[William Weiler]

When I checked out an MBK race, everyone had their Kart on the ground on a some kind of mat. I forgot to ask about it. I guess when it’s on the stand, the mat has to be under the stand. I checked the rules and they say you have to have a pit mat and an ABC type fire extinguisher. I think it is just a way to keep fluids off the pavement.

[William Weiler]

I read the relevant SKUSA rules. I see why they article said I should read them. There were a lot of things I didn’t know, that I see are pretty important. Thanks again everyone.

 

[William Weiler]

The SKUSA link you gave me had their rules. I will read the relevant sections and that will help.

[William Weiler]

I found on the MBK site they follow IKF rules. I see on the IKF site I have to purchase the rulebook for $30. Does anyone actually do this?

When I raced RC, I had to be a member of a sanctioning body like the IKF for some tracks. What memberships do I need to race?

 

[William Weiler]

Matt – I enjoy your True Racer channel on youtube. It has been a good way to learn about Karting since I am just starting out. The other one I watch is Two Flags. Anyway, keep up the good work and I will keep watching!

 

[William Weiler]

How do you put a Kart on an open trailer if you can’t lift it up and on (I am just 1 person)? I don’t think I can tilt the trailer and roll it up, I would have to lower the Kart onto the trailer with an electric stand, same way you would lower it onto the ground.

 

[William Weiler]

As a follow on question, how do people keep road grime off the Kart? Seems like a normal Kart cover may come off or rip in the wind.

 

[William Weiler]

It really comes from Rental Kart racing where I am on the edge and hitting my lines well, and then someone sliding a lot and not following the racing line easily passes me. Or I look at track records and someone is a whole second faster and I am, and I am trimming tenths. Feedback like “they are just a better driver” is not satisfying. I weigh 218 (going down) so it just may be simply weight, and when I lose it, the mystery will be solved. Still, in one of the chicanes, someone who said they were a kart racer, was quickly turning left just before turning right into the S. This looks like a technique I want to try and see if it works on this particular corner. Maybe I just have a intense curiosity other people don’t.

[William Weiler]

Rob- I am doing what the article says. Somehow at Sonoma I got a really well setup Kart for me. I was giving very little steering input and great weight transfer. Part of it was the seat was a perfect fit. But I watched a youtube video with a Kart pro with an onboard camera and also a accelerometer analysis of Shumacher’s driving. Their tires are on the edge of traction. The tire would break free and they would do a small quick counter steer so the tire would catch again. Schumacher’s steering looked like a jagged line. But it is also hard to tell in the pro Karter onboard video if these were just bumps translating into the steering wheel. But I think there is something to this.

[William Weiler]

The seats typically don’t fit. Go Karts Race is all turns and no straightaways. I was initially baffled as to why my biceps would hurt. I met a guy there, unfortunately I forgot his name, who said he is a long time Kart racer and he said he comes to this track for the work out instead of the gym. I see why now.

[William Weiler]

I will call Cambrian tomorrow and see about a AM29-Y/LO206 package. I am also thinking of a Margay Brava at Fastech Racing. I think maybe the Brava is the same as the Ignite but better brakes. A complete Ignite with the LO206 is $4k, wow, not bad. I bet this really brings people into karting.

[William Weiler]

Went to Sonoma today for a rental. The LO206 Margay I had actually felt pretty good. Weight transfer seemed easy and predictable, unlike last time (?). I still have trouble with digressive braking. I have trouble getting to maximum brake quickly and not going under or over. Probably because I have been progressive braking my whole life.

[William Weiler]

Freddy – I posted here about what I am thinking:

https://new.ekartingnews.com/forums/topic/buying-chassis/

[William Weiler]

I’m taking everyone’s advice and going LO206. I live in Morgan Hill and see I can most easily race at Marina or Sonoma. Marina is big on LO206 but I don’t know about Sonora, Sanzuru didn’t list lo206 as one of their classes. So far I am looking at local vendors like suggested. Cambrian is the closest then fastech, then Sonoma (Infinity,Cameron and Simraceway). I don’t feel connected to the Margay’s at Somona, probably because they’re pretty beat up. I like the way the CRG’s look, but that is kind of all I know about them.

[William Weiler]

Sorry Gary. Maybe being a little sensitive. Your advice is good.

[William Weiler]

When I said  “trail brake and also keep the revs up” I meant trail brake plus a little throttle at the same time. Read the question before jumping to show off your stuff.

 

[William Weiler]

It is automatic. That is the idea though, just for now. Not every weekend and 1hr to 2hrs one way. It has 2 lower speeds for hills and a button to take it out of overdrive.

[William Weiler]

Answering Freddy’s question, I am 5’9″, aged 56 and 220lbs. I am losing weight at the gym and suppose I will be more like 200lbs in a few months. I raced motocross as a kid and loved it. I drove karts at Lemans in Fremont and was hooked.

I am assuming for my weight a 32mm frame is better?

 

[William Weiler]

I mostly asking if I am on the right track.

 

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