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Karting is a vast sport, with many adaptations on the
main speed 'n' thrills theme. It's so much more flexible than most
other motor sports whilst still combining all the elements of
professional racing. Karting has already established itself as the
first step on the ladder to motor racing success, and besides - it's
fun!
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| From The Drivers |
A series of articles from some of the UK's top driving talent racing at home and abroad...
| Tech Tips & Guides |
A series of articles from some of the UK's top driving talent racing at home and abroad...
Engines
- Mapping The Valve Timing of a Honda Gx160
Brian Pollard discusses Making the Gx160 a more efficient race engine.
- Rotax Max Power Valve Preparation
Strip, examine, and re-build the Rotax Max power valve.
- Preparation & Jetting of the Rotax Max Carburettor
John Savage discusses race preparation and jetting.
- Honda GX160 Tech Talk part 1: Running in your engine
Why should you run in your new engine and just how do you go about doing it?
- Honda GX160 Tech Talk part 2: Race Preparation - Valve Gear
In his second article, Brian Pollard looks at race preparation, specifically the valve gear.
- Replacing a GX160 Conrod
In this article, Brian Pollard provides a guide to replacing the Honda GX160 conrod.
- Two-Stroke Engine Theory
This article provides a technical overview of the two-stroke engine and it's operation.
- Four-Stroke Engine Theory
This article provides a technical overview of the four-stroke engine and it's operation.
- The TKM Clutch
Chris Compton explains the workings of the TKM clutch as well as detailed information on care & maintenance.Tools
- Basic Hand Tools
An Introduction to basic hand tools and their uses.
- Hand Tools II
More information on hand tools, covering those used for measuring fit & tolerance.General
- Getting a Great Race Start
Terrance Dove shares his tips on making sure you always get a great start to a race.
- Driving In The Wet
Terence Dove gives advice on how to become a Karting Rain Master and learn to love driving in the wet.
- Overtaking
Terence Dove explains how to stop getting stuck behind slower drivers, and how to overtake any driver you want.
- Tyre Changing Videos
Video guides by Jeff Johnson on removing and fitting tyres, and how to perform a tyre change in 30 seconds!
- Kart Steering, Physical Forces and Setup - Theory and Practice
A comprehensive explanation of the physics and effects of kart set-up.
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| Karting Classes |
A listing of popular kart classes used in the UK...
| Regulatory and Sporting Bodies |
A listing of popular kart classes used in the UK...
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