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Jul 27, 2006 | 12:23 AM

DRJZ1974

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From: Edina Minnesota

Topless Racing?

I posted this in the Tech forum, but doesn't seem to be anyone home:

Anyone here with verts ever race 1/4 mile with top down? I am just curious how much slower the car would be with the top down. I have read on here that racing with just your windows open slows you down. If I were ever challenged to a race (at the track of course ) and my top was down, how much does this hinder me?

Jul 27, 2006 | 12:26 AM

TMyers

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Originally Posted by DRJZ1974

Depending on the track they will not let you race. I forget the ET limit for verts but if I remember right any C6 will run faster than it. Most require a rollbar.

Jul 27, 2006 | 12:32 AM

DRJZ1974

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From: Edina Minnesota

Ok, let me restate this: Just for conversation sake, how much slower do you think a car is racing with the top down vs. it's top up?

Jul 27, 2006 | 04:19 AM

shurite44

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In the qtr mile I don't think it would make much difference. By the time you are at speeds that would cause much resistance you are at the end of the race. I believe the rule for verts at the track is 12.99 and lower you need a roll bar, and yes that is with the top up.

Someone may want to back me up on the 12.99, I am just going from memory.

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