The Physics Of: Oversteer (Sometimes, Too Much Slip Angle Is Just Enough)

Technically speaking, oversteer means that a car’s rear tires are operating at a greater slip angle than the front tires, i.e., they’re working harder. In real-world terms, it means the tail of the car is sliding sideways. Holding the car in this dynamic state results in a glorious drift. Failing to hold it usually ends with [...]

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