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The air pressure on the race car that causes it to hold the track of pushes it down on the track giving the car better traction. In order to increase corner speeds, NASCAR racing teams strive to create downforce that increases tire grip.
A combination of aerodynamic and centrifugal forces. The more downforce, the more grip your car has. But more downforce also means more drag, which can rob a race car of speed.
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