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Originally Posted by trikkonceptz
I understand that the traction bars are efficient in themselves, but what if they were used as a frame for a boat tail? Then they would have function to keep traction plus be integral in cutting the rear end wake of the car.
At this level, we are talking about pieces made out of CF or other very light weight materials. But is there any reaon that a FWD dragster cannot side skirt both front and rear wheels? If you look at the pic I posted, there is no way those wheels turn to any practical degree.
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Bingo. Using the traction bar frame to support a boat tail would more than pay for any penalty imposed by the slightly extra weight of the boat tail material. Since the front wheels don't have to turn much in a drag race application, may as well cover them.
The nose cone/bumper cover of that red car are pretty good, but could stand some improvement.
Got undertray? Wheel fairings?
PS: Do the rules require the drag bar to have a wheel on each side, or could you make a presumably lighter drag bar by tapering to just one centerline wheel, perhaps a bit further back? That would make a nice frame for a teardrop boat tail, while still doing its drag bar function.