Originally Posted by FeverMike

When I raced and was more involved with a Factory 1 team we use to test in a local fresh water lake and test in the Gulf. I have personally never noticed any speed advantage of salt over fresh. I had a E class 26 Scarab with a 502 mag that would go 67 in fresh or salt on a same day test.

The reason the myth came about that salt is faster is people that boat in fresh water lakes are at a higher altitued than sea level. When they have compared there boats speeds at there higher altitude lake and then a sea level and forgot the air is denser at sea level thus the engine is making more power.

Originally Posted by jeff32

Your theorie sounds good. When I was racing open wheel Formula cars, altitude made a difference, like you said, the asphalt...not really. Thanks!

Originally Posted by drypipetiger

You heading south Jeff?? GL Harvie always noticed an advantage in the foam.

Originally Posted by 24skaterVA

I was always told saltwater was 1-2mph faster cause it was denser, But thats just what I've been told