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A thoroughly biased, overtly passionate, under researched and overly opinionated podcast about the World Endurance Championship, the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, the European Le Mans Series, SRO GT World Challenge, and every level of sportscar racing in between!
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Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Endurance Chat S4E21 - Sportscars Explained: Aerodynamics
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
In this episode, Michael Zalavari (Floodman11) and Oliver Trewavas (Trewavasaurus) delve into the role of Aerodynamics in sportscars, and explain in-depth how each body part of an ACO Prototype is designed to perform at the limits of aero efficiency! This is a bit of an experiment for us so please leave a comment offering some feedback!
Timestamps;
- 0:01 Our experience and expertise
- 0:05 What is aerodynamics?
- 0:13 What do we need to consider?
- 0:19 Aero-generating components
- 0:20 The frontal area, and the Splitter
- 0:37 Big Honking Holes, pressure venting, and redirecting
- 0:52 Directing air to cool the car
- 1:04 The role of the Shark Fin
- 1:12 The Rear Wing
- 1:23 The Underfloor, Rear Diffuser, and Ground Effect
- 1:32 Aero wash and Turbulence
- 1:36 Comparing and contrasting different aero for different tracks
- 1:46 Final thoughts and comments!
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
In this episode, Floodman11 is joined by CookieMonsterFL and SolHiemis to chat WEC Season 8, the new and returning entries, the balance of driver talent PLUS a look into the 2020/2021 regulations and discussions on the philosophy of sportscar racing!
Timestamps;
- 0:01 Season 8 Calendar changes
- 0:08 Entry list - P1
- 0:18 Breaking down the changes to EoT
- 0:24 P2 - incredible talent in both Pro and Am
- 0:44 GTE-Pro - a lean line up?
- 0:54 GTE-Am - 11(!) cars in an all out melee
- 1:16 Pro vs Am - is the balance right?
- 1:20 2020/2021 regs - initial thoughts
- 1:25 what is the goal of the P1 class?
- 1:44 Balance of Performance in a top class
- 1:50 Confirmed entries, interested parties, and looking towards 2021
- 1:56 Final thoughts and comments!