The Myth MythBusters Could NEVER Test w/ Race Car Driver Scott Mansell

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Scott Mansell joins Kari and Tory to discuss the myth of whether a Formula One car can drive upside down due to downforce.

What's the one myth Kari and Tory always wanted to test on MythBusters but never could? Can a Formula One car generate enough downforce to actually drive upside down? Former professional racing driver Scott Mansell joins Kari and Tory to answer that exact question, break down the wild physics behind Project Inversion, and why he's volunteering to be the one strapped in for the attempt. Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Go support our guest, Scott Mansell! Youtube Channel: @Driver61 Instagram: @official_driver61 LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS! https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE! If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: IG/TT: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Welcome Mythfits! 14:06 The Upside-Down Challenge 26:57 Safety Concerns and Precautions 30:35 Preparing for the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kari, Tory

Guest: Scott Mansell

Topics covered

• myth testing
• Formula One
• downforce
• physics
• racing
• Project Inversion

Keywords

• mythbusters
• Formula One
• downforce
• Scott Mansell
• Project Inversion
• racing physics
• safety concerns

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Organizations: Pionaire Podcasting, Driver61, Mythfits

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