You will see that during any races on television the crew changing the tyres quite often. Racing puts a lot of strain on the car and the wheels. Why is that?
Speed causes most of the
components to heat up quicker than during a normal drive. The pistons have to
move faster pushing the crank to move faster. It is important to make sure that
the right amount of lubrication is present between these mechanisms. The oil
keeps the components moving smoothly. If there is no smooth movement present
you are in danger of causing the components to wear out.
Anything that is worn away
inside the engine has to be completely replaced. Always make sure that there is
oil in the engine. It's also important to make sure that the cooling parts are
up to standard. If the engine does not cool down it could blow up or melt from
the intense heat.
Have you never noticed that
racers take a couple of laps before the actual race starts? The warming up of
the tyres is an important part of racing. The hotter the tyres are during the
race the faster the car will go because of the lack of friction present. It's
wise to make sure that when you start a race you change those tyres because of
the wear they will endure. Wear will unbalance the car slightly making it
difficult to handle.
Racing wheels don't have a
tread or have a very shallow tread with very low side walls. The suspension is
low because of the small amount of air that has to surround it to make it
aerodynamic. Getting the shocks checked is also important. Remember that with a
lower suspension the car will less likely be able to drive over humps because
of the lack of absorption of force.
Read more on... How to
Prepare Your Car and Wheels for a Race
Author: Morne Lourens
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