"Ross is right James. Superkarts are the same as sprint karts in the sense that you get what you pay for. Brand will often get down to personal preference but Anderson and PVP are as good as it gets. If you are genuinely interested in a Superkart…"
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250 single Superkarts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darryn WAUGH Feb 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
What are the numbers like for 250 singles? Are they still run as their own class or are they lumped in with the twins?Continue
Open at top half
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vicki de Jong Feb 23, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A few of us have sent in our entrys but we need 6 before close of entrys so drag out those twins and shifters and enter.
Run what you Brung
Started this discussion. Last reply by Aarron Cunningham Mar 25, 2010. 69 Replies 0 Likes
Dose any one agree that it is about time that 450 4 stroke singles get added io the list of engines for open class?These motors unlike the 250 4 stroke don’t need to be reved to failure point to be…Continue
Powder Coating
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ross Tait Jan 1, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
What is the approx going rate for powder coating a chassis? Dose any one know any decent places in the upper NI?
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Ross Tait replied to James Jackson's discussion 250 single Superkarts"Yes a good condition one could be quick and Anderson is still the most common pick through the world ! But there is the likes of PVP,Stockman as well. You want one that has not been chopped and changed as they can be a can of worms !
Engine and…"
James Jackson replied to James Jackson's discussion 250 single Superkarts"What do you need to look for when looking for a superkart chassis? Any particular issues they seem to have? How do they age? would a mid 00 kart still be quick?"
Ross Tait replied to James Jackson's discussion 250 single Superkarts"To be honest your tyres will last alot longer on the Road as the track is alot more open and not stop start corners and also engines I found lasted alot more hours before pistons etc is needed than when sprint racing as you have to power off very…"
James Jackson replied to James Jackson's discussion 250 single Superkarts"How do the costs of road racing stack up against sprint racing?"
Ross Tait replied to James Jackson's discussion 250 single Superkarts"250 singles can run in National or International classes. The superkart series all gearboxes are grouped together for starts but are recgonised as each class. The numbers are growing which is great now we have the Superkart drivers club going…"
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What are the numbers like for 250 singles? Are they still run as their own class or are they lumped in with the twins?See More
James Jackson replied to Peter Fitzgibbon's discussion AX50 Rotary kart engines"Didnt italsistem make one aswell that was 250cc?"
James Jackson replied to Steve Cox's discussion What stops YOU racing?"How about $100 licence regardless of rating. Have extra entry fees at permitted events to make up the differences, That would reduce the cost for club day racers and not penalise a A or B rated drivers that choose not to do any big meeting. What…"
James Jackson replied to Steve Cox's discussion What stops YOU racing?"This year im cutting back on the racing to save some $$ and only plan on doing club days. But ive spoken to some people and the fixed costs are now too high. Before you get on track you have to spend $266 for a licence then around $100- $120 to…"
James Jackson replied to Michael Cullum's discussion Promotion, is it the answer?"The Pro7 racing club had 3 cars on display at the 4 and rotor nationals, they got a fair bit of interest, mainly from older people in their late 20's and 30's. But Kartsport should have had a display to try to get some interest from the…"
James Jackson replied to Michael Cullum's discussion Promotion, is it the answer?"I saw a add on sky for a NZ made Karting movie "The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell" I recall KSNZ was against this back when they were looking for drivers. Has any one seen it? Will the image of karting in the movie be positive or…"
James Jackson replied to Andrew Hall's discussion Road Racing"Will a 250 single go over 200kph? Now that hampton doens is open and close to Auckland I may give it ago but I dont want to have to buy 6 inch rims and tyres."
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James Jackson replied to Marc Alexander's discussion Race Suits"I have yet to hear anything positive about this new rule. Everyone I have spoken to see it as a move to make karting more expensive. What a way to grow the sport."
James Jackson replied to Aarron Cunningham's discussion Top 10 Karters in the Country"Graham Smyth should be up there. That drive he had in the final of KZ2 at nats was impressive. Also if you use the theory they need to be good at both shifter and direct drive then Richard Moore should be close to the top 10 having represented NZ in…"
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- At 21:49 on March 24, 2010,
Aarron Cunningham said… - Yeah I took the banter in good fun. I don't agree with what your and steve's idea of being good for the sport is. Anyway I'm off for the evening - got cache problems with this site.
- At 22:05 on February 2, 2010,
Graeme Moore said… - I wouldn't believe rumours if I was you
- At 17:50 on October 26, 2009, Graeme Moore said…
- Ahh tyres, shame we are not Jetski’s, anyway good question given no matter what you do with tyres someone will be unhappy.
Firstly the Bridgestone issue was delicate, obviously KSNZ did not want to get into a costly legal battle to cancel the contract bearing in mind it is always a challenge to clearly illustrate performance issues especially when up against a global Tyre empire. We had numerous meetings with the factory and thankfully a mutually agreeable solution was found to cease the supply contract. Unfortunately that left us with no tyres for the NI’s.
A short-term contract was put in place with Vega after representations from a number of drivers including the FormulaS club who were happy with this as an interim solution. Plus tyres could be here by NI. KSNZ had also noted issues with MG’s recently overseas and here including a tyre coming off the rim at Hamilton.
Alternatives will be investigated for next contract period as per normal unless clubs indicate otherwise through a rule change round. You might like to know that at the last tender round for this class of tyres NO ONE other than Bridgestone tendered hopefully they will next time.
By the way the Vega’s may in fact be cheaper overall than the past tyres that did not often last a meeting. I have found in Open (KZ2 engine) that we can easily get 2 or more meetings from Vega fronts so if that makes just 6 tyres every two meetings not all bad. Not sure how the more brutal 250’s go but let me know.
- At 13:40 on October 26, 2009, Graeme Moore said…
- Hi James welcome aboard, thanks for starting a discussion good points will be good to see responses.
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