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Abstract
Aerodynamics has always been a major interest of the Automobile Sector.The study here assists the aerodynamic flow over a Go-kart, and the optimization of drag factor. In this study the body works of the vehicle are designed in CATIA V5, and simulation is performed on ANSYS. Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), the flow over the Go-kart is observed.The study intends to reduce the drag by proposing a design of body works. The Body works of Go-kart also carries an aesthetic aspect as well as aerodynamic. The bodyworks design is inspired by a bird wing structure.This omits the vortex formation over its surface using a reinforced angle of attack to the wind direction. The body works thus observed from the study could be used in Go-kart of 100cc-150cc. A low level and light vehicle like Go-kart, can achieve an average speed of 90kmph, with a 125cc engine installed.The optimization of drag here becomes a crucial factor, so that the fuel energy thus saved will be used for speed generation by engine. The total tractive effort by the engine is also reduced. The Go-kart study is an attempt to study the aerodynamic flows over a Racing Kart.