Kart Racing
11-21-2001, 04:14 PM
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Kart Racing
Last weekend some friends and I entered a 6 hour kart endurance race at Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte. The race was set up by a company called Endurance Karting
www.endurancekarting.com
and consists of 20 to 25 teams of 3 to 5 drivers in identical 11 HP Honda engined karts made by an Italian company called Dino. It was truly a riot and I actually learned a great deal in the process.
The karts are very evenly matched and the racing was quite intense yet fun. Without a suspension to soften communication between the road, the driver, and the steering wheel, being smooth was essential to setting a good pace. Timing was electronic and the race was well run. They hold events all over the east coast and I highly recommend it as a great, inexpensive, safe way to get a ton of seat time.
www.endurancekarting.com
and consists of 20 to 25 teams of 3 to 5 drivers in identical 11 HP Honda engined karts made by an Italian company called Dino. It was truly a riot and I actually learned a great deal in the process.
The karts are very evenly matched and the racing was quite intense yet fun. Without a suspension to soften communication between the road, the driver, and the steering wheel, being smooth was essential to setting a good pace. Timing was electronic and the race was well run. They hold events all over the east coast and I highly recommend it as a great, inexpensive, safe way to get a ton of seat time.
11-22-2001, 08:39 PM
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We ran a similar event at Norway Speedway this past summer here in IL... My team won by a whole lap even after a last-lap spin (Brad - 
) We would have won by two laps! 
The team was myself, Brad, my ex-roomate (and natural talent galore karter) Sean and our friend Dan. It was very fun and quite intense. I'd do it again whenever I get the chance.
How are the roads, Orif? Looks like I might be getting an '01 748s to replace my Monster! I've ridden it quite a bit lately (a good friend's) and I love it. I've logged about 3500mi. on two wheels between all the racing. Thanks again for those road tips in Asheville! 
) We would have won by two laps! The team was myself, Brad, my ex-roomate (and natural talent galore karter) Sean and our friend Dan. It was very fun and quite intense. I'd do it again whenever I get the chance.How are the roads, Orif? Looks like I might be getting an '01 748s to replace my Monster!
I've ridden it quite a bit lately (a good friend's) and I love it. I've logged about 3500mi. on two wheels between all the racing. Thanks again for those road tips in Asheville!
11-23-2001, 10:23 AM
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Hi Jason,
If you wanted to protect your racing budget for 2002, you should never have ridden that bike! I love that motorcycle even more than the 996. Sounds like you are having a lot of fun with your Ducati. Bring the bike down here next time along with the S and we'll have a ball!
Mark B
If you wanted to protect your racing budget for 2002, you should never have ridden that bike! I love that motorcycle even more than the 996. Sounds like you are having a lot of fun with your Ducati. Bring the bike down here next time along with the S and we'll have a ball!
Mark B
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