NSXPO/Shifter Karts

SoftwareDrone

SoftwareDrone

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When the NSXPO Nationals were held at Laguna Seca a few years back, a karting company showed up and set up a track on the infield and were letting people drive their shifter karts. Does anybody know the name/location of that company? I had guests with me that day and didn't get a chance to drive one or get their info. Otherwise, does anyone know a place where one could rent/drive a shifter kart? I have tried the karts in Burlingame and, although fun, they are just too slow.
 
For 2008 we plan on using Pat's Acres. They have the best rental karts around, a fantastic track and first rate service. I will have some other kart options available, maybe Rotax karts, maybe some shifters for demo purposes. We will see...

Input is welcome, as is help planning the event. PM me with an e-mail address and you can come join in the fun!!!
 
Re: I've got better contacts than 1st hand info

Mike, my memory's a little foggy because I didn't live down here when I attended the 99 event, but I'm thinking it was Emmick or one of their Sacramento area competitors. Are you sure they were shifter karts? I don't recall that.

But either way, if you're willing to come up to Prarie City just east of Sac, or hook up with Terry Ives at a Davis track, I'd be willing to bet you could get into a shifter kart for a day and wear yourself out. :cool: PM me if you want contacts in the Central CA karting club scene.
 
Shifters are a lot of fun .I use to race them .that hobby can get really pricey fast.I would go to a local track event and talk to some people.alot of times they have a show and race day for public.p.s. Drive your NSX cant hurt.
 
I think I was a bit confused. When the karting company first set up the track, one of the instructors got into a shifter kart and was screaming around the track. I was amazed at how fast this guy was going! Well, I assumed that all of the karts were shifter karts, although now I do not believe that this was the case.
I have realized from my recent karting experience that I do need lots of work - but not on my driving. I got out there on a track and was passing everyone in sight, thinking I was Michael Schumacher.... for about seven laps - then had to slow down and let everybody pass me. Why? Because I was so exhausted that I couldn't even breathe! (ha ha ha). I was huffing and puffing and had to stop. After a lap of putt-putting, I cranked it up again and only lasted another three laps.
I think I need to put away my driving shoes and put on my running shoes!
:-)
 
Chromatose said:
I think I was a bit confused. When the karting company first set up the track, one of the instructors got into a shifter kart and was screaming around the track. I was amazed at how fast this guy was going! Well, I assumed that all of the karts were shifter karts, although now I do not believe that this was the case.
I have realized from my recent karting experience that I do need lots of work - but not on my driving. I got out there on a track and was passing everyone in sight, thinking I was Michael Schumacher.... for about seven laps - then had to slow down and let everybody pass me. Why? Because I was so exhausted that I couldn't even breathe! (ha ha ha). I was huffing and puffing and had to stop. After a lap of putt-putting, I cranked it up again and only lasted another three laps.
I think I need to put away my driving shoes and put on my running shoes!
:-)
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I have not tried shifter karts, but have tried go karts in Fremont and Santa Clara. What's the diference betweent the two? I am asuming the shifter karts have manual transmission and go karts are automatic. I noticed after 20 minutes of go karting, my arms begin to get tired, and my reactions are slower. I get a workout from just 2o minutes of pure karting with fellow kart racers. Boy, it was fun. Mmmmmm, I think I may take my oldest son karting tomorrow.:biggrin:
 
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Re: NorCal karting day??

Mike, you should consider organizing an NSX outdoor karting day; you should be able to snag most of the usual track day junkies; probably enough to get yourself a free ride for the organizing effort. I'd join an outdoor track event; I've had enough of the indoor stuff. Now that I think about it, I've got a Monday nite indoor group that would probably join up in a heartbeat.

If you do think about pursuing the idea, let me give you some contacts to help you get the best deal.
 
Re: NorCal karting day??

You better watch it Mike, you might get so addicted you'll find yourself doing something insane like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dGoZs_tZh8
or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx7Zw4Opnjs

:D

and maybe if you buy one, you could hit Shad up for a chassis dyno... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAfVYGmaw_o

Track days:
Infineon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3EQPGGQXLg
Seca: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nboD6ONoWno



Now, if this doesn't get your juices flowing, you're dead... :tongue:
 
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NSX-Tuner said:
I wonder what the power/weight is? I bet this is the closest to an F1 car you can get at a fraction of the cost. :cool:
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Thought this would be fun, for giggles..

Crazy kart w/ motorcycle engine
113 hp
298 lbs
2.6 lbs/ hp

F1 car currently
750 hp (as per Toyota F1 team website)
1322 lbs (with Driver)
1.76 lbs/ hp

ALMS Audi R10 turbodeisel P1 (LMP 900)
650 hp
2039 lbs
3.13 lbs/ hp

Acura NSX Stock (approximate)
290 hp
3050 lbs (approx)
10.5 lbs/ hp
 

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