and select at random for each race then no-one gets an 'advantage'. Always have more engines than you need so they are rotated and any engine that appears to have an advantage can be sold on.
Have no OBVIOUS markings on the engines so they can't be identified (by the user), keep the prices down and it will be popular and encourage new starters to the sport
Simples!
Or is it?
I've already said this on the 4-stroke forum but the point is that a formula like this would not catch on - why? Possibly because the top echelons of motor sport look for people who:
1. are dedicated
2. are totally committed
3. can show a financial commitment
4. have ability
5. will do ANYTHING to win
Not mentioning any names but, there is the distinct possibility that getting caught cheating can enhance your chances of becoming a Pro racing driver because it shows to the powers that be a 'win at all costs' attitude?
If you really, really wanted to make it equal, you could pool all the karts as well as the engines so all the drivers do is turn up, pay their money and drive but there are obvious disadvantages with that and I really can't see that catching on either.
Anyway, kart engines are quite highly stressed due to producing high hp at high rpm with significant and differing load levels. Couple that with sometimes minimal lubrication and climate conditions that can vary by the hour and you sometimes wonder how they last as long as they do!
Back to sleep now...
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