AndyC Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'm thinking of getting involved with a few mates to buy a race kart. Its a twin engine with spare wheels/tyres and a couple of spare engines etc. To buy it will cost me about £125-£150, the plan is for us to then to then have a season racing it - Three Sisters etc Asides from entry fees etc I can't see it costing a lot - any repairs we can do ourselves and its very basic kit. Anyone any experience that could give me some advice? I really, really fancy this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I think jonathon73 and Beavis are the resident kart kings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 We all just had a bash on Saturday nite, 17 of us. Which is really what has got us thinking, forgot how much of a crack it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 We all just had a bash on Saturday nite, 17 of us. Which is really what has got us thinking, forgot how much of a crack it was I'd love to get involved in something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'm thinking of getting involved with a few mates to buy a race kart. Its a twin engine with spare wheels/tyres and a couple of spare engines etc. To buy it will cost me about £125-£150, the plan is for us to then to then have a season racing it - Three Sisters etc Asides from entry fees etc I can't see it costing a lot - any repairs we can do ourselves and its very basic kit. Anyone any experience that could give me some advice? I really, really fancy this You need a MSA race licence, check the kart is up to date with the latest rules for the class you are going in for. I ran 100brit some years ago, if you are just in it for the fun it can be cheep. Have Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 We all just had a bash on Saturday nite, 17 of us. Which is really what has got us thinking, forgot how much of a crack it was I'd love to get involved in something like that We'll be doing another at some point mate, I'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 You need a MSA race licence, check the kart is up to date with the latest rules for the class you are going in for. I ran 100brit some years ago, if you are just in it for the fun it can be cheep. Have Fun Cheers for that I haven't even thought about race licence (how do you go about it/costs etc?) or even looked into classes either so thats really useful thanks mate. I wouldn't mind picking your brains at some point if thats ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 You need a MSA race licence, check the kart is up to date with the latest rules for the class you are going in for. I ran 100brit some years ago, if you are just in it for the fun it can be cheep. Have Fun Cheers for that I haven't even thought about race licence (how do you go about it/costs etc?) or even looked into classes either so thats really useful thanks mate. I wouldn't mind picking your brains at some point if thats ok? Here is a good place to start http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/contentViewArticle.asp?article=2321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 We all just had a bash on Saturday nite, 17 of us. Which is really what has got us thinking, forgot how much of a crack it was I'd love to get involved in something like that We'll be doing another at some point mate, I'll let you know Yeah, let me know, i'd come up to manc if needed. I need a hobby apart from buying zed parts, not fitting them an selling them at a loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Here is a good place to start http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/contentViewArticle.asp?article=2321 Thats perfect, thanks Smoky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Yeah, let me know, i'd come up to manc if needed. I need a hobby apart from buying zed parts, not fitting them an selling them at a loss Yeah, it aint great business in anyone's language mate is it??? Look on the bright side though mate, at least you're really good at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Well if you need another driver or just a pair of hands to help out, just SHOUT! sounds like fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Yeah me too! I'd be up for prob chipping in and having some fun etc if needs be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Why not get a site kart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Why not get a site kart? Why not? If the costs are reasonable and theres enough interest...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Why not get a site kart? Why not? If the costs are reasonable and theres enough interest...... So thats two, anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 From what I've been looking at guys, they go cheap! Think around the £500 mark and you'd get something half decent. There's plenty of sessions of practice etc where you don't need a race licence although we will probably be doing the majority of ours at Three Sisters (nr Wigan) as its the closest. WHEN (as it very much looks like its happening) we're up & running and we're used to the kart ourselves I'm sure that the boys wouldn't mind a few others turning up and having a bit of a blat. Also Sinbad/Jacko if we're short at any point I'll let you boys know A fast kart on a proper racetrack - how cool does that sound? Been checking out the MSA site in some detail (thanks again Smoky ) and its pretty cheap for licences etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan73 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 You'll love it Andy We bought 6 Twin Honda 160cc engined Pro-Karts recently (my, my bro 4 friends) and we go every thursday night. We got them for £450 each. We're "testing" at present - getting our lap times down until they plateau, then we'll start stripping the karts of weight (bumpers & things) to further reduce our times. It's great fun though : We're planning on having more Endurance Races too b'cos they're great nights full of excitement. We recently had one with 9 teams (of 3 drivers) taking part - Beavis & Chesterfield came along and enjoyed themselves too. We've not chosen to get into "proper" racing. Yet. I imagine that gets a bit technical and expensive what with having to re-gear the kart for various tracks (short, windy tracks need karts with acceleration, long tracks need top speed), various tyres, chains, sprockets etc; but maybe when we're bored of testing and racing between ourselves we'll want to race properly. Anyway, figure out where you'll store your kart(s) and transport them and you'll never look back! Get insurance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 You'll love it Andy We bought 6 Twin Honda 160cc engined Pro-Karts recently (my, my bro 4 friends) and we go every thursday night. We got them for £450 each. We're "testing" at present - getting our lap times down until they plateau, then we'll start stripping the karts of weight (bumpers & things) to further reduce our times. It's great fun though : We're planning on having more Endurance Races too b'cos they're great nights full of excitement. We recently had one with 9 teams (of 3 drivers) taking part - Beavis & Chesterfield came along and enjoyed themselves too. We've not chosen to get into "proper" racing. Yet. I imagine that gets a bit technical and expensive what with having to re-gear the kart for various tracks (short, windy tracks need karts with acceleration, long tracks need top speed), various tyres, chains, sprockets etc; but maybe when we're bored of testing and racing between ourselves we'll want to race properly. Anyway, figure out where you'll store your kart(s) and transport them and you'll never look back! Get insurance too. Did you pick the karts up 2nd hand? Yeah endurances are top, hard work though eh? Couldn't make the last one mate but if you do another I just may come along. Tbh the actual racing side doesn't seem to cost that much, I mean the things are pretty basic engineering with not a lot to go wrong. Plus as we're a team any costs are shared 4 ways which obviously lightens the load. With the gearing side you're limited to only a couple of choices anyway and some of those you wouldn't do for various reasons. The big attraction for me is getting onto a proper track with a kart, I just see that is gonna be a big blast!! We'll get our asses kicked big time I've no doubt (and probably by 12 year olds) but it'll be a great laugh. Storage is sorted - Jon has a BIG garage which has been mega strengthened (he's big into bikes so has a bit of cash sat out there). Transport we're looking at using Al's battle bus Astra estate in the short term (we reckon it'll go in the back), long term a trailer and/or Transit or something similar is on the cards. Insurance, not really thought about - you got any contacts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I was so into karting about 10 years ago and have always threatened to get one for regular karting sessions and good weekend fun. Keep me posted guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Kart for sale here! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... R40QQfviZ1 Maybe not quite what you're after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Kart for sale here! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... R40QQfviZ1 Maybe not quite what you're after That is the dogs You would get flamed following that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Replied to this the other day but looks like its disappeared That looks awesome, bet it nearly pulls your head off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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