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Re: Rotax and close racing
Posted by 'davidmc' on 07 Jul 2014 @ 19:44

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A 3/10th difference between 1st and 20th. Round Larkhall that doesn't seem so close to me.

Having said that, there are three key points to consider. Firstly, the driver is still going to be where most of the time difference is from front to back. But as can be seen, a 2/10th engine advantage can be 10 or so places. At the front of the grid, this can easily be up to 20 places. Basically, the more competitive you are, the more the engine differences start showing up.

Secondly, most (all) of the drivers in S1 have put a lot of time, effort and money into getting as good an engine as possible. As such, a S1 round can be considered the "best case" for Rotax engine equality. Remember, all the engine builders will have all of their best motors out on loan at these meetings also.

Lastly, it has to be considered how easy it is to get the best out of the kit. At S1, most are running with teams that have all the data for what works round that circuit in those conditions. At a clubby, there will be more dad 'n' lad teams who, with the Rotax motor, will find it harder to be at the optimal settings for most of the meeting.

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Rotax and close racing by 'Rotaxdad' (07 Jul 2014 @ 16:58)

Re: Rotax and close racing by 'davidmc' (07 Jul 2014 @ 18:34)

Re: Rotax and close racing by 'Rotaxdad' (07 Jul 2014 @ 19:09)

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