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S. Backovic at Daytona Sandown Park

19-lap session on 16 May 2026. Timed from onboard GPS video.

Best lap
0:46.932
Laps
19

Best sector splits: S1 11.236, S2 9.409, S3 11.681, S4 13.632

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cloudy cloudy
15° Cloudy Cloudy
61%
14 km/h SW
AI Verified

The track surface will feel cool and somewhat 'green,' requiring at least three to four laps to generate sufficient core heat in the tires. Drivers will experience a significant lack of lateral stability in high-speed sections due to the aggressive 50 km/h gusts, making the kart feel twitchy and unpredictable. Grip levels will be consistent but lower than peak summer levels, with the rubber feeling firm rather than tacky.

Run slightly higher cold tire pressures to compensate for the 14.5°C ambient temperature and help the tires reach operating range faster.
Identify where the 236° wind acts as a headwind or tailwind; expect to brake earlier into corners when downwind and later when heading into the wind.
Maintain a tighter grip on the steering wheel through the fastest bends to counteract sudden lateral wind buffeting that can upset the kart's balance.
AI observed: The track will appear dull and grey under heavy cloud cover with no visible rubber 'black line' forming, and wind-blown debris or dust may be present on the outer edges of the circuit.

Data sources: Sky & track conditions from AI video analysis • Temperature, humidity, wind & pressure from OpenMeteo

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