Why is camber so critical in NASCAR?
If you own a car, you’re probably familiar with the chore of getting it serviced. Unless you’re a mechanic, you may not realize the significance of all the maintenance that’s necessary. Take wheel alignment for instance. Experts recommend one every 10,000 miles (16,093 kilometers) or so. But exactly what does this mean, and why is it important? Wheel alignment involves adjusting the angles of your wheels to achieve optimal handling for your vehicle. The wheels can be jolted out of alignment when you knock them against curbs — or when you get in an accident. The effect on the wheel may be so slight that you may not even be able to tell by looking at it. You might feel the effect if your car pulls one way or the other when the you’re driving straight ahead. Even when you can’t feel it, out-of-whack alignment still wears on your tires. Turns out, your wheels can be off kilter in a few different ways. Camber is one of them and refers to the vertical tilt of a wheel if you’re looking at it
