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3/1/10, 12:44 PM   #47
Re: What's with the panels?
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Originally Posted by geoff kaiser View Post
these side panels increase the side force as the car is sideways thru the corner, helping keep the car straighter for increased speed.

They help with driver protection by shielding the driver from rocks, dirt/mud, loose mufflers, etc.

They help advertise drivers names and small sponsors which helps with fan recognition.

Also takes away some of the sun and or track lighting glare at night which helps the driver focus on the track.

wow! Had did they race all these years with out them?