That would have been one of the earliest custom CA license plates. The gold-on-blue plates came out in 1969, and CA began issuing custom plates in 1972.
The slower the course the bigger the wing you need to generate a useful amount of downforce. Also, when you're going slow, you're in a low gear which multiplies torque which makes traction more of a problem. Unlimited autocross cars have huge wings.
Looks like autocross competition.
ReplyDeleteThat would have been one of the earliest custom CA license plates. The gold-on-blue plates came out in 1969, and CA began issuing custom plates in 1972.
Bob
The slower the course the bigger the wing you need to generate a useful amount of downforce. Also, when you're going slow, you're in a low gear which multiplies torque which makes traction more of a problem. Unlimited autocross cars have huge wings.
ReplyDeleteVery good point! I had that all wrong
Deleteat least I had the caption right, and deleting my thoughts on the matter cleans it up completely
DeleteIt gave them more space for sponsors, like that giant STP logo.
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