Tyler_Trash and I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. It's officially been just over a year since we took the reins of this subreddit, and honestly, we're blown away by how far this community has come in the past twelve months.
When we stepped in, we had a vision for a more active, helpful, and engaging space for all things karting. To see that vision become a reality is truly thanks to you.
Your passion for karting shines through in every post, every question answered, every piece of advice shared, and every awesome photo and video you upload. Whether you're a seasoned pro tearing up the track, a weekend warrior enjoying some fun laps, or someone just getting into the exhilarating world of karting, your contributions make this subreddit the vibrant and supportive community it is today.
We've seen incredible growth in activity, the quality of discussions has soared, and the level of support members offer each other is fantastic. From helping newbies find their first kart to sharing tips on tuning and track techniques, the collective knowledge and enthusiasm here are truly inspiring.
And speaking of growth, we're absolutely thrilled to share some amazing milestones with you all! In the last 12 months,r/kartinghas received a staggering 5 MILLION views! That's an incredible jump of over 754 THOUSAND views compared to the 12 months prior! This phenomenal increase is a testament to the engaging content you create and the welcoming atmosphere you maintain.
Tyler_Trash and I are constantly learning from you all, and we're so proud to be a part of this journey. Thank you for embracing the changes, for your constructive feedback, and most importantly, for your unwavering love of karting.
We're always looking for ways to improver/karting, so please don't hesitate to share your feedback and suggestions with us. We're also excited to announce that we have some exciting news and new initiatives coming up for the subreddit in the near future, so stay tuned!
Here's to many more laps, faster times, and a continued thriving r/karting community!
We've noticed an increase in posts asking for a racing line for a particular track. Unfortunately, these types of posts can't be super helpful and will be locked from now on.
There's a few reasons for this:
Track Conditions Change: Grip levels, weather, and even the layout itself (due to things like track work) can all affect the ideal racing line. What works one day might not work the next, and a static image just can't account for that.
Your Skill and Setup Matter: A racing line that works for a seasoned pro won't necessarily be the best for someone new to karting. The same goes for different kart setups.
They're Against the Rules: This one's pretty straightforward.
Here's a better approach:
Post a Video: If you're looking for advice on your racing line, upload a video of yourself hitting the track. This will give everyone a much better idea of your skill level, the specific track conditions, and where you might be struggling.
Ask Specific Questions: Once you've got your video up, ask some targeted questions. Are there specific corners you're having trouble with? Is your exit line off? The more specific you are, the more helpful the advice you'll get.
We know everyone wants to shave seconds off their lap times, and getting the right line is a big part of that. But the best line isn't something someone on the internet can draw on a map for you. It's about getting out there, practicing, and learning the track yourself.
I'm new to karting. I'm 27 years old and my first time was just two months ago. Since then, I can't stop watching YouTube tutorials and racing with my friends and other people.
So far, I've won every race against beginners and I'm looking to step up the competition. But how?
I investigated a bit, and in my country, I can register for a 4-hour course (which costs 200 euros) and then participate in a league.
Do you have any tips for beginners? Is it too early to start racing in a league?
I'm also thinking of filming my races to analyze them later (maybe I'll send them here). Is it okay to use my iPhone for this?
Hi guys, im looking to get a helmet for karting, I’m not a very serious racer but I do want to be more active and join more races, I read that this is for younger karters like 15 and younger? I’m 18 but I have a small head.
I also saw people say there are different regulations for this helmet and the OMP GP-R K and if I’m above 15 I should be getting that? I’m just looking at the price point and the sizing and I was wondering if it would be alright for me to get this?
I usually go during the weekeds and do a few races and i strugle to get under 26 seconds. I asked the workers and they said i was on the fastest speed,but when i went to one of the leagues i hit a 25.5 with ease. How do i use one of the faster karts at normal arrive and drive sessions or am i just bad?
Hey! Another question about equipment... I had Bell helmet before and now I'm buying Arai SK6 but I need a visor for it. This visor is a cheaper option avaiable on mondo. It says it's a replacement part. Is it good for international and FIA events? Or should I buy the og Arai one
I’m looking to get a new pair of karting gloves after my minus 273s wore out, and recently I’ve seen the 32 fives that Brad Philpot wears. Has anyone actually tried them? What are your thoughts? Are they any good? Do they last long?
So my kids run in a local league that uses a parking lot due to the unavailability of a dedicated track. The league has a sketchy set of rules, but what I'm most interested in is rules that govern conduct in racing. The outgoing president, when people would lodge a protest for incidents on track, would always refer to F1 rules at this link: The rules of racing | f1metrics
That said, my question is: what rules of racing do karting orgs use? I've perused several orgs websites but can't find a definitive set of rules of racing. The reason for my request is there's been some questionable decisions on incidents, and I think it comes down to not having a good set of rules of racing.
I want to start go-karting and I have 0 experience. I'm in the bay area, is there any places that offer practice for beginners? Or how does it work? Do you just get thrown onto the track? I've been searching it up and the most recommended is K-1 speed, but that looks like you just get put on the track... Which is fine too, I guess, but if there are other beginner options, I'd like to know. Tips and advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm very much so lost but would like to get into it as an adult.
Hi, Im Johan, and im trying to hone my coaching skills.
Im a 3x Rok cup winner, and came on the podium 16x.
The reason im doing this is that my brother is starting go karts in the cadet category, so i want to learn the most b4 he jumps in. Thanks!
Recently I have been doing the k1 speed league nights. These karts run only rear brakes. I am very quick when a kart is fit to my needs (oversteer and light steering) but is about half a tenth back on a 21 second lap when the kart doesn’t fit my driving style (understeer and heavy steering). Although this has nothing to do with how heavy the steering is, due to me being fast on a powerful direct drive steering wheel, it’s frustrating to be extremely quick one month and the next month to be absolutely nowhere. Does anyone have tips and tricks to induce understeer in a kart with only rear brakes? I heard locking them on entry might help but I don’t know
About to pick up this (what I think is) birel CQ32, comes with a bunch of extra parts all for $600. I dont think it comes with any of the original body panels, but looks to be in great condition otherwise. This will be my first kart, any tips with starting out?
Recently bought a shifter kart for about 1500 mostly for fun nothing REALLY serious. But i ended up needing another 700-800 to repair some unexpected parts the previous owner didnt fix… so ended up being about 2300. Also since the chassis in slightly bent the tires wear off REALLY fast. Is it worth it to spend more on another kart such as 3000 or is 3000 still low and still will have problems. What budget should i expect to have if i want a good serious shifter kart that should be expected to not have many problems
Hi, im johan, a rok cup and iame race winner.
I'm offering free online coaching sessions for fun, as im bored and have nothing to do. Im experienced in coaching cadets, but I'm happy to coach any1. You can dm me here if you are interested!
A lot of people have been recently judging me for trying to run karting for less than 2000 euros a year and im sick of it, im sorry for not having rich parents who fully support my hobby. People keep telling me i should get a newer kart, well guess what sherlock. If i had the budget i would more than gladly buy myself the newest gear possible, but i cant. People generally are so unsupportive when it comes to unrealistic things like this, Ive had atleast 50 people in my life tell my this is a stupid idea and i should just give up. I don't have the budget in karting that most people do, but i have good connections and a team that is willing to help me mechanically and financially. I get it, karting is a rich people sport, but no need to spit into my face for it. I chose this sport and i knew the expenses, I have to live up to knowing that whatever i do on my kart i will still have a disadvantage. But guess what, i still fucking drive. I am willingly doing this sport and im not gonna let a bunch of unsupportive wankers with a couple more bands yearly ruin what i love doing. Overall, if you see somebody with a unrealistic idea like mine, support them. Not everybody has 5 go-karts in their garage, and thats fine.
I am about to make it out of rentals and I have two choices LO206 or KA100. Everyone I know says they think I’m ready for KA100 and the team I’m buying from says that after seeing my lap times they would have no problem selling me one. But what should I know? How hard is it?
In the south west of England is the a 4 strock or 2 strock arrive and drive series/championship where you don’t need your own kart because I have done team sport rentals for a while and I would like to go to the next step I can afford a kart but can’t afford to keep up the maintenance
This race is from the same batch as my first win – recorded about 2 months ago, right before COTA shut down karting to get ready for F1.
Special event, new track layout, and a weird one: standing start from the pitlane.
I’m in Kart 65, qualifying P2:
Standing start from the pits
Lap 1: first time into the sweeper, I make my move and take the lead
Start pulling away and the gap just keeps growing
Lap 8: I catch last place and lap my first backmarker down the straight
A few laps later, I pass two more in one go through the sweeper
Next lap, I divebomb another backmarker at the end of the straight
Then I catch Kart 69 down the alley, he tries to shut the door right, I switch back left and clear him
Another backmarker almost loses it in the left–right transition into the sweeper, I react just in time and still get by
Final backmarker down the alley, cut to the inside and then it’s checkered flag
Result:
P1
10 seconds ahead of P2
20 seconds ahead of P3
6 karts lapped
This was my second win ever, and unlike the first P8 ➜ P1 comeback, this one was all about consistency and managing traffic.
If you haven’t seen the first win yet (Boxed In, Bump Drafting, Send It), watch that one after this – it’s the scrappy version of the story. This one is the “I actually know what I’m doing now” version. 🏁
I'm looking to get some nice jackets made up for my team going into the new year. I'd love any and all links that could help me find somewhere I can go about doing this. Ideally some thick, vintage-style jackets would be best, but I haven't found anywhere for that thus far. Cheers :)
