Why the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Needed That Giant Wing
Discover how the Charger Daytona used its nose and rear wing to solve a racing problem that more engine power alone could not fix.
Shapes built for the banking
Aero Wars
Bodywork built to answer a racing problem. These stories look at the noses, wings and roof lines that appeared when more engine power stopped being enough, and at what the shapes were actually meant to do.
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The Subtle Aerodynamic Changes of the Ford Talladega
The 1969 Ford Talladega hid its NASCAR purpose in carefully revised bodywork rather than an enormous rear wing.
Why Plymouth Built the 1970 Superbird
Understand the Plymouth Superbird as a NASCAR homologation car and learn why its dramatic shape meant more than a larger engine.
Why the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Was More Than a Paint Package
Learn how to distinguish the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II from a regular Spoiler and understand the purpose of its extended nose.