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Perhaps we should have two classes? One for those that have raced and one for the fat blokes at the back? 
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I think you should dream up some sort of pie based handicap scheme like they have in that stupid game with the sticks and little holes in the ground.
That way we can all race and then you can correct the results for experience, weight and driving numptitude and issue a Pistonheads award to the winner.
AdrianR
That way we can all race and then you can correct the results for experience, weight and driving numptitude and issue a Pistonheads award to the winner.
AdrianR
I would have liked to do this but I have a test day at Rye House the day after , even if my body could handle it I dont think by bank ballance could 
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Watch out for the kerbs at Milton Keynes as they are quite steep and can launch the kart
so its not like a usual track where you can ride the kerbs.
The thunders are quite quick and there is a nice long straight but its uphill.
Have fun
Paul
. Watch out for the kerbs at Milton Keynes as they are quite steep and can launch the kart
so its not like a usual track where you can ride the kerbs. The thunders are quite quick and there is a nice long straight but its uphill.
Have fun
Paul
I used to go there as often as I could afford... When I went there it was pro carts I think, two engines. The sweeping LH at the end of the long straight could be done with your foot to the floor, but you were drifting the whole way. I would be there if not for an extremely long journey.
Edited by Englishman in LA on Thursday 24th January 21:41
Edited by Englishman in LA on Thursday 24th January 21:41
I've run quite a few karting events up here in Scotland over the past few years, and we've developed a formula which seems to give very close racing, and doesn't penalise the larger than average guys (like myself 
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a) Get everyone's weight in normal clothes when they book up.
b) Starting grid is by reverse order of weight (ie lightest at the back, heaviest at the front).
c) For every 5Kg under the average weight of all drivers, a stop/go penalty (ie return to pits, stop, go back out again) is applied.
d) Anyone that has done competition karting gets an extra stop/go penalty applied.
What we have found is that things eventually even out towards the latter part of the race, with the lighter/more experienced drivers having to work hard to get towards the front of the grid. It means they have to use their skill and experience to overtake the rest of the field (if they can), especially at the drowded starts. This of course makes victory for them all the more worthwhile and rewarding, whilst making it fun and competitive for everyone else, who if they don't make any mistakes have a very good chance of a podium finish
Doing things the more normal way, with a qualifying session determining pole position, means that the lighter/faster drivers start from the front, get a clear track ahead of them, and generally are a lap or so ahead after a short time, and romp home to an easy victory.
). a) Get everyone's weight in normal clothes when they book up.
b) Starting grid is by reverse order of weight (ie lightest at the back, heaviest at the front).
c) For every 5Kg under the average weight of all drivers, a stop/go penalty (ie return to pits, stop, go back out again) is applied.
d) Anyone that has done competition karting gets an extra stop/go penalty applied.
What we have found is that things eventually even out towards the latter part of the race, with the lighter/more experienced drivers having to work hard to get towards the front of the grid. It means they have to use their skill and experience to overtake the rest of the field (if they can), especially at the drowded starts. This of course makes victory for them all the more worthwhile and rewarding, whilst making it fun and competitive for everyone else, who if they don't make any mistakes have a very good chance of a podium finish
Doing things the more normal way, with a qualifying session determining pole position, means that the lighter/faster drivers start from the front, get a clear track ahead of them, and generally are a lap or so ahead after a short time, and romp home to an easy victory.
quote:That brings back memories! I did exactly the same when I was last there a few years ago. We were in a party of about 25 and only 4 of us were taking that corner flat - I was having to cadence-brake to get through the following hairpin as my kart had a tendancy to spin otherwise. Trouble was, the 4 of us made up so much time per lap doing this that the other 21 karts turned into mobile chicanes. Ah well.
When I went there it was pro carts I think, two engines. The sweeping LH at the end of the long straight could be done with your foot to the floor, but you were drifting the whole way.
I'd love to come, BTW. I'm currently trying to reorganise my schedule in order to be there. Deposit will follow immediately after (if there are still places?)
Regards
Jon
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daytona is on dansteed way, look for the minature circus tent (which was a chinese restaurant) and you are there!
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 25th January 11:45
daytona is on dansteed way, look for the minature circus tent (which was a chinese restaurant) and you are there!
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 25th January 11:45
Still plenty of room Adrian. Wearing a PH jacket might mean I let you pass me
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