DwayneB
09-01-2008, 08:48 PM
A couple of weeks ago my boss asked me if I might be interested in helping him with Karting for his son Grant. As I am a truck mechanic anything to do with wrenchs and sockets interests me! "Sure; No Problem" I said! Well I have to say I'm hooked! After 2 days helping him compete in a regional competition here in Canada (in 3 class's) I had a great time.
I can honestly say theres a lot I don't know or didn't know. For example simple gear changes, I understand gear ratio ext. as it pertains to trucks, but to have to look at specs, track condition and track lay out then make a decision to go up or down, then 1 or 2 teeth. Oh make sure there are 7 paint marks are on the motor and the 4 tires are painted. I even had the cary cart read a few time (but backwards - oops sorry boss).
I'm not sure when I will be able to help out again and but next time I want to better ready. I owe a lot of thanks to my Boss Todd, and an engine builder Tedd. Those 2 really tought me a lot for my first race weekend. Also Grant, tought me some new things too. I have never seen Kids at this age be able to choose a line on a track an keep with it and guard it ext. I also watched him drive right out of 2 major wrecks, one in wich he ripped the motor from his oponents kart (accidently).
The weekend has still got me all excited! I can't wait to learn more.
My favour that I would like to ask from the members here is! I want as much "technical information", "how-to's" and "understanding how the dohicky works" articles as possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also links to where I can rule books and spec books for rotax, and the such! I might be interested in some of the mechanical coarses bepending on the price of coarse!! Are there books and or papers available on this? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated!
Some of the top guys here on this forum I heard my boss mention. I am not possitive if the boss would like me to say the name completely but the information found here should give you an idea!
On a last note this is a great sport that i hope to be a part of in the future!
Thank You very much!
I know my Boss's kid ran with you guys in Florida last year and in wisconsin in a few weeks.
I can honestly say theres a lot I don't know or didn't know. For example simple gear changes, I understand gear ratio ext. as it pertains to trucks, but to have to look at specs, track condition and track lay out then make a decision to go up or down, then 1 or 2 teeth. Oh make sure there are 7 paint marks are on the motor and the 4 tires are painted. I even had the cary cart read a few time (but backwards - oops sorry boss).
I'm not sure when I will be able to help out again and but next time I want to better ready. I owe a lot of thanks to my Boss Todd, and an engine builder Tedd. Those 2 really tought me a lot for my first race weekend. Also Grant, tought me some new things too. I have never seen Kids at this age be able to choose a line on a track an keep with it and guard it ext. I also watched him drive right out of 2 major wrecks, one in wich he ripped the motor from his oponents kart (accidently).
The weekend has still got me all excited! I can't wait to learn more.
My favour that I would like to ask from the members here is! I want as much "technical information", "how-to's" and "understanding how the dohicky works" articles as possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also links to where I can rule books and spec books for rotax, and the such! I might be interested in some of the mechanical coarses bepending on the price of coarse!! Are there books and or papers available on this? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated!
Some of the top guys here on this forum I heard my boss mention. I am not possitive if the boss would like me to say the name completely but the information found here should give you an idea!
On a last note this is a great sport that i hope to be a part of in the future!
Thank You very much!
I know my Boss's kid ran with you guys in Florida last year and in wisconsin in a few weeks.