# Dirty Air

> Dirty Air — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

Turbulent airflow behind a moving car that reduces aerodynamic efficiency for the following vehicle. Dirty air decreases downforce and increases tire degradation, making it harder to follow closely and overtake in high-downforce categories.

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

## Related Terms

- [Clean Air](https://traacks.club/glossary/clean-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)