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Originally Posted by aerohead
I just re-visited an article CAR and DRIVER did about their grudge-match at the TEXAS MILE between a Ferrari Italia and modified Corvette.
Wheel spin was a big consideration in getting enough power to the track in order to accelerate to speed within the mile.
The Corvette managed it with Don Sherman finessing the throttle of the twin-turbo engine of over 800-bhp.
With enough horsepower your Falcon can do likewise,but I don't know about the 'Salt.'
Wheel-spin really tears up the salt and is vigorously frowned upon.
You could do a 'gentle' 1-mile for the 130-Club,which would qualify you for the 150 Club,which would qualify you for the long course,where in a good year might give you 12-miles to play with.
Under constant acceleration you'd get to your 200 (and red hat) without destroying the track for everyone else.
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Yeah my plan is to do a reverse taper boost curve limited by traction (so boost increases as speed increases on a per-gear basis). I also currently have no plans to run on the salt (far too lazy to clean the car after something like that).