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How do wings on race cars work?

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How do wings on race cars work?

By RACER Staff - Aug 28, 2026, 9:18 AM ET

Race car wings work on the same basic aerodynamic principle as airplane wings, but flipped upside down to push the car into the track instead of lifting it into the air.The fundamental tension with wings – and aero in general – is downforce vs. drag. More downforce means more grip...

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