For my STEM project, I am designing a race car that will be able to race down an inclined plane and across a steady surface. The goal that I would like to achieve is having the car travel over a meter, however this will not be able to happen without the correct parts. Some features that my car will include are spoilers, wheels and axles, wings, and a special body shape. My sprint car demonstrates aerodynamics when the car moves through the air and across the surface. This is because the air is flowing around the car while it is racing down the inclined plane. In addition, there are four parts that help keep the car moving through air; lift, thrust, weight, and drag. Each of these concepts help move my car further and faster. First, ‘lift’ helps “push something up while in motion” (Dunbar) and while my car is not flying, it needs a push from the ramp in order for it to be able to tread through the air. Second, ‘thrust’ is the urge to move in a certain direct. Third, ‘weight’ helps hold the car down. Finally, the ‘drag’ is a force that attempts to slow objects down. The drag affects how far the car moves because of friction. In this situation, the wheels are the drag and the ramp and surface are the forces resisting motion against the car. Without drag, the car could steer off track or flip over. These four concept help my car go faster for long in different ways, for example, lift also reduces the drag on the car and acts in a vertical direction. The heavier or more mass the car …show more content…
First, aerodynamics will help the car glide down the ramp without too much air resistance. Second, if my car can reduce drag as much as it can, then it will race down the ramp without any problems. And finally, having reliable wheels and axles will allow my car to smoothly. These three concepts will me accomplish my goal of building a successful miniature spring
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Was one of the most influential nascar drivers ever. In his time dale did more than many driver even though he lost his dad at a young age. Dale was a influence on many drivers in their career. He was a very popular driver who didn't even win many races. In this paper I will tell you the life of Dale Earnhardt Jr..
Throughout the last two weeks, I have been reading Patrick Ness’ Monsters of Men and Garth stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain. I had 478 pages left of Monsters of Men and I finished that book. I am currently on page 122 of The Art of Racing in the Rain. Monsters of Men was about the battle between Spackle and the people. There were two groups of people that were also against each other but they decided that they had to join forces because one group did not have food and the other group did not have water because the Spackle destroyed their supply of it.
The Mustangs and Burros are rounded up in the western region states. Many of the Wild Mustangs and Burros are captured using helicopters. The BLM may also use bait, or water traps to round up if appropriate. These kinds of methods are generally used to remove smaller herds. The helicopter method is more humane and effective when removing larger herds.
In The Art of Racing in the Rain, as Enzo is dying, he realizes that a person does not have to be selfish to be a great driver, or even a great person. As Enzo is about to die, he is ready to become human, but then realizes how much him dying is going to hurt Denny. He thinks: "I don't want Denny to worry about me. I don't want to force him to take me on a one-way visit to the vet. He loves me so much.
Racing, Sport or History There is no better feeling than hearing that engine kick over for the first time after all the hard work put in to make it run. Hearing the pistons pump up and down, the spark plugs igniting the gas pushing out exhaust, while the engine tears through the air; feeling the engine vibrate your body. This is an experience that everyone can relate to feeling and hearing. People never realize the amount of time and effort that is put into making a car run smoothly and proficiently.
HYPOTHESIS I hypothesized that a mousetrap car without a lever arm would generate more power, and a larger wheel diameter would result in a further distance. I believe that my mousetrap car will generate enough energy to travel fifteen feet. My mousetrap car is designed to quickly release energy and travel farther than most. However, the quicker release of energy can cause the car to steer towards the right. RESEARCH
1940s Hot Rod’s Thousands of car models have been manufactured in the United States but only a select few make it to the drawing board. When cars were beginning to be a part of everyone's daily lives in the United States, some cars that were made then still have an impact on what the cars look like today. In the 1940’s, one of the most popular car trends was the Hot Rod.
The muscle car may be recognized by people for its bulky body frame and high automotive power. The flip out headlights were very attractive to customers when they became a part of the cars design, a design that was used on many other car models. Having such a manly style to it the muscle car was originally designed to appeal to the male crowd. Even though muscle cars are called American Muscle, Australia created their very own version of a muscle car that ultimately turned out to be a big hit (“Three Interesting Muscle Car Facts Most People Don 't Know.”). According to car enthusiasts, the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 is believed to be the very first Muscle car engineered ("What Is a Muscle Car?”).
In the world, people have many hobbies and interests, being a car enthusiast is one of them. There are many stereotypes and misconceptions against car enthusiasts due to the lack of knowledge non-car enthusiasts have. Being a car enthusiast is not only admiring cars, but also having an interest to do what you want to with your car, such as driving. Whether you want to drag race, race on the track or go off roading, a true car enthusiast sees the beauty in cars whereas other people would just see a normal car. Car enthusiasts find the beauty in cheaper cars where they could mod their car to their desire.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 ABOUT THE CAR A Formula Student car is an opened wheeled race-car designed and fabricated by university level students to compete at global level against other universities. The students involved in such projects conceptualize, design, fabricate, test and race a single seated, open-wheel Formula Style race car. The design of such a car aims at enhancing dynamic performance while maintaining the safety and following the guidelines lay down by the governing body. 1.2
About motor sports in general: Motorsports is one of the biggest sports in the world and it is known worldwide. The events of motorsports are using motorized vehicles whether it was cars or motorcycles. Motorsports doesn’t mean racing, but the most famous type of motorsports is racing. There are also various types of racing like car racing, motorcycle racing and boat racing. The most famous type of racing is car racing so let’s take a deeper look into it.
Regular vehicle maintenance and service has become a top priority among car owners. This ascertains the car’s life-span and the car owner’s safety as well. It helps in detecting the smallest defects and prevents it from turning into major issues thereby decreasing any service and/or repair expenses. In addition, if the car is treated well it even contributes towards a healthy environment. For regular car maintenance your car manual or handbook is fit for guidance.
My First Car The first I ever had was an old model of the brand Toyota. It was color blue and was second-hand so I got it at a cheaper price. For a second-hand car, it was in a really good condition.
Every since cars have been produced, certain designs have had a lasting impact on society. The Mustang for instance is one of the most widely recognized vehicle designs in the world. A car design that had an impact on society years ago is called a classic car. Not all old cars are considered classics.