What If Build Ideas...for Land Speed Racing

71GSSDemon said

So, I remember for NASCAR they needed 85hp to reach the speeds they wanted. Aero was cheaper and easier than more HP. How much equivalent HP did they achieve? I think the C500 hit 190 and Daytona hit 200+. Was that the 85hp or was it actually more?

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Way more power. The Daytonas and then the Superbirds were a bit faster due to the aerodynamics. The high wing helped downforce but the sails on the sides tended to aid keeping the rear from getting loose. Those Mopars dominated until NASCAR banned the winged wonders. That is when Ford introduced the more conventional aero package Talledegas.