Understanding the Importance of Gear Ratio in Kart Racing
Posted by kartingsupply on Jun 27th 2023
- Proper gear ratio is important for balance between top end, mid-range and bottom end on a track.- Too big a rear sprocket for a kart can lead to losing ground on longer straightaways; too small can lead to losing time off tight corners.- Determining the right gear ratio on a given track requires trying different sprockets and working up an educated guess on the optimum ratio.
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