# Clean Air

> Clean Air — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

Undisturbed airflow that reaches a car when it is not closely following another vehicle. Cars in clean air have more consistent aerodynamic performance. Cars behind others run in "dirty air," which reduces downforce and can cause overheating.

- **Category**: Technical
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/clean-air](https://traacks.club/glossary/clean-air)

## Related Terms

- [Dirty Air](https://traacks.club/glossary/dirty-air)
- [Slipstream (Tow)](https://traacks.club/glossary/slipstream)
- [Downforce](https://traacks.club/glossary/downforce)

## Links

- [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary)
- [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)