"Rotax Heavy is designed for us. At 96 kg myself I only have to put 2 kg of lead on the kart and I am in.
If you were 100 kg you would be competitive weight wise.
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Too heavy for karting?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Lewis Apr 7, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have long been a huge fan of motorsports, and karting has been something that I've thought would be within my budget and means. What has kept me out of it thus far has been my size. I am 6 foot…Continue
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Tracey Nielsen replied to John Morrison's discussion Too heavy for karting?"you forgot the really fun class of Raket 120. their weight
is 160 kgs and is a great class to start racing in. many drivers never leave the class as it is a lot fun and a very even class to race in."
Ross Tait replied to John Morrison's discussion Too heavy for karting?"Yes there are a few classes and you do not have to be a light weight and quite a few run in classes over the minimum weight and have some great fun.
The weights are the the minimum you need to be so over is where you must be at the end of…"
John Morrison replied to John Morrison's discussion Too heavy for karting?"That is promising! There is hope for me!"
Paul Wood-Stotesbury replied to John Morrison's discussion Too heavy for karting?"Hi Big John,
I am about 5' 11" - 6" and weigh 105kg. With very little fuel in my tank (maybe 300ml?) at the end of a session I weigh 186kg (with kart and suit etc). The mininmum all up weight for Rotax Heavies is 185kg.
Does…"
John Morrison posted a discussionToo heavy for karting?
I have long been a huge fan of motorsports, and karting has been something that I've thought would be within my budget and means. What has kept me out of it thus far has been my size. I am 6 foot tall and I weigh 100kgs. I am jogging and dieting with the hope of bringing that down, but with my frame (think Prop), I will never ben less than 95kgs, even lean.Is there a class for me or will I just be getting in the way and finishing last? I would be interested in hearing from the big drivers…See More
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