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Old 10-03-2009, 08:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Anyone here race karts/cars?

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Old 10-03-2009, 11:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I've done some indoor kart racing on machines that will do about 45mph. Nothing super serious. It is tons of fun though. Once I make a few more bucks I plan to get back into it. I wasn't too shabby, either.
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Old 10-04-2009, 08:09 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I had started to do track days before I started flying. Now that I make no money, no track days.
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Old 11-10-2009, 06:10 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I race my 125cc TAG kart. I'm more nervous in there than in an airplane.
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Old 11-10-2009, 07:51 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I don't race karts but they sure look fun! Here's my ride:

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Old 11-11-2009, 10:16 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I used to race a Kali Kart 125 Shifter 15-20 years ago. Amazing performance out of that beast. If setup for speed on a good straight away could hit 110-120 mph.
Started out in a 4 cycle, then moved up to 100cc 2 stroke, then to the 125 shifter.
Lot of guys have no idea how much fun karting can be. I'd love to get back into it if I can get the money. Seemed like I was always writing a check to someone. More money you have, the faster you are.

That dragster looks like a sweet ride!
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