Cloudbursts and torrential rain lead to a cushion of water forming under car tires, which lose direct contact to the road. As the engine power fails to take effect, the vehicle goes out of control.The phenomenon is known to regular car drivers and motorsports professional alike. Aquaplaning is especially dangerous when high speeds are involved. Tire developers are on a permanent mission to minimize the hazards of aquaplaning situations. Successful advances in racetrack tire technology ultimately benefit regular car drivers as well.