Club 100 - your experiences
Discussion
For next year I am seriously considering doing a season of karting. This year I really found that driving on the road no longer holds enough excitement for me - I want some competition, be able to go flat out and learn more about driving as fast as possible.
I need to get along to one of these events this year but wondered what your experiences of it are and if there is any advice?
Cheers!
I need to get along to one of these events this year but wondered what your experiences of it are and if there is any advice?
Cheers!
Think very carefully before you commit to C100 - it is completely addictive - we first raced with them at Buckmore in 1998 and have been racing with them ever since and there are many drivers who have been racing C100 longer than us. The main advantages for us - we arrive and drive (enduro) Sat morning and are usually home by 4pm - we know exactly how much the season will cost and we pay in advance for the season there are no 'extras'. It is very much a 'club' with everyone pleased to help each other. It has a great web site especially if you are a member. Very detailed results are often up by 8pm on the day of the race. There is a class for everyone - Premier, Clubman, Intermediate and Rookie in enduro. Premier, Lightweight and Heavyweight in sprint.
I raced with C100 for 2 years........I totally loved it.
Can't really fault them - they are what they are. Karts are well prepared, as even as possible and being 2 strokes are really driveable.
They feel quick and I learnt alot.
I race cars now - but if I ever get to a point where financially I can't afford cars anymore or I don't have the space - I would go back to C100 any day of the week.
Can't really fault them - they are what they are. Karts are well prepared, as even as possible and being 2 strokes are really driveable.
They feel quick and I learnt alot.
I race cars now - but if I ever get to a point where financially I can't afford cars anymore or I don't have the space - I would go back to C100 any day of the week.
Do it, great bunch of people and fantastic racing whatever your ability. Start as a novice and you'll be racing against people every race. Same when you get a bit of experience. If you ever get to race at the front then you know you are really quick.
As mentioned above, you know exactly what your costs are for the year in advance too, something not to be sniffed at.
Nick
As mentioned above, you know exactly what your costs are for the year in advance too, something not to be sniffed at.
Nick
The C100 organisation is pretty top notch. You get to drive 2 stroke 115cc Birel chassis karts which are pretty much race spec and race prepped for a very low cost, they race on some top championship circuits and all the hassles are taken care of you just join turn up and drive. they also deal with the easykart racing series IIRC which is a low cost racing series with a bit more of a serious competitive slant to it. Go for it you'll regret it if you don't.
I've started this year with Club100 and done two rounds and love it, very competitive and a good bunch of guys. I missed out on getting onto all the events so am also taking part in the DMAX sprint series run by Daytona.
It's the same format, slightly different karts but still good fun, only down side is most of the races are held at Milton Keynes but they do go to other circuits, this weekend we racing at Hooton park.
to any ohter PH's racing at Hooton this weekend.
I would recommend getting your name down on the short list and get a few races in this year or at least try some practise sessions as the more experience you have of the karts will help when you have your first race, I was very glad to have driven them prior to my first race.
It's the same format, slightly different karts but still good fun, only down side is most of the races are held at Milton Keynes but they do go to other circuits, this weekend we racing at Hooton park.
to any ohter PH's racing at Hooton this weekend.I would recommend getting your name down on the short list and get a few races in this year or at least try some practise sessions as the more experience you have of the karts will help when you have your first race, I was very glad to have driven them prior to my first race.
This year is my first racing in C100 lightweight sprints and I'm loving it. The karts are well prepped and as even as can be expected, the C100 guys are a good bunch of racers who let you race fairly, no nannying which is good. The website is great for results and laptimes etc, plus race reports, and the forum is good banter.
Best thing for me is the level of competition - you're racing some seriously expereinced and quick drivers, even some famous names on occassion, and that's a big bonus if you want to measure yourself against a good field of drivers and learn from them.
Best thing for me is the level of competition - you're racing some seriously expereinced and quick drivers, even some famous names on occassion, and that's a big bonus if you want to measure yourself against a good field of drivers and learn from them.
I don't normally comment when C100 gets mentioned, so only & purely if seeing it is helpful to you, if it is of interest to you there's some video here of the best of 2008:
http://www.coolthinking.co.uk/COOLTHINKINGMEDIA/CO...
http://www.coolthinking.co.uk/COOLTHINKINGMEDIA/CO...
Edited by Northern Munkee on Thursday 16th July 19:23
Hi everyone,
Resurrection thread time!
Well I am booked on to Whilton Mill tomorrow, so I am looking forward to this. I had to sign up as its approaching the end of the season now and I need to do at least one round ideally before comitting to next year.
I am really excited about these fast karts. If I dont over drive and spin, and dont come flat last I will be a happy man!
Any more tips ahead of tomorrow?
Cheers
Resurrection thread time!
Well I am booked on to Whilton Mill tomorrow, so I am looking forward to this. I had to sign up as its approaching the end of the season now and I need to do at least one round ideally before comitting to next year.
I am really excited about these fast karts. If I dont over drive and spin, and dont come flat last I will be a happy man!
Any more tips ahead of tomorrow?
Cheers
White-Noise said:
For next year I am seriously considering doing a season of karting. This year I really found that driving on the road no longer holds enough excitement for me - I want some competition, be able to go flat out and learn more about driving as fast as possible.
I need to get along to one of these events this year but wondered what your experiences of it are and if there is any advice?
Cheers!
Getting fired off by bandits......I need to get along to one of these events this year but wondered what your experiences of it are and if there is any advice?
Cheers!
Thats was the BUKC though, not c100. We used c100 karts though. The karts are alright, fairly forgiving and reasonably quick. There can be differences between them, though.
It's a good intro to karting, but be warned, it can get addictive and thus expensive.
- edit Dont bin it at Christmas at Whilton. I did and took out most of the field.....
Edited by Merry on Saturday 17th October 16:11
I can only add a +1 to everything that's been said already. My team and I are entering the rookie class in the endurance series for next season after trying out two races this year along with the Spa 10 hour weekend. Proper close racing in machines that are as even as you're likely to find in any racing series. The marshalling is fantastic - they just let you get on with it and as a result the standards are pretty high.
Can't recommend it highly enough.
Can't recommend it highly enough.
Well, it was certainly a learning curve!
Got there and it was straight onto the track, 5 laps warm up then the first race for which I was allocated... pole. I was doing ok until I spun, which meant I came in 15th. I think I came 15th in each of the heats out of 17 or 18 drivers. I managed to not spin in the second race but I took it too easy.
Everyone was very freindly and helpful, especially my buddy. I had someone ram me from behind on the warmup lap for race 2 which spun me and I stalled. I thought someone was having some fun with me, but afterwards he came over and could not say sorry enough, he had a problem with the brakes on the kart.
I qualified 25th out of 30 in final C, so right at the back. I figured I had nothing much to lose in this race so decided to push and try and keep up with the pack. I did spin twice in this race when taking avoiding action and so overall I came second to last
- not last!
The karts are certainly less forgiving than anything I have driven before, I was advised on keeping the throttle open round some of the faster corners, which can help you round as the front bites. I took this advice and put it more into practice in the final, it really helped.
The hardest part for me was the braking. I found it difficult to brake hard but not too hard that I spun off, so this is an area I could make a big improvement in. If I could be more consistent and not spin then this would also make a massive difference - it will just be a matter of getting some more time behind the wheel. I could also do with building up the strength in my upper body as its feeling quite ropey today.
So all in, it was a great day. I have to admit I am quite competitive and I really didnt enjoy being at the back, but I was just not in the same league as these guys. They are much quicker than anyone I have raced before! I was really impressed! There is a lot to learn and I hope I can do so.
Looking forward to picking up a copy of the DVD, even if I am only on camera when being lapped.
Actually, the first thing I saw when I turned up was a pair of guys at each others throats. I was thinking uh oh, I hope thats not what I am in for but it seemed that was a one off.
Cheers, Chris.
Got there and it was straight onto the track, 5 laps warm up then the first race for which I was allocated... pole. I was doing ok until I spun, which meant I came in 15th. I think I came 15th in each of the heats out of 17 or 18 drivers. I managed to not spin in the second race but I took it too easy.
Everyone was very freindly and helpful, especially my buddy. I had someone ram me from behind on the warmup lap for race 2 which spun me and I stalled. I thought someone was having some fun with me, but afterwards he came over and could not say sorry enough, he had a problem with the brakes on the kart.
I qualified 25th out of 30 in final C, so right at the back. I figured I had nothing much to lose in this race so decided to push and try and keep up with the pack. I did spin twice in this race when taking avoiding action and so overall I came second to last
- not last!The karts are certainly less forgiving than anything I have driven before, I was advised on keeping the throttle open round some of the faster corners, which can help you round as the front bites. I took this advice and put it more into practice in the final, it really helped.
The hardest part for me was the braking. I found it difficult to brake hard but not too hard that I spun off, so this is an area I could make a big improvement in. If I could be more consistent and not spin then this would also make a massive difference - it will just be a matter of getting some more time behind the wheel. I could also do with building up the strength in my upper body as its feeling quite ropey today.
So all in, it was a great day. I have to admit I am quite competitive and I really didnt enjoy being at the back, but I was just not in the same league as these guys. They are much quicker than anyone I have raced before! I was really impressed! There is a lot to learn and I hope I can do so.
Looking forward to picking up a copy of the DVD, even if I am only on camera when being lapped.
Actually, the first thing I saw when I turned up was a pair of guys at each others throats. I was thinking uh oh, I hope thats not what I am in for but it seemed that was a one off.
Cheers, Chris.
You'll find the more you race the less you'll ache. That's probably the best way to go about it actually.
The main difference, in my experience, between the karts were always the brakes. Some were quite progressive and others were snatchy as buggery. I had the same issues as you when I started in them. The best advice I can give you is to learn to get off the brakes if you lock up. It isnt quite as simple as it sounds but it will stop you binning it under braking.
The main difference, in my experience, between the karts were always the brakes. Some were quite progressive and others were snatchy as buggery. I had the same issues as you when I started in them. The best advice I can give you is to learn to get off the brakes if you lock up. It isnt quite as simple as it sounds but it will stop you binning it under braking.
You were very unlucky to draw pole in your 1st race! We found it was fairly easy to make improvements initially but then the curve flattens out and it becomes more difficult to make big gains (the top runners are very good as you say). The one that caused the upset will I am sure get a life ban. Hope you are encouraged to come again!
p.s. Brake problem to be looked at over the winter.
p.s. Brake problem to be looked at over the winter.
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