[Land-speed] HP/DRAG/Traction.....

[John Burk]

Rick
Was there instrumentation to measure aerodynamic lift ? What is the weight 
distribution ? Is it front wheel drive ?



> The electric Fusion had more than 6% tire spin when it went 186 in the
> quarter.  Somewhere around 8% went 176 in the quarter, but 204 in the 5th
> with 207 exit.  This thing had lots of power.  The fuel cell stack made 
> more
> power after being humidified after each pass.  (the 186 run was a turn out
> after the quarter because the computer system shut it down because of
> Overpower.  It made more power than they expected.
>
> The car hooked a little in the 3 but basically spun the tires thru most of
> the 5 miles.  I see some things from the photos that show me some chassis
> changes that might help plant the rear tires.  I would love to come back
> with this car.  Some minor refinements and revisions.....who knows....