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23-09-2007, 07:01 PM
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alex next time your in wales, have a go on llandows go-cart track, its ment to be the best in wales!
i bought a 250 national a few years ago, and it is the fastest thing ive ever driven, i gave it away a few months back as i didnt find the time to fix it
i bought a 250 national a few years ago, and it is the fastest thing ive ever driven, i gave it away a few months back as i didnt find the time to fix it
23-09-2007, 07:09 PM
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Friend of mine bought a Kart. Dunno much about it other than its a 125 and it says Tony Kart on the sidepods 
Ive had probably about 15 mins in it. Shame I was closing to his lap times after he'd had probably 18 hours in it
But its a real blast. He goes to a outdoor track in Essex and pays Ł10 (maybe Ł20) for a days open pit lane non timed event.
Its not horrendously expensive to do and most of the other guys are helpful and give advice. So as long as you dont want to actually race its OK. If you do prepare to sell everything
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Im sorry to say though Rich. But unlike a ex-Lewis Hamilton one. A Jenson one aint worth anything. 
Ive had probably about 15 mins in it. Shame I was closing to his lap times after he'd had probably 18 hours in it
But its a real blast. He goes to a outdoor track in Essex and pays Ł10 (maybe Ł20) for a days open pit lane non timed event.Its not horrendously expensive to do and most of the other guys are helpful and give advice. So as long as you dont want to actually race its OK. If you do prepare to sell everything
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I still have three chassis and 4 or 5 engines, including one ex-Jenson Button Kart that I purchased off him back in the early 90s when we raced together.
Im sorry to say though Rich. But unlike a ex-Lewis Hamilton one. A Jenson one aint worth anything.
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24-09-2007, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
I still have three chassis and 4 or 5 engines, including one ex-Jenson Button Kart that I purchased off him back in the early 90s when we raced together.
Im sorry to say though Rich. But unlike a ex-Lewis Hamilton one. A Jenson one aint worth anything. wait until he joins mcclaren next year
AlexF take me with you next time you go
24-09-2007, 10:00 AM
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from what im told, rich aint too bad at driving them
i had a CRG DAYTONNA HERON with an ITAL MV21, not a bad kart at all was owned by charles satchici ,how do you spell his name rich?, pmsl
i had a CRG DAYTONNA HERON with an ITAL MV21, not a bad kart at all was owned by charles satchici ,how do you spell his name rich?, pmsl
24-09-2007, 10:04 AM
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Yeah, he had a few karts Pops! Used to roll up in a lorry with a service crew, when we all turned up with a trailer being towed by a Ford Granada!
Rich - as Nick says, I'm holding onto it, in case he gets a decent drive!
Rich - as Nick says, I'm holding onto it, in case he gets a decent drive!
24-09-2007, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich_w
Friend of mine bought a Kart. Dunno much about it other than its a 125 and it says Tony Kart on the sidepods
Ive had probably about 15 mins in it. Shame I was closing to his lap times after he'd had probably 18 hours in it But its a real blast. He goes to a outdoor track in Essex and pays Ł10 (maybe Ł20) for a days open pit lane non timed event.
Its not horrendously expensive to do and most of the other guys are helpful and give advice. So as long as you dont want to actually race its OK. If you do prepare to sell everything
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Name dropper Im sorry to say though Rich. But unlike a ex-Lewis Hamilton one. A Jenson one aint worth anything.
Ive had probably about 15 mins in it. Shame I was closing to his lap times after he'd had probably 18 hours in it
But its a real blast. He goes to a outdoor track in Essex and pays Ł10 (maybe Ł20) for a days open pit lane non timed event.Its not horrendously expensive to do and most of the other guys are helpful and give advice. So as long as you dont want to actually race its OK. If you do prepare to sell everything
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
I still have three chassis and 4 or 5 engines, including one ex-Jenson Button Kart that I purchased off him back in the early 90s when we raced together.
Im sorry to say though Rich. But unlike a ex-Lewis Hamilton one. A Jenson one aint worth anything. some say it bump'y ( didnt you get thrown out of the kart there rich? )
24-09-2007, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Yeah, he had a few karts Pops! Used to roll up in a lorry with a service crew, when we all turned up with a trailer being towed by a Ford Granada!
Rich - as Nick says, I'm holding onto it, in case he gets a decent drive!
Rich - as Nick says, I'm holding onto it, in case he gets a decent drive!
would only buy a max these days though
24-09-2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by POPEYE
ah the old tilbury track, was Ł20 for the day last time i went there, not bad money at all for track time, it the other shit you brake that costs lol
some say it bump'y ( didnt you get thrown out of the kart there rich? )
some say it bump'y ( didnt you get thrown out of the kart there rich? )
In hospital for quite a while after that one!
24-09-2007, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by POPEYE
ah the old tilbury track, was Ł20 for the day last time i went there, not bad money at all for track time, it the other shit you brake that costs lol
some say it bump'y ( didnt you get thrown out of the kart there rich? )
some say it bump'y ( didnt you get thrown out of the kart there rich? )
In hospital for quite a while after that one!
24-09-2007, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
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Dartford Karting though - can't tell you how many times they saved my arse on race weekends when stuff went wrong! Top lads down there....
Dartford Karting though - can't tell you how many times they saved my arse on race weekends when stuff went wrong! Top lads down there....
if your on about pro karts radders you aint been in a real kart lol
24-09-2007, 02:03 PM
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a while ago i spent some time on ebay looking at carts id love one
take them on the strip.........bloomin quick things saw one run a 10 up in scotland racing against the CRD 1000bhp supra....kart leaves it dead then supe catches up as it gains grip and spools
take them on the strip.........bloomin quick things saw one run a 10 up in scotland racing against the CRD 1000bhp supra....kart leaves it dead then supe catches up as it gains grip and spools
24-09-2007, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by POPEYE
ah the old tilbury track, was Ł20 for the day last time i went there, not bad money at all for track time, it the other shit you brake that costs lol
some say it bump'y
some say it bump'y
24-09-2007, 03:47 PM
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anyone fancy a bash at a race evening in llandow?
When we looking at? I could prob bring a few mates too....
24-09-2007, 04:25 PM
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me and a bunch of mates have just started touring dif tracks fuckin love it but be prepared for a shock until your forarms build up jesus! after 30 mins not one of us could hold onto our pints after for longer than a minute so they all got necked and quikly we got fekin wrecked supriseing how much of a workout it is specially if your on it its just a cunt when you get 7 stone frankie detouri,s in your race as you aint got a chance if your a big lad 
supriseing how much of a workout it is specially if your on it its just a cunt when you get 7 stone frankie detouri,s in your race as you aint got a chance if your a big lad
24-09-2007, 06:07 PM
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I think we need to get a PF Karting Event organised!
Alex[/quote]
im up for this ive got a 05 tonykart 125
just recently came back from gyg on the bank hoilday was exellent until my caliper seized on
might be going rye house if anyones up for it
Alex[/quote]
im up for this ive got a 05 tonykart 125
just recently came back from gyg on the bank hoilday was exellent until my caliper seized on
might be going rye house if anyones up for it
24-09-2007, 06:10 PM
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Does anyone know why Kart racers seem to put their hand over the engine whilst racing?
I think it's something to do wtih covering the carb to richen the mixture or something, just wondering
I think it's something to do wtih covering the carb to richen the mixture or something, just wondering
24-09-2007, 06:12 PM
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I think we need to get a PF Karting Event organised!
Alex
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im up for this ive got a 05 tonykart 125
just recently came back from gyg on the bank hoilday was exellent until my caliper seized on
might be going rye house if anyones up for it[/quote]
whats one of those?
24-09-2007, 06:18 PM
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might be going rye house if anyones up for it[/quote]
whats one of those?[/quote]
its an out door go kart track where you can take your own kart
whats one of those?[/quote]
its an out door go kart track where you can take your own kart
24-09-2007, 06:43 PM
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I'm an ex Pro Karter...loved it....used to race alot with Club 100 all over the place. Now I've moved away I run my own "mini" series in Finland..using both indoor and outdoor kart tracks (Mika Salo Track etc). Just for friends and family..we have a great time...really miss the full time racing though....that and the saloon car racing 
24-09-2007, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AWK-53
Does anyone know why Kart racers seem to put their hand over the engine whilst racing?
I think it's something to do wtih covering the carb to richen the mixture or something, just wondering
I think it's something to do wtih covering the carb to richen the mixture or something, just wondering
24-09-2007, 09:17 PM
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Im to heavy to stand a chance Did a bit Yrs ago in Grove (nr Wantage) Alex have you ever done Motocross
I was out today and im now in pain can hardly walk my arse is so sore
Did a bit Yrs ago in Grove (nr Wantage) Alex have you ever done Motocross I was out today and im now in pain can hardly walk my arse is so sore