How a NASCAR Cup Series Race Car Works: Explained in Detail

🚗The body panels of a NASCAR race car are made from a mix of carbon fiber, plastic, epoxy resin, and kevlar, with an outside layer of fiberglass.

🌬️Aerodynamic features such as the front splitter, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler play a crucial role in creating downforce and improving the car's performance.

🔧The suspension of a NASCAR race car is fully independent front and rear, allowing each wheel to move individually. It includes control arms, adjustable shocks, and an anti-roll bar.

🔥Safety systems in NASCAR race cars are robust, including roll cages, anti-intrusion panels, fire suppression systems, and safety tethers.

🏎️NASCAR race cars use naturally-aspirated V8 engines, capable of producing around 670 horsepower. They feature advanced cooling systems and fuel cells with foam baffling.

What are NASCAR race car body panels made of?

—NASCAR race car body panels are made from a mix of carbon fiber, plastic, epoxy resin, and kevlar, with an outside layer of fiberglass.

What role do aerodynamic features play in NASCAR race cars?

—Aerodynamic features such as the front splitter, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler create downforce, improving the car's performance and stability.

What kind of suspension does a NASCAR race car have?

—A NASCAR race car has fully independent suspension, allowing each wheel to move individually. It includes control arms, adjustable shocks, and an anti-roll bar.

What safety systems are present in a NASCAR race car?

—NASCAR race cars have robust safety systems, including roll cages, anti-intrusion panels, fire suppression systems, and safety tethers.

What type of engines do NASCAR race cars use?

—NASCAR race cars use naturally-aspirated V8 engines, capable of producing around 670 horsepower. They have advanced cooling systems and fuel cells with foam baffling.

00:01The creator of Animagraffs explains how a NASCAR Cup Series race car works.

00:12NASCAR race car body panels are made from carbon fiber, plastic, epoxy resin, kevlar, and fiberglass.

01:23Aerodynamic features such as the front splitter and rear diffuser play a crucial role in creating downforce.

03:37A NASCAR race car has fully independent suspension with adjustable shocks and anti-roll bars.

13:31NASCAR race cars have robust safety systems including roll cages, anti-intrusion panels, and fire suppression systems.

09:04NASCAR race cars use naturally-aspirated V8 engines, capable of producing around 670 horsepower.

10:39A NASCAR race car's cooling system includes radiators, hood vents, and roof flaps for better aerodynamics.

16:03Cockpit features in a NASCAR race car include specialized seats, safety structures, and cooling systems.