OT: downforce vs power

Lorcan · 03-15-2015, 02:42 PM

When 6 tons of downforce meets 10,000hp.

Driver Larry Dixon walked away unharmed today.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-15-2015, 02:42 PM

Bugger

That's a wow

JonD · 03-15-2015, 02:44 PM

Wow, and a fantastic photograph

jumperjohn · 03-15-2015, 02:45 PM

Good grief! I'm glad the driver is ok! That's an amazing photo.

What failed, how come the car is airborne?

Lorcan · 03-15-2015, 02:45 PM

Devilot · 03-15-2015, 02:49 PM

Never know how to upload YouTube video from phone on here but here it is:

F30Andy · 03-15-2015, 02:57 PM

Wow.

Just goes to show that little reinforced safety zone they sit in really is the difference between life and death.

Tengocity · 03-15-2015, 02:58 PM

Looks like the front part of the chassis gave way!

Lorcan · 03-15-2015, 02:59 PM

It's airborne because it's doing nearly 300mph at that point. 6 tons of downforce on the rear wing, probably a ton on the front, and 10,000hp trying to bend the car into a banana.

Properly assembled and certified roll cages save these guys often.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-15-2015, 03:04 PM

Are the chutes in inertia / crash switches or manual only?

Lorcan · 03-15-2015, 03:18 PM

I don't know to be honest. I think they are manual, although the halon fire bottles are automatic, so maybe they are linked in too.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-15-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

I don't know to be honest. I think they are manual, although the halon fire bottles are automatic, so maybe they are linked in too.

Yeah would make sense, the initial G's could be immense departing like that.

gtsussex · 03-15-2015, 03:30 PM

Christ almighty! Glad he's alright. Bonkers extremes - have nothing but utmost respect.

Chompers · 03-15-2015, 03:34 PM

Wow, that is a big moment

glad he got out in 1 piece

Frosticles · 03-15-2015, 04:00 PM

Shows how good the driver cells are nowadays. I love my photography & that is one hell of a shot.

Nick the Greek · 03-15-2015, 04:47 PM

That'll polish out..........

NISFAN · 03-15-2015, 06:39 PM

Bloody hell that was one hell of a ride. Never mind the safety cell, glad to see it didn't catch alight. I assume that fluid coming out is nitro as I was under the impression these engines have no liquid coolant...Lorcan?

Lorcan · 03-16-2015, 02:08 AM

Yes there's no cooling. The nitro fuel cell is in the narrow bit in the front of the car, away from the engine and in the best place for weight distribution.

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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	It's airborne because it's doing nearly 300mph at that point. 6 tons of downforce on the rear wing, probably a ton on the front, and 10,000hp trying to bend the car into a banana. Properly assembled and certified roll cages save these guys often.
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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	I don't know to be honest. I think they are manual, although the halon fire bottles are automatic, so maybe they are linked in too.
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NISFAN Major General 3489 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	Bloody hell that was one hell of a ride. Never mind the safety cell, glad to see it didn't catch alight. I assume that fluid coming out is nitro as I was under the impression these engines have no liquid coolant...Lorcan?
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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	Yes there's no cooling. The nitro fuel cell is in the narrow bit in the front of the car, away from the engine and in the best place for weight distribution.
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