Setup Knowledge

Tips, breakdowns, and race engineering insight — straight from the pit lane.

Shock Valving vs Spring Rates: Which Fixes Handling First?
What spring rate controls versus what shock valving controls in a race car chassis How each change feels on track and the symptoms that point to one over...
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Pre-Winter Storage Checklist: The 10 Things Every Racer Should Do Before Parking It
Before you park it for winter, make sure you’ve logged everything. Off-season is when you make progress. Not because you’re turning wrenches, but because you’re measuring what you’ve...
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The Damping Myth: Why Turning Up Your Shocks Isn’t Making Your Car Harder
 Your Shocks Aren’t Making Your Suspension Stiffer You’ve probably heard it: “Get stiffer shocks and the car will be tighter.” It feels true. You turn up the damping,...
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Push or Loose? How to Diagnose What Your Car Is Doing
You’ve gone out for practice, the car doesn’t feel right, and now everyone in the paddock has a different opinion on what to do about it. Sound familiar?...
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Why Your Tyres Are the Most Important Part of Your Setup
Most oval racers spend their time worrying about engines, springs and shock absorbers. But here’s the truth — none of that matters if your tyres aren’t working properly....
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