%0 Generic %A Dall'Agnol, Fernando F. %A Morais, Lucas B. de %A Alloy, Marcelo D. %D 2019 %T Driving upside-down in a circular track %U https://scielo.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Driving_upside-down_in_a_circular_track/9927791 %R 10.6084/m9.figshare.9927791.v1 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864810 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864813 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864816 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864819 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864822 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864825 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864828 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/17864834 %K Inverted track %K race-car %K stunt %K friction %K counterintuitive drive %X

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.

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