I'm glad people are still racing karts. My son raced a 100 cc Emmick over over 25 years ago. I was his crew and paid all the Bills. Sadly he died three years ago. I don't know why exactly but I had tears in my eyes watching this. It brought back great memories. Thanks so much.
I lost my brother 2 years ago and that's hard on it's own but having to see your parents go through that loss is even harder, so yeah your comment hit home when I read it. I'm sorry for your loss and I'm glad this was able to help you think of some really good memories you have together. I wish you the best.
Thank you for your kind words. Actually my love of racing started in the 60s when I raced a Speedmaster aluminum kart from England. I couldn't wait for my son to start racing and we shared that interest. His name was Mark by the way.
I am truly sorry for the loss, I can understand your pain. I also competed with karts at a competitive level, until 2007, from the age of 4, I even had the opportunity to compete with drivers of the caliber of Antonio Giovanni, among other things of the same age. Unfortunately for lack of finances and sponsors I had to give up everything at just 13 years of age, it was just me and my father who was my mechanic. I still have the kart in the garage an air-cooled BRM 100cc Junior with Iame Parilla engine.
I’ve received so many kind words in response to my message about my son Mark’s death 3 years ago. I thought I was over my grief but with Christmas here it is still difficult. Karting was a lot of fun we shared together. It is the people that made it so. All your kindness has really helped. Keep racing, be safe and have fun.
Yes it was frustrating but I love how much everything in racing matters and how one mistake can make the difference. Glad to hear it helps newer racers out. I enjoy making these videos.
What a gas. Thank you. The closest i got to that kind of bliss was back in the '60s in my '55 bug on the back roads of Marin County. Thanks. Buen Camino
Kart racing is the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on. Raced Rmax Masters from 2000-2009 on CRG and Arrow chassis. Even got to the nationals one year in Denton, TX where I finished exactly mid pack. One of the cool things about kart racing is that one can experience the same decisions that the big boys have to handle. I got a pole on a wet-dry race by choosing wets instead of slicks. Had the quali gone one more lap I would have lost pole. Good times.
As a 3x champion in karting, I like how he is calm and never overdrives even when he is trying to drive hard. I suggest as a tip is to not drive your kart hard at the beginning, try to save up tires on a track like this so when you get to the front you have more grip than the leader
Like someone else here said, kart racing is the most fun I've had with my clothes on. Family and time obligations made me give it up about 15 or so years ago, but those memories will last forever. This video warmed my heart. It was a flashback to the days when this Grandpa was fast!
Some of the best days ever were my karting years back in the 70’s and 80’s. It was a family affair with my brothers racing in the NJ and PA. Soooo many different skills that are learned racing carts……and yeah, great fun.
Great video and commentary. I’m in shape and can race snowmobiles for hours with x games riders, by lap 6 in a cart my forearms would be giving out. Even racing indoors I pull into the pits by lap 20 for a break.
Good job, I race endurance cars, and understand the need to be consistent, carts are hard because every little bump can throw the cart off. congrats on a hard charge to get back in race, cheers....
I raced back in 1972 to 75, I was 12 to 15 years old (IKF). I had a Bug Stinger and learned a lot. My kart was able to exceed 100mph easily. Fun times.
Fun video!! I am in Dallas and did not know this place until seeing your video. I’ll have to go there and see if I can get the owner on my Entrepreneur channel 😀
ua-cam.com/video/ElwVCGgFXnI/v-deo.html . It can get heated on the track and for maybe 3 minutes after the race until we realize it's all for fun and 90% of us know each other.
Thank you. Everyone is competitive and wants to do well. I think most of the drivers know where they are in regards to skill level compared to the other drivers so that helps keep things in check some but I have seen some people get pretty mad.
I'm not saying I'm old... but I raced a Westbend 820 in the 60's (it also powered my 1/2 midget), and a KT100 in the 90's. And I'm looking to get BACK in karting, except that I'm not sure I can still bend down that far to climb in one. 😆😆
Ya ain't old ,my 78yo dad has a new ktm rc 390 and hot damn he can leave me in the dust, never mess with an old racer no matter what caliber .....please try and get out there again sir,thank you for the tale.
That ,and you mentioned a west bend engine ,which is mythical to us kids because there was an older guy who would rip one of his karts thru the neighborhood like 1x a year, and you could spot the west bend logo and that's about it ....never really knew which house he lived at, haha so legendary.
The one thing i regret is NOT having had a Kart later in my younger years.I had one as a kid, but never followed it up. I wish i could do it all again.
I’m just wondering about how some of these 100cc shifter karts are so fast , considering 100cc is smaller than a 212cc , is it the gearing or are the 100ccs built , and would it be worth to build a 100cc shifter kart or use a 212cc , im thinking about building a shifter kart from a small pit bike using the engine and gearbox , any tips and tricks , or would it be worth it?
I think you would have had a much easier and faster time with less oversteer. Also, I cringed a lot when you left the pits with a cold engine (presumably) and max revved it. Cold seize came to mind. Do you guys have sealed carbies? Didn't see anyone adjusting mixtures during the whole race - back when I was racing constant tuning was beneficial.
Nice race to watch You could have done better in a few moves . I would say , don't push other drives forward , rather take their slip stream and get past them as soon as you get a chance Good shot for video !
The track looks a bit rough. Is that normal with outdoor tracks or does this look worse than normal? I never drove outside bc where I live there are almost none karting tracks outdoors.
It depends. Sometimes we’re working together to pull away or catch someone. Sometimes we run out of straightaway and have to stay behind because making a late pass could be a penalty if it’s done against the rules.
I started getting in rental kart leagues hosted by tracks and eventually bought my own. I have a video specifically talking about my advice on getting started.
I'm glad people are still racing karts. My son raced a 100 cc Emmick over over 25 years ago. I was his crew and paid all the Bills. Sadly he died three years ago. I don't know why exactly but I had tears in my eyes watching this. It brought back great memories. Thanks so much.
I just want to say, sorry for your lost man, hope you are well now, I know losing a loved one is hard, but it is life, sadly, but hope you are well
I lost my brother 2 years ago and that's hard on it's own but having to see your parents go through that loss is even harder, so yeah your comment hit home when I read it. I'm sorry for your loss and I'm glad this was able to help you think of some really good memories you have together. I wish you the best.
Thank you for your kind words. Actually my love of racing started in the 60s when I raced a Speedmaster aluminum kart from England. I couldn't wait for my son to start racing and we shared that interest. His name was Mark by the way.
Sorry for your loss mate.
I am truly sorry for the loss, I can understand your pain.
I also competed with karts at a competitive level, until 2007, from the age of 4, I even had the opportunity to compete with drivers of the caliber of Antonio Giovanni, among other things of the same age. Unfortunately for lack of finances and sponsors I had to give up everything at just 13 years of age, it was just me and my father who was my mechanic. I still have the kart in the garage an air-cooled BRM 100cc Junior with Iame Parilla engine.
I’ve received so many kind words in response to my message about my son Mark’s death 3 years ago. I thought I was over my grief but with Christmas here it is still difficult. Karting was a lot of fun we shared together. It is the people that made it so. All your kindness has really helped. Keep racing, be safe and have fun.
Sorry for your loss
That slide into turn 1 on the final lap broke my heart!
Very good race. Thank you for these uploads. It helps beginners like me learn.
Yes it was frustrating but I love how much everything in racing matters and how one mistake can make the difference. Glad to hear it helps newer racers out. I enjoy making these videos.
What a gas. Thank you. The closest i got to that kind of bliss was back in the '60s in my '55 bug on the back roads of Marin County. Thanks. Buen Camino
Super awesome with the commentary. It makes a world of difference when trying to understand what you guys through. Bravo!
Kart racing is the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on. Raced Rmax Masters from 2000-2009 on CRG and Arrow chassis. Even got to the nationals one year in Denton, TX where I finished exactly mid pack. One of the cool things about kart racing is that one can experience the same decisions that the big boys have to handle. I got a pole on a wet-dry race by choosing wets instead of slicks. Had the quali gone one more lap I would have lost pole. Good times.
I agree. The strategy is such an important part of it and that adds an element that is beyond just the driving.
As a 3x champion in karting, I like how he is calm and never overdrives even when he is trying to drive hard. I suggest as a tip is to not drive your kart hard at the beginning, try to save up tires on a track like this so when you get to the front you have more grip than the leader
Like someone else here said, kart racing is the most fun I've had with my clothes on. Family and time obligations made me give it up about 15 or so years ago, but those memories will last forever. This video warmed my heart. It was a flashback to the days when this Grandpa was fast!
I'm sure grandpa can still turn some fast laps and mix it up!
Raced in Back in the 90s ,great memories.love to see people still doing it.
I wish I could have started then. It’s such a great sport.
I just started myself late 2023 but am starting off rental karts with 100 training
That was excellent. Loved the narration and explanation of what was happening on track.
Startin in the back and then ending 8th!!! Great job dude!
Some of the best days ever were my karting years back in the 70’s and 80’s. It was a family affair with my brothers racing in the NJ and PA. Soooo many different skills that are learned racing carts……and yeah, great fun.
This is just some all round good stuff! Keep it up!
11:07 Nice little bump, would love to see how Perez giving Verstappen a little bump to catch Hamilton can go.
Hey Oscar it’s me number 177 in the all black kart that you passed, great race on sunday well made pass on your part
Great racing with you Mayham!
Great video and commentary. I’m in shape and can race snowmobiles for hours with x games riders, by lap 6 in a cart my forearms would be giving out. Even racing indoors I pull into the pits by lap 20 for a break.
Thanks. Yeah I agree that different sports have different definitions of what “in shape” means.
I use to race 100cc Yamaha heavy back in 1987. Watching this, I sure due miss it!
How much fun was that? Great video, thanks for sharing!
my guys got a rocket at the back of that go kart
Great filming and good commentary - thanks
I enjoy watching your videos. I want to see if my daughter might like karting. I live in Austin.
I like how you ram into the kart in front at the end of the straight,its hilarious.
overdrove lap 12 and 13 trying to catch up but you are pretty consistent and do hit your marks.
Good job, I race endurance cars, and understand the need to be consistent, carts are hard because every little bump can throw the cart off. congrats on a hard charge to get back in race, cheers....
Thanks Brice. Yeah one mess up at the wrong time can cost you a shot at getting a spot.
I raced back in 1972 to 75, I was 12 to 15 years old (IKF). I had a Bug Stinger and learned a lot. My kart was able to exceed 100mph easily. Fun times.
I'm researching the sport thinking about getting a kart. I was wondering how come you don't mount small spot mirrors on kart somewhere. Just curious.
The engine your using is the engine we use in australia for 12 year olds and under
That's part of why I love Australia.
@@IllegalAlienRacing but the thing is they have like 3-4 horse power lol
My first time here. That was amazing!
Fun video!! I am in Dallas and did not know this place until seeing your video. I’ll have to go there and see if I can get the owner on my Entrepreneur channel 😀
I checked out your channel, you have interesting content that I’m looking forward to viewing…subscribed.
Enjoyed riding along with you this race. :)
Great to hear! I enjoy having the viewers along for the ride.
Great video and commentary
Great commentary, I really enjoyed how you were thinking around the track... Looks like you all are friends which keeps the ego's in check, right?
ua-cam.com/video/ElwVCGgFXnI/v-deo.html . It can get heated on the track and for maybe 3 minutes after the race until we realize it's all for fun and 90% of us know each other.
@@tommyfish9481 Great handshake at the end.
Thank you. Everyone is competitive and wants to do well. I think most of the drivers know where they are in regards to skill level compared to the other drivers so that helps keep things in check some but I have seen some people get pretty mad.
Great channel!!! Thanks to share!!
12:55 ... It would have been known as a Max Verstappen :D
🤣 Your are 100% spot on!
That was fun,I'm getting really interested in the sport!!
Nice video and nice driving 👍
Awesome race man 🍻
Thanks, cool name!!! 🍻
That was fun to watch. Thanks. 😊
Thank you for taking the time Nigel, I appreciate you!
I'm not saying I'm old... but I raced a Westbend 820 in the 60's (it also powered my 1/2 midget), and a KT100 in the 90's. And I'm looking to get BACK in karting, except that I'm not sure I can still bend down that far to climb in one. 😆😆
Ya ain't old ,my 78yo dad has a new ktm rc 390 and hot damn he can leave me in the dust, never mess with an old racer no matter what caliber .....please try and get out there again sir,thank you for the tale.
That ,and you mentioned a west bend engine ,which is mythical to us kids because there was an older guy who would rip one of his karts thru the neighborhood like 1x a year, and you could spot the west bend logo and that's about it ....never really knew which house he lived at, haha so legendary.
i love this channel
And this channel loves you back!
Cool, enjoyed that. Got a bad back though, better stick with the darts!!
Is there DRS on those carts? 😂 this was awesome to watch!
The one thing i regret is NOT having had a Kart later in my younger years.I had one as a kid, but never followed it up. I wish i could do it all again.
Not bad at all bro! Clean lines! If you would have started at the front could have went for a podium i feel...
dude im a rc heli pilot and always watcher to race carts. im 45 now
I need to learn racing from these guy
Why don’t you human DRS during straights lmaoo
nice vid really like youre commentary
Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching.
I’m just wondering about how some of these 100cc shifter karts are so fast , considering 100cc is smaller than a 212cc , is it the gearing or are the 100ccs built , and would it be worth to build a 100cc shifter kart or use a 212cc , im thinking about building a shifter kart from a small pit bike using the engine and gearbox , any tips and tricks , or would it be worth it?
love your videos man
I think you would have had a much easier and faster time with less oversteer. Also, I cringed a lot when you left the pits with a cold engine (presumably) and max revved it. Cold seize came to mind. Do you guys have sealed carbies? Didn't see anyone adjusting mixtures during the whole race - back when I was racing constant tuning was beneficial.
Good race. Kart looked hooked up !!
Nicely done
Last lap mistake!!! 🤦🏼♂️ nice race. Wish I would have the opportunity to race and learn from y’all ✌🏻
i need to get into this, how do i go about it
DKC must be a Sodi dealer, I don’t think I’ve never seen one here in Florida.
Can you explain the bumping? Is that done on purpose? Does it always give the driver in front an advantage?
Without commenting on the video, only the sound of the engines would be very good.
fun to watch... good commentary
Thank you Bill!
good drive. fun, i need to get a vlr
I agree with you!
Great race. Kart handling well. Nothing like chasing down the drivers in front of you.
Yes, I enjoy the focus of trying to track them down little by little.
Great video
Thank you S.O.!
Ive had that happen to me, last race chain pops off - so annoying 🙄
It's so frustrating for something like that to knock you out.
It looks like good racing !
I enjoy as much as Indycar .
Nice vid bro
That looks fun. I wonder how much for those carts.
brand new like 8k minimum i think
How can u buy a kart I need some information plz
When will the track be fixed? It looks awful right now
Great race man
You need to be out there with us!
Nİce driving dude. Congrats
excellent content. subscribing. do you ever race at NTK in Sanger?
I’ve raced there once in an endurance race. I plan on racing some there in the future.
Hey I’m looking to get into a ka100 I am Junior is there any good deals out there
Join your local facebook karting groups and keep and eye on the marketplace.
Nice race to watch
You could have done better in a few moves . I would say , don't push other drives forward , rather take their slip stream and get past them as soon as you get a chance
Good shot for video !
Can an older usd Kart be competitive? I would love to get my son into it,buy dont have the $6k I was quoted for a 4 stroke kart.
At a local level yes it can be, driver matters more
Nice race
real alien i see you
I see you too Ilya K!
@@IllegalAlienRacing no. only one way
Going to start my son In this. Are tire compounds and tire pressures the only way to tune the chassis?
No, there are other things you can do.
How much of an initial investment on average to start racing?
Man that track looks really rough!
looks fun
The track looks a bit rough. Is that normal with outdoor tracks or does this look worse than normal? I never drove outside bc where I live there are almost none karting tracks outdoors.
Normal.
You do know Illegal is a sick bird don’t you?
How expensive is it to own a cart and race? A yearly estimate?
If the rear cam wasn't there were you going to stop and pick it up? If not, why worry about it?
Makes me feel complete knowing my little buddy is still riding with me. 😁
Lean forward on straights
What does a cart like that cost
Fun Race!
Shoulda packed more red turtle shells, bruh.
Awesome video ! Do you do any oval tracks ?
🔥🔥🔥
Nice race man I really enjoyed it, but is it me or are u having massive oversteering issues? I was in karting over 20 years ago time fly's man
Why do you push and bump opponents rather than overtake them. I don’t get it.
It depends. Sometimes we’re working together to pull away or catch someone. Sometimes we run out of straightaway and have to stay behind because making a late pass could be a penalty if it’s done against the rules.
Great race! Great video!
Thank you!
Are these late 90s 100cc motors in later chassis? No choking at end of straight is unusual,what max RPM you running?
This is incredible! How does one get started in carting?
I started getting in rental kart leagues hosted by tracks and eventually bought my own. I have a video specifically talking about my advice on getting started.
I like watching you race great job
Much more fun than F1!
OMG that was a great race it looked like a lot of action how much are you slower than the absolute fastest if you mind me asking?
Sure. My fastest lap was about .5 seconds slower than the winner. I was .2 seconds slower than second place’s fastest lap.
very cool!