So, petrol vs diesel, which one wins the race? The short answer: The faster car wins the race. Most people would say petrol will always win the race. That’s not entirely true. A diesel engine equipped race car would always win against a conventional petrol car in the same manner as a fast petrol car…
Can I really improve my lap time with professional racing seats? Which one should I get? Is that all I really need to get faster? Except for cutting down on the car’s total weight, how can my racing seat improve my lap time? Having a proper racing seat installed in your car will definitely help…
Manual or automatic racing cars: what do pros actually prefer? This battle can be tough. Each of these two has its own strengths and flaws.
Can race cars be driven on the highway? Is there a special provision in the law allowing race cars to be driven on the highway? It’s still a car, it should still be legal for my race car to be driven on the highway, right? No. If we’re talking about a legit race car, in…
Ever wondered why racing cars are broad and low? Is that look just for show or can it really help the car go? Racing cars are broad and low to counter the effects of inertia when doing tight turns on the race track. It’s also designed to be broad and low for aerodynamic purposes. Racing…
Race cars are known for their blinding speed, incredible acceleration, and superb handling. But, have you ever seen race cars go in reverse, especially on the race track? All race cars are required to have at least one reverse gear, on top of their multiple semi-automatic sequential speeds. Mechanically, all race cars can go in…
Do racing cars have power steering? Is there a need for such a thing at high speeds? Is it really that hard to make turns along the curves? Yes. Formula One (or F1) Racing cars have power steering. But this is only limited to Formula One race cars and it is a modified power steering…
Are sports cars reliable? Everyone wants one. Everyone dreams of having one. But not everyone can have one. And then there’s the argument that not everyone should get one. Even if they have the money to do so. So, should you get one or pass up on your dreams? Sports cars are more reliable nowadays…
Why do sports cars have low suspension? Isn’t anyone concerned about running over some bumps on the road? What about road imperfections? Has anyone given a thought to that? Sports cars have low suspensions to increase their aerodynamics and maximize stability. This is why most sports cars you see on the road are built wide…
Are all NASCAR race cars the same? No. There are no two NASCAR race cars that are exactly the same. Even ones from the same team have unique qualities separating them as individual vehicles rather than clones of one another. On the surface, body composition, decal placement, car number, and color may differ. A more…
Racing cars are one of the greatest feats of engineering today. Racing cars, particularly, have smooth tires for a number of special reasons.
Why do race cars tape headlights? Does it really serve a practical function? Professional race cars tape headlights to prevent shattered glass from littering the racetrack and pose a danger for everyone on it. Another reason why race cars tape headlights is to protect it from debris on the racetrack. Yeah, this was true in…
Can P Platers really drive sports cars? Won’t it be dangerous for someone new to driving to control a performance machine? The opportunity to drive a sports car is definitely a very tempting idea. Everyone wants to have the chance to get behind the wheel of a supercharged monster and tear down the road like…
Why can’t you wear motorcycle helmets in place of automotive racing helmets? They basically look the same. Shouldn’t they also do the same thing? There’s a big difference between car racing helmets and motorcycle helmets. Automotive helmets are meant to withstand multiple high impact collisions whereas motorcycle helmets are meant for one big impact. Car…
Tesla is one of the world-leading automotive and energy companies. The company is famous for its luxury electric vehicles with cutting-edge design and superior performance. And now, Tesla tries to reinvent an alternative to pickup trucks with its new Tesla Cybertruck. How? Tesla craft vehicles in ways that are thought impossible. Auto-pilot, low-center gravity, impact protection,…
Do race cars have horns? This begs the bigger question: What use would a car horn on a race car have? No one’s going to let you pass when you honk your horn and there are no inattentive pedestrians suddenly walking into your path when you zoom by. Race cars don’t have horns because it…