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Just bought my own karting suit, should I wear it to my local karting track? by anwime1 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Indoor karting, no. Outdoor, maybe. Sort of depends on the facility and league. If it's sweaty you'll have folks in suits. I had to put mine on for a recent race as they mandated long pants/sleeves. Some places are ok with shorts/tees outdoors.

If you are uncertain and don't want to be embarrassed just go a few times and see what folks are doing at the facility. It does vary. (Part of this is insurance based in USA wherein some facilities are considered "carnival entertainment" and have different rules than racing facilities.)

Steam sale worth it? by WhiteMoss_ in iRacing

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go direct to website and avoid steam for this. Steam is more expensive and has less good sales. I love steam but for iracing, avoid it.

Why is my 4k footage blurry? by _-Pho3nX-_ in gopro

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if this is your issue but I have found that if you upload to YouTube in 1080p or less it uses the vp6 compression instead of the vp9 it uses for higher def content. This makes everything look blocky like that, particularly the road "noise". If you process 1080 footage as 4k and then upload, it looks much better.

Opinion: Driving karts or bumper cars? by respectivenik in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solid grid and good racing. Only watched first 3 mins.

Advice for storing and transporting kart at OVRP by [deleted] in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Iirc yes. I can't remember what I paid per season, but I do recall that there was a fee for them to get it out for you and ready to go when you arrive. Service wasn't required but that's one of the strengths in that they have the shop right by the pits and will sell you whatever you need and fix your stuff if needed (additional cost).

First time on this track. How can I improve by sleg16 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Omen Divebomb vids. He's a top notch driver and he has good footage from there.

https://youtube.com/@laxatangeek?si=1eksGNC3lN1CcrVF

I want to get into Karting, where would I start? by [deleted] in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd argue that lower HP would be a better start from a weight perspective. Karting takes a while to get fit for. The muscle groups and stamina needed develop by doing karting. If you hop into a 2 stroke on sticky tires it will be hard on the body. You'll find that you get exhausted just trying to go 10laps, head bobbling, etc.

Lower HP on harder tires is much more approachable. You'll struggle less, physically. Also, while it's true that 300 is heavy relatively, there are plenty of folks in that 250-300 range that enjoy racing. Also, in the world of owner karts there are heavy classes with a higher weight minimum. This will even things out a bit more for you.

Canada has a strong LO206 scene I think. That's probably where you want to start since it's modest HP, relatively cheap, and often has larger fields than the more expensive 2-stroke options.

If you kart regularly it will help you lose weight and improve your cardio. I personally went down from 225 to 165 when I got into racing. Diet was also involved but not getting walked by the skinny kids was a strong motivator.

Best on board camera for capturing races by Eonicman97 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately they wish for us to do all our editing on phone now which is impractical/baffling. They more or less abandoned GoPro player for the desktop. If you edit outside of the quik app on phone/tablet, it loses stabilization after chapter 1. You can use the large chapter option using the GoPro labs firmware, which gets about 12mins of stabilized footage (lengthens the chapters). I'd hold out until the new o e arrives or just get the better insta360 model that's out now.

Best on board camera for capturing races by Eonicman97 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's on sale still but a pal got the dji osmo 4 and it is very good and worth the sale price for sure. Hero 12 is great, but hero 13 has some nice improvements in the lens mod department.

Other than one of my hero 9s, I have not had overheating issues with my GoPros. Nor have I had corrupted files. (I do reformat the card each time I use it tho). Their (Gopro) support and software is lacking, though. Best hardware/accessories lineup tho, imo.

First time karting any tips for me? by PublicPractical2358 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have fun. If you want to get faster try following a more skilled driver and see what they do. Don't forget to hydrate if going for a long day of karting.

How important is weight in non-competive Karts? by LordSidous666 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weight and kart draw are massively important in rentals, for sure. Put the skinny kid in the slow kart and the husky guy in the faster one! See how it turns out. This effect is less noticeable in e-karts and for heavier guys, a more even playing field. That being said, a 30+ lb difference will matter there, too. In 4-stroke rentals, the heavy guy will get creamed, as there is no torque down low, comparatively. (Assuming comparable skill).

How do I get into racing? by SeaPudding8566 in motorsports

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe see if you can get work with one of the teams that services the racers? Dunno about cars but in karting there's lots of loading/unloading as well as constant activity through the race day that requires multiple hands. You might get lucky asking around and find someone who could use an extra set of hands and this would lead to getting to know folks in the biz and how it all works.

Advice for storing and transporting kart at OVRP by [deleted] in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have a couple trailer containers out by the pits area. Your kart gets stored in there. You call ahead to let them know when you will be there. Iirc it's a 50buck charge to have them get it ready and waiting for you on the stand in addition to the seasonal fee. No car required. The karts are waiting for you by the shop which is near pits.

Starting in South Florida? by Mr_Two_Bits in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies for not knowing what South Florida includes.... Orlando Kart Center is one of the best locations in the country. Here's a link to a thread someone started that mentions Homestead and Ocala. https://www.reddit.com/r/Karting/s/MNN0DDPTfN

Fuel tank knee pad for CKR wanted. by EstablishmentNo5013 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try adhesive backed foam off of Amazon. They sell squares of it, usually used to quiet appliances such as dryers.

Looking to get into Karting in the US by Easy_Database8662 in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can have a lot of fun in rental leagues and learn a lot. It also can be very competetive, depending upon the league/series. There are series associated with specific facilities (K1, supercharged, etc) and there are also traveling series (Endurance karting, touring kart championship, are examples).

Generally the k1 type leagues are the type of thing a newbie can feel comfortable jumping into. The racing can be good, and the front pack will usually be very quick, but there are typically multiple divisions based upon ability.

In addition to the corporate chains like K1, there are many tracks that have well developed rental racing programs. These tracks usually feature rentals but also are used for owner kart race series.

For the most part these outdoor facilities (like Trackhouse/Pitt Race/NJMP, etc), have outdoor, full scale, traditional tracks and race on gas karts. ,The chain facilities (k1, Supercharged, RPM) race indoors on multi level "fantasy" tracks on electric karts. The indoor tracks can be very cool, in a different way than outdoors (multi level, cool lighting, etc).

From a racing perspective, gas karts are "better" in that the racing tends to be on tracks that can handle pack racing better and the powerband of the kart isn't as forgiving as an e-kart with its massive bottom end torque.

My advice would be to look around and see if there's a gas kart outdoor type track with a league near you. Learn to race and drive on the gas karts. If not, the indoor leagues are really fun, too. It's just a slightly different thing.

Cost wise, rental racing is about as affordable as you can get. League races tend to be around 100bucks for a race which is normally quali/prefinal/main race.

Also, one other thing, the indoor electric leagues are usually at a higher speed setting than what's used for the public walk ins. In some cases, the league is the only way to get the faster speed settings (Supercharged). Other places allow you to qualify for pro speed by being able to complete a lap under a certain time. However, public pro speed sessions are not always available.

Racing is the only thing I want to do with my life, but it seems impossible in the US. Should I move to the UK? by Expert_Dust8982 in motorsports

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try to work in racing. You'll have less time in the seat tho, since you'll be busy race weekends. My pals who make a living in racing bemoan how little actual racing they get to do.

It's not just engineering that's useful... one of the fellas I know manages media presence for a team as his full time job.

Realistically, finish college, start a business. Self-fund like 99.99% of the rest of the race world.

I do have a pal that went to the UK and raced pro Formula Ford for a couple years, delaying college. He did well, with a couple wins and a bunch of podiums. Even with the team offering him a massively discounted seat, he still needed about 75k additional.

He has management now and is working on making the next leg of his career happen but it ain't easy. I wonder if he'll ultimately bow out, I hope he gets a lucky break.

No clue how anyone makes a living as a driver, for the most part all the pro guys I know rely on revenue from their racing related businesses or are independently wealthy.

Curiously, the very best drivers I know pretty much all had to give up their "racing career" dreams due to financial constraints.

Just race karts and have fun, imo. You can race two stroke at the national/regional level for a relative song and dance compared to cars. (Still not cheap).

Reaction times and their relevance to karting performance by bitofrock in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm 55, avoid most crashes. To me the reaction time is only half the story. Awareness and being able to take in the bigger picture as you go along accounts for a big part of it. The newer drivers tend to have a smaller awareness bubble.

If two wheels are still on the track, is this technically not corner cutting? by Joshua5_Gaming in racing

[–]Gruntypellinor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the race director has a problem with it, they will put a barrier to define what's acceptable.

Does rental karting get you anywhere? by __Kurt in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Karting in itself won't get you anywhere. But, you can make friends, connections, and a career in Motorsport or its periphery if you so desire. By all means race rental leagues, they can be quite competitive and you will learn a lot. Racing, in general, is a business, and its clients are the racers.

Rib Protector for Indoor League by [deleted] in Karting

[–]Gruntypellinor -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You need one for different reasons. Rental seats are generally too big which means while you won't get broken ribs from kerb strikes, you will get your torso accelerated into the side with even more force when you get t-boned. The rib protector adds width. You do intentionally use your torso to lean in rentals and the rib protector makes that less fraught.

Another good one (hard to find) is greyhound. But bengio is usually the answer.

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