My cars-'08

[aeronca65t]

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~For Your Amusement~ :laugh:

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[Mickey Richaud]

EXCELLENT, Nial.

I know the lads would be proud. (Maybe Sir Paul and Ringo will actually stumble across this at some point!)

Mickey

 

[hilsideser]

THAT was fun!

 

[texas_bugeye]

Geez that looks like a BLAST!

 

[Sherlock]

I'd love to race, some day... Right now the funds to do it are a little slim...

Great video Nial

 

[14dna]

Nial:

Thanks, that was a hoot to watch. Makes me want to go get a car and go racin'.
Just a curious question. Is there an advantage to having RHD on a race car, or is it just preference?

The next time you're at Watkins Glen, I'd like to know.
I only live about 4-5 hours away, and sure would enjoy watching this racing.
Besides, we could always encourage Banjo to come out and play.

Dave

 

[aeronca65t]

Dave:

Many years ago, RWD was considered better for racing and it's probably still better at the upper levels (like F1 racing).

But for amateurs like me, it really makes no difference. Modern race tires basically negate any theoretical difference, at least at the hobby level.

Of course, driving FWD is different than RWD. With front-drive, you enter the corner slower and get on the gas sooner. Apex is usually later with front-drive too. If bad things starts happening in mid-turn, you <span style="text-decoration: underline">must</span> keep the gas <span style="text-decoration: underline">on</span> with FWD or things go to the he11 in a handbasket. RWD is a bit more forgiving in that respect.

I'll probably be at Watkins Glen in mid-October in '09 with ~VRG~

 

[14dna]

Cool Nial:

I live in Ontario about halfway between Detroit and Buffalo on the shore line of Lake Erie. If you are ever down our way, please stop and if you race near here (4-8 hours away) let me know.

Dave

 

[DART]

Nial- I think the question was R H D like the car you pass early in the vid.

 

[aeronca65t]

Doh!

Yes, your're correct!

Senior Moment! :laugh: