Just in Case You Are Tired of Turns...

[Rick Brown]

http://www.mojavemile.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Craig Naylor]

So is their a class for your kart? How fast can they go?

[Steve Towers]

Okay......for those of you that might know how to calculate this.......assume a car does about 105 quarter mile - anyway to calc the mile speed?

Just asking....

[Mako Koiwai]

Duh! 420 mph ... something about air resistance needs to be added I think.

[Rick Brown]

So is their a class for your kart? How fast can they go?

A 125 shifter can go around 130-135 I believe with correct gearing. Lay down karts would be faster - more aerodynamic bodywork & laid down driving position.

[Kristoffer Gjevre]

Okay......for those of you that might know how to calculate this.......assume a car does about 105 quarter mile - anyway to calc the mile speed?

Just asking....

I do not know, but this from their FAQ...

Q. 160 mph seems to be pretty easy to reach with today’s sports cars. I know my (Corvette/Mustang/Viper/Porsche/whatever) has a top speed in excess of 165, so this doesn’t sound like much fun if I have to back off at the end. Is this true?

A. Actually, 160 mph is pretty hard to get to in a standing mile. We know from experience that the newer stock Z06 Corvettes are right about there, and they have ~500 horsepower. If you have less than that, you probably won’t see 160 mph. So, we believe that even if you have a stock sports car, you will be able to run it flat out.

http://www.mojavemile.com/html/faq.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Earl Merz]

Sweet! I can stand in my backyard and watch it. Unless the wind is blowing... like last Monday when it ripped the tent apart at the SpaceShip Two unveiling program. Luckly I only lost 7 roof tiles(one ended up on the other side of the house).

[Kristoffer Gjevre]

Sweet! I can stand in my backyard and watch it. Unless the wind is blowing... like last Monday when it ripped the tent apart at the SpaceShip Two unveiling program. Luckly I only lost 7 roof tiles(one ended up on the other side of the house).

Yeah, I was wondering about the wind after reading some comments on their forum (http://www.mojavemile.com/board/viewforum.php?f=1):

by Mike Borders
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As for any expected help from "Mother Nature," you will get what you get. Winds are strong and variable there, so you could get a headwind, tailwind, or crosswind at any time, up to 60 mph. (Note the large wind turbine farm on the nearby hill -- it's there for a reason!

and

by brendasue555
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I do however have a question about the wind at the location. Is it windy? much crosswind?

by Mike Borders
The wind at Mojave can be strong and unpredictable. There is a huge wind turbine farm nearby, which should tell you what to expect. We could have anything from 60 mph tailwinds to 60 mph headwinds on any given day, or it could be calm.

The good thing is that whatever the wind is, it will affect everyone more or less the same!
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unpredictable crosswinds would not be fun...

[Earl Merz]

90% of the time the wind comes from the west. 9% it comes from the east. And 1% it comes from either the north or south. And 60mph wind gusts are mild. Last Monday when the tent was ripped apart, it topped 100. As the locals say, it's just a breeze untill the speeds get above a steady 40mph.

[Kristoffer Gjevre]

90% of the time the wind comes from the west. 9% it comes from the east. And 1% it comes from either the north or south. And 60mph wind gusts are mild. Last Monday when the tent was ripped apart, it topped 100. As the locals say, it's just a breeze untill the speeds get above a steady 40mph.

also from their forum:

by Mike Borders
The Paddock and grid area will be on taxiway Bravo, which leads into the south end of the large runway. Racers will queue up there and be brought south down taxiway Alpha (the parallel taxiway to the runway), where they will be directed to the start line. Once they complete their run, they will return down taxiway Alpha and turn in to the Paddock. When they are ready for their next run, they can queue up in the staging lanes and go again.
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http://www.mojaveairport.com/runway.htm

Do you know which ones are "taxiway Bravo" and "taxiway Alpha", and what the chances are of crosswinds on "taxiway Alpha"?
Also, do you know what the winds typically are like in early March when this event is being held?

Thanks!

[Mike Settember]

Do you know which ones are "taxiway Bravo" and "taxiway Alpha", and what the chances are of crosswinds on "taxiway Alpha"?

Here is a link to the official Airport Diagram.

http://naco.faa.gov/d-tpp/0912/09353AD.PDF" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also, do you know what the winds typically are like in early March when this event is being held?

Historical Data shows winds with highs in the 25-40MPH, which would reflect afternoon most likely and are usually out of the West.

From http://www.wunderground.com:
The Average High Temperature is 62 F with a historical range of 41 F to 77 F
The Average Low Temperature is 44 F with a historical range of 32 F to 60 F
The Average Wind is 12 mph with a historical range of 3 mph to 26
There is a 45% chance of a Windy Day (average wind over 10 mph).