| Author | Message | ||
| PeterS (Peters)
Intermediate Member Username: Peters Post Number: 1419 Registered: 1-2003 |
Art..You've got mail! | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Advanced Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 2538 Registered: 6-2001 |
Peter: Drop me an email with you ph. number. We go frequently to Sears with my cart. Be glad to take you along, and give you a little track time, the next time we're there. Art | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Advanced Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 2537 Registered: 6-2001 |
Jerry: I'm selling my 125 Honda Shifter (to a friend). A good one will cost you about 3000-4000. The people are usually pretty good, but like everywhere else, you occassionly run into jerks. I wouldn't get the Honda unit, i fyou were planning on going racing (there great for practice, etc) because to make them competitive, the engines are very tweked. The ICC units make about the same hp as a tweked Honda, and the class isn't quite so overloaded with built engines. You had BETTER be in shape. These things are movable gyms. Rib protectors are also a great idea. Art | ||
| Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member Username: Pwehmer Post Number: 201 Registered: 10-2002 |
You want to go from a 5hp Briggs to a 125 shifter? Try a TAG class kart is my advice. But if you want a used shifter stick with Honda. To find used karts look in the classifeds on www.ekartingnews.com or www.kartads.com | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 942 Registered: 7-2001 |
Sounds like a blast! Can anyone give me advise on a good shifter cart to buy? Is it wise to buy new vs. used (are used ones normally rags?). I had a cart last year (non-shifter) with a bored & stroked 5 h.p. Briggs that would get to about 50 mph. It was fun, but it had NO low end. I have never seen or riden in a shifetr cart, but I assume that they will have good low, medium and high end. Thanks, Jerry. | ||
| Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member Username: Pwehmer Post Number: 200 Registered: 10-2002 |
Kart racing. Go to the track and talk to the people. You should find them most helpful. Maintence- don't start out in the fastest karts. The "TAG" class karts are made for simple running but are quick. The lack of torque will force you to become a smooth driver. A proper seat shouldn't hurt your ribs. You can also wear a "rib-tech" or similar vest to give you more protection. The races only last 10-15 minutes. Being in shape helps but if the kart is set up right where you're not fighting it all the time you should be ok. www.ekartingnews.com is the best online source of info. They have a new section for the beginning karter Expect to pay about $50 to race. Add on tires, fuel, oil, ect. and plan on spending $100 at the track for a days fun. And it is loads of fun! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1347 Registered: 3-2002 |
Some friends and I rented out a track last summer and had a blast. I was in pretty good condition and it kicked my ass. Even with a chest protector I broke a rib. Felt better when I found out somebody else broke 6 of them! I could definitely see getting hooked quite easily. | ||
| G.Peters (Wfo_racer)
Junior Member Username: Wfo_racer Post Number: 192 Registered: 5-2002 |
Speed costs money even in Karts. Your back takes a beating ( no suspension in Karts). Grids are less than 1 second normally pole to last. Concur, if your out of shape you will suffer. Competition is fierce. I run Karts here in SoCal along with my 4 year old son. I bought him a Kadet Kart with full data aquisition so we can monitor his progress from pit lane. Before you buy do a season of arrive and drive to see if this is for you. "If your in control your not driving fast enough " | ||
| Paul Sloan (Sloan83qv)
Member Username: Sloan83qv Post Number: 638 Registered: 3-2001 |
Here is a great link, we did a 6 hour enduro with them and it was a BLAST. Carts have frame rails around wheels so there is no wheel to wheel problems. http://www.endurancekarting.com/ | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 2337 Registered: 11-2002 |
1) true..compared to cars the costs are peanuts...which can keep alot of the fun in the game and not so much of the pain...{  }..and the savings can be converted into almost infinate SEAT TIME...in the Ultimate Form of Racing under F-1 or Indy Cars. 2) Uhhhhhh...been there done that...flipped end over end at least twice and slid aways...jumped up...thru the chain back on (while the race was Red Flagged)..and got back in the saddle for 2nd place...yes it hurt...but not bad enough..{ } 3)common injuries are usually to the head....one becomes addicted easily 4) the GoKart crowds are the nicest, most helpful group I've ever enjoyed the commradery of... 5) entry fees vary.... GoKart racing is absolutely some of the best, most exiciting fun you can have with your clothes on. Although I moved to cars from Karts, in comparison cars are like racing in slow motion compared to the speed, thrills and excitement of Kart racing. My experiences included a 2nd place in the Texas State Championships in '84', I was edged out by the guy who took 1st, who also went on to take the National 1st place title. Just Do It !!! { } | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 294 Registered: 5-2002 |
If you go to www.pulpracing.com and click on stories, he has several about one of the karting organizations in your area (SoCal I guess it would be). I think it used to be KRC, but now it is something else. Just go down the left side and look for stories about karting. From what I've read it is very tiring, and you need to have some good stamina/endurance ability (running, cycling etc) to be able to last the whole race. Also, it can put a tax on your ribs/neck. I'm sure other guys who actually have done this will respond with more info. Good luck though! This is something I really want to do when I have money/time. | ||
| PeterS (Peters)
Intermediate Member Username: Peters Post Number: 1410 Registered: 1-2003 |
For a long time, I have thought about racing sprint or enduro type carts. There is a track near me at Sears Point (Infineon Speedway,CA), about 125 miles from my home. It looks like I can afford this as a hobby. I am hopeful a few of you may answer a few concerns I have: 1) After buying a cart, my guess is that the maintenance is fairly inexpensive. 2) One fear I have is bumping tires and flipping the cart. That would really hurt. 3) Other 'unknowns' of common injuries while racing. 4) I want to have fun. Is the general crowd that races full of fun, nice people or is it a crowd of real A-holes? 5) What should I expect to pay for entries, etc. |