Getting in to go-karting?

Getting in to go-karting?

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Deadlysub

525 posts

165 months

Saturday 9th September 2023
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usn90 said:
When you can, take a kart around 3 sisters, I know you’ve been around in a car but taking a proper kart around there is much better than any car.

Another track I recommend is GYG in north wales
GYG is brilliant

AB

17,364 posts

202 months

Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Well this is bloody great fun isn't it. Did a day on the track at Hooton yesterday, went through 15 litres of fuel. Started off with a wet track, never experienced one before and I can only liken it to jet skiing where you need to be on the gas or you won't be turning. Had a few excellent offs on the first few laps.

Once the track had dried it was totally different, I think I need to bring the wheels out a few mm and it's definitely not running the correct sprockets for the track as I'm running out of revs 3/4 of the way up the main straight but it's all part of the fun.

If anyone fancies meeting up there at some point, I'd welcome the company and the expertise/advice as I begin to learn but what a great way to spend a day!

Edit: I bought a Bell GP3 Sport helmet which is very comfortable and well ventilated, I borrowed a suit for the day until I can sort one out.

Where's the best place to buy sprockets?

Edited by AB on Tuesday 26th September 09:10

CraigyMc

17,013 posts

243 months

Tuesday 26th September 2023
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AB said:
Well this is bloody great fun isn't it. Did a day on the track at Hooton yesterday, went through 15 litres of fuel. Started off with a wet track, never experienced one before and I can only liken it to jet skiing where you need to be on the gas or you won't be turning. Had a few excellent offs on the first few laps.

Once the track had dried it was totally different, I think I need to bring the wheels out a few mm and it's definitely not running the correct sprockets for the track as I'm running out of revs 3/4 of the way up the main straight but it's all part of the fun.

If anyone fancies meeting up there at some point, I'd welcome the company and the expertise/advice as I begin to learn but what a great way to spend a day!

Edit: I bought a Bell GP3 Sport helmet which is very comfortable and well ventilated, I borrowed a suit for the day until I can sort one out.

Where's the best place to buy sprockets?

Edited by AB on Tuesday 26th September 09:10
--> https://kkckartshop.co.uk/collections/sprocket


usn90

1,621 posts

77 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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CraigyMc said:
Of topic, but are you the same Craig who does helmet painting?

CraigyMc

17,013 posts

243 months

Wednesday 4th October 2023
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usn90 said:
CraigyMc said:
Of topic, but are you the same Craig who does helmet painting?
Sorry, not guilty