Local professor shares the scientific secret to achieving top sledding speeds

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Now that we've gotten our first real snowfall of the season, many families headed to their favorite sledding hill for some fun. 

And there is literally a science to the childhood pastime that could help you get maximum speed when sledding. 

Dr. Chris Stockdale, an associate professor of physics at Marquette University's Klinger College of Arts and Sciences joined CBS 58 on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

He shares the scientific secret to achieving top sledding speeds.