Racing setup

<p>In <a href="/facts/Motorsport/7p78I1t2">motorsport</a>, the racing setup, car setup or vehicle setup is the set of adjustments made to the vehicle in order to optimize its behaviour (performance, <a href="/facts/Car_handling/uypATlPu">handling</a>, reliability, etc.) for specific conditions. Vehicle setups are variable for a variety of reasons, ranging from weather, driver/rider preference and race track characteristics. Contrary to common misperceptions, setup is not used to maximize the performance of the <a href="/facts/Engine/p0m7aXaW">engine</a>, but to optimize it for the track at which it is being used. For example, <a href="/facts/Motorcycle/owLPEqSr">motorcycle</a> racers frequently detune their engines to reduce performance and power output so as to ensure the bike accelerates in a predictable manner.
</p><p>Usually adjustable vehicle parts include <a href="/facts/Shock_absorbers/2FGD4PNh">shock absorbers</a> and <a href="/facts/Anti-roll_bar/aMTs2upI">anti-roll bar</a> (<a href="/facts/Suspension_(vehicle)/KuAt6dB1">suspension</a>), <a href="/facts/Gear/9KVHRfUR">gear</a> ratios and <a href="/facts/Differential_(mechanics)/ecdB4NMK">differential</a>, <a href="/facts/Tire/TUgHKMQb">tyre</a> pressures and type, <a href="/facts/Wing/6v6VAUT2">wing</a> angles, wheel <a href="/facts/Toe_(automotive)/dGVspwAh">toe</a> and <a href="/facts/Camber_angle/HLD7fCvm">camber angle</a>, <a href="/facts/Brake_bias/V4WKalQs">brake bias</a>, <a href="/facts/Steering/X4aY7RkL">steering</a> lock and <a href="/facts/Ride_height/v7XgG4UL">ride height</a>.
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Racing setup