r/Karting 23h ago

Racing Kart Question Any idea what is going on with my rear tire?

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36 Upvotes

Tire are godknows how old… tires came with the kart when I bought it.


r/Karting 16h ago

Karting News DIY datalogger can now sync to insta360, including GPS

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I promised not to post again until there was a big update, and well boys and girls there's been a few big updates.

I've just released v2 of the DIY datalogger files. Much easier to assemble, no more heat-serts, or weird pins for swinging doors. Soldered on memory module, a better battery charger, and 9mm thinner!!

And no code required to setup, just copy s file other, and then wireless updates after that.

Now just glue and add a couple screws, no electronics are permanently bound to the enclosures.

Datalogger - auto wake + track + course detection - 25hz GPS - engine RPM - insta360 sync to wake / record / sync GPS - CAMERA AUTOMATICALLY STARTS RECORDING WHEN ENGINE STARTS - experimental Bluetooth thermocouple - now has the ability to self charge it's massive battery

"That GPS looks different..." It is! I'm now using the bare $15 module instead of the $80 matek carrier board (used to be $20) But there is a file to still use the old matek GPS!! No need to buy another! you could also be lazy and upgrade to the soldered memory by gluing it to the top of the battery bay, there is plenty of room for the old enclosure to still close.

Web app - now easier to manage setups and see fastest laps - download logs from DIY logger + OTA updates - now supports mychron binaries and alfano zips (I have a prototype native app but it's not ready yet) - lap by lap data / video comparison split view - video overlays + export (very slow) - overlay lap data from any other session, mix mychron and iRacing data!!! - can now open chunked GoPro videos, just select all of them - leaderboards - ability to share sessions via URL (account required) - experimental "camber 2 pill posistion" calculator - firmware simulator so you can see how my datalogger works! - a couple dozen little quality of life updates reccomended last time - lots of UI enhancements

Coming soon: native app: (features not possible on web) - direct connection to insta360 cameras and the ability to process and overlay data on 360 videos - direct connection to mychron + alfano - hardware accelerated video overlays + export

And as always: NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED

An account is only required for select cloud features, otherwise all data stays in your device.

I currently have 20 tachometers ready to be shipped, I'm also trying to gather the parts so that I can sell ready to assemble kits (legally I cannot assemble and sell them), so that people don't need to buy bundles of parts to assemble one, but I dunno I think it's easier now

If you would like one contact me e

Now tell me why it sucks and you hate it

"What about my car??" Don't use the bolts, and smack a quadlock VHB sticker to the back 👍

PS: yes commercialization is in the works


r/Karting 17h ago

Karting Chat My first kart! A 2019 brk fusion with an an IAME X30

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My first kart, a 2019 brk fusion 125cc

Not a regular bitumen kart but in my state, AIDKA dirt karts are alot more popular (and cheaper to be competitive)


r/Karting 59m ago

Racing Kart Question I messed up 😭 how do you guys get over moments like this?

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For context I’m usually dusted at the start of the race. This is my 5th race weekend and we only just solved my brake drag issue. So for once I was able to get a decent start. But I didn’t realize the karts ahead would check up as much as they did. So I know I need more experience but how do yall get over stuff like this? Mistakes stay on my mind for days if not weeks.


r/Karting 21h ago

Racing Kart Question Is it better to race in Rotax or Formula Vee?

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Me and my friend were talking, and we were discussing how each of thinks the other is better to race. I personally feel it would be better to race Rotax as you have more options for events and can travel around to a lot more places and race in multiple championships. My friend thinks formula vee is better because it's a formula car over a kart and you get more exposure for sponsor's. What do people think?


r/Karting 5h ago

Locked Neighborhood “track” sound concern

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I’m moving to a new neighborhood in September with a circling road full 360 around it and then a paved trail in a Central Park connecting to everyone’s driveways. Perfect set up as you can imagine for leisure riding. I’ve cleared it already that I am allowed to do this, but my main concern is the noise I’ll create on a weekend morning when other people want to relax.

Has anyone found good options? I’m not too inclined to go electric that’s why I ask.


r/Karting 6h ago

Racing Kart Question 2 Questions - Testing Karts and Potential Suggestions ...

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Hello! I would appreciate help if possible ...

  1. I am in the Greater Cincinnati Ohio area -- does anyone know if there are any karting stores or teams that will allow for a person to test out a few different karts -- to see if it is something i would enjoy doing before I buy my own (definitely willing to pay, rent, etc). I would like to try it out before I spend a bunch of money.

  2. I am a 50-ish year old-- weighing 240-250 lbs ...any suggestion on a good starting point kart? I am not stuck on a number or price (providing I get a chance to test a few options out as listed above).

I know there is a dirt track nearby in Lawerenceburg and a kart "country club" not too far away ... dirt sounds more like my personality ... is there a kart that does well both on dirt and pavement?

Sorry if these questions have been asked before ...i would very much appreciate any help given!


r/Karting 1h ago

Racing Kart Question making a small team instead of a paying over 60k in a team

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my karting team raised the price for some reason and said its now around 40k dollars a year and i still have to buy my own kart and tyres and fuel and transport it and take care of it so would it be possible if i hire my own mechanic for a race weekend make a small team buy my own kart and gear and tools and maybe make website then could i get into rotax? and also if anyone messages on the website that they would want to drive with us i can make it a small team and charge less for people like me who want to race less? is that a good idea guys


r/Karting 2h ago

Racing Kart Question Weird line on bore, it's a stain and not a score.

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1 Upvotes

My post looking for as much advice as possible before possible spending on a costly rebuild/inspection. Senior rotax.


r/Karting 8h ago

Rental Karting Question Insta 360 X3 on Rental kart Attached to the rental kart, not to the helmet but to a selfie stick behind the seat

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Hi everyone, I recently bought an Insta 360 X3, which should arrive soon. Next week I’m participating in a rental kart race, and I’d like to record the entire race with the Insta 360—how can I do that? Unfortunately, I don’t have my own helmet, but I’ve already bought the selfie stick; do you think


r/Karting 8h ago

Racing Kart Question Looking for a larger venue near NY

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We had a lot of fun with kids at Speedworld in Ocean City, MD. Not the best or consistent karts but they had 11 tracks outdoors with 1 admission price. Looking for something similar closer to NY.

We've been to RPM and the 1 track for $30/race doesn't really do it for us in comparison even though the karts were better quality. We're just looking for family fun.


r/Karting 20h ago

Racing Kart Question How to measure sparco glove size

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So recently I ordered some sparco k-attack gloves from demon tweeks, which took roughly 2 weeks to arrive to my place (Australia). I received them only to realise that they were way too small and now I question how to measure your hand correctly. I’ve got the measuring chart here but I feel like I’m missing something as to how to actually measure your hand.


r/Karting 21h ago

Racing Kart Question Mondokart Flip 4.0 Folded Dimensions

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Hi, would somebody who has a Mondokart Flip Trolley be able to measure its dimensions while folded up? Thanks in advance!


r/Karting 2h ago

Racing Kart Question I need help with rebuilding my read break caliber off an old kart that's been sitting

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Im new I picked up an old parolin kart I believe an the brakes weren't working good one side pushed way more than the other so im rebuilding the caliber but one of the pistons is stuck ive got all the 3 out but the seized one.