Just discovered something really cool...

[CyberCyril]

Hehehe, sounds like you finished the game and is looking to get more value out of the game. Go for it Bud!!

I will try it when I finish the game. Sounds like fun

 

[MeanElf]

...I wasn't sure how I should arrange that gear ratio on a kart, meaning if I would risk losing acceleration in an already heavily "ballasted" car.

Yeah, that's a bit ricky alright.

I think on the tracks with the longer straights, you need to give your kart the option to reach at least 100mph (160kph?) but that also depends on getting cars infront of you at the right place and time...and that in turn depends on the starting grid

Each of the tracks are slightly different in that respect, so you'll need to tweak accordingly. It is pretty much a thing you'll only have time for if indeed you have finished the game, as suggested.

Also bear in mind that although you only have one gear, there are two places you can adjust it - still, it's great fun and good luck with it