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Originally Posted by san rensho
When I raced motorcycles, there was a similar phenomena. There was always a seasoned racer on a 125cc two stroke that was flying around the track. The new guys on the ultra high power ducatis, Aprilias, Hyabusas etc were scratching their heads over how a tiny, smelly bike that sounded like a chain saw could be faster than their bike. And the answer is simple, its the driver, not the bike, that makes fast lap times.
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Think the UK Top Gear episode with the German "the Ring" taxi driver Sabeena, in her cargo van...smoking everything in her site, and nearly turning a 10 min lap at the Nurburgring. I watch it over and over again!