Anyone a member of the Delaware region of the PCA?
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02-21-2007, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
Joey more info about this karting, i would LOVE to do it with you guys 
It's rediculously fun. Most of the carts are acutally pretty fast, like 35 mph (and you're 3 inches off the ground). 8 Minutes per race. So much fun!
-Joe
Edit: Pg 6 and 7 ownages. Oh yeah
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02-21-2007, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyG
Well, simple physics says that the more you weigh, the more it takes to overcome intertia to get you (and your cart) moving... however, you'll have added momentum once you're up to speed. The thing you have to remember is to slow down rather than slide, as sliding will slow you down too much, making it necessary to get back up to speed. After a few more sessions you will be comfortable enough to get a bit more aggressive and work on the technical aspects of the course.
Or just do what you feel is right...
. The weight difference isn't actually very important because the carts are gasoline powered and fast. Arnold's electric sleds were affected drastically by weight, but it's almost negligible at Mid Atlantic.
Or just do what you feel is right...
. The weight difference isn't actually very important because the carts are gasoline powered and fast. Arnold's electric sleds were affected drastically by weight, but it's almost negligible at Mid Atlantic.For the record...NEVER take 12...
Joe, we need a list of good and bad karts...we shall work on that...
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I am, or will be soon, a duel member with Chesapeake and the del region. I didn't read all the posts but Karting sounds fun to me (and it sure beats driving 2hrs to Allsports)!
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Originally Posted by sechsgang
Joe, Im pretty sure a 10-15 lbs difference is negligible, but when one has around a 40 lb advantage in 200 or so lb machines, im pretty sure there is a bit of difference(probably around .1-.2 seconds with equal drivers)...that being said, they are MUCH more equal then at Arnolds...obv unless the car you get doesnt seem to want to pass 20 miles an hr...then you can just bend over for everybody....
For the record...NEVER take 12...
Joe, we need a list of good and bad karts...we shall work on that...
For the record...NEVER take 12...
Joe, we need a list of good and bad karts...we shall work on that...
So far we know:
12- sucks
4-good overall, not much speed
20- not bad
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Would you guys be able to swing a week night. We could hit the track and then get a beer somewhere or wings, or whatever.
And, no, Drew, I won't bail out this time!!!
And, no, Drew, I won't bail out this time!!!
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Originally Posted by JoeyG
The track is def too short to compensate for the weight difference-- it's all about carrying one's momentum.
So far we know:
12- sucks
4-good overall, not much speed
20- not bad
So far we know:
12- sucks
4-good overall, not much speed
20- not bad
I woud be willing to bet that the weight DOES have a difference even if only because mistakes are amplified...
A heavy driver can still kick ***...they just need to be particularly adept...
I would say a good .1-.2 tenth advantage for ever 40 or so lbs...even on just he 2 longish straights...
So far we know:
12- sucks
4-good overall, not much speed
20- not bad
19-great allarounder
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02-21-2007, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevinw23
Would you guys be able to swing a week night. We could hit the track and then get a beer somewhere or wings, or whatever.
And, no, Drew, I won't bail out this time!!!
And, no, Drew, I won't bail out this time!!!
. I look 12... 
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02-21-2007, 09:12 PM
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Kevin,
I can do a weeknight for sure....and the beer as well But it doesnt HAVE to be in that order jk 
Drew/Joey,
Add Kart #1 to the list of "good" karts. Although it was my first/only time out on the track, that baby seemed to have some *****....for a kart
I can do a weeknight for sure....and the beer as well
But it doesnt HAVE to be in that order jk Drew/Joey,
Add Kart #1 to the list of "good" karts. Although it was my first/only time out on the track, that baby seemed to have some *****....for a kart
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^^ The following is a quick illustration of the effects of alcohol in carting.
Red line= Sober, aka, drinks after.
Green line= drinks first
Enjoy the paint creation!
Red line= Sober, aka, drinks after.
Green line= drinks first
Enjoy the paint creation!
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Originally Posted by Kevinw23
Would you guys be able to swing a week night. We could hit the track and then get a beer somewhere or wings, or whatever.
And, no, Drew, I won't bail out this time!!!
And, no, Drew, I won't bail out this time!!!
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02-21-2007, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pearlcoupeg35
^^^ LOL
There should be a Blue Line for my girlfriends route
There should be a Blue Line for my girlfriends route
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