35 brand new Sodi SR5s 270cc have arrived at Daytona Sandown Park. After driving each one, they do feel very nice to drive and they are a suitable corporate kart. The handling on these karts are amazing, steering is very light so is more than suitable for drivers who may find karting quite physical. Mid 51s have already been achieved and naturally new Sodi karts start off a bit slow, so 50 second laptimes should definitely be doable in the near future once the engines run-in more.
The way to master these karts round this track is to drive with precision, and use aggressiveness only when necessary. Corner exits and momentum is now ever more important now that the engines are less powerful and lack the bottom end.
The tow has been found to be a lot stronger in these karts compared to the old 390cc RT8s, which will make for very close racing.
It should also be noted that in this video I do a single-take set of demonstration laps following the 2-wheel kerbing rule allowed for InKart, it is very likely that kerbing will not be allowed for normal public sessions, listen to or check with the race director on the day.
Dante
11 окт 2024