Dear MyChron – Good Luck on Warranty

2 03 2010

Dear MyChron,

I have been a long time MyChron user and supporter.  This past weekend at the Gatorz race in Fontana, I had an issue with my MyChron. The unit was only used once in the rain, but it seemed to have failed as the unit will not turn on and the display always looks foggy.  I’m not sure what is wrong.  Can you please help? Read the rest of this entry »



Kart 2000 Kart Show Photo Gallery – Simply Awesome

28 01 2010

Germany had a kart show this past weekend and we got some sweet pictures thanks to some friends. What was clear and pretty popular were:

  • Carbon Fiber
  • Front End Eccentrics (Caster Pills)
  • High Back Seats
  • KF Motors and Carbs
  • Cool Helmets

Check it out below because this gallery is sick!!!

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Picture of the Day – No Grip…

30 12 2009

It’s a slow day in the news when I resort to posts like this.   Read the rest of this entry »



The Tire Temperature Sensor Story

17 12 2009

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Many people would question the validity of of a tire temprature sensor on a go kart. At a cost of over $25,000 for a complete PI system which is roughly twice the cost of a 125cc shifter kart many people would label it as insane.   Read the rest of this entry »



Ghibli Preparation Photos Released

3 12 2009

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Rotax has just published some preparation photos on their Facebook page.  I know we are all excited to see the start of the on-track sessions which begin on Tuesday!

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Rock, Paper, Scissors For A Rotax Engine

30 10 2009

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Okay this is so cool. Japan has done this a couple of times at their National Championship Max Festival. All the drivers compete in a RPS contest and the last person standing wins a brand new engine. Man, I want to play!! That is just too cool. Here are some photos of it.

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Cool Track Photos From Nationals

18 09 2009

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Coolest Photo Ever!

14 09 2009

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Eikoms took this shot.  Either that was one bad batch of magnesium or that was the biggest impact on a wheel I have ever seen. Either way that is going down in the history books.



Kart Crash Gallery #2 – “Going Inverted”

1 08 2009

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Haha….Here is a great gallery of some kart crashes from around the world. Some are crazy, some are expensive. Keep sending your photos in!!

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The Sexy Vega Calander (NSFW)

28 07 2009

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Every year Vega comes out with what I consider to be the best gokart calander ever. Just take a look for yourself.Whats cool is these calanders are a huge icon for every kart manufacture and shop. I have been in many karting shops and whats one of the first things you notice is the Vega calander on the wall.

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