If you just look at Greg's #1 run then yes. But he did run 206.61 which only puts him 1 and 1.5 MPH back. But last I checked MPH does not mean that much. #7 Cristian Cuadra 206.92 # 12 Mason McGaha 206.95
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I think you can over gear a car to a point for ET but not MPH.MPH is a direct result of HP 2 MPH in a PS car is 20-30 HP that is huge
Back in the day it was. Since there is a Rev limiter in PS it can come down to how I have my car setup.MPH is a direct result of HP 2 MPH in a PS car is 20-30 HP that is huge
I would have to question that 20 - 30 HP more.....MPH is a direct result of HP 2 MPH in a PS car is 20-30 HP that is huge
2 - 3 HP at the flywheel difference in the top tier cars is more realistic. Attitude of the car from the shocks and even where the chutes come out could come into play as well as even somehow reducing mechanical “Drag” from really minor things could possibly make the difference. I remember the Pro Stock bikes picked up several MPH from underneath a couple of years ago. Boats pick up a ton from the finish on the bottom - Golf Ball “dimples” can make a major difference in their flight from less resistance. It could be something like the headers. I rerouted the headers on the “Strega” P51 a few years ago (Their Specs) and it picked up 34 MPH. The side of the airplane was really charcoal but it was fast. When these P/S engines have reached close to their peak the next logical advantage will be in the car or the driveline. I wouldn’t be surprised if those cars are able to flex and change shape at speed. When The Toyotas in NASCAR gained enough advantage to win a race and be fined $100,000 for a 3” x 11” .012” thick piece of tape UNDERNEATH the wrap Aero is fairly important.I would have to question that 20 - 30 HP more.....
If you do it by % which is probably not the correct method it figures about 15 HP. I will ask somebody who might know the answer.I would have to question that 20 - 30 HP more.....