crushes on anther. The front frame also referred to as front clip, is designed in a way that it pushes the engine out of the car rather than towards the driver compartment.
