The sun is out today, but there’s a 20+ mph headwind. Let’s hope for a good day on the track for everyone.
Headwinds are bad for those old 1960s bricks.
Here is a Gonkulator of Chilly's big 63 Merc:
9.03 at 81.2 1/8 mi
13.86 at 102.8 (match to previous timeslip)
With 20mph headwind:
9.11 at 79.3 1/8 mi
14.08 at 99.1
Almost 4mph down & 0.2 sec slower with that wind, so be prepared.
Here's another from the Gonkulator
Joe Stasiak, 66 Fairlane ragtop 482cid:
7.62 at 91.5 1/8 mi
11.89 at 116.8 Gonkulator match to timeslip, 6mph tailwind (guess)
7.71 at 89.2 1/8 m
12.13 at 111.8 Gonkulator at 20mph headwind, wow. .24 sec and 5mph slower.
(Edit after learning Saturday was 1/8 mile only):
The 20mph headwind is even worth about a tenth and 2mph or so in the 1/8 mile.
Weather at beaver today turns out to be about "average", DA=625 ft, power down just over 3% from "SAE Gross" air.
Same weather as I typically use in the Gonkulator, a lot more typical air than "SAE Gross" air.
Good luck to all.
If I can make it next year I guarantee dry weather.
I love rain but I chase it away everywhere I go.
