Thread: Which is faster - superkart or 1967 F1?
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Old 19 Jan 2012, 16:14 (Ref:3014150)   #4
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Originally Posted by davyboy View Post
Back in the early 1980s, I believe somebody lapped the Monaco Grand Prix track in a super kart as quickly as a contemporary F1 car then. I stress the 'I believe', because I've not had the story verified.

A modern superkart would be able to lap Oulton Park quicker than a 1967 F1 car.
I've heard something similar. Didier Pironi was apparently convinced he could put a Super Kart on pole for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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