This is what the "skid block" looks like in practice, which is mounted in several places on the floor of the car and is responsible, among other things, for the spectacular sparks coming out from under the racing cars.

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Made of a wood composite material (Jabroc), the plank ensures cars maintain a minimum ride height. Excessive wear on the plank, measured post-race, indicates the car ran too low and can lead to disqualification.

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