10.6084/m9.figshare.9927791.v1
Fernando F. Dall'Agnol
Fernando F.
Dall'Agnol
Lucas B. de Morais
Lucas B. de
Morais
Marcelo D. Alloy
Marcelo D.
Alloy
Driving upside-down in a circular track
SciELO journals
2019
Inverted track
race-car
stunt
friction
counterintuitive drive
2019-10-02 02:58:36
Dataset
https://scielo.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Driving_upside-down_in_a_circular_track/9927791
<div><p>Abstract In this article, we point out an interesting solution for the dynamics of a racecar in a banked circular track with banking angle well over 90°. We call this track configuration an Inverted Track, at which a racecar can drive partially upside-down. We show an experimental setup, where we made a toy car to circulate upside-down held only by its friction to the track. We discuss the viability to perform the aforementioned stunt with a real racecar in terms of the velocities required, dimensions of the track and safety; provided a passionate motorsport related company to commission it. For most racecars, the aerodynamic down-force is significant and it is included in our analysis.</p></div>