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November 10th 03, 11:53 PM
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"peter wezeman" wrote in message m... Is the coefficient of friction of those special tires that high, or do they use aerodynamic downforce to increase the traction? Both. If memory serves, the coefficient of friction of Formula One racing tires is on the order of 1.2, but of course a drag slick doesn't have to last nearly as long. One journalist wrote that, touching a racing tire at operating temperature, it feels sticky, about like wet bubble gum. They sit at the start and deliberately induce wheelspin to get the tyres good and hot, touch one of those tyres at racing temperature and you'll get a 3rd degree burn http://www.kagered-racing.com/images...02_burnout.jpg Keith 
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