[s-cars] carting

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

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Wild Bill-

While Chris' carts were electric, they're typically gas at the better
venues.  His note that some are faster is definitely true, and you'll also
want to grab one that pits in first in line, meaning sometimes there are
'spare' carts that sit there cold, waiting, and go out in the next heat with
the 1st few 'warm' ones.  Basically, you want one all warmed up for ya.

Teddy says don't slide, well that depends on the track set up.  Yes and no,
depending where you're at on the course.  You can also use 'others' to turn
8-), just don't get flagged.  I tend to keep the loud pedal down and just
stab the brake to scrub speed, but play with what works best for YOU, as,
YMWV.  Sometimes starting out last gives you something to shoot for, like
passing the idiots in front of you, while starting 1st can lead to overly
defensive driving, trying to pinch, etc. (naughty naughty Paul).

Agreed on one thing, have f'n FUN.  It's exhausting.  Also, best if you go
with other idiots you know and love, the 'heckle factor' and 'cut off
factor' are quite possibly the most fun parts.  Rossato and I have been a
few times, Platt too, indeed a hoot.  You'll inevitably begin to split
minutia, like who weighs more, who's been more, etc., it's all part 'o the
fun.  Oh, beers afterward are OBLIGATORY.

Enjoy, say no to black flags 8-).  Just try to think of the gridgirls
that'll be there waiting for ya @ the finish line, and you're a shoe-in to
win...

-P still wishin' for that buttcart type racin' K.



Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 11:01:04 -0800 (PST)
From: chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [s-cars] NAC   Cart Strategy
To: Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com>, Scar <s-car-list at audifans.com>

Attended an indoor go kart track earlier this year.

The carts are electric so the toulene won't help.

But you can go early and watch the karts, there are always 2 or 3 that
are a little faster/quicker than the others. Now the trick is to make
sure you get one of these carts, usually you are assigned a cart based
on your place in line, it's supposed to be the luck of the draw thing.

But if you watch how they assign carts and know what cart you want you
simply place yourself in the appropriate place in line to get that
kart.

Technique...watch for the rubber spots on the concrete, because it's
inside the track doesn't get "cleaned" when it rains. There will be one
fast groove around the track, and there will be corners that if you
don't hit them right you will spin. Try to not get stuck in a pack of
karts in the corners, someone will crash you and spin you out.

Other than that go fast, try to maintain speed, and try not to brake.
Ease off the accelerater before the corner and accelerate through it.

Oh yeah...HAVE FUN!
HTH
Chris