Friday 26 November 2010

Winter Karting - Part 2

Kart racing tips from our senior Race Director, Ian Seager


Cold-Weather Racing Tips


Something people often overlook is that the way a kart works in the cold winter months is quite different to a hot summer day. A skilful driver will adapt to the reduced grip by being more sympathetic to the tyres, keeping them within their grip limits and allowing them to warm up during the race. Being smoother will allow the tyre to load up and flex, increasing the rate it which it warms. Sliding a kart wildly across the track does not heat the tyres as well. You will pass that guy later in the race when your tyres are working better and his are not!


You would think that the reduced grip in cold weather would mean that you need not use the brake since the speeds are slower. Very wrong! You need to be much more precise with corner entry speeds since you don't have the grip reserves to help you out. Many corners that would be easily flat out in warm weather become corners that need a dab of brake or a lift of the throttle to negotiate at the limit when it's colder. The guy in front who didn't do this is already wrestling with the wheel, sliding through the exit and giving up speed. Use your better corner exit speed to overtake him before the next corner!





Teamworks Karting Ltd
Birmingham | Reading | Letchworth
Tel: 0845 180 3020

Friday 19 November 2010

Unusual Gift Ideas this Christmas

Presents for Kart Racers

Knowing someone who loves karting, what do you get them for Christmas?  Here are a few ideas that won't break the bank, and will ensure your Christmas gift is a great surprise they really can enjoy!

Never been karting before?  Try indoor karting gift vouchers - indoors is best when the weather's turned cold, and ensures your loved one stays warm and dry!  Gift vouchers allow you to pick when you go, at a time that suits you, and if you book online you'll save money too.

Keen racer?  Book a Christmas karting session for you & your loved ones.  There are sessions running throughout the Xmas break between Xmas and New Year so you can get out of the house and avoid the endless turkey sandwiches and TV repeats.

Under 16? Try a Cadet Club karting event.  Perfect for under 16s, with a choice of Cadet Club (for novices) and Cadet Grand Prix for experienced racers.  Book online and save £5 per person.





Teamworks Karting Ltd
Birmingham | Reading | Letchworth
Tel: 0845 180 3020

Friday 12 November 2010

Winter Karting

Kart racing tips from our senior Race Director, Ian Seager


Cold-Weather Racing Tips


Well winter has arrived and it's gone cold. Time to go Karting! Wrap up in warm clothing and wear a pair of gloves when driving. The karts will also be feeling the cold, the tyres will be operating well below optimum temperature and the kart will slide and squirm in the corners. Harsh use of the throttle and pedal will make the kart slide and steal away some of your speed. Be smooth with the steering on entry to the corner and squeeze gently on the throttle and brake pedals.


Remember a sliding kart is a slow kart! Armfuls of understeer and oversteer may make you think you are "right out there" at the limit but the fact is you are way past the limit of performance the tyres can provide and you are simply throwing away your speed! When it's cold, the tyres will not provide the grip that they do on a nice summer day. You need to work with them a bit. Be smooth with the throttle, brake and steering. Take less speed into the corner; avoid the kart sliding mid corner.





Teamworks Karting Ltd
Birmingham | Reading | Letchworth
Tel: 0845 180 3020

Friday 5 November 2010

Why Electric Karts?

Why does Teamworks Karting use electric karts? Everyone else uses much cheaper petrol or LPG karts, so why does Teamworks Karting pioneer the use of electrics?

Quite simply, electric karts are faster, cleaner, and more fun!

Comparison of Electric vs Combustion Engines
Teamworks Karting ElectricHonda 160ccHonda 200ccHonda 270cc/LPG
Power = 8.4kW3.6kW4.1kW6.0kW
Torque = 28.0Nm10.3Nm12.4Nm17.7Nm
Rapid accelerationKarts 'bog down' at low speeds
Clean airCarbon monoxide emissions
Professional facilitiesDirty track & race suits
Enjoy your catering!Petrol smells
No clutch/engine wear
(all karts same speed!)
Clutch & engines need servicing
(karts different speeds)
Hear the cheering!Deafening din!

What does all this mean for our customers? Faster, closer, cleaner racing! (...and it won't be long before emissions regulations mean all the other circuits start copying us!)






Teamworks Karting Ltd
Birmingham | Reading | Letchworth
Tel: 0845 180 3020

Monday 1 November 2010

Cadet Club Results

Well done to everyone who took part in the Cadet Club yesterday. The results are now posted online here:

http://www.teamworkskarting.com/our-race-events/under-16s/cadet-results


NOVEMBER CADET GRAND PRIX


Our first ever GRAND PRIX event for under 16s takes place on Sunday 14th November. This is a fully-featured Grand Prix race event, and it's the first time we've run competitive racing for under 16s, following the development of our new Cadet Racing Licence

  • Suitable for all drivers under 16
  • A FREE Cadet Racing Licence is required --> www.teamworkskarting.com/files/pdfs/cadet-racing-licence.pdf
  • Full Grand Prix race meeting, with practice laps and race heats for every driver
  • Grand Final for every driver, with trophies/medals for the top 3 drivers!
  • Personalied printouts for every driver

Only £26.95 per person (save £5 for online bookings)

Click here to book:
http://www.teamworkskarting.com/cadet

See you on track!
TEAMWORKS KARTING





Teamworks Karting Ltd
Birmingham | Reading | Letchworth
Tel: 0845 180 3020