So I went to test out my GoPro at the (fairly) new Pole Position Indoor Go Kart track near my house in Frisco, TX.

As the description says, skip to 4:00 if you want the best action. There was a couple remote control slow downs in the run. Though there is a funny exchange starting @ 2:20 or so due to a slowdown...

It wasnt a perfect run by any means. It was my first time at this track, 2nd session, and first time in an electric kart in a LONG time. Though it was good enough to be rated as an "expert" level laptime.

Next video will be when I go to DKC (60mph max gas powered karts). CANT. WAIT.

Here is the video (available in up to 720p) youtu.be/zS1Wa6YA_WU

 

updated and shortened.

 

went to pole position when i was in vegas, good stuff.

 

not to pee on your parade, but, there's no science behind that rating. They pretty much rate everyone "expert". I worked with the developers for their timing app.

but, I do enjoy PPR... especially since our other indoor karting place has the most beat-up gas karts known to man.

 

Are you talking about Fast Lap? Their karts were pretty beat up the last time I was out there, but still fun.

 

I like how you said "sorry" after a bump lol. I've never been in an electric kart before, only gas-powered, but they sound crazy!

 

Between all the runs of the guys I went with, that was the only run rated expert. But thanks for the bump!


Completely agree. I prefer gas karts myself!

 

yeah, FastLap has a nice course, but the karts are like chump cars. pieced together to barely work. Half the karts have the steering column at a funky angle. The other half are aligned to track slightly straight


Let me rephrase, the only thing that separates "expert" from "immediate" and "beginner" is how often you're on the throttle.

Either way, good to see the course layout for that track. I'll be in the DFW area for work in a few weeks, was going to check it out and run a few races.

 

I went to the one out in Las Vegas a few months back. I raced 3 times and had a blast. I never took my foot off of full throttle, I just tapped the brake when I needed to slow down and it seemed like I got a burst once I let off of the brake. They tell you not to do this of course, but it gave me faster lap times.

 

Cool man feel free to hit me up!

420 hit bump!

 

I heard some talk about Dallas Karting Complex? Was going to try to do that after work one night.... but, I've heard mixed reviews...

 

Dude, forget the mixed reviews, they are the best carts around. Coming from a guy with 20+ sessions at DKC, its the best money I spend.

Plenty of youtube videos. Heres one, not the best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDz7RhSp560

 

Just did both DKC and Pole Position near Dallas tonight. Did a session at DKC on their super track and did a best of 75.5 (1:15.5). I think with another session or two I could drop another two seconds. The course is good fun, except a few places where the course is super slick (ie braking zones). The two karts I had, one had corded tires, the other's seat wouldn't move forward, so I was outstretched at the wheel.

P2R... Course flowed well, karts are magnificent. But they are also brand new. Did a best of a 26.2... Would be able to drop maybe .5 with another session. Maybe.

If DKC wasn't in the middle of nowhere and had better karts, that place would be amazing.

 

Those video's look fun as hell. I love karting!

 

I realize this is coming ~3 weeks late, but for you and anyone else: DON'T do this! You'll wind up cooking/glazing the **** out of the brakes, and even if they last for you they'll be garbage for the next person. Work on smoothness, line, and throttle application to get the same times without killing the kart.

 

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Plus, you aren't really letting the kart "rotate", especially in a "tight" corner. some bigger radius corners, you could get away with it. but, it would probably be better to give it a "breath" instead of riding the brakes.

ie, fast forward to about 2:13, no brake, just a lift. adequate rotation. If I stay wot and try riding the brake, I'm off in the weeds.

 

Yep, very good point Brad.

 

You want to test your driving skill . This is what you need http://i53.tinypic.com/ogr45.jpg CRF450 on dirt April 21 Perris Ca. Some of the fastest Unlimited Open Class Karts will be running the 1/6mi oval . We will have some racers from Wa. Oregon and Az coming out . This are few samples of the type of machines that will be racing . http://i52.tinypic.com/2i1cswm.jpg < GX200 twin

 

id be so in for that right now