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[TehMarchant]

I helped my mate out when i lived near him with his karting, The cheepes class to race would proberly be pro kart, Next would be TKM 2 stroke or 4 stroke, then next would be the maxx's which you would find to be the most expencive and most competative as you will need to send off you engine to be race tuned and you will be going though tires monthly and at £120 a pop it adds up quickly.

It may be worth going to your local track on race day and see what class has the biggest grid as it wont be fun racing on your own.

Also outdoor will be better as you will need to race the weather not only the other idiots driving

[iTomKart]

I'm at one track or another most weekends, would happy to meet and chat about it all - I was in your boat a few years ago!

[TylerW53]

Yeah, i think thats only arive and drive though. Rowrah is a great track and if its only an hour away it would be worth going to watch. The problem with going with big teams like Paul Carr and Litchfeild is they will charge loads.

[MaxAndPaddy]

The indoor training hes had has done him good, its a tight track with no room for error so when he gets on the outdoor tracks hes away with the fairy's

Fearless or stupid not sure which

But I wouldnt know if he was any good or not and I'm not a delusional parent who thinks my lads the bees knees regardless type

So its about getting some feedback as to whether its a hobby for him or IF he's good enough to compete

[TylerW53]

I live in Dorset but if we lived closer would be more than happy to help. Check out http://www.karting.co.uk/ for advice. But avoid going with big teams, they will just rip you off

[iTomKart]

Yeah, i think thats only arive and drive though. Rowrah is a great track and if its only an hour away it would be worth going to watch. The problem with going with big teams like Paul Carr and Litchfeild is they will charge loads.

True, charging loads is a fact you have to get used to in karting though

[TehMarchant]

The indoor training hes had has done him good, its a tight track with no room for error so when he gets on the outdoor tracks hes away with the fairy's

Fearless or stupid not sure which

But I wouldnt know if he was any good or not and I'm not a delusional parent who thinks my lads the bees knees regardless type

So its about getting some feedback as to whether its a hobby for him or IF he's good enough to compete

Just remember its not all about winning, think of the father son time and the friends he will make, winning will come in time (and money)

[MaxAndPaddy]

I live in Dorset but if we lived closer would be more than happy to help. Check out http://www.karting.co.uk/ for advice. But avoid going with big teams, they will just rip you off

Everyone and everything is darn sarfff!!

[MaxAndPaddy]

I'm at one track or another most weekends, would happy to meet and chat about it all - I was in your boat a few years ago!

Do you get Ooop Nooofffff at all?

[iTomKart]

Well I'm at uni in Hull so pretty much on your doorstep haha

[TylerW53]

I beleive the next race at Rowrah is on the tenth of March so it might be worth going up and having a look around and see whats what. Great track it is with excellent facilities.

[megamini_jb]

I've still got mega loads of kart parts from when I raced so if you ever need anything I'll do you a good deal :)

[TylerW53]

Oooooooh, what like?

[MaxAndPaddy]

Oooooooh, what like?

Oi oi oi...back off and make way for the noobie!!

[MaxAndPaddy]

Well I'm at uni in Hull so pretty much on your doorstep haha

Pick a track and a day.....for his birthday we'l take him!!