Validation of the Aerodynamic Downforce of a Race Car – Micro-Measurements

Strain gages from Micro-Measurements, a Vishay Precision Group (VPG) brand, are used by the University of Florida SAE Formula Team to validate that new airfoil designs are producing the downforce required to improve cornering. Higher downforce improves corner traction, which results in higher G forces and therefore higher corner speeds to provide a competitive advantage.

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