Track Camber

Track Camber refers to two distinct concepts in motorsport: the angle of a vehicle's wheels relative to the vertical axis (wheel camber) and the banking angle of a racetrack's surface (track banking).

Wheel camber is measured in degrees and can be negative (top of tire tilted inward), positive (top tilted outward), or neutral. Negative camber improves cornering grip by optimizing the tire's contact patch during turns, which is why race cars often use this setup. However, too much negative camber can cause uneven tire wear and reduce straight-line stability.

Track banking (also called track camber) describes how a race track surface is angled, particularly in corners. This design helps vehicles maintain speed through turns by counteracting centrifugal force. Famous examples include the steeply banked corners at Daytona International Speedway.