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I bring new information and interesting stuff!

A clean slate for a new season.

For those of you who don't know, #51 is my autocross number. It's now also my karting number, officially. Therefore, I imagine I could just go with #51 is my racing number, from now on. (No, I'm not affiliating myself with A.J. Allmendinger, don't ask if I am.)

Also, there are five/six other rookies in my class; I'll try to win "Rookie of the Year," and hopefully be faster than the other rookies. That's my goal. :)

And, you can follow my entire career, race for race, here, including my autocross events! :D


Lastly, I found out where my suit's from; Shift!
 
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MrMelancholy15
Revival of the Thread!

I bring new information and interesting stuff!

A clean slate for a new season.

For those of you who don't know, #51 is my autocross number. It's now also my karting number, officially. Therefore, I imagine I could just go with #51 is my racing number, from now on. (No, I'm not affiliating myself with A.J. Allmendinger, don't ask if I am.)

Also, there are five/six other rookies in my class; I'll try to win "Rookie of the Year," and hopefully be faster than the other rookies. That's my goal. :)

And, you can follow my entire career, race for race, here, including my autocross events! :D

Lastly, I found out where my suit's from; Shift!
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Nice, and well done on the mystory of the suit! I'm racing #43 this season and am also a rookie. And no, im not copying Ken Block as my number; ive always liked 43, dunno why :)
 
Not sure this is the best place to be posting but it is probably the closest thread I've come across. I kart at this track a number of times a year (arrive and drive) and was looking at improving my lap times though not sure what I need to do to improve them. Sitting around 2 seconds off what "professionals" manage with the same kart.

http://goo.gl/maps/WZuEI

Here is a link to the track. At the point marked "A" there is a nasty dip which unsettles the kart if you're on the gas at the time and sends you wide. Anybody able to give some general advice or even suggest a recommended ideal like to take? I think another weak point of mine is braking into a corner. I do tend to lock the wheels up slightly and particularly entering turn 1 on this track I do let the rear slide out slightly on entry to give me a tighter line into turn 2.
 
J-PaP
Not sure this is the best place to be posting but it is probably the closest thread I've come across. I kart at this track a number of times a year (arrive and drive) and was looking at improving my lap times though not sure what I need to do to improve them. Sitting around 2 seconds off what "professionals" manage with the same kart.

http://goo.gl/maps/WZuEI

Here is a link to the track. At the point marked "A" there is a nasty dip which unsettles the kart if you're on the gas at the time and sends you wide. Anybody able to give some general advice or even suggest a recommended ideal like to take? I think another weak point of mine is braking into a corner. I do tend to lock the wheels up slightly and particularly entering turn 1 on this track I do let the rear slide out slightly on entry to give me a tighter line into turn 2.
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My recomendation for this track would be as smooth as you can overall. I would say that you would want to be making lots of late apex's into the long corners, however the line of rubber on the track makes me think that most people just stay tight in the corner (which if you can without compromising speed then is better).
 
Watched the first rounds out at Snowy Stretton today, some great racing! One of our boys won 3 of the 4 races. Can't wait to get out with them!
 
I've been considering taking up karting as I love racing and want to get into it. I know of a track in NJ called Raceway Park, drag strip and a kart track. I'm going there for the first race to ask about the different karts and racing. If anone can help, please help me get started. Thanks! :)
 
iaustin7
I've been considering taking up karting as I love racing and want to get into it. I know of a track in NJ called Raceway Park, drag strip and a kart track. I'm going there for the first race to ask about the different karts and racing. If anone can help, please help me get started. Thanks! :)
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Going down to the track to have a look around and ask some questions is the best thing to do at the moment mate. Try just to get a feel for the atmosphere and gain as much info as you can on the different class's of karting. Most importantly though, have fun.

If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask, us karting bunch tent to be pretty friendly. ;)
 
lbsf1
Going down to the track to have a look around and ask some questions is the best thing to do at the moment mate. Try just to get a feel for the atmosphere and gain as much info as you can on the different class's of karting. Most importantly though, have fun.

If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask, us karting bunch tent to be pretty friendly. ;)
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Thanks! Next race is April 13th so I'll be sure to head down to the track.
 
iaustin7
I've been considering taking up karting as I love racing and want to get into it. I know of a track in NJ called Raceway Park, drag strip and a kart track. I'm going there for the first race to ask about the different karts and racing. If anone can help, please help me get started. Thanks! :)
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If you're in New Jersey, I'd suggest that you go to New Jersey Motorsports Park. They have one of the best karting facilities in North America and the best one in the North East. You're better off looking there.
 
gogatrs
If you're in New Jersey, I'd suggest that you go to New Jersey Motorsports Park. They have one of the best karting facilities in North America and the best one in the North East. You're better off looking there.
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I'm in southern NY, and Raceway Park is closest to me.
 
iaustin7
I'm in southern NY, and Raceway Park is closest to me.
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I've just never heard of raceway park.
And I have driven at all the top tracks in our area. I can assure you, a trip to NJMP would be worth much more than this raceway park.

Do they have a website?
 
gogatrs
I've just never heard of raceway park.
And I have driven at all the top tracks in our area. I can assure you, a trip to NJMP would be worth much more than this raceway park.

Do they have a website?
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http://www.etownraceway.com/ I've been there before, its pretty cool there, just wasn't actually thinking of going racing, but now I want to. Also it's a WKA Kart Track.
 
gogatrs
And NJMP is an FIA track. ;)
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From where I live, it's just too far. :( That's just what I'm trying to get across. With that over, can anyone help with the different types of racing? I'm looking into sprint racing, and are the classes divided by engine, chassis, that's just what I'm confused on.
 
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iaustin7
From where I live, it's just too far. :( That's just what I'm trying to get across. With that over, can anyone help with the different types of racing? I'm looking into sprint racing, and are the classes divided by engine, chassis, that's just what I'm confused on.
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The classes divided by engine
 
How much does a season of entry level competitive karting cost in the UK for an 18 year old? I am intrigued because I'd love to race but the costs are out of control if what I am lead to believe is true.
 
VRracingfan
How much does a season of entry level competitive karting cost in the UK for an 18 year old? I am intrigued because I'd love to race but the costs are out of control if what I am lead to believe is true.
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You live in the midlands so the best bet for cheap racing for you would be TKM clubman, it uses older style engines and the older chassis (and thus a little slower than other classes) however since everyone in the class is using them and it keeps costs down.

For rough costs you can probably get all the tools/equiptment and the kart for £1500 if you went for TKM clubman, and then after that I would budget another £1500 for a year or racing. (this is also for TKM clubman and would involve being very stringent on what you spend money on)

This is just a very rough idea and your best bet would be to visit a kart track (probably Shennington is your best bet since they run TKM clubman.) on a practice day and just ask questions to anyone who will listen. You learn so much more actually being there then speaking to someone on the phone or internet.

If you have more questions then don't be afraid to ask. ;)
 
lbsf1
You live in the midlands so the best bet for cheap racing for you would be TKM clubman, it uses older style engines and the older chassis (and thus a little slower than other classes) however since everyone in the class is using them and it keeps costs down.

For rough costs you can probably get all the tools/equiptment and the kart for £1500 if you went for TKM clubman, and then after that I would budget another £1500 for a year or racing. (this is also for TKM clubman and would involve being very stringent on what you spend money on)

This is just a very rough idea and your best bet would be to visit a kart track (probably Shennington is your best bet since they run TKM clubman.) on a practice day and just ask questions to anyone who will listen. You learn so much more actually being there then speaking to someone on the phone or internet.

If you have more questions then don't be afraid to ask. ;)
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Thank you! :) Does your pricing include a trailer to transport the kart and also would a kart for the price you suggest be competitive?
 
Day 1 of Golden Power Series at Morwell and it was a good yet unfortunate day for me.
5th and 6th in a 9 kart SRSH field. Pace was there but 2 incidents held me back.

Heat 1 - Grid 7th - Caught up in the first corner crap and came out of it 6th but miles back. Caught up to one bloke and got that spot with 3 to go. Ran out of time to get any further.
Heat 2 - Grid 3rd - Good start. Slotted in 3rd and had enough pace to go further but I got touch and dropped to 4th. Still snapping on heels until the harpin. Kart behind me went in to hot and locked up the brakes but it was no use. He went straight up over the back of me. No damage, thankfully, recovered to 6th. I actually caught back up to the same group I was stuck in.

All in all, 1 tomorrow race with clean air and I will get a podium easily and could nab the win. Also, I have the tire mark on my helmet to prove I got run over ;)
Good day, tomorrow will be better. :D

Note: This is my 2nd meeting in the 125R. Have 2 years prior experience in 100J's.
 
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