Drag Racing
The Beetle is widely used in drag racing; its rearward (RR layout) weight distribution keeps the weight over the rear wheels, maximizing grip off the starting line. The car's weight is reduced for a full competition drag Beetle, further improving the grip and also the power-to-weight ratio. Combined with the Beetle's RR layout, wheelies can be achieved easily, but time "in the air" worsens 1/4 mile time. To prevent this, "wheelie bars" are added.
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Famous quotes related to drag racing:
“Drag racing is a sport of egos, and it’s all male egos.”
—Shirley ‘Cha Cha’ Muldowney (b. 1940)