Drake Talks Tuning With Wheelbase [VIDEO]

Press Release From The Drake Racing:
www.thedrakeracing.com

“Tuning with wheelbase” is all about how the distance between the front and rear axles changes the car’s balance and reactions. It’s a powerful but often overlooked tuning option

Here’s the breakdown

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Shorter Wheelbase (rear hubs forward)

What it does

• Quicker rotation

• More responsive steering

• Easier to pivot in tight corners

Pros

• Better on tight, technical tracks

• Helps car rotate in 180s and switchbacks

• Feels more “lively”

Cons

• Less stable at high speed

• Can feel nervous on bumps

• Easier to over-rotate on power

Use it when

• Track is small or very tight

• You’re struggling to get rotation

• Grip is lower and car feels lazy

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Longer Wheelbase (rear hubs back / front hubs forward)

What it does

• More stability

• Smoother weight transfer

• Calmer on power and over jumps

Pros

• Better on fast, flowing tracks

• More stable in rough sections

• Easier to drive consistently over long mains

Cons

• Slower rotation

• Can push (understeer) in tight corners

• Feels less aggressive

Use it when

• Track is fast or rough

• High grip and car is edgy

• You want confidence and consistency