All,
I've looked a bit on the web, not really finding anything as concrete as I would like. I'm wondering about extra weight vs lap times, trying to figure out how much I am giving up by being a little heavy. Here are the numbers:
- Minimum weight in our Toyo F1600 series post qually and post race is 1125 lbs WITH driver
- I currently carry 60 lbs of ballast in the RF 90
- With the tank filled pre race, post race the car will weigh 1143 on the series' scales, give or take a pound
- My best lap around Mosport this season was in the 1:31s
Given the inputs, how do I calculate the estimated lap time benefit of taking out say 10 or 15lbs? There are lots of rules of thumb out there, but is there anything a little more precise?
Thanks in advance
bt