Why do people think it's a good idea to transmit power to the wheels that steer?

Why did anyone think it a good idea NOT to? Surely you want power in the direction you're going?

>But why aren't drag cars AWD?
They accelerate so fast the front wheels are literally lifted off the ground.

Don't get cunty user.

So you're saying AWD has nothing to do with traction

AWD is, as the name implies, a method of transferring power to all wheels.