One of the hardest parts of setting up a sprint car is not making the adjustment. It is working out which adjustment actually needs to be made. A driver comes in and says, “It’s tight.” That sounds useful, but it really isn’t enough information. Is it tight when the car first turns into the corner? Does it become tight once the chassis takes a set through the middle? Or does it only stop turning when the throttle comes back in on exit? Those are three different problems, and

In this post, we’re tackling one of the most overlooked but vital parts of sprint car speed: sprung versus unsprung weight, and how roll centres can make or break your handling.

In this post, we explain one of the most critical elements that influence a sprint car's performance: its tyres and wheels.

In this post we explain some of the basic aerodynamics of sprint car wings.

In this post, we explain tracking/spacing, and the effects on handling.

This blog post is the first in a two-part series on wheels. In this post we explain the common-sized wheels used on a sprintcar, typical...

In this blog post, we explain what quick change gears are, how changing the gears can affect the handling of a sprintcar, what the gear...

In the blog post below, we explain what stagger is and tips on determining if you have too much or not enough. What is stagger? "Stagger" refers to the variance in tyre circumference between the left and right rear tyres. This difference in tyre circumference creates stagger. Using stagger is to assist the car in negotiating turns on oval tracks. Oval tracks typically have left-hand turns, and the stagger helps the car make these turns more effectively. With larger tyres on t

Tuning With Tyre Pressures Tyre pressures vary depending on how grippy or slick the track surface is. If a track has a lot of grip, such...