From marketing to the technology that goes into them, racing has a big impact on what ends up on car dealers' lots... the article below is on MSN Autos... News and Advice Article - MSN Autos: "It doesn't matter if you love car racing or hate it. Chances are, many parts of your new car have been influenced or even engineered with the help of racing.
From the aerodynamic details in the 2006 Dodge Charger to an intake valve in the V8 of the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and the Tiptronic transmission in the 2005 Audi TT Coupe, automotive design, development and components are pushed along, in part, by the competitive spirit of racing.
Even today, when roads are increasingly congested and speed limits put a damper on real-world performance driving, racing remains firmly entrenched in the auto industry as both a laboratory for innovation and a powerful marketing tool. "
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