Go-Karting Clydebank
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I'm going go-karting with my friends in a few weeks, and to cut a long story short, it's imperative that I win.
I'm hoping there are maybe a few kart racers here that might be able to point me in the direction of tuition? Just, say, an hours "complete noob" type lesson that should be enough to give me the necessary edge - or if there's no formal tuition, I'd gladly pay for an hours informal lesson from someone who has some experience in this. I'm off to have a nosey online and see what local options are available, but thought I'd see if any PH'ers can help first of all
erdnase said:
I'm going go-karting with my friends in a few weeks, and to cut a long story short, it's imperative that I win.
I'm hoping there are maybe a few kart racers here that might be able to point me in the direction of tuition? Just, say, an hours "complete noob" type lesson that should be enough to give me the necessary edge - or if there's no formal tuition, I'd gladly pay for an hours informal lesson from someone who has some experience in this. I'm off to have a nosey online and see what local options are available, but thought I'd see if any PH'ers can help first of all
Practice makes perfect. I'm hoping there are maybe a few kart racers here that might be able to point me in the direction of tuition? Just, say, an hours "complete noob" type lesson that should be enough to give me the necessary edge - or if there's no formal tuition, I'd gladly pay for an hours informal lesson from someone who has some experience in this. I'm off to have a nosey online and see what local options are available, but thought I'd see if any PH'ers can help first of all
One trick is at the start of the race is to lean forward and when you hit the accelerator start rolling the front wheels with your hands. The centrafugal clutch on these fun karts takes time to take up and getting your kart rolling while its doing that is a definite advantage. Just dont do it in practice so others see you!
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erdnase said:
I'm going go-karting with my friends in a few weeks, and to cut a long story short, it's imperative that I win.
I'm hoping there are maybe a few kart racers here that might be able to point me in the direction of tuition? Just, say, an hours "complete noob" type lesson that should be enough to give me the necessary edge - or if there's no formal tuition, I'd gladly pay for an hours informal lesson from someone who has some experience in this. I'm off to have a nosey online and see what local options are available, but thought I'd see if any PH'ers can help first of all
If you've got a few weeks best advice is to lose some weight. Power/weight ratio crucial!I'm hoping there are maybe a few kart racers here that might be able to point me in the direction of tuition? Just, say, an hours "complete noob" type lesson that should be enough to give me the necessary edge - or if there's no formal tuition, I'd gladly pay for an hours informal lesson from someone who has some experience in this. I'm off to have a nosey online and see what local options are available, but thought I'd see if any PH'ers can help first of all
I took my girlfriend to Clydebank a few weeks ago - it was the first time she'd been karting, and loved it!
The new ramp they've built is nothing but a hindrance - completely pointless in my opinion, although it does present a decent overtaking opportunity. The "new" Sodi Karts are better than the old ones, but not by a huge margin to be honest.
If you are reasonably quick, and half competant at keeping it on the track, others WILL find it difficult to pass you - there are few decent overtaking opportunities and even fewer if you get stuck behind someone intent on blocking you
We just went for a couple of arrive & drive sessions, to give my girlfriend a taster. While it was ok fun, I found it incredibly frustrating as there was a yellow flag almost every lap, so between that and the traffic, it was nigh on impossible to get some flyers in.
The new ramp they've built is nothing but a hindrance - completely pointless in my opinion, although it does present a decent overtaking opportunity. The "new" Sodi Karts are better than the old ones, but not by a huge margin to be honest.
If you are reasonably quick, and half competant at keeping it on the track, others WILL find it difficult to pass you - there are few decent overtaking opportunities and even fewer if you get stuck behind someone intent on blocking you
We just went for a couple of arrive & drive sessions, to give my girlfriend a taster. While it was ok fun, I found it incredibly frustrating as there was a yellow flag almost every lap, so between that and the traffic, it was nigh on impossible to get some flyers in.
erdnase said:
I'm going go-karting with my friends in a few weeks, and to cut a long story short, it's imperative that I win.
I'm hoping there are maybe a few kart racers here that might be able to point me in the direction of tuition? Just, say, an hours "complete noob" type lesson that should be enough to give me the necessary edge - or if there's no formal tuition, I'd gladly pay for an hours informal lesson from someone who has some experience in this. I'm off to have a nosey online and see what local options are available, but thought I'd see if any PH'ers can help first of all
if you pay for me to join you in a few practice sessions ill give you a hand no probs, i raced karts for 10 years and stay about 10 mins from clydebankI'm hoping there are maybe a few kart racers here that might be able to point me in the direction of tuition? Just, say, an hours "complete noob" type lesson that should be enough to give me the necessary edge - or if there's no formal tuition, I'd gladly pay for an hours informal lesson from someone who has some experience in this. I'm off to have a nosey online and see what local options are available, but thought I'd see if any PH'ers can help first of all
VetteG said:
One trick is at the start of the race is to lean forward and when you hit the accelerator start rolling the front wheels with your hands. The centrafugal clutch on these fun karts takes time to take up and getting your kart rolling while its doing that is a definite advantage. Just dont do it in practice so others see you!
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PMSL! Pisch! lol! G
If your lighter you'll win fact!
Great fun tho!
Me and 10 mates are booked for Clydebank in a fortnight, can't wait!
We have raced a couple of times before, and the 30min "Ironman" endurance is great, a good benefit being we get exclusive use of the track, so fewer yellow flags!
The trick with Clydebank is its usually set up to be very quick, with little need for braking. The bridge is best done by going full throttle around the previous corner to get a run up. The rest of the time just try and stay off the bumper of the person in front, helped by the recent addition of brake lights.
Sorry I am not a lot of help with the technical stuff...
We have raced a couple of times before, and the 30min "Ironman" endurance is great, a good benefit being we get exclusive use of the track, so fewer yellow flags!
The trick with Clydebank is its usually set up to be very quick, with little need for braking. The bridge is best done by going full throttle around the previous corner to get a run up. The rest of the time just try and stay off the bumper of the person in front, helped by the recent addition of brake lights.
Sorry I am not a lot of help with the technical stuff...
"Stick to your racing lines and don't brake when you don't need too."
Best advice i can give you.
- Wide in, hit your apexes, and wide out on the faster corners,
- slow in, fast out on over tight corners
- and be as smooth as you possibly can.
If you've got Gran Turismo, go through the racing line lessons and apply them.
Lifting off and turning in you'll be amazed at how much grip you've got. It's just not like driving the Z.
Best advice i can give you.
- Wide in, hit your apexes, and wide out on the faster corners,
- slow in, fast out on over tight corners
- and be as smooth as you possibly can.
If you've got Gran Turismo, go through the racing line lessons and apply them.
Lifting off and turning in you'll be amazed at how much grip you've got. It's just not like driving the Z.
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