• Race Suspension Basics

    Initial considerations when approaching your car’s setup When it comes to speed, there’s no denying the thrill of watching a car zip through a long corner. But what’s truly impressive is when a car effortlessly maintains that speed, even while navigating sharp corners without the driver feeling a hint of losing control. This is where…

  • Data Acquisition and Analysis

    How data acquisition services from Nelson Engineered Performance can make your team smarter and faster Data acquisition plays a pivotal role in the setup of a race chassis, greatly enhancing its balance, platform, and performance. The complex nature of modern racing cars, coupled with the demanding nature of racing environments, necessitates the systematic collection and…

  • Bump Stops vs Bump Springs

    Which option is best for your race program? In circle track racing, performance on the track can be greatly affected by suspension components such as bump stops and bump springs. These components play a crucial role in managing the car’s balance, handling, and performance. This post offers a quick look at each option and provides…

  • The Role of Springs and Shocks in Setting Platform

    This post discusses the distinctions between springs and shocks in race car platform and their influence on the philosophy at Nelson Engineered Performance. First, springs determine the car’s travel distance and do not impact wheel load. In other words, they don’t dictate the amount of load generated by the wheels, but rather the distance the…

  • Dynamic Balance

    How we measure balance that counts at Nelson Engineered Performance The initial set of “dominant inputs” comprises the balance portion, encompassing Cross%, L/R%, Front/Rear%, and Bite. Our primary focus lies on these inputs in their dynamic state. Although static measurements on the shop floor serve as a reliable reference point, it is the measurement of…

  • Dominant Inputs

    Dominant Inputs: The Pillars of Chassis Setup. The first step in creating quality setups and adjustment plans is knowing which inputs on your car are dominant. There are an almost endless number of inputs/changes that can be made on your race car. Dominant inputs are the inputs and adjustments that overpower everything else. At Nelson…