Joining the NASA

[ncmx5]

Originally Posted by chrisl

Karting is pretty awesome. You can even do wheel to wheel racing for a fraction of the cost (and risk) of even the slowest, cheapest classes in scca/nasa. 125cc shifters are unbelievably fast too - they're easily the fastest things around a track that I've ever driven. They corner amazingly, the brakes are unbelievable, and the acceleration when you are in the power band will take your breath away.

I Wouldn't recommend staring out in a 125 shifter , maybe a 80cc. I didnt have much choice in starting off in the 125 but I still know I would be faster in a TAG senior , there's just so much going on in the 125. having just a gas and brake will let you focus on your line and braking points alot more. Maintenance isnt too bad but be prepared to be doing around 4 hours of work for every hour of track time.

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by ncmx5

I Wouldn't recommend staring out in a 125 shifter , maybe a 80cc. I didnt have much choice in starting off in the 125 but I still know I would be faster in a TAG senior , there's just so much going on in the 125. having just a gas and brake will let you focus on your line and braking points alot more. Maintenance isnt too bad but be prepared to be doing around 4 hours of work for every hour of track time.

Oh, absolutely. The 125 is honestly too fast to learn on - you'll be so focused on not spinning off the track and on just keeping up with what the kart can do (your reflexes have to be excellent, or you'll fall behind) that you wouldn't be able to really learn a proper racing line or kart control. I'd always recommend starting out with something slower, and then moving to the fast one as you gain experience.

[Deep Six]

Originally Posted by bukit

Racing is an expensive hobby.

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After

Your C5 looks similar to one that was at a Dark Side event at Roebling a couple years back. Regardless I hope the only injuries were to the car.

[bukit]

Originally Posted by Deep Six

Your C5 looks similar to one that was at a Dark Side event at Roebling a couple years back. Regardless I hope the only injuries were to the car.

Probably was me. I've been to Roebling many times. I walked away without a scratch. Speaks volumes for proper safety gear.

[Deep Six]

Originally Posted by bukit

Probably was me. I've been to Roebling many times. I walked away without a scratch. Speaks volumes for proper safety gear.

If it was then we spoke for a short while. I had a red C63 at the time.

[bukit]

Originally Posted by Deep Six

If it was then we spoke for a short while. I had a red C63 at the time.

I think I have some video of me passing you