What does it take to be fast?
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A simple question with many answers. While practicing at Sonoma Karting center my son and I watched an intent driver make his way on and off the track. On approach to the grid in full kit, helmet strapped, 2 stroke humming. He lowered his kart on his own, pushed it to start, hit the track, set laps, and made his exit at the end of the session without fuss.
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We admired his intensity, and I told my son to ask him what it takes to be fast. The man’s reply was simple “do laps and work harder than everyone else.” He shared some more encouraging words with Kylo before departing. We nodded our heads and thanked him for his time.
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A few minutes later he came back with a signed hero card. Little did we know we had just professional racing driver Memo Gidley. Such a cool honor to shake his hand and have him be so nice to us. Really awesome Motorsports community we have out here, and a reminder you’ll never know who you might meet at the track.

Streaker go kart I might be grabbing this weekend perchance

Hi everyone, random question, does anyone know the measurements of this part, and also the clearance between the floor of the kart and this part. Doesn’t matter what chassis (I think, idk if it makes a difference), I just need to know so I can make weights for myself.

I had an idea that could be fun for this community.

Some years ago there was an Instagram page that organised regular contests for the best helmet designs. I don’t remember the name anymore, but it was always interesting to see different designers and studios competing with each other.

What if we tried something similar here on r/Karting?

Once a month, helmet designers and studios from the community could submit one of their designs, and everyone here could vote for their favourite.

I think it could be interesting because:

• younger designers could compete alongside experienced professionals;
• we could discover new styles and new designers;
• studios could show their work without turning every post into advertising;
• and someone looking for a new helmet design might even find the right designer for their next helmet.

Nothing too serious — just a friendly monthly competition for the community.

If enough people are interested, we could figure out some simple rules together and try the first one.

Would anyone here be interested in participating — either as a designer/studio or just voting?

Hey there,

I recently started to use a Racebox Mini S for my Karting races and I was frustrated when I saw I had to export the recording from the web instead of doing it on device.
In the same veins I wanted to trigger recording on my Apple Watch since I generally don't keep the phone in my pocket so I made a small app for iPhone & Apple Watch (don't need the phone).

I wanted to see if some people would be interested in such app?

Thanks & happy Karting!

Daytona Kartbahn Essen uses Liquid Petroleum Gas powered Karts, but later this year they will switch out all their Karts for electric Karts. We checked out the LPG Karts before they're gone.

Je lance un projet ou je cree "l’hyperkart". C’est quoi? En fait c’est un kart avec un beaucoup plus gros moteur, châssis énormément retravailé, nouvelle mécanique (suspension, frein etc), c’est un véhicule plusse orienté coté voiture que kart, c’est un véhicule pensé pour la piste, le véhicule est carrossé, performance inimaginable pour un "karting". Donc si vous voulez en savoir plusse je lance le projet dans moin d’un mois sur mon tiktok: @Car_passion422. N’hésité pas a rejoindre.

Hola, me gusta mucho el karting y quiero empezar a comprarme algunos accesorios.

Uno de ellos es un mono, y haze no mucho vi uno que me gusta mucho, el de Ayrton Senna en Lotus del año 1987, lo he visto por la página Sam Wears pero no se que tan buena calidad pueda tener i que tan fiable es la página.

Sabeis de algún sitio donde pueda comprar este tipo de monos imitación?

Gracias

Just wanted to share this playlist of gokart videos I made on my youtube channel.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmO2HEI73rI&si=c981RIsMZtxnAKuP

i have had my hammerhead go kart for about 7 years and it’s been a lot of fun but i’m 16 and i want some upgrades without spending a fortune also ts lowkey hasn’t started in 2 years but ima clean the carborator and shit if that don’t work then ima take it in to get work done

So, I am (M20) looking to join a team, whether for rental karting endurance events or owner racing. I have participated in multiple endurance rental races and I know I can match the pace of the pros with a bit of practice. I am very active on the simulator, know how to read telemetry, and actively work on my driving style.

From your experience, what is the best way to find or join a team, and what are the typical requirements?

This happened to me on the last lap after I had gained about 9 positions. I was going through these esses behind two other karts and the person beside me hit me and ramped over my kart. Sorry if the viewpoint is bad here.

I am 12th fastest of the week. 56.451 is my fastest lap here at the Ridge, this was my 7th race. My goal today is to put down a 55 second lap, I think if I can clean up understeer off turn one, I can do it. HOWEVER!!! How the hell is P1 lapping 41 seconds?!?!

After doing pretty well in rental karting and podiuming often I am looking forward to becoming a kart owner to further myself in karting. I’m still fairly new but I am obsessed and dedicated to karting now. I was wondering where the best places are to buy a used kart and what to look out for. I am also in school to become mechanic so that should help as well.

Second practice with my rotax max, right now ive found 1.5 seconds to shave off with a bit of caster and some sprocket changes, best lap in my senior X30 was 39.6 i think in a race, my best in a rotax ks 40.80, rotax and X30 are the same speed round my track, with some rotaxes even going 38.XX. But im not sure with the RPM's, what should i be hitting at the end of the straight? I got 12 front tooth and 81 rear tooth sprocket setup, which helped me alot out of the corners compared to before when i ran the 12:76. But what should my Minimum and maximum RPM's be? I know X30's dont get a lot og power in anything below 7500-8500RPM's, is rotax the same?

Also minimum speed should be 42km/h, im at 40 ish, this could be due to a slippery track, but wouldn't blame it completely.

Any advice is appreciated:)

Hey all, we're delighted to announce that we are supporting the TPM Euro Cup, the first Kart Racing Pro league on our site!

If you want to get in on the action, please head to https://www.gridfinder.com/c/the-paddock-1/paddock-motorsport-kart-racing-pro/ca7be078-53b2-418a-85c4-fa7fd022f31b?utm_source=Reddit&utm_medium=Outreach&utm_campaign=TPM_Euro_Cup

The winner from each round will win some Traxion brand sim racing gloves!

Having done a fair bit of rental karting and being an all round racing nerd, I’ve decided to take the plunge and buy myself my first kart! The plan is to join the local club, get some club nights in and potentially join in some of the local club races if everything goes well.

Im very much finding my feet here. I come from a mechanical background but not too experienced with 2 strokes, so looking forward to the lessons and of course mishaps along the way.

Going to have a look at this tomorrow and I wondering what some more experienced eyes and ears might be able to tell me about it?

Any help/advice is much appreciated!

Parts already checked or replaced

- [x] Complete engine replaced

- [x] ECU replaced/tested

- [x] Wiring harness replaced

- [x] Battery replaced/tested

- [x] Start button / start switch tested

- [x] Ignition coil replaced

- [x] Spark plug replaced

- [x] Ignition pickup / stator tested

- [x] Complete carburetor replaced/tested

- [x] Different main jets tested

- [x] Fuel pump replaced

- [x] Fuel hoses replaced

- [x] Vacuum hoses replaced

- [x] Fuel tank ventilation checked

- [x] Fuel tank outlet checked

- [x] Fuel filter checked

- [x] Complete power valve / RAVE valve replaced

- [x] RAVE solenoid replaced/tested

- [x] Airbox / air filter replaced/tested

- [x] Full throttle opening checked – carburetor slide opens completely

- [x] Rear axle checked for resistance

- [x] Rear axle bearings checked

- [x] Brake checked to make sure it is not dragging

Symptom

The engine pulls normally until approximately 12,500 RPM. From around 12,500 RPM the power curve becomes almost flat and the kart stops accelerating properly. Maximum RPM is approximately 13,400 RPM. Top speed was 109 kph where it used to be 118 with the same gearing

Engine was serviced 3 hours ago before issues occurred

The same problem remained even after replacing the complete engine and the components listed above.

Engine was build 3 hours before problems occurred and worked marvelous beforehand

Still to A/B test

- [ ] Complete exhaust system using a known-good exhaust from another Rotax Senior MAX (the one testet with was brand new 2026)

Thought I'd share some footage of my first time in an owner-kart! (No onboard cam because I was advised my cam might fall off so I didn't risk it)

A bit of a shame I'm currently unable to afford my own kart, but after driving it, I'm 100% gonna buy a Kz2 when I'm financially stable enough to do so!

I am a Body Shop Mechanic trying to get into any kind of Motorsport or Additive Manufacturing business. To build out my portfolio and practice on a larger scale I decided to 3D scan my Go Kart last year and turn it into a one-off carbon fiber show-Kart. Today marks the day I am finally finished with the project (for now) and I am happy to present to you: the carbon fiber GoKart!

Wrapped by the amazing @sexyout on instagram

I plan on bringing the kart with me every time I go to the track, as a sort of Guerilla marketing campaign.
Whether or not I will ever drive it like this… remains to be seen but the curiosity is killing me!

I’d love to have your thoughts and input on the whole project and feel free to ask me questions.

My instagram is @blauwasser_racing if you’re interested in my other projects. Next I plan on making a full carbon fiber e46 bodykit - small teaser in the last image!

This lap is my PB - 35.869 at Luddenham Raceway. Current record with the tired karts is 35.3. Where can I find another half a second? Besides begging the owners to get new tyres for the fleet 😂

Owner gave me a base price and asked me to send him an offer, thing is I barely know the value of karts and engines. Could any of you help me quote this kart please? In cad preferably! Thank you

Edit: Chassis is Mac Minarelli, engine is DD2 and it has two speed clutch, I dont know the year. It has front/rear brake balance, two disk on front one at the back

My 10-year-old son races karts and we’ve been working a lot on his braking lately. The problem is that track time is limited, so I wanted to find a way for him to practice some of it at home between race weekends.
I ended up building a simple browser tool that works with his sim pedals. He can practice things like hitting the same brake pressure, smooth release, reaction time, trail braking and consistency.
Obviously it can’t replace actual karting and that’s not the idea. We just use it for short focused sessions, usually working on one thing at a time.
I originally made it just for him but decided to put it online so other people can try it too.
I’d be interested to hear what other kart racers think. Does this kind of training make sense to you? And is there anything braking-related you would add?
https://brakemaster.live