understeer-oversteer

[Motor Sport Visions Photography]

In a message dated 11/16/00 Robert Deis <rdeis at io.com> writes:

<< Let's start with definitions, then let racing experts go into more
detail
for you: >>

I'm far from an expert as I take pictures of 'em, don't drive 'em
but...I have heard it said in racing circles:

Oversteer = hit the wall with the rear of the car
Understeer = hit the wall with the front of the car

Of course this is somewhat tongue in cheek ;-)

(Had to get some humor in between the UK vs US political and sports
discussions...)

Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
http://www.motorsportvisions.com