I worked at K1 Speed for a few months. Here's how things really work. There's 4 speeds, 4 being the fastest. Only regulars are put on speed four (35-45mph). Anybody that comes for their first time or maybe once or twice a year is put on speed 3. Kids are put on speed 1, if they seem like they can handle it, they're put on speed three. I've seen adults, GROWN men and women SO bad at driving, with zero concept of cornering, slowing down into corners, speeding up on exits, we had to put them onto speed 2. All the karts have identical batteries, tires, charges, etc. We test every cart every day in a shop in the back to make sure nobody can claim "your kart was faster than mine."
Such a poor track layout, if you keep your line shallow in to the two deep braking areas nobody can pass you without bashing you out of the way, they cannot brake later from a deeper line to cut back as the track turns back on itself immediately.
My first time watching gokart racing and this looked fun and intense as hell. Number 22 was stressing me out lol, I feel like he/she wasn't trying to make any moves to advance when they could of. 22 was definitely keeping you from advancing. Good effort though.
I feel like K1 need to make more tracks that encourages overtaking (at least 2). If you look at the Atlanta location, that's a good track for overtaking. one into turn 1, another into turn 6, turn 10, and turn 12. Maybe into turn 8 and 9 but it usually ends in a crash.
I used to work at K1 and it was always interesting watching league races. Those guys raced those karts so hard I watched a dude snap a spindle just from going around a hair pin. Funny enough that was the first repair I ever did on a kart
Great driving man, I don’t know if I’m in the position to say this, but for some tighter corners I recommend a more “ideal” racing line. ie. late apex, it allows for a better setup for the next corner. But then again, everyone has their own style, and you seem to be doing very well with yours 👍
Indoor Karting is a ton of fun, but I would say if you live near an outdoor track, those can be even more challenging and fun. I’ve been to K1 Austin a few times and P2R once in OKC (a month before it shut down for good ☹️) and I can officially say my favorite time for karting was neither. I went to COTA this past December and went karting there. Very similar prices (COTA is a tad more expensive, but makes up for it with the speed and the track). Both are fun and great options to get behind the wheel, but if you get the chance, and have a little more dough, try some outdoor, it’s a ton of fun!
for you guys that dont know.. they have speed settings.. i raced some at 2 and then 3 .. those things throw G forces at you and will blow your mind.. totally worth the MONEY!!!!!! the track doesnt have long straights because someone would probably be dead right now if they did..
I worked at K1 Speed for a few months. Here's how things really work. There's 4 speeds, 4 being the fastest. Only regulars are put on speed four (35-45mph). Anybody that comes for their first time or maybe once or twice a year is put on speed 3. Kids are put on speed 1, if they seem like they can handle it, they're put on speed three. I've seen adults, GROWN men and women SO bad at driving, with zero concept of cornering, slowing down into corners, speeding up on exits, we had to put them onto speed 2. All the karts have identical batteries, tires, charges, etc. We test every cart every day in a shop in the back to make sure nobody can claim "your kart was faster than mine."
It's more difficult to overtake on this track than Monaco
I know a guy and his brother that would leave these guys/gals in the dust. Their names are mario and luigi.
Government: Work from home
These guys: professional go karting
Me when I went go karting: WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Such a poor track layout, if you keep your line shallow in to the two deep braking areas nobody can pass you without bashing you out of the way, they cannot brake later from a deeper line to cut back as the track turns back on itself immediately.
My first time watching gokart racing and this looked fun and intense as hell. Number 22 was stressing me out lol, I feel like he/she wasn't trying to make any moves to advance when they could of. 22 was definitely keeping you from advancing. Good effort though.
These guys save on fuel and on hearing protection. Loved the karts and the futuristic steering wheel :-)
I feel like K1 need to make more tracks that encourages overtaking (at least 2). If you look at the Atlanta location, that's a good track for overtaking. one into turn 1, another into turn 6, turn 10, and turn 12. Maybe into turn 8 and 9 but it usually ends in a crash.
This what i wanna do in my life .... this the real fun to me
I used to work at K1 and it was always interesting watching league races. Those guys raced those karts so hard I watched a dude snap a spindle just from going around a hair pin. Funny enough that was the first repair I ever did on a kart
I'm glad to see how big indoor karting is becoming
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Great driving man, I don’t know if I’m in the position to say this, but for some tighter corners I recommend a more “ideal” racing line. ie. late apex, it allows for a better setup for the next corner. But then again, everyone has their own style, and you seem to be doing very well with yours 👍
This driver is amazing. Great cornering. Great recovery from rear taps and, awesome control overall. 🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆
It took me a couple of minutes to realize that that "siren sound" is the sound of the karts.
Indoor Karting is a ton of fun, but I would say if you live near an outdoor track, those can be even more challenging and fun. I’ve been to K1 Austin a few times and P2R once in OKC (a month before it shut down for good ☹️) and I can officially say my favorite time for karting was neither. I went to COTA this past December and went karting there. Very similar prices (COTA is a tad more expensive, but makes up for it with the speed and the track). Both are fun and great options to get behind the wheel, but if you get the chance, and have a little more dough, try some outdoor, it’s a ton of fun!
Not even kidding, I literally tilted my phone during turns 😂😂😂😂🤦♂️
for you guys that dont know.. they have speed settings.. i raced some at 2 and then 3 .. those things throw G forces at you and will blow your mind.. totally worth the MONEY!!!!!! the track doesnt have long straights because someone would probably be dead right now if they did..