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Old 03-28-2019, 09:54 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RedDevil View Post
It just sets the stage for a series of tug-of-wars once the pickup is released.
Other factors being equal, the one with the higher hitch point wins.

Other factors being equal, the one with the higher curb weight wins.

Traction is what generally decides these things. If your setup tends to lift your opponent off the ground when you apply power, you win. If you have two equally matched vehicles in gearing, power, traction and geometry, it'll be a matter of luck.
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