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Comment on CRG: 2012 World Championship ‘is a nonsense’! by Chuck McCue

Chuck McCue — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:18:37 +0000

Problem is too many engine configurations. The KF project was a good start, then they screwed it up with super KF and not getting the packages sorted out and reliable. This new 5 speed kart engine will just muddy up the waters even more.
Look to MX as a clue, top level is well defined and not as rules intense as karting. No wonder the turnover rate in karting is so high.

Comment on Retrospective – The 2011 Karting Year by Karting1 by Mark Rose

Mark Rose — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:05:15 +0000

Great Job mate so true… If the big three were smart they would make 1 engine for all three … But they are to greedy…I hope to god Rotax make a pro version ,, the big three could close there engine shops..

Comment on Retrospective – The 2011 Karting Year by Karting1 by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:30:51 +0000

Don’t worry about the Vorton, despite its name it is nothing like you’re expecting.

Comment on Karting in a Heatwave – How to Make Sure You Perform in High Temperature by Dave Bates

Dave Bates — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:56:28 +0000

I am from the UK but race shifters on a club circuit here in Brazil, and yes keeping your cool in temps up to 40 c is a bit of a challenge ! However once your body gets used to high temps it does get a little easier to manage. Guys here use simple methods ie after session will put the tea shirt under a cold tap , this certainly helps bring down body temps, unless the female drivers use this method !! then temps usually rise a little, My personal favourite is the Air hose, stick it up the race suit for a few mins before going out. Regards Dave Bates

Comment on On-Board the New Look PFi Kart Circuit! by Mike Clements

Mike Clements — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:10:37 +0000

Nice video. Beautiful track.

Comment on Driven – PFi’s New Incredible Layout by Steven

Steven — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:54:57 +0000

It has recently been resurfaced so for the club meeting this weekend it will be great, no more of the painfull bumps that started to develop over the contenental cup weekend.

Comment on R.I.P Dan Wheldon by Paul

Paul — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:18:58 +0000

I met Dan this year a few weeks before the Indy 500, It was at a weekend at the Indy speedway for emerging technologies. The organisers wanted to get some pictures with ourselves and Dan as we one of only two british teams at the event.
I was the only British person there to know exactly who he was! and he was so taken a back when i walked up to him shook his hand and told him how much of a fan I was. I couldnt believe the smiling response i got from the guy, so very polite and friendly.
We stood and talked for a good 10 minutes about what he was doing at the moment and his build up for the Indy 500. I’ve never EVER met a racing driver with the same attitude towards the fans and being just like the guy next door. Dan was a brilliant driver and an absolutely top bloke. I will treasure the picture i have with him, when it finally gets sent to me!
Dan you will be very sorely missed, a fantastic talent but even more so a fantastic person. RIP my friend!

Comment on Driven – PFi’s New Incredible Layout by Antoine

Antoine — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:05:48 +0000

Very light! Here is my video from the Aixro on the new layout: http://youtu.be/UvumeyRShOY

Comment on Driven – PFi’s New Incredible Layout by Karting1

Karting1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:40:05 +0000

We were running <150kg so might have helped us ride the bumps easier.

Comment on Driven – PFi’s New Incredible Layout by Antoine

Antoine — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:05:26 +0000

Your kart was clearly going better throught the bumps than mine, I will share my onboard video later, it is shaking far more on the new part. Weight difference maybe? (we are over 180kg). You were running a soft axle?