Comment Re:The engine isn't the problem. (Score 1) 262
>The problem is keeping the "car" stably in contact with the ground.
If the thrust is around 30,000 lbs, and you point only 1% of that the wrong way, you have to come up with 300lb of force to keep the car going straight, on a dirt road...better be quick, because you're going 1000mph!
Crazy!
I would love to see the track marks after the run. I'm guessing there's all sorts of sliding around.
I wonder what percent of power goes to downforce.