I think Indy cars are gear limited to somewhere around 225
by gozer (2019-03-24 12:56:24)

In reply to: Indy cars do 230+ at Indianapolis with 9 degree banking  posted by TCIrish03

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That’s not to say they couldn’t put ina different transmission and get up to 250 or more (though they would have to change the wings to lower drag to get there) and then they might be turning fast enough to cause health issues for the drivers as in the Texas example. Suffice it to say that there are reasons, and probably good ones, they don’t race those cars there.


Nope
by Foose97  (2019-03-24 13:57:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Trap speeds exceed 235 going into turn 3 at Indy and last years pole sitter averaged 229.

Probably 240ish then
by gozer  (2019-03-24 19:41:23)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Because if they can’t hit more than that before they have to slow down for a turn then they can’t make maximum use of their available power. So the above post’s 275 isn’t happening without a new tranny.