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Originally posted by JanusCole
Exactly my thought as well. By applying downforce to the rear end, isn't the wing adding traction to the tires that aren't driving the car and therefore reducing the car's ability to accelerate?
I doubt those cars will do anything other that go in a straight line, but if you ever wanted to turn, especially in a FWD car with heavy front weight bias, it's nice to have the rear as planted as possible. Then again you can probably get as much traction in the rear with just suspension.
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