Went karting last night
10-06-2006, 07:06 AM
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Went karting last night
Am now covered in bruises and my back is killing me...
But to add insult to injury i didn't even win... some little pip squeak weighting 40kg less than me beat me in the end, he started in pole and i got him on the first lap, but 3 laps later and i could shake him, a gentle tap on my rear and i ran wide.... couldn't catch the bugger after that...
Bah.... i hope his metabolisum slows down and he turns into a 5ft rolly polly munchkin....
not that i'm bitter
But to add insult to injury i didn't even win... some little pip squeak weighting 40kg less than me beat me in the end, he started in pole and i got him on the first lap, but 3 laps later and i could shake him, a gentle tap on my rear and i ran wide.... couldn't catch the bugger after that...
Bah.... i hope his metabolisum slows down and he turns into a 5ft rolly polly munchkin....
not that i'm bitter
10-06-2006, 07:17 AM
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I believe smaller people have a big advantage in karting.Past a certain age or size, you should give up any hope of competing with smaller than you.
So, did you have fun? This is all that matters really.
10-06-2006, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by The Woman,Oct 6 2006, 03:17 PM
I believe smaller people have a big advantage in karting.Past a certain age or size, you should give up any hope of competing with smaller than you.
So, did you have fun? This is all that matters really.
5hp + 13stone = tailend charlie
10-06-2006, 08:16 AM
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If you got second to a scrawny guy and you're heavier than 13 stone, then that is a good result
Average rule of thumb when racing 30hp karts was 10kgs = 0.5sec a lap on the larger circuits.
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10-06-2006, 10:05 AM
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I love karting, there's a great circuit in Cambuslang in Glasgow I try to visit a couple of times a year (was meant to be once a month with a mate but it's never come together), and a shittier one closer to me.
You find that if you keep it going once a month your muscles are far less painful if at all afterwards, and you can concentrate more on the driving.
You find that if you keep it going once a month your muscles are far less painful if at all afterwards, and you can concentrate more on the driving.
10-06-2006, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova,Oct 6 2006, 05:23 PM
This must be the only reason that Jo (Dreamer) overtook me when we last karted - obviously, being a girl, there's no way she's better than me
10-06-2006, 02:02 PM
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There's a good outdoor one near Edinburgh that uses twin-engined (Honda Powered) karts. That elimates the weight issue but it's touch and go with the kart you get. You get to use, up to, 4 different karts during the grand prix and each one always feels different.
The first few times I went I always finished poorly in the final race (not the 3 qualifiers). Last time I was doing well after everyone crashed at the hairpin (corner 2). I then hit a corner too fast (tyres not warmed up on lap 1) and I spun 180 and had to watch all 15 fellow kart'ers go past me
Karting's great fun though, worth the soreness afterwards!
The first few times I went I always finished poorly in the final race (not the 3 qualifiers). Last time I was doing well after everyone crashed at the hairpin (corner 2). I then hit a corner too fast (tyres not warmed up on lap 1) and I spun 180 and had to watch all 15 fellow kart'ers go past me
Karting's great fun though, worth the soreness afterwards!