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Most of the weight of the dragster (or rail job, or whatever) has been located at the rear so that the rear wheels get the most traction that they can. Since there is relatively little weight on the front wheels, they can be lighter duty than, say, a stock motor vehicle. A narrow wheel and hub will serve for the light load, and a narrow tire inflated to a high pressure has a low rolling friction compared to an ordinary auto tire. The hub bearings can be light duty and low friction as well, all adding up to lower rolling resistance and lower elapsed times for the dragster.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y ago1) aerodynamics 2) to keep car from flipping over 3) provides safe place for fuel tank
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∙ 11y agothey are wide and tall for traction, higher and wider tires increases the tire patch(foot print in contact with the track).
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∙ 9y agoNotice that they are also very low to the ground. All of this helps them stay on the ground.
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How are the fastest dragsters stopped?
they are stopped by a parachute that comes out the back
What makes dragsters design unique?
Having the engine and thus most of the weight level with the drive wheels and such along front.
Should the wheels be large in the front and back for a pinewood derby car?
You need to use the wheels from the kit. They are all the same size.
Why tractors used in farms has large rear and small front wheels?
Some farm tractors that have small wheels in the front and larger wheels in the back is to help farmers pull larger equipment. The large tires have more traction and the smaller wheels help to steer.
Why are front motor dragsters slower than rear engine dragsters?
Rear engine dragsters are more aerodynamic and provide better traction.
At what speeds can the dragsters travel?
Top fuel dragsters regularly hit 300mph by the quarter-mile mark.
What are other uses for laundry carts on wheels?
A laundry cart on wheels could definitely be useful while you organize your garage. They can hold a large amount of items and being on wheels means you can easily move them around without straining your back.
Who invented CO2 Dragsters?
people
Why are dragsters so long?
aerodynamics
What fuel do dragsters take?
Some use gasoline, some use alcohol, and the top fuel dragsters burn nitro methane.
How do you make the fastest co2 dragsters?
You Dont.
How are dragsters stopped?
Parachute-aided braking
