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This thread is to point out somethings to new or newer racers, or guy's that may be on there 3 rd year or so but not making any or very little progress. Maybe we can get the basic's on one thread instead of searching over 6 different forums, and also where guy's that are reluctant to ask questions now may do so here, The intent of this thread is simple to make it easier for the newer guy's make some progress and hopefully save some frustrations and getting quicker result's on the track. I will post some things I see guy's doing wrong or starting out with the wrong approach, and some basic info while WELCOME all the experienced guy's to chime in as well, things you may have learned over the years. I will be keeping this thread up-dated daily and have help info to add as not to give to much at one time all with the intent of keeping it direct and simple.
Somethings I see guy's starting out doing that get's them off on the wrong foot & put's a bad taste in there mouth to start.
Buying on Impulse not going to a track first & not doing there homework more, usually leads to over paying used or new.
Not being aware of how much time and effort It takes to get up to speed, Thinking they can buy speed and this applies more to Dad's starting there kid's, ALL kids will excel at different rates does not matter how well they do with a yard kart, 4 wheeler, or mini bike.
Start Racing on totally JUNK tires and Kart not being scaled.
Start racing with out a tach, even if it's just a cheap one only giving RPM that's fine but use one.
Unwilling to ask for any help, now with that being said it's tough to sort out the guy's that know what there talking about and ones that are as clueless as you are, one way is ask the FAST guy's first they didn't just fall into being fast they have some knowledge. A sign of someone not knowing what there talking about, If you ask more questions than a quick in general and they do not ask any details before answering.
And when they do ask questions not giving enough details & asking for enough details in return.
Understanding there are VERY few in generals in karting that always stay the same. Just because it works at one track does not mean it works across the board.
This is just a few to get the thread started, Experienced guy's please feel free to chime in, however If you post something that sounds little confusing please do not take offense to clarification, That goes both ways IF I post something that sounds off and needs clarification by all MEANS ask for it.
Somethings I see guy's starting out doing that get's them off on the wrong foot & put's a bad taste in there mouth to start.
Buying on Impulse not going to a track first & not doing there homework more, usually leads to over paying used or new.
Not being aware of how much time and effort It takes to get up to speed, Thinking they can buy speed and this applies more to Dad's starting there kid's, ALL kids will excel at different rates does not matter how well they do with a yard kart, 4 wheeler, or mini bike.
Start Racing on totally JUNK tires and Kart not being scaled.
Start racing with out a tach, even if it's just a cheap one only giving RPM that's fine but use one.
Unwilling to ask for any help, now with that being said it's tough to sort out the guy's that know what there talking about and ones that are as clueless as you are, one way is ask the FAST guy's first they didn't just fall into being fast they have some knowledge. A sign of someone not knowing what there talking about, If you ask more questions than a quick in general and they do not ask any details before answering.
And when they do ask questions not giving enough details & asking for enough details in return.
Understanding there are VERY few in generals in karting that always stay the same. Just because it works at one track does not mean it works across the board.
This is just a few to get the thread started, Experienced guy's please feel free to chime in, however If you post something that sounds little confusing please do not take offense to clarification, That goes both ways IF I post something that sounds off and needs clarification by all MEANS ask for it.
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