[Land-speed] Downforce vs Ballast Question

[Dick J]

Which is better?  It would seem that if you add, say 500 pounds of ballast, it's a simple addition.  If you add a spoiler designed to add 500 pounds of downforce, then you are adding the effective weight, plus additional drag.  No?
   
  DickJ
  In East Texas 

 
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