[DeTomaso] DeTomaso Digest, Vol 37, Issue 23- WINDOWS UP OR DOWN

[Mad Dog Antenucci]

Yo Bob,
   
  Originally the ORR logic on windows up was because 90% of the entrys were basically stock street automobiles with no window nets and exactly as you mentioned - concerns about wind buffeting on those crowned 2-lane roads at speed....Under a buck ten or so its not a problem but you start pushing WOT of 140-165 like Bob, You can run ORR with windows down but you need an approved safety net on windows that also has to pass tech. 
   
  Like i said if your running 110/or MPH or less no problem. But if you are like Bob running 140-165 and you get hit by gusting front, side and tail winds coming out of the valley before the canyon road those 35-40+ mph gusts area a real danger.   When you are pushing into a head wind at WOT its more about increased drag and HP loss and but its the gusting "side winds" that move your Pantera over a foot or more that get your attention more then anything else.  
  md  

RCBSONS1 at aol.com wrote:
  Most track events require you to have the 
windows down in case they need to get to
the driver.... some require a window net
We did run windows up at a Shelby event
due the rain.... that was worse as the windows
were fogging up in the race car.

Silver State requires windows up but I believe
it is due to the higher speeds and winds
which can move the car around quite a bit
And who cares about gas mileage unless
you run out before the end of the 90 miles
which was real close for me.

Bob Benson



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