“Aero” is the probably the most misunderstood aspect in amateur grassroots racing. If you break Aero down to just the basic science and benefits it can be very simple to understand for any of us amateur grassroots racers.
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WINGS. Spoilers are not wings and wings are not spoilers. Wings are just that, WINGS, basically upside-down airplane wings. Wings are the most efficient way to create down force with minimal drag. Wings are usually installed on the rear of the car but occasionally on the front and back.