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 Posted - 06/03/2010 : 19:56:58
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I have been taking my 8yr old son to some indoor arrive and drive sessions for around 6 months and would like to now get him a kart and progress to a licence, I am unsure of the way I should do things and would appreciate some advice.
First of I think I will buy a new Kart as not had 1 before and think this will be safest as I cant make a valued judgment on what I would be buying if used. I was thinking Comer but after reading reports about the zip storm karts causing flipping am now concerned, is this still a problem and is the honda class not affected by this? Where would I buy a new cadet kart in Scotland, or would I just order online?
Once I have bought a kart do I join the nearest club (WSKC), if so do I then need to organise training for him? who would do this and is it done at (WSKC).
Is this the best order for me to do things in?
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carreraman
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Posted - 07/03/2010 : 16:09:37
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| Thanks for the info, I did speak to Ian and went out to Larkhall practice session at the weekend but he was very busy sorting karts, he did suggest doing the lets go karting session at the end of the month. |
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hc64
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Posted - 08/03/2010 : 22:33:35
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honda cadets is easy to get started in, relatively cheep and reliable. get yourself a good second hand kit to start with, there will be some crashes along the way (dont want to bend a new one), Ian will be able to keep his ear to the ground for you or check on the kart market on here. my son has been racing honda cadets at larkhall for about 18 months now, he loves it.
biggest problem with karts flipping is wheels touching, alot of kids progress from indoor karting to outdoor, with indoor karting there is the comfort of having bumpers all round the kart to prevent the wheels from touching, you dont have that luxury in outdoor karting so driving has to be to a much higher standard, plus the karts are alot faster than your indoor ones.
go up to the track on practice days, people have more time to chat, also go to watch a race meet...will give you an idea of what is involved...dont be afraid to ask people for advice, we were all beginners at one point....good luck
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Getting Started
