Glossary / General

ground effect

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Ground effect is a racing trick where the car’s shape makes it stick to the track, giving more grip and speed.

Technical Definition

Ground effect refers to aerodynamic forces generated when a car’s underside is close to the track surface, creating low pressure that pulls the vehicle down and increases traction.

Hear It Discussed

"...arguably the father of ground effect. He was the person who led all of the work the FIA did on safety..."
Best European Car Event? | The Car Podcast #72 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 08:13

"561.4s I think is one that had the further ground effect. 563.0s Body kind of came on. It looked a lot more sporty,"
Restoration Trends & Parking Lot Problems Let's Talk Cars Radio 09:21

"...to stop the problems associated with the Venturi ground effect cars, they said you have to have a ride height of x. And so they put hydraulic pumps on the brams that lifted the car up when it..."
When does clever thinking become cheating? - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes Stay On Track with Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert 10:20