2025 Superkart Season

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Alan Dove
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Pre-season test with some (low level) tech analysis

A lot more has gone into the Jade that you might be apparent at first. It's a lot of subtle work, but the new floor is going to be amazing. I think it debuts next month at Silverstone. I saw some of the CFD work :shock:

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Last session I saw they were doing 54.0s at Silverstone National. lap record is 53.2. Hard to compare due of course. Harpham looked good as well in his MS/VM.

For those who aren't aware, there's no homologation for chassis or aero. So it's all out war. Engines do require homologation. Either pre-2001 GP engines, or FIA homologaiton for superkarts. Also twin-KZs are permitted. KZ is the 125cc shifter class. So with the Jade above it's literally two separate engines (and gearboxes)., most run inline VMs. The reason Jade run twin KZs as it's more cost effective. The ones above are slightly diff to standard KZ as they run digital ignitions.

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That's very cool.

I'd love a go in one of them
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Alan Dove
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It can be arranged. maybe not a Div 1, but 125s no problem.

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I've driven a national class 100cc kart back in the day..1991 ish :)

I was blown away. :mrgreen: Suspect one of these is far and away more mental.

I just play out with my son these days...he's just turned 12 and allowed into the adult karts - teamsport - and it seems the cheeky bugger is now fast enough to beat me! We are regularly winning the sessions.

Would like to come watch some of this racing - can you point us to a series link or schedule?
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Lovely :)

I'll see about getting along to some of that. :mrgreen:
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slow-mo https://x.com/alansdove/status/1900122308137627997

that's around 120mph at Copse.

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