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Re: Pro kart `top speed`
Posted by 'raceinstructor' on 01 Oct 2013 @ 19:47


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raceinstructor
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The top speed you are seeking will only ever be theoretical.
Once you pass a certain point in the power/torque curve the aero and mechanical drag will stop the kart accelerating further.
75 may be attainable with the correct gearing, over inflated tyres, no head wind and a long enough runway!

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Pro kart average top speed  by 'deltay'   (28 Sep 2013 @ 21:03)
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Re: Pro kart average top speed  by 'GregLGracingmanager'   (29 Sep 2013 @ 12:05)
Re: Pro kart `top speed`  by 'Jeff Johnson'   (29 Sep 2013 @ 21:07)
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Re: Pro kart `top speed`  by 'd-i-y71'   (30 Sep 2013 @ 12:55)
Re: Pro kart `top speed`  by 'GregLGracingmanager'   (01 Oct 2013 @ 15:23)
Re: Pro kart `top speed`  by 'raceinstructor'  << You are here!
Re: Pro kart `top speed`  by 'lambstales'   (04 Oct 2013 @ 9:37)
Re: Pro kart `top speed`  by 'ghinzani'   (04 Oct 2013 @ 12:36)
Re: Pro kart `top speed`  by 'd-i-y71'   (04 Oct 2013 @ 14:12)

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