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Old 01-23-2008, 11:25 PM   #10 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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Funny thing is - despite whatever some ass might tell you about truckers "feeling" parasitic losses from tail gaters... There is a very slight aero advantage when there's someone behind you as their high pressure fills in your low... Of course, someone in front is better - someone behind is okay - worst possible scenario is no one around you...

In fact, iHPVA rules state that chase cars must be at least 200' (not 100% sure on the exact number) behind the HPV on the course due to this advantage
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