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Hey Guys!! I have been doing a little fooling around on the net and made myself a blog. It follows my racing escapades and I will be posting many cool videos. Here is a sample of the content:
Well it is only a few short days until my 1st time on the Chilliwack CartBC track. I thought I would highlight a few things with a short post. The picture above is the kart I will be racing on the weekend of the 29/30th. When I signed up for the arrive and drive program with Italian Motors they asked if I could come down for a seat fitting. Luckily when I sat in this kart, it was 'like a glove'. Last weekend I had the pleasure of taking a 2 stroke kart out for the 1st time at f440, it was a thrill. While being a fun course, the track is just too small for the speed of the 2 stroke kart. I can't wait to stretch the legs of the leopard engine inside the kart.
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Well it is only a few short days until my 1st time on the Chilliwack CartBC track. I thought I would highlight a few things with a short post. The picture above is the kart I will be racing on the weekend of the 29/30th. When I signed up for the arrive and drive program with Italian Motors they asked if I could come down for a seat fitting. Luckily when I sat in this kart, it was 'like a glove'. Last weekend I had the pleasure of taking a 2 stroke kart out for the 1st time at f440, it was a thrill. While being a fun course, the track is just too small for the speed of the 2 stroke kart. I can't wait to stretch the legs of the leopard engine inside the kart.
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I saw that linked from your sig at VCMC. Good luck this weekend! 
Is that a TAG Kart? I'm guessing a Leopard or something similar?
You should have a blast. I know about 3 years ago I had the chance to drive an ICA kart around F440, the first time I punched the gas it literally took the breath out of my lungs. Karts are something else in terms of all out performance!
Is that a TAG Kart? I'm guessing a Leopard or something similar?
You should have a blast. I know about 3 years ago I had the chance to drive an ICA kart around F440, the first time I punched the gas it literally took the breath out of my lungs. Karts are something else in terms of all out performance!
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Thanks for the response guys! Mav your right, its a 125cc TaG Leopard. The same feeling happened to me at F440 last weekend, it really was a shock. I just hope the weather stays nice 
Skid, If I am feeling really nerdy this weekend, I might post sat/sunday to give an idea what its like. I can't wait!
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Skid, If I am feeling really nerdy this weekend, I might post sat/sunday to give an idea what its like. I can't wait!
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Somemilk, if you were interested in a kart new or used there are a few local suppliers:
Some of the local Vancouver ones:
http://www.italianmotors.com/italian_motors/?pg=home
http://www.orladoracing.com/
http://www.genesisracingproducts.com/
Around BC suppliers:
http://www.kacicmotorsports.com/kms/
http://www.r3karting.com/
Obviously prices ranger because of different kart manufacturers and classes. A brand new kart like the one I am racing this weekend can run from 4-8 grand. Of course there are plenty on sale for 3-5 grand. Karts tend to hold their value because they are fairly well maintained and parts are so easily and cheaply swapped they are usually brand new.
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Some of the local Vancouver ones:
http://www.italianmotors.com/italian_motors/?pg=home
http://www.orladoracing.com/
http://www.genesisracingproducts.com/
Around BC suppliers:
http://www.kacicmotorsports.com/kms/
http://www.r3karting.com/
Obviously prices ranger because of different kart manufacturers and classes. A brand new kart like the one I am racing this weekend can run from 4-8 grand. Of course there are plenty on sale for 3-5 grand. Karts tend to hold their value because they are fairly well maintained and parts are so easily and cheaply swapped they are usually brand new.
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Mav, it went GREAT! After a 1/2 wet 1/2 dry track during qualifying which left me in 2nd after a dry tyre setup, I started 3rd because of my rookie status.Both races went really well. The reack was dry for both races and really let me get a firm handle on the performance and track by logging the most laps I had done all weekend, especially in the dry. Starting in 3rd of 4 and 3rd of 3 (1 guy crashed during the 1st race and didn't make it back because of his kart being damaged) I placed 2nd in both races not far behind 1st place.
I will be putting up a longer, more in depth blog post tonight with lots of pictures and explination of the races and the whole experience.
thanks for the bump Mav
I hope you guys got a chance to check out my Saturday blog!rich