Although F-1 cars are supposedly best for the track, today track-day car designs (Radical, Ultima, Westfield XTR, MK GT-R, TAD LMP, whatever) have a
different look, clearly Le Mans influenced. The most noticeable difference is probably the wheels (bodywork covered / exposed). Why is F-1 looks good
for aerodynamics in an F-1, but bad in one of these track day cars? In other words, why is Le Mans looks good for aerodynamics in a track-day car, but
bad in a F-1?
There must be a good reason for this, otherwise these uncompromised track-day / racing cars would look more like:
http://www.dragonsportscars.com/
http://www.edgesportscars.com/
(Note the Dragon F-1 is in fact a two seater.)
f1 style would probably have to be a single seater! this could be the reason, as singles will not sell as well as 2 seaters - the main point is
scaring friends!!
The edge one is UGLY
I don't think SVA man would like the front wing!!
Open wheels are bad for aero, the FI cars are open wheel because the rules say they must be openwheel.
Cheers
Fred WB
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Open wheels are bad for aero, the FI cars are open wheel because the rules say they must be openwheel.