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TRACK & BARRIER SYSTEM |
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Each track is designed to meet the needs of the
customer and their particular track location. Many considerations are
taken to guarantee a safe track for everyone involved. |
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First, kart speeds can not
only be controlled through use of the kart's governor, but also through
proper track design. More turns or sharper turns can be added to any
layout to keep speeds at acceptable levels. |
Second, proper track width is a major
consideration while laying out the track. A minimum of 15 feet track
width is needed to prevent bottlenecks around turns. Keeping a constant
track width will minimize bumping and prevent injuries.
Another consideration during track layout is
pit design. Pits are needed to provide a safe area for loading and
unloading of drivers. A properly designed pit will reduce accidents for
drivers and to track operators. This will stop tinkering near hot kart
parts and prevent injuries. |
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The barrier system is a two
piece modular design. The first piece of the barrier system, are HDPE
(High Density PolyEthylene) rails.
The HDPE rails stand 8 inches tall, are 1/2 inch thick, and are 10 feet
long. HDPE has high tensile strength, impact strength, and energy
absorption material properties. |
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It is also extremely resistant to abrasion and to stress cracks, making
it the most ideal material to use for the barrier rails. The second
piece of the modular barrier design, are tires with special designed
brackets. The brackets allow the tires to be placed along the HDPE
rails. The brackets allows easy track assembly, transportation, and
custom track construction to meet the safety needs of each parking lot.
Furthermore, the brackets also join each 10 foot HDPE rail together.
After the entire barrier system is joined as one homogenous piece and
weighted tires are strategically placed, the barrier system can
withstand the punishment of racing.
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