OK Ian, let's work with your argument. The inside wheel IS rotating faster than its "preferred" speed, I agree. So what does the track surface do to the wheel if it touches it? It tries to slow it down, because it's rotating faster than its preferred speed. Where does the energy come from to stop it slowing down? Only 2 choices, either the other wheel or the engine. I think that's what "gripping up" might be.
Leads me down an interesting avenue now. The inside wheel and the outside have different effective gear ratios while cornering. The outside one is essentially in a lower gear (more revs for the same road speed). So the 3 wheeled kart exits corners with a "virtual" extra tooth on the back sprocket, a few more revs and a bit more acceleration. Sound desirable? It does to me, but I still don't want to call it "release".
Liam
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