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Old 06-18-2013, 10:21 PM   #1
Jim Wahl
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Wink Re: Wheelie Bars are not needed for Safety on Stockers!

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Originally Posted by Stephen Bell View Post
I just don't understand why 1000 hp cars that run in the 8's at 155 mph plus don't need wheelie bars? I hope that this issue gets resolved... S.Bell
It's because most of them are programed to leave soft and then increase power down track. Most of them 60' @ 1.35 or so. Otherwise there is no way a 1200 hp Cobra Jet can run on a 9" tire. Put a 12" tire on then and leave wide open and watch them run 7.90. Jim


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