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Race Glossary

Handling:

A race car's on-track performance, determined by the factors such as tire and suspension setup, and other aerodynamic issues.

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Car Configuration

Wing

Steering

  • understeer
    Understeer

    Also referred to as "tight" or as a "push". Understeer describes a condition in which the front end of the car has a lack of mechanical or aerodynamic grip.

  • oversteer
    Oversteer

    Also referred to as "loose." Describes a condition in which the rear of the car is unstable due to a lack of aerodynamic downforce or mechanical grip. Oversteer may be caused by a lack of rear downforce, too much front downforce or insufficient rear grip.

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