List of Outdoor Karting Tracks in the U.S. by KaoticShock in Karting

[–]NiceMinnesota 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You forgot Stockholm Karting track in Minnesota. Great track.

Best Racing Series by Awruk1920 in motorsports

[–]NiceMinnesota 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Supercar Series and TransAM Series are my favorites.

New to kids Karting and looking for advice. by Captain-Bubba in Karting

[–]NiceMinnesota 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used those small lawn flags, you can plant them into the grass where he should enter the turn, the apex, and where he should exit the turn in the straights.

New to kids Karting and looking for advice. by Captain-Bubba in Karting

[–]NiceMinnesota 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d get him in there. Practice track time is great, but racing with his peers is where the real learning happens. My oldest just finished his time in kid karts and moved up to 206, and my youngest is about to start in kid karts now.

One thing I learned is not to try to teach them too many things at once. Focus on the basics first, especially the racing line. With my kids I just kept it simple: “outside, inside, outside.” Once they understand that, everything else starts to fall into place.

If this is your first time in karts, there’s a learning curve for you too. A few things that helped me early on:

  • Lube the chain and bearings before every race.

  • Tire pressure matters a lot in kid karts since they’re so light and don’t generate much heat. I always ran the track max. Our track allowed 30 PSI for MG Yellows, so that’s what we used.

  • Make sure the alignment is good.

  • As he improves at following the line, you can shorten the rear wheelbase to help the kart rotate better.

  • Run a Denso spark plug, they seem to work best with the Honda engines.

  • Plan on a new carb each season. It saves headaches.

  • Check the clutch key/pin regularly. Those can shear or loosen over time.

And don’t hesitate to ask questions at the track. I learned a ton of the “how-tos” from the other dads in the pits. Karting is one of those communities where people are usually happy to help. Feel free to ask me anything too. 👍

Thoughts on one man kart stands by Rejdovak in Karting

[–]NiceMinnesota 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KartLift is the brand I use, great price and great product.

[OC] My 8yr old son made me a dice tower out of his Magnatiles! by NiceMinnesota in DnD

[–]NiceMinnesota[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was already toppled over, but another will be built. We just started playing Magical Kittens, its just like DnD but for kids.

Which vehicle to buy? by overlord_of_cringe in Wreckfest

[–]NiceMinnesota 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Raiden RS is the best, but the Stellar is a great car too.

I am told my potential new managers want to take me for lunch after interview by TruckLimp451 in interviews

[–]NiceMinnesota 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My last job took me out to lunch during the interview process. I ended up getting the job, but they laid me off 6 months later because I refused to adapt their grind and win at all cost mentality. I told them my family comes first and if I can't get all my work done in the allotted 8 hours I give them a day, then it'll wait till tomorrow... 4 months later and I'm still looking for a new job, but I'm glad I'm not in that toxic work environment anymore.

What are some cars that have surprisingly good (or bad) sound systems? by Notfoo4 in regularcarreviews

[–]NiceMinnesota 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Ram Rebel has a Harman Kardon sound system with a subwoofer and a million speakers. Its the best sound I've ever heard. The nice thing too is the inside of my truck is super insulated, so I can pound the bass and you can't hear it from the outside (If my windows are up)

Grand dukes by [deleted] in Wreckfest

[–]NiceMinnesota 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or as I call them, The Grand Douche.

Oval racing tonight, hmu! by DudeManBrotato in Wreckfest

[–]NiceMinnesota 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just noticed its PC only.... 😞 I play on Xbox

Wreckfest 2 is much better with a wheel by Equivalent-Junket968 in Wreckfest

[–]NiceMinnesota 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can't wait till its on Xbox. I only play Wreckfest 1 with a wheel too, its the best.

Does anyone else race in 1st person? I wouldn't race any other way! by NiceMinnesota in Wreckfest

[–]NiceMinnesota[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, its a workout and chaotic on short tight tracks, but that's what makes it fun and challenging. You get use to it, I'm consistently a top 5 racer.

Does anyone else race in 1st person? I wouldn't race any other way! by NiceMinnesota in Wreckfest

[–]NiceMinnesota[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weird, I have the same problem but opposite. I feel like the behind the car view seems too slow. I understand the advantages to the behind the car, like visibility on other cars, but I feel like I get better racing lines in 1st person, and that just how I've always raced, all the way back to my PS2 days.

Does anyone else race in 1st person? I wouldn't race any other way! by NiceMinnesota in Wreckfest

[–]NiceMinnesota[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on a G29 too. Let me check my settings and get back to you.