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 Mar 11 2005, 05:09 AM
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Our scca region is having a weekend race at one of those nice indoor go-kart tracks. Last year, the club racers beat up on the autocrossers pretty badly.
So what's the secret to being fast in a kart? Short line vs. smoother, wider line; Hit the apex or late apex; hard brake & gas vs smooth transitions etc. I'd rather not have to resort to stock car tactics to keep people behind me. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Mar 14 2005, 12:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7 |
Ouch.
Qualified 7 out of 10. I got a bit of helpful advice before the race though. I was told that I had a great autocross line, but a poor karting line (old habits die hard I guess). Anyhow, in the early crowded jockeying, my bad practicing line helped me steal an inside corner since I knew how to drive it tight. Then once I got out in the open, I was able to hang on for 4th out of 10 after 20 laps without resorting to blocking or bumping. So I'm not a natural, but I didn't finish last, so I succeeded in accomplishing my goal for the day. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Absolut Speed Kart driving tips? Mar 11 2005, 05:09 AM
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When I had Matthew at th... Mar 11 2005, 05:31 PM roy I like rediculous amounts of power oversteer in a ... Mar 11 2005, 05:31 PM bruecksteve I've seen that!!!
Huge engine on... Mar 11 2005, 05:34 PM Mericet QUOTE (Bald54 @ Mar 11 2005, 12:13 PM)If your... Mar 11 2005, 06:32 PM
Mericet As long as you had fun in the process too! Mar 14 2005, 02:58 AM |
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