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Automotive Aerodynamics

Automotive aerodynamics is the study of the aerodynamics of road vehicles. Its main goals are reducing drag and wind noise, minimizing noise emission, and preventing undesired lift forces and other causes of aerodynamic instability at high speeds. Air is also considered a fluid in this case. For some classes of racing vehicles, it may also be important to produce downforce to improve traction and thus cornering abilities.

<--- This is the Block that was made with a polygon that was extruded, and the axle and cartridge holes were cut out

This is the final product with the block it has a cockpit and it has fenders too

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<-----This is the front tire which is slim and more aerodynamic

This is the rear wheel which is thicker and provides more traction in the back and more stability ---->

<---- This is the rear axle which is smaller/This is the front axle which is bigger----->

This is the washer, its positioned between the body and the wheels

This is the final assembly which includes all the tires and washers

This is the drawing. It includes dimensions and the image of the car.

This is the flow sim, it shows how the aerodynamics go around the car. It shows how the cockpit doesn't have very good aerodynamics and that is shown by

This is the sketch for the recess in the main bady for the tire. This applies to both sides

This is the sketch for the fender. This applies to both sides of the car

This is the ring for the guide hole. it applies to both the front and back of the car

Race Day

First Race Against Eli Robinson.

Win, Time: 1.27

Second Race Against

Lucia Huerta-Hernandez

Loss, Time: 1.37

Third Race Against Hayden Meadors

Win, Time: 1.16

For some reason, none of the slow-motion videos would turn into gifs

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