2. Dave Shullick, Jr., flies around a Supermodified race track at dizzying
speeds, thanks in part to a large piece of equipment attached to the rear of
his car. His cars, and all the cars of the Supermodified racing world, quite
literally have wings. Though not composed of feathers, Dave Shullick’s
wings allow his car to go faster, especially around a tight track.
3. The automobiles of Supermodified racing differ from the familiar NASCAR
car styles; Supermodifieds have virtually no body, are only 3 inches off the
ground and possess a large metal wing that sits above the car. The wing is a 5-
foot-square metal air foil attached to the car with moving struts. With his
engine sitting off to his left, to maintain car stability, Dave Shullick circles
around a track less than a mile in length.
4. Cornering tightly at high speeds is made possible by the car’s wing, which pops
up around a corner and flattens in straightaways. This motion while cornering
adds downforce to Dave Shullick’s ride, providing much-needed traction. As he
leaves a turn and the wing comes down, the car becomes more aerodynamic,
allowing him to continue around the course at NASCAR speeds.
