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Wow, phenomenal. I couldn’t believe how well this event turned out, just amazing. Truly a first class event from the planning to the venue, to the prizes, and well…everything! Topped off by a great race. I was just blown away.
What a fantastic group of racers, tuners, mechanics, fans, family, and friends that we’ve got here. Thanks to everyone who participated, and hats off to everyone who put this all together. I think it goes without saying…but get well soon, Bob! :cheers:
A TaG kart is definitely the way to go for a n00b. TaG is all about momentum, learn to be smooth, fast and preserve your momentum in TaG and the speed will carry over to a shifter should you decide to swap cogs somewhere down the line. Welcome!
Erm, yeah….
Maybe i’ll just wait till they come back here! 😆
The large majority of my family lives in Wisconsin, not far from there. Hmm, i wonder….would the help sponsor me racing out there? Hang on, i got some calls to make! 😉
Awesome seminar as usual. Great to hear about the things headed our way with the CSC in ’08, thank you Curt and Troy! :clap:
Nicest day in months and months and my kart is in pieces…….i really need to get that thing back together. :loony:
On the other hand….i think someone from GJMS needs to get into Country Jam and hand out fliers for the big state kart race….Let ’em know where the real action in GJ is! 8)
For sure. If you look at pictures from most kart races (aside from pro races like the supernats) you’ll notice that most karters wear motorcycle helmets, characterized by the huge eye port. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! I would wager that the standards for M and K rated helmets are pretty similar, as kart racing is a fairly similar beast to riding (well, to the point that your whole body is exposed, theres no seatbelts, and you’ll probably be eating pavement if something goes wrong…..! 😛 )
Most important thing to consider when buying a helmet is fit. If it doesn’t fit well, not only will it be uncomfortable, but it might compromise safety. You want a helmet to fit snug to the point where there are no pressure points and it needs to be snug…not able to move around on your head at all. Also, people commonly say that you need to buy the helmet that fits your head shape. Some people have an Arai shaped head, some a Bell shaped head, Zamp shaped head, etc. Head out to a motorcycle shop somewhere and they can do a better job (than i can over the interwebs ) of explaining how a helmet should fit.
With that said, buy the best helmet you can afford. Don’t skimp on this one…it is your head! Granted theres a lot of controversy over buying a $700 helmet that has met the exact same certification standards as a $70 one, but that extra cost comes in the form of comfort, fit, and build quality…and typically you’ll see the high end companies brag that their helmets ‘surpass Snell (DOT, ECE, whatever ) standards’. Oh, also, most manufacturers recommend replacing helmets after 5 years regardless of whether they’ve been uh, tested, due simply to the fact that the combination of sweat and UV rays will begin to break down the lining/foam and outer shell and reduce its effectiveness. Or…so ive been told.
As far as SA, M, K ratings go, it makes sense to me to buy one that fits the application you’ll be using it for. Granted, i dont know if theres any, or much, difference between the different ratings, but i figure they were designed for that specific purpose. K-rated helmets seem to be kind of hard to come by, but they are out there. I just bought an Arai SK-5, which is K rated (and desperately in need of a paint job! :loony: ). Snell’s website ( http://smf.org/ ) has a lot more info on the subject if your interested.
Well…thats probably more than you needed/wanted to know….but hey, thats how i roll. 8)
(i could go on for a lot longer, i really could! 😯 )
Very cool. This show is on every monday night at 6? I’ll have to start tuning in more often…too bad my radio doesnt pick up AM 1060. 😕 Looks like i’ll have to stay glued to the computer! :type:
@Rick Schmidt wrote:
Not to many in the karting community realizes how sick he is. I’m glad you posted here.
I had no idea! Get well soon Bob!
Tim,
Not sure what size you would be, but theres a Ribtect 2 for sale in the classifieds section at a ridiculous deal….its brand new. Size 46.
As far as books……
Kirk’s right, definitely invest in Memo Gidley’s book. FOr a n00b, its invaluable for setup info (id recommend picking up their Pit-Kit/Book combo).
If your looking for a good book on driving, check out Bob Bondurant on Race Kart Driving it does a pretty good job of explaining things.
They don’t necessarily apply to Karting, but the Speed Secrets books are great. Most of the concepts they talk about can be applied to karting in some form. You can usually find some of them at Barnes and Nobles.
And if your looking to gain some advantage with physical training, i like the book Fit For Motorsport. Should help you get some idea of a motorsport-specific training regimen.
And like Curt said, the EKN forums are invaluable. As far as magazines go, i’ve got a subscription to National Kart News….i like it.
Winter time is the perfect time to educate yourself! Since we cant drive, might as well think about it, right? :loony:
