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R. Vickery at Forest Edge Kart Club

8-lap Junior Rotax session on 15 Mar 2025. Timed from onboard GPS video.

Best lap
0:43.718
Laps
8
Class
Junior Rotax

Best sector splits: S1 10.728, S2 9.094, S3 12.916, S4 10.805

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overcast overcast
6° Overcast Overcast
56%
22 km/h NE
AI Verified

The track surface would feel 'glassy' and unresponsive initially, with a significant lack of lateral bite in the corners. Drivers would experience a skating sensation during the first few laps, requiring delicate steering inputs to avoid sliding the tires and graining the cold rubber.

Start with higher cold tire pressures (2-4 PSI above standard) to help the tires reach their operating window faster in the cold air.
Be more progressive with braking in the first three laps to avoid front-end lock-ups while the tire carcass is still cold and stiff.
Account for the 22 km/h wind from the North-East, which may cause instability or a 'push' in the high-speed exposed sections of the Forest Edge circuit.
AI observed: The track surface appears dark and matte with no visible sheen or rubber build-up, indicating a 'green' surface with very little mechanical grip available.

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

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