First time karting

"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword) 09/24/2018 at 14:45 • Filed to: None

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I went karting up at Pittsburgh international race complex, had an absolutely amazing time. This would be the first time on legit racing karts for me.

The track layout was great, had basically the whole range of possible corners. First time out I had a best lap of 87.8, by my third run I had cut that down to 82.7. for comparison, my friend who has done this before got a best time of 82.1, my non-car inclined friend started at 103.5 and got his time down to 87.2 .   79 seconds seemed to be approaching the max these carts could provide, but it was hard to tell because the track times included times for people with their own karts, they were down in the 45 second range.

It was a little chilly, so some understeer was noticeable. I think the last couple of seconds to pick up are from me not knowing any kart driving techniques, I still have no idea whats the best way to brake. Without more detailed split times I have no real way of improving.

Super fun though, already planning on going back.

The Ghost of Oppo > My bird IS the word 09/24/2018 at 15:37

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Pitt Race’s track is great. The first time I ever went, it was probably only my second or third lap, someone spun out on the first turn in front of me and for some reason I thought it would be totally fine to go around them in the wet grass.  Needless to say that didn’t work.  

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > My bird IS the word 09/25/2018 at 00:09

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We got to drive the carts at Autobahn Country club Joliet a couple years ago when there was a MINI event there. It was fun if a b it mayhem with so many people on the track. 

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > My bird IS the word 09/25/2018 at 08:17

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you should try AMP next time  https://youtu.be/AllRNIgf-6E

My bird IS the word > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 09/25/2018 at 12:51

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Thats about what it was like, except less elevation changes and a more compact layout. And bigger run offs lol.