Glossary / Engine

front wing

33 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a flat piece on the front of a racing car that helps push the car down onto the track so it doesn’t slip when going fast.

Technical Definition

The front wing is a aerodynamic component mounted on the front of a race car, generating downforce to improve grip and stability at high speeds.

Hear It Discussed

"...where your feet are up at the front wing and the cars feel like they're made of paper..."
978: Buttons Are So Good, Why Can’t We Have Pretty Things, Afraid Of The Viggens Everyday Driver Car Debate 01:24

"[927.5s] It needed two recorders entirely. [930.0s] So at that point, he was like, look, man, I can do the two recorders and the front wing that it needs. [935.2s] But now 60% of the car is going..."
C.R.E.A.M. #79 - 300k Mile Huracan, The Ugly New Juke and a GT3 Convertible C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 15:27

"...and that front wing the damage it did to the car and he dropped right to the back of the field so look it's an unfortunate..."
The Motorsport Brief | McLaren’s bungled bet as Max wins in Vegas Rusty's Garage 14:58