P2_2 Racing on the Edge

Abstract

Motor speedway is one of the largest spectator sports in the world with half of the world’s top 10 largest stadium-type facilities being speedway tracks [1]. The racing involves driving round an oval track with banked corners, allowing for consistently high speeds throughout the lap. This paper looks at the feasibility of a speedway track where the bank angle of the corners is increased to 90 degrees. We found that if the straight sections of track were removed, it would indeed be feasible.