Go Karting - How can I get more involved?

Go Karting - How can I get more involved?

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AdvocatusDiaboli

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232 months

Friday 8th August 2008
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I did some 'proper' go-karting last week. 'Proper' meaning it was a 1.5 hour experience of non-stop, wheel to wheel racing/driving in a field of about 20. I was quite pleased with the result: fastest lap and second overall.

I'd love to do this some more in a fairly organised fashion. Is there some sort of London karting league of a program you can join where you do a race every couple of weekends or so? I love competition and have been looking to do something new for a while. I don't expect to come top of the pops, but am looking to do something new, exciting and motorsports related.

I saw that F1 City have a racing team event.

Is there anything that individuals can participate in?

Oh, I'm 29 so it's unlikely I am going to have enough time to 'grow' from karting to F3000 to F1! I just want to chuck a car someone else maintains and go home at the end of the day. Not tremendously serious, just want to combine my love of cars with my sporty side for a reasonable price. I don't want to spend the kind of money you need to race a sensible cars in a season.

It really was fantastic fun.

Looking for something in and around London if possible. Also, I work fulltime so hopefully it is a weekend thing too!

Edited by AdvocatusDiaboli on Friday 8th August 14:42

AdvocatusDiaboli

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2,277 posts

232 months

Friday 8th August 2008
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Thanks all, I am definitely not looking to buy my own car. Would very much like to join a team of enthusiast amateurs like me or go to events where everything is ready!

Do keep those London based suggestions coming! Also, anyone looking to make up a team let me know!

AdvocatusDiaboli

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Friday 29th August 2008
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http://www.buckmore.co.uk/content.php/21120?cha_re...

Have decided that my "team-mate" and myself will be doing this! Perhaps going in the deep end but we're off to have fun.

We going to do at least one practice season at the track before the race though. Would be stupid not to!

How often would you have to refuel in the 2 hour race at this track? I guess we'll change drivers at the refuel as "strategy"...


AdvocatusDiaboli

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2,277 posts

232 months

Friday 29th August 2008
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Intrepid, Gary, I can start a thread with your name on it if you like. Lets keep this on topic and as a useful resource please.