Why is Your Car Different Because of Racing?

    Information is from this article. The source being timely does not really matter, because racing cars have been contributing to technology for over 100 years, and the source does not have to be the best, as it just contains some general information.
   For the next two blog posts I will focus on the impact racing cars have on the cars that you and I drive every day on the street. Racing teams spend millions of dollars every year to make their cars faster. To do this, they try to maximize power, handling, braking, fuel efficiency, and every other aspect there is of a car. One thing that racing teams contribute to the most is safety. A car on the street is much safer if it can stop quickly, handle well, and perform well in a crash. Braking power and handling also have a large effect on how fast a car is on the track, and crash safety ensures the well-being of race car drivers. Tire companies are always competing to produce the most grip while still lasting a longer period of time. Even though these tires are very different from the tires on a street car, this technology can then be used on street tires. The car manufacturers also spend time developing brakes that perform well, and do not overheat, even in the most extreme situations.  These features help a car on track, but they also make a street car that you would want to buy. Another area that racing has helped develop is materials. Carbon fiber, and other super light, but strong materials, were first used on race cars to save weight, but are now seeing use in street cars to improve structural integrity. Weight savings on the street also effect another issue that has become important, fuel efficiency and the environment.