Superkart

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Superkart is a form of motorsport road racing that uses go-karts on long circuits. The main difference between a superkart and most other forms of kart racing is that they have full aerodynamic bodykits, as well as having a longer wheelbase than sprint chassis. Superkarts typically have two-stroke specially-designed kart engines or production motorcycle engines. They are coupled with either five- or six-speed sequential manual gearboxes. The bodywork includes a front fairing, larger sidepods, and a rear wing. They use either 130-or-150-millimetre-diameter (5 or 6 in) tires and wheels. Ssuperkarts with 250 cc (15 in3) can reach a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and set faster lap times than much more expensive and technically advanced racing machines. Some British and Australian classes also include 125 cc (7.6 in3) gearbox karts. Because of their superb straight line and cornering speeds, superkarts are generally raced on full-size auto racing circuits over 1,500 m (0.9 mi) in length, such...

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