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Title: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on November 06, 2006, 08:00:19 AM

I went karting again this weekend at the Brentwood leisure centre. I came second overall, only beaten by Vanquish 89 - GRRRRRR  >:D

Anyone else go karting or do any other motorsports?

 

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Neil.P on November 06, 2006, 06:49:03 PM

I like to do a bit of Karting Wizard, only go once or twice a year though :'(
I have heard that Buckmore Park in Kent is a pretty good track!

Neil.P

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on November 07, 2006, 09:23:54 AM

What's that track like Neil? I've heard its a good one.

I'm off to Brentwood again this weekend by the looks of it, this time doing one of their proper races (5 min qualifying then 25 min race) going with friends so it won't be too competitive.  ::)

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: jemma on November 07, 2006, 09:44:26 AM

Dont speak too soon Wizard i wasn't far behind ya last time, and i'm sure i will be in front of ya this time......!!!!!!! :D

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on November 07, 2006, 12:07:11 PM

Yeah you could have won if you hadn't made that pit stop for smudged lipstick and then that one for a broken nail and then that one...............  :DD

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: jemma on November 07, 2006, 12:18:40 PM

Well at least i wasn't making the stops cos i was too out of breath due to being too old.......... :D :yahoo:

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Neil.P on November 07, 2006, 03:34:15 PM

Wizard, I have been to Buckmore Park to have a butchers but I never drove on it, must say it looks pretty good to me!

http://www.buckmore.co.uk

Neil.P

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on November 08, 2006, 08:15:14 AM

Wow! it makes the brentwood track look like my garden path! Wouldn't mind a go on a thunder cat, 80mph!  :good:

This Sat is off now at Brentwood  :'( not enough losers...er....I mean fellow competitors to make up the numbers.

What about Buckmore next time Jemma? Neil would you be interested?

 

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Neil.P on November 08, 2006, 09:55:49 AM

I'd be up for Buckmore Wizard, would love to go!

Neil.P

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on November 08, 2006, 04:39:28 PM

Cool!

I can feel a GPWizard trophy coming on.  :good:

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Ian on November 08, 2006, 07:44:14 PM

After that you can also nip off to the next junction and go to diggerland and have a race on dumper trucks or dig a bloody great hole with with a great big f*"; off digger, great fun I'll tell you

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on November 08, 2006, 09:09:20 PM

Diggerland! sounds good, you're obviously an expert????

Every fancy karting Ian?

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: jemma on November 09, 2006, 08:44:46 AM

Yeah i'm definately up for that....i think that a GP Wizard trophy sounds wicked and should definately be arranged!!!!!! ::)

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Ian on November 09, 2006, 02:21:15 PM

Ain't dunnit for years wizard, used to go to Biggin Hill and do it, and the karting  :P

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Slugger on November 09, 2006, 08:05:18 PM

I might be convinced ( by a very big extremely valuable trophy ) to come along ;)

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: davewilson on December 16, 2006, 06:40:15 PM

I would like a try at this.

The Stig

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Ian on December 20, 2006, 07:58:45 PM

Sounds bloody great to me too, apart from the racing it'd make for a great meet for everyone to meet everyone and have a natter, yeh, good idea  :yahoo:

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: romephius on December 21, 2006, 11:15:32 AM

Too right it sounds good.......now all i need to do is get some sponsorship, a passport, time off work, a plane ticket, accomodation and some track testing time.........does anyone know if Mclaren is busy?

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on December 21, 2006, 11:50:09 AM

Don't forget your gloves!  ::)

Perhaps we could all come to you!  :crazy:

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: davewilson on December 21, 2006, 10:30:09 PM

Wizard can a few old guys from the midlands, who were test drivers for a certain company come down an sort out this problem you  have.and resolve it ?

Brentwood sounds like an Industrial estate, but if that's wher'e you race in London we would like to come down and give it a go  NEW YEAR  ????????

The Stig

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on December 22, 2006, 08:14:09 AM

Oh yes this is a must for next year for young and old alike.

Last time I went I was told I had a weight disadvantage  :-[

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Ian on December 23, 2006, 07:04:29 PM

 Why was that wizard, did you burst the tyres ? he he he   :DD

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on December 24, 2006, 06:29:56 PM

Oh that's charming  :D

Probably not far from the truth after a few more mince pies  ;)

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: davewilson on December 24, 2006, 06:59:28 PM

Fed up of posting on this one
nobody takes any notice
The Stig

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on December 27, 2006, 11:02:41 AM

Sorry Stig, don't get you??

What are we not taking any notice of??  :DntKnw:

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Neil.P on December 27, 2006, 05:37:07 PM

Well I'm still up for it. Bring it on! :yahoo:

Neil.P

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on December 28, 2006, 11:17:21 AM

I will have to look into a venue, would it be easier to book a more central track for those coming from the north?

What about Milton Keynes?

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Dare on January 01, 2007, 12:16:32 AM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PYREdEJLWyA&mode=related&search=



A driver insruction video for all you karters

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Wizzo on January 01, 2007, 05:53:39 PM

Try this one, its a 125cc kart vs a Corvette!

Kart vs Corvette (http://www.gpwizard.co.uk/videos/kart_vs_corvette.wmv)

 :o

Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Monty on January 09, 2007, 02:47:03 PM

Hi Guys and girl. I'm definitely getting too old for karting but I still have a go. I used to be a kartist (yes that's the correct word), then I started to live my life through my kids but it gets painful when your son beats you and you are struggling to keep ahead of your daughter! Pro Karts are a bit tame for me because I am used to the instant acceleration from Super-A two strokes but the Thunder Karts at Buckmore are excellent. If you are only used to Brentwood I would recommend a step-up to Thurrock (next to Lakeside) before you go to Buckmore Park (which is the dogs do-dahs by the way). Another excellent track is Rye House (near Hoddesdon).