Andy_Bangle Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 There are some insane crashes in competitive go cart racing. Although they are small, these little karts will still take you 60 mph or more, and at that speed a crash is going to really hurt! I swear I saw patently in the mix ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 We've shared some fixtures with kart racers. They are completely insane. Some classes go well over 60mph when they're let out somewhere like the Hangar Straight. When we last shared Silverstone with them, it was torrential, too. No cage, nothing to crumple, just a leather jump suit. At 80mph+ in the rain, heading towards Stowe in a pack of several others Look out for the guy at 50 seconds if you want a 3-second explanation why you won't catch me doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Yeh, I'd noticed that one. I thought he'd broken his neck the way his head rolled back. I'll sponsor your Superkart season, if you like Powered by a 2-stroke 250 cc engine producing 62 hp for an overall weight including the driver of 205 kilograms, Superkarts have a power/weight ratio of 440 hp/tonne (330 W/kg)(c.5 lbs/hp). Superkarts can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).%5B8%5D Their low weight and good downforce make for excellent cornering%5B9%5D and braking abilities.%5B10%5D A Superkart is capable of braking from 100 mph (160 km/h) to standstill in around 2 seconds, and taking corners at nearly 3 g(30 m/s²).[11 Edited October 13, 2014 by Andy_Bangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Only if you cover the repair bills and the medical insurance as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 What do you want medical cover for? If the racing doesn't kill you then Ebola will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Loving the 'DILLIGAF' sticker on the nose cone haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Call me naïve if you will, but that is lost on me! What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Do I Look Like I Give A..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Some of those crashes were terrifying, karting is brilliant fun - just don't get the time to more than the occasional arrive and drive at Daytona MK or Esher for their 40 min races - 2nd out of 30 in August was last outing which was pleasing, seeing as most of the drivers were half my age and weight!The 125cc 2 strokes are flipping quick but nothing like those 60bhp shifter karts - that's on another planet. The only thing I've driven anywhere near as quick was my boss's rotary engines (50bhp) tony kart beast - proper handfull even with the front disc brakes operated by pulling behind the steering wheel whilst balancing with the foot operated rear brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 What am I missing? We've been wondering that for a long time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Me too! Screws...... The plot.....All sorts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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