International Department of Bejing No. 80 High School, Beijing, 100018, China
Email: sherwin0901@163.com (S.J.C.)
Manuscript received December 8, 2024; revised December 18, 2024; accepted January 7, 2025; published January 22, 2025.
Abstract—Traditional aerodynamic optimization changes the aerodynamic forces on the race car by adding aerodynamic kits and modifying the body shape. It can improve the propulsion, reduce drag force, and enhance handling and control, which have a significant impact on the performance of race cars. With the increasingly fierce competition, the demand for the performance of race cars has increased yearly. However, traditional aerodynamic optimization can't meet the higher requirements. After analyzing the shortcomings of conventional aerodynamic optimization, the author developed a new model “flying race car” combining the landing race car and aircraft. It has the extendable wings mounted at the side and the ducted fan installed on the bottom providing vertical lifting force and horizontal driving force. Therefore, the flying race car can rise into the air like a helicopter and fly forward rapidly like a jet fighter. Meanwhile, the fan enhances the handling and control by changing the direction. In addition, the adjustable air duct is designed to weaken the drag mainly caused by flow separation. The twin jet engines result in higher speed. In conclusion, the aerodynamic efficiency of the flying race car will be improved dramatically based on the new aerodynamic devices.
Keywords—aerodynamic optimization, aerodynamic kits, race car, racing performance
Cite: Shaojie Cheng, "The Analysis of Traditional Aerodynamic Optimization for Race Car and Future Model,"
International Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 27-32, 2025.
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