Banking

Banking refers to the angled slope of a racetrack surface, particularly in corners, that tilts from the inside to the outside edge.

This design feature allows vehicles to maintain higher speeds through turns by counteracting centrifugal forces. The steeper the banking angle, the faster cars can safely navigate corners as the incline helps press the vehicle toward the track, improving grip and stability.

Famous examples include NASCAR tracks like Daytona and Talladega with extreme banking exceeding 30 degrees, while Formula 1 circuits typically feature more subtle banking. Zandvoort's Turn 14, with its 18-degree incline, represents one of F1's more pronounced banked corners.