I have built a number of oil pans for oval track and drag racing applications, and i have found bigger is not always better. A depth of approx. 7 in is more than adequate if possible. An oil pan with one way baffles, trap doors and possibly offset resevoirs in the case of oval track cars (the...
I was wondering if anyone has a good way to estimate downforce mathematically on a race car wing, specifically a sprint car wing. For those that have no idea what a sprint car wing looks like, it is 25 ft^2 and has side panels on either side. It also has a 1 inch wickerbill or lip on the rear...