Keith asked the other day aboout the smallest, narrowest, longest available
vehicles. Been thinking about that: what we need is the automobile with the
lowest drag available and this would be found from the drag coefficient
times the frontal area. This would always be constant no matter where we race.
So here's the challenge. Over the next two weeks or so, how about the
members of the list that can surf the web, look for sites that have actual
data on Cd and frontal area. If any member has a reference book that he/she
would share the data from, it would be appreciated. If I can get the data,
I will compile a list of vehicle frontal areas, Cd and a computed drag
factor (Cd x Area). I'll include the formula for drag so everyone
interested can determine their own set of numbers for whatever speed they
desire.
Send data to me!
mayf
L.E. Mayfield
124 Maximillion Drive
Madison, Al. 35758-8171
1-256-837-1051
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lemay@hiwaay.net <<<<preferred
Sunbeam Tiger, B9471136
Sunbeam Alpine Bonneville Land Speed Racer,
'66 Hydroplane Drag Boat (390 FE)
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