Subject: Re: fiziks
> No, not in the real world. In the real world the light car will be
> significantly ahead by the 1st turn. Something about getting that 2m moving
> (a body not in motion tends to stay not in motion). Ever see a Honda
> kill a V8 or fast 6 at a pro solo launch, or say an Elan vs a ZR-1, right
> BOB?
Heh, ever see 3000+ lbs of all wheel drive Talon smoke a... well, pretty well
everything to the first turn?
I have. :)
If the power is there, and the traction is there, then both m and 2m can
accelerate at the same rate and arrive at the same place on the track moving at
the same speed - in the real world. Where it all goes to pot is that first turn.
I'm trying to put a number on "by how much" as it relates to weight.
DG
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