Makes a S/C Honda feel slow....

…and track days boring.

Picked up a new toy a few weeks back and got it out on a test day yesterday.

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Its a CRG Rotax Max kart and OMG there so much fun, if you ever get the chance to have a go in one do it.

As you can see the track was not in tip top condition so trying to keep it on the black stuff was a handful but the big power slides made for even more fun

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As you might have guessed i think i have just bought another money pit

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Get yer race license sorted man and have a jump in at the deep end!! Great fun!!

If you think a 125 rotax is quick you should try out a 250 superkart…
they get upto and over 100mph on a SHORT circuit…

Used to race 125 rotax & would make the statement that it makes my k series feel slow… But a S/C honda, thought you lads were quicker than that!!
Was brilliant times, miss the wheel to wheel combat bigtime… can’t imagine how good a 250 superkart would be…

how much does one of these things cost?

you can buy a complete s/h outfit which will have spares/tyres/trolley etc. for �1800 -�3000 depending on age and condition. If you are new to karting buy a cheaper s/h outfit and learn the trade with it, youll only be crashing and bashing it at first and they can get expensive to fix, once youve learnt the basics and you feel you are out performing the kart then buy a newer one.

brand new 4k-4.5k

My only advise when buying is to go to your local track where you intend to use it and see who is running what chassis, and who is selling what chassis in your local area. no point in buying a chassis no-one has spare immediately available, also if half the grid are on the same chassis there are plenty of people on race day to bum spares off. ( you will need spares!!).

can’t imagine how good a 250 superkart would be…

Try this out… old footage but brilliant non the less.

Quote: the power to weight ratio is extraordinary of course in karting… No weight and oodles of power…

Makes me smile everytime.

Used to race 125 rotax & would make the statement that it makes my k series feel slow… But a S/C honda, thought you lads were quicker than that!!
Was brilliant times, miss the wheel to wheel combat bigtime… can’t imagine how good a 250 superkart would be…

That’s the plan

how much does one of these things cost?

I paid �1900 for the kart, 2008 chassis 2002 engine rebuilt 8 hours ago.

Also got.

4 axles
3 set slicks on mag rims
1 set wet on mags
Tyre bags
Box of bit’s hubs etc etc
Loads of gears and chains
Kart trolley
Mychron4 dash
And a second set of body work (think i will be needing that)

Dead jealous, the adrenaline rush… Enjoy!!
Where are you going to be racing?

Great video, liked the comment right at the end about some questionable overtaking… thats karting!!

On Friday we went testing at Clay Pigeon near Dorchester but the closest track is Mansell’s track at Dunkeswell.

So will be at these most of the time.

The 250 gearbox karts do look fun but on the icy/wet track of Friday i will stick to my little Rotax thanks

But SC Hondas ARE slow!!!

Kart looks cool man!!

SC Hondas are slow??? Blimey, I need more power then

Some good memories of Clay Pigeon, not familiar with the other circuit you mentioned.

But SC Hondas ARE slow!!!

Kart looks cool man!!

but SC AND CC Honda’s are … damn I wish I knew first hand

Karts are great fun until you stack it, then it hurts

but SC AND CC Honda’s are …

…still in component form after about a year

wow, i was expecting much more of a flaming after my earlier jape about you force fed rice boys!!

Plaese get your self a rib protector. As weather gets hotter the tyres will be very very grippy and you will be struggling to find ways to loose the grip on the corners.

You can easily crack a rib just from a fast corner. Even if you dont you will be very very sore after 3 heats and a final.

Clay Pigeon was my favourite circuit. Have many fond memories of winning and crashing.

Karting is really great. Enjoy it.

Competed for 15 years and loved every minute (mostly)

Take care

Ex77

Looks great Graham. Let me know when you’re out next and I’ll try and pop down.

But SC Hondas ARE slow!!!

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Plaese get your self a rib protector. As weather gets hotter the tyres will be very very grippy and you will be struggling to find ways to loose the grip on the corners.

You can easily crack a rib just from a fast corner. Even if you dont you will be very very sore after 3 heats and a final.

Clay Pigeon was my favourite circuit. Have many fond memories of winning and crashing.

Karting is really great. Enjoy it.

Competed for 15 years and loved every minute (mostly)

Take care

Ex77

Yeah i bought a rid protector before i went but didnt use it , i can see i will be needing it when the track gets warmer

Did a nice 360 on the left hander after the pits, bit damp on the apex and the tyres had started to go off, that got my attention