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Old 09-16-2014, 10:58 AM   #10
Harry 6674
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Default Re: What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats?

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Originally Posted by Superfan1 View Post
Pro Stockers don't have a wing; they have a wickerbill that produces very little downforce. A T/F dragster generates almost 10,000 lbs of downforce at speed and a F/C generates almost 7000 lbs; in contrast a Pro Stock car generates less than 500 lbs of downforce.
Actually fan they do have a wing. The wicker is attached to the rear of it. I thing nhra added 1/8" to it this year for 3/4" total height. Maybe they need to add a little more and change up the front splitter a little.
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