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Angle of Attack
Rear Wing
side view

speedway strait
Speedway
Almost strait design
Short Oval
Slannted L design
Road/Street

Note the difference in wings from the speedway to the road setup. The greater the angle of attack, the more downforce and drag.

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Curator: Jill Dunbar
Last Update: August 27, 2001
NASA Official: Walt Brooks