Subject: Why do 'soft' suspension cars handle better in the rain?

Why is it that cars with "soft" suspension (low spring rate) handle better in the 
rain than similar cars with "firm" suspension (high spring rate)? This phenomenon 
is readily observed on race cars in wet conditions; race cars that are shoftly 
sprung tend to handle better than practically identical cars with stiffer 
springs. Please note that this is not a perceived observation, that is, it is 
widely known in professional auto racing that wet track conditions virtually 
demand softer springs and tend to result in improved lap times.

Thank you,
Nasser

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