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This footage from the IMSA 12h at the bumpy Sebring track also offers a practical lesson in vehicle dynamics. For example, it shows how the vehicle can be an over-constrained system. Observing dynamics in action offers some profound insights into performance, reminding us that sometimes, our own eyes are the best tools for understanding the principles of vehicle dynamics

Explore five key factors influencing the dynamics performance of race cars with Mike Law, an experienced motorsport vehicle dynamicist. Law joins automotive engineering consultancy, Wavey Dynamics, to discuss the factors of powertrain, weight, driver, tyres and aerodynamics