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02WS6#519
04-17-2004, 03:33 PM
How do you calculate for DA?

Thanks
Ever


JNorris
04-17-2004, 03:40 PM
The link below will do it for you.
http://wahiduddin.net/calc/calc_da.htm

This link will provide you with the weather conditions by zip code. Just input your zip.
http://www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=36117

You will also need to get the elevation of the track you run at.

John

02WS6#519
04-17-2004, 03:50 PM
I just found out that the DA for the day I ran was 6500ft. I ran a 13.4@107mph before the H/C. Do I use the altitude correction factors for DA or actual elevation? Which is 4500ft.

Thanks
Ever


kp
04-17-2004, 07:03 PM
you would use your DA to figure the correction if you are trying to see what your car runs at sea level. This page will save a couple steps if you know the weather/track elevation:

http://www.modulardepot.com/density.php

02WS6#519
04-17-2004, 08:10 PM
So my 13.4@107mph run corrected is a 12.2@116mph. Nice!

Thanks
Ever