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Old 06-28-2014, 11:55 AM   #2
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Default Re: Altered wheelbase on FX class cars

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Originally Posted by OzzyMike View Post
I am new to this forum, so I am probably asking a previously answered question.

My question why did the FX (Factory Experimental) cars of the 1960s have what appears be a shortened wheelbase and a raised from end?
Their handling must have been weird!

The current thinking on modern Funny Cars is an elongated wheelbase (for stability) and a lowered front end (for down force)

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