Re: [ST] Cars v Bikes

[Charlie McCullough <cmccull@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 08:48 PM 2/11/04, you wrote:

>There are so many variables in just the tires' compound, I'm not sure you 
>can say that one has an inherent advantage over the other.
>Personally, I'd place my bets on the bike, IF the rider is skilled, due to 
>the weight advantage.

You'd be losing money.

Check lap times at any track they keep records. The one around the corner 
from me (Road Atlanta) shows even the mildest of performance cars in races 
there can do Road Atlanta in the 1:10-1:15 range.
AMA Superbike and Formula Extreme times there are _very_ good to get down 
to 1:20-1:23 range.

Not a difference that can be chalked up to "..cars can just push harder" or 
bike riders "..not trying as hard". That's on the order of 5%-10% faster. 
An eternity when it comes to lap times.

Cars win. Not as fun. But they'll have you losing your money. :-)

Charlie McCullough
tz250 WERA#90
Duc 748
Triumph ST


   


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