All things being equal, a lightweight race car will always be quicker and faster than a heavy one. But even if you can’t take pounds out of the car, it’s a really good idea to think carefully about how weight is distributed. Weight distribution is extremely important, and mostly misunderstood. Chassis builder Jerry Bickel says weight distribution
When your race car is staged and the last yellow light blinks off, the car experiences a number of forces — all of which you must control for at least 1,320 feet. These forces include: Engine Torque Rear-End Wrap Up Rear-End Torque Rotation Chassis Sway Track Irregularities Aerodynamic Loading Engine Torque According to well-respected chassis
Lateral control is how the rear axle housing is kept in a side-to-side alignment with the chassis as the rear suspension moves through its travel. And it’s more important than you think. Lateral control is essential when installing a traction device on any vehicle with a live rear axle, with the exception of a car with conventional leaf
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