How Real Cars Go Real Fast
For nascar and race fans in general, who love the thrill of watching their favorite drivers race at speeds they would never expect to experience driving at, if you wonder what it takes to make those cars go as fast as they do, the answer is quite complex. There are several features in the engines of race cars which would not be legal in a regular car you could purchase at the dealership. These cars are specifically designed for racing, and use the fastest engine prototypes, to really get them to the extreme speeds they are capable of reaching on the track. It takes a lot of technology and advancements in the engineering world, to make these engines be able to reach these speeds, well above 200 miles per hour.
So, if you ever expect to buy one of these cars for yourself, do not expect to find them at your local dealership any time soon. These engines are specifcally designed for racing, and are put under strict scrutiny and testing before they are put out for race teams to buy. The undergo several tests to ensure safety and reliability, but will not be on the consumer market for general purchase.