Automobile Racing
Four years later it metamorphosed into something utterly outrageous with carbon Kevlar bodywork and over 500bhp. Twin rear wheels are where it’s at, or at least they were in the late Thirties when Auto Union’s GP masterpiece turned its hand to hillclimbing. Hans Stuck was all but unbeatable in the mid-engined Type C. And we love their machines – they are the prism through which we see the sport, the focal point of our passion and excitement. If you’re looking for the most exciting drag vehicles, you’ll want to look at top fuel dragsters. These 25-feet-long vehicles are oddly shaped with tiny front tires and monstrous rear tires. The odd design helps them hit speeds of up to 330 mph in a matter of a few seconds. NASCAR’s oval layout may not be that exciting compared to road racing courses, but there’s plenty of action. Many aerodynamic experiments are conducted in wind tunnels, to simulate real life situations while measuring the various drag forces on the car. These "Rolling r...