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[Jabberwocky]

I'm thinking about taking a smaller kind of job, like selling newspaper or something so i can drive more often. Because, it's quite expensive to drive. What do you think abou that?
But anyway, going karting today, so I might talk to someone there at the center about starting karting more seriously!

anything that brings in funds is good for the cause

[LewEngBridewell]

I'm thinking about taking a smaller kind of job, like selling newspaper or something so i can drive more often. Because, it's quite expensive to drive. What do you think abou that?
But anyway, going karting today, so I might talk to someone there at the center about starting karting more seriously!

anything that brings in funds is good for the cause

Very true.

[Jabberwocky]

save now, as believe me when you have to stand on your own 2 feet things get expensive quick

[elfinitty]

I wonder something,maybe that will work for James too:Do schools(in highschool or college) give a kind of scholarship to support that kind of activities?Maybe if he tries that,it will make easier to collect fund.

Btw welcome the first member who is younger than me

[LewEngBridewell]

I'm sure we have another young chap who's pursuing a racing career haven't we? He pops in every now and then I think. He may be able to offer some advice if you can get hold of him.

[darwin dali]

I'm sure we have another young chap who's pursuing a racing career haven't we? He pops in every now and then I think. He may be able to offer some advice if you can get hold of him.

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[LewEngBridewell]

I'm sure we have another young chap who's pursuing a racing career haven't we? He pops in every now and then I think. He may be able to offer some advice if you can get hold of him.

http://www.forumula1.com/forum/viewtopi ... =10&t=2753" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yup, that's the one

[darwin dali]

I'm sure we have another young chap who's pursuing a racing career haven't we? He pops in every now and then I think. He may be able to offer some advice if you can get hold of him.

http://www.forumula1.com/forum/viewtopi ... =10&t=2753" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yup, that's the one

I take plastic, dark beer or Swiss chocolate

[JamesSmith]

I went karting today, and i have some question about it. So, we went karting inside, on a smaller track with more tight curves. I've never drived on a track with so tight curves, and so little space. It seems like you guys know a lot about karting, so i'm gonna ask you.
When there is a curve, I dont really know how to handle it, like, when to gas, when to brake or just when to let go of the gas. So, what should i think of when I come in a curve?

Btw, anyone gonna watch GP in belgium next weekend? Who are u cheering for?

[LewEngBridewell]

I went karting today, and i have some question about it. So, we went karting inside, on a smaller track with more tight curves. I've never drived on a track with so tight curves, and so little space. It seems like you guys know a lot about karting, so i'm gonna ask you.
When there is a curve, I dont really know how to handle it, like, when to gas, when to brake or just when to let go of the gas. So, what should i think of when I come in a curve?

Btw, anyone gonna watch GP in belgium next weekend? Who are u cheering for?

In response to your first query, I too have been karting on a narrow, indoor circuit. Goodness me, it was difficult, I know what you mean. We had an arrogant and moody supervisor / marshal, who didn't really give us any instructions, other than to say we had two warnings for DANGEROUS DRIVING. As the lights went out, I went hell-for-leather, and was setting fastest laps. Then, I muddled the pedals going into a tight corner, and hit the tyres, embedding the kart. The red flag was thrown for ages while they put things to rights again, and I was given a warning. This annoyed me, as I'd only made a mistake with my footing!

From thereon, I just trickled round. I didn't dare to go too fast. The track was so narrow, I didn't dare attempt to overtake, even though I was faster. So I just followed people around and around. I left the place severely disgruntled, and have never returned. So I know exactly what you mean, when it comes to indoor karting.

As for the Belgian Grand Prix, I will most certainly be watching, and as usual, I'll be rooting for McLaren. How about you?

Come and discuss the race with us here too!

[vaptin]

I went karting today, and i have some question about it. So, we went karting inside, on a smaller track with more tight curves. I've never drived on a track with so tight curves, and so little space. It seems like you guys know a lot about karting, so i'm gonna ask you.
When there is a curve, I dont really know how to handle it, like, when to gas, when to brake or just when to let go of the gas. So, what should i think of when I come in a curve?

Btw, anyone gonna watch GP in belgium next weekend? Who are u cheering for?

I'm not an expert but I'll try:

In a corner, you want the net straightest line through the corner (or a series of corners), if you have to turn, a smooth turn enables you to carry more speed and use all of the track available. If you don't feel like you need to scrap the outside kerb coming out of the corner (or you'll spin if you don't), then you haven't taken the turn fast enough.

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If you want to learn more about racing driving in general, why not look up some videos or features from F1 broadcasters or teams, where they describe the circuit characteristics in relation to driving and why they take the corners in the way that they do. I think the basics are translatable onto karting, it's just F1 cars have more of it, and can take the corners at higher speeds, but ideas about racing lines, traction, grip etc are fairly scalable I think.

[andrew]

I went karting today, and i have some question about it. So, we went karting inside, on a smaller track with more tight curves. I've never drived on a track with so tight curves, and so little space. It seems like you guys know a lot about karting, so i'm gonna ask you.
When there is a curve, I dont really know how to handle it, like, when to gas, when to brake or just when to let go of the gas. So, what should i think of when I come in a curve?

Btw, anyone gonna watch GP in belgium next weekend? Who are u cheering for?

Get your braking done before you turn in and get on the gas through the corner (I think).

For the GP, the only sensible option to support are Vettel and Red Bull.

[racechick]

Lewis!! I'll be cheering for Lewis of course!!

[andrew]

Lewis? I didn't know LewEngBridewell was racing.

[JamesSmith]

I went karting today, and i have some question about it. So, we went karting inside, on a smaller track with more tight curves. I've never drived on a track with so tight curves, and so little space. It seems like you guys know a lot about karting, so i'm gonna ask you.
When there is a curve, I dont really know how to handle it, like, when to gas, when to brake or just when to let go of the gas. So, what should i think of when I come in a curve?

Btw, anyone gonna watch GP in belgium next weekend? Who are u cheering for?

In response to your first query, I too have been karting on a narrow, indoor circuit. Goodness me, it was difficult, I know what you mean. We had an arrogant and moody supervisor / marshal, who didn't really give us any instructions, other than to say we had two warnings for DANGEROUS DRIVING. As the lights went out, I went hell-for-leather, and was setting fastest laps. Then, I muddled the pedals going into a tight corner, and hit the tyres, embedding the kart. The red flag was thrown for ages while they put things to rights again, and I was given a warning. This annoyed me, as I'd only made a mistake with my footing!

From thereon, I just trickled round. I didn't dare to go too fast. The track was so narrow, I didn't dare attempt to overtake, even though I was faster. So I just followed people around and around. I left the place severely disgruntled, and have never returned. So I know exactly what you mean, when it comes to indoor karting.

As for the Belgian Grand Prix, I will most certainly be watching, and as usual, I'll be rooting for McLaren. How about you?

Come and discuss the race with us here too!

McLaren ofcourse!