[Land-speed] Downforce vs Ballast Question

[Bryan Savage]

Contrary to some myths, LSR,  as we do it is a standing start competition.
OK, Drag Race --- Standing Start - 4 mile or 2mile or 1.3...
Rick in Neb IV --- check his speed in the 2 1/4. It's *_awesome_* to me.
His skilled driving and excellent power to weight ratio makes that happen.

If the driver is having a hard time keeping it hooked up, then  tune the
motor for excellent throttle response or buy traction control.

Just my opinion,
Bryan



Dick J wrote:
> 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