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How much does ambient temp affect 1/4 mile

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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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How much does ambient temp affect 1/4 mile

I heard that for every 10deg celcius changes your time about .1s Just wondering if anyone knows.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 05:21 AM
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basically true, but you also want to consider humidity and other weather factors, sun shine or clouds will effect track temps and have effect of traction.
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