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Originally Posted by Rick Parker
Lets talk about Dick Smiths 198 MPH...........
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198 MPH = 17424 ft/min
29" tire D. x Pi = 91.1"
91.1 / 12 = 7.59 ft/ rev
17424 / 7.59 = 2296 RPM at the tire
2296 x 3.31 (Rear end ratio) = 7599.7 RPM (engine)
Tire diameter is assumed, could be taller, a 31 " tire = 7120 engine rpm