| Re: Ask The Experts ... NASCAR Quote:
Originally Posted by smokefan20 What is the apex of a turn? | The apex of a turn is any point in the turn where the vehicle attains maximum speed and power. Usually it is close to the inside of the turn and in the center but not always. For example, at Darlington the most speed and power is attained at the top of the track, not the bottom. On a flat track (Indianapolis, Milwaukee, T3 at Pocono) the apex is close to the bottom but comes before the center of the turn.
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