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Why do drivers lean towards the corners they are travelling around?

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kart & driver leaning in

The kart driver feels thrown outwards while cornering
leaning inwards helps resist this.


Leaning in also transfers weight to the inside wheels this reduces the chance of the Kart overturning.

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