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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: George_Linhart on September 02, 2009, 10:09:09 PM

Title: Mid-Ohio gearing?
Post by: George_Linhart on September 02, 2009, 10:09:09 PM
Can anybody give me some idea of how to gear my bike for Mid-Ohio?  Would gearing that was good for Heartland Park and Blackhawk Farms be OK or will I be seriously short geared?

Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated.

George

Title: Re: Mid-Ohio gearing?
Post by: RoyHefner on September 03, 2009, 01:06:36 AM
Hey George,

Have never been there myself, either, but have asked around a bit.  The recommendations I've gotten range from slightly longer that BHF gearing to close to Road America gearing.  I think I'm going to start with HPT gearing, and then adjust as required.

BTW, I'll let you know when I get a garage assignment for Mid-Ohio.  I sent the form in awhile ago, but haven't heard anything yet.

See you there,

Roy
Title: Re: Mid-Ohio gearing?
Post by: Xian_13 on September 03, 2009, 07:00:26 AM
From the exit of the Key hole, to the Beach, is a long long stretch.
Then everything else is tight.


XIII
Title: Re: Mid-Ohio gearing?
Post by: SV88 on September 03, 2009, 09:05:43 AM
Sounds like 15-46 or 45 for a SS SV.  Comments?  faxed in my pre-reg. last night.  Had a faster day @ BHF yesterday as evidenced by tire wear and body condition this morning.  Lost 3-4 lbs of body weight yesterday!!
Title: Re: Mid-Ohio gearing?
Post by: Farmboy on September 03, 2009, 09:19:52 AM
George, I'll be running RA gearing on the Monsters; otherwise, you run out of gear on the straight and have to choose between overrev or losing ground. I was one tooth off (shorter than RA gearing) when I went there a coupla weeeks ago and it didn't seem like it was geared too tall in the tight stuff.

BTW, I have your electrical splitters. Sorry I didn't call, it's not like you live a mile from me. Oh, wait....
Title: Re: Mid-Ohio gearing?
Post by: Carnag3 on September 03, 2009, 12:11:28 PM
Anyone from the MA region know if the straight at Ohio is shorter or longer than VIR or Summit?
Title: Re: Mid-Ohio gearing?
Post by: ekraft84 on September 03, 2009, 03:29:41 PM
I'd guess it's a little shorter than VIR, but not much.  I would say going with VIR gearing would be a good start.