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Dallas Karting Complex has finished building the North track and it's now open for club racers and rental kart drivers. In this video I drive it both in my 100cc kart and in a rental. Let's go ride! ]]> Tue 25 Oct 2022 23:06:34 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/18473/driving-on-dkc-s-new-track/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16962/how-to-win-go-karting-tips-from-a-professional-driver-kart-racing-for-beginners2/
Welcome! This UPDATED go karting tips video goes over the fundamentals of driving fast on track! Aimed at beginners, these tips should be helpful to get you started in the world of competitive karting. You guys loved the last video I put out on karting basics, so I decided to do a refresh for 2022...a little better quality this time! :) Enjoy! -Ethan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:26 The Racing Line 1:57 Kart Control 2:42 Implementation -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript! :) Chapter 1: The Racing Line The single most important concept to grasp is the racing line. This is the fastest path around a corner or circuit, and can turn a track from looking like this…into this. At a very very simplified level, the racing line stems from the idea that the less a vehicle turns, the faster it can go. This can sometimes be hard to visualize, so here’s some diagrams I found online. First, here’s what a simplified, geometric racing line is. You start on the outside of the corner, turn into the innermost point (called an “apex”) and fan out to the outside of the track on exit. But why does this work? By pure logic, it’s easy to associate a tighter turn with having to go slower, whereas a wider turn you can take faster. Let’s take a look at this concept in context. An inside line (shown in red), requires you to have a really slow speed to make the corner. You can see the radius to make this turn in a circle is really small. In running, this is the fastest line simply because it covers the least distance, however runners aren’t maximizing the grip of their shoes, they simply take steps at a relatively fixed speed in whatever direction they choose. In racing, we are looking to maximize speed with the grip available, and are almost never concerned with the distance traveled. Therefore, this is the slowest line you can take through this corner. The outside line (shown in blue) is wider, allowing a larger radius which means you can carry more speed than on the inside. But there’s still a much better option (shown in green) which is our racing line. By using all of the track available, the radius of the turn opens dramatically, and you can carry much more speed through the corner. Real quick, lets see this in action: As you can see, I start on the outside edge, turn into the apex, and use all the track on exit. Chapter 2: Kart Control Now that we’ve got the racing line out of the way, let's talk about how to get your kart through it. First off, if you’re trying to go fast, don’t drift. Mario Kart has been lying to you. Yes, drifting is fun. No, it is not fast. The wheels are designed to move in a forward direction. Anything other than that is slow so keep the kart in check. Unless it’s raining where in that case do whatever you want like I did… Second, brake in a straight line. You don't want to end up like this dude. The next tip is to avoid sharp inputs of brakes, throttle, or wheel. Karts aren’t really cut out for slowing down quick or speeding up fast, so keeping a nice, smooth, fluid driving style will keep your speed up through the corners. Chapter 3: Implementation So now you know how to drive fast, but how do you implement these tips efficiently? Well for starters, every track is different, so I would recommend going on youtube and finding an onboard video from your local track that you can use to observe these concepts in action. While at the track, identify drivers that are quicker and follow them to pick up the nuances of your track. If you need help identifying these helpers, they’re likely the ones passing you. Study their lines and learn from the way they drive. Maybe even identify a weakness and improve upon it. Same goes for people who are slower than you. If you’re faster, get ahead of them safely and continue on your way. No reason to let them hold you up. A final tip is to bring a gopro to analyze your own laps, compare them with other’s, and find areas to improve. A second set of eyes is easily one of the most overlooked strategies to improve. --------------------------------------------------------------- How to win karting How to go fast karting Karting tips Go kart tips How to get better lap times karting How to beat your friends karting Karting tips for beginners Karting tips and tricks Karting racing -------------------------------------------------------------- #kartingtips #kartracing #karting ]]> Sun 16 Jan 2022 12:05:46 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16962/how-to-win-go-karting-tips-from-a-professional-driver-kart-racing-for-beginners2/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16963/back-in-action-racing-vlog-09-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/
I'M BACK!! After 5 months away from karting during the fall, I'm back at it over winter break practicing for 2022!! I'm so happy to be back on track. Thank you to my 1000+ subscribers!! I'm so thankful for each and every one of you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: Lo206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 maintenance Compkart Karting vlog Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 vlog Lo206 karting vlog Motorsport #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Fri 24 Dec 2021 12:06:07 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16963/back-in-action-racing-vlog-09-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16964/fighting-for-a-podium-w-onboard-360-camera-racing-vlog-08-lo206-hill-country-kart-club/
Welcome!! In this video, I fight for a spot on the podium at the front of a field of 18 drivers! I had a blast and I hope you enjoy! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: LO206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 maintenance Compkart Karting vlog Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 vlog Lo206 karting vlog #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Sun 01 Aug 2021 12:06:22 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16964/fighting-for-a-podium-w-onboard-360-camera-racing-vlog-08-lo206-hill-country-kart-club/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16971/reelin-em-in-racing-vlog-06-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/
Welcome to Racing Vlog 06!! This weekend, I had some bad luck in the races that left me in a tough position on track. The kart is still significantly off-pace, and there needs to be some changes soon to try and address that. Mainly looking for tips to maintain the motor, but any general advice is helpful!! Thanks so much for your support!! -Ethan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: LO206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 maintenance Compkart Karting vlog Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 vlog Lo206 karting vlog #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Sun 18 Apr 2021 12:07:11 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16971/reelin-em-in-racing-vlog-06-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16975/master-of-defense-racing-vlog-05-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/
Welcome to Racing Vlog 05!! I had an amazing race weekend, and came away with a 5th place finish in the final which I was more than happy with. Lots of drama and exceptional racing coming your way!! Enjoy! :) Check out the full race (Final) unedited here: https://youtu.be/6pnKalXReT8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: LO206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 maintenance Compkart Karting vlog Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 vlog Lo206 karting vlog #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Fri 02 Apr 2021 12:07:42 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16975/master-of-defense-racing-vlog-05-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16977/seat-time-is-key-racing-vlog-04-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/
Hello everyone! Welcome to Racing Vlog 04, where I take another practice day at the track to increase pace and consistency. Unfortunately, my tires have come to the end of their life, and need replacing before the next race. This will hopefully up the pace and other modifications made will get me right up there with the rest of the pack. Looking forward to next weekend!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: LO206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 maintenance Compkart Karting vlog Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 vlog Lo206 karting vlog #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Fri 26 Mar 2021 12:07:57 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16977/seat-time-is-key-racing-vlog-04-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16979/quick-and-easy-how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-air-filter-lo206-karting/
In this video, I go over the fundamentals of cleaning and oiling an air filter. This process is extremely important to ensure proper airflow into the engine, and keeping it oiled will prevent any unwanted particles from entering the carburetor. Enjoy! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: LO206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Compkart Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 maintenance Karting maintenance Lo206 air filter Air filter cleaning How to clean Lo206 air filter How to oil Lo206 air filter #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Sat 20 Mar 2021 12:08:16 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16979/quick-and-easy-how-to-clean-and-maintain-your-air-filter-lo206-karting/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16983/practice-makes-perfect-racing-vlog-03-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/
UPDATE: Clutch sound was NOT normal, and was a result of a missing washer between the dust plate and the drum. Thanks so much to everyone that commented and helped us fix this issue! :) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Racing Vlog 03! I'm having an absolute blast making this series, and I hope you are enjoying it as well! The day went well and I learned a lot about consistency and being fast on track. Unfortunately, we seem to have an issue with the clutch that slows me down 2 seconds a lap. Please comment below once you've made it to that portion of the video, we could really use some help!! We plan on breaking open the clutch in the next few days to find out what's going on. If you have any comments about the proposed additions to the vlogs, let me know! Anyways, thanks for coming to my TED talk, and enjoy the video!! -Ethan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: LO206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 maintenance Compkart Karting vlog Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 vlog Lo206 karting vlog #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Wed 17 Mar 2021 12:08:48 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16983/practice-makes-perfect-racing-vlog-03-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16989/my-first-race-racing-vlog-02-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/
Welcome back everyone! This weekend's journey was not without issues, but was a great learning experience for the future. Learned the ins and outs of the carb and the clutch which is great knowledge to have. Still learning and improving, with lots of great races to come...now that the kart works :) Thanks for watching! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor/business inquires: epalosh@icloud.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram: @epalosh.racing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Track: Hill Country Kart Club Class: LO206 Senior Chassis: CompKart Covert 3.0 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tags) Kart racing Lo206 Lo206 maintenance Compkart Karting vlog Lo206 Kart Racing Lo206 vlog Lo206 karting vlog #karting #kartracing #kartingvlog #Lo206 ]]> Wed 03 Mar 2021 12:09:47 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16989/my-first-race-racing-vlog-02-lo206-karting-hill-country-kart-club/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16958/how-to-win-go-karting-tips-from-a-professional-driver-kart-racing-for-beginners/
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED KARTING TIPS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SBXktNg_1M0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome! This video goes over the fundamentals of driving fast on the kart track! Aimed mostly at beginners, these tips should be helpful to get you started in the world of competitive karting. Enjoy! -Ethan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript! :) Arguably the most important concept to understand in the world of kart racing - is the racing line. Now what is the racing line you might ask? The racing line is the path around the track that will allow you to carry the most speed throughout the corners. Many believe that the fastest way around the track is the shortest distance, like when running. However, this is NOT the case. In racing, the fastest line is the path that allows for the least amount of turning, and the largest radius so you can carry the most amount of speed. Here is a look at what the racing line looks like from a top down view. The line begins on corner entry, where the kart is positioned on the outside edge of the track. As the corner progresses, you should aim towards the apex, or the center of the corner, and then finally ending at the far edge of the track on corner exit. To see this concept in action, let’s take a look at some onboard footage from one of my League events at COTA Karting here in Austin. As you can see, as I start on the outside edge of the track approaching the corner. As the corner progresses, I move in towards the apex, and swing wide and use all the track on exit. Now that we know the racing line, I have 5 great tips to ensure you are maximizing your speed while driving. 1. DO NOT DRIFT. Drifting is slow. No matter how cool it may look or feel, drifting is the fastest way to ruin a lap. The wheels are designed to move in a forward direction. Anything other than that is slower, and should be avoided. 2. Keep your steering movements smooth. Jerking the wheel around scrubs speed into corners, and can upset the balance of the kart. Only steer just what is necessary to avoid losing time, and keeping your steering fluid will help you stay in control. 3. Use the brake when necessary. Even the best drivers in the world have to be masters at slowing down. Use your brakes in a straight line when coming up to a turn to avoid spinning out. Remember, sometimes feeling slower is actually the fastest way around the track. 4. Use all the track available. A common mistake new drivers make is not making use of every inch of available space along the track. You can find seconds of time by sticking just a few feet closer to the edge of the track along the racing line. For example on this turn, you can see I am right up against the barriers on the right, come right up to the barriers on the left, and use all of the track on the exit. On this turn, you can see I creep off the outside edge of the track to gain a bit of an advantage on entry to maximize every bit of space I can. 5. Stay away from slow drivers. If someone is holding you up, pass them quickly and safely. It’s in your best interest to safely move around them so you can continue going fast. On another note, if someone faster than you is behind, let them through!! Stay close behind and study the way they take the turns. The best way to get faster is to learn from others on the track. If you have a GoPro or action camera, bring it with you. Some tracks may have different rules about what is allowed, but generally it’s a good idea to record your race footage and watch it back later on to see where you can improve. You can also compare it side by side with faster people to see what to do differently. Alright guys so that’s it! The beginner’s guide to going fast on track. If you learned something from this video, please consider leaving a like down below! It really helps me out and shows me that you enjoyed the video. If you want to see more karting videos like this or learn about my racing as a club driver, check out my channel below, and hit that subscribe button to keep up to date with my latest videos. If you have any karting tips of your own, feel free leave them down in the comments! This is a great way for you to share your knowledge with others. Finally, if you would like a more advanced driving technique video, let me know and I would be happy to make one for all of those seasoned drivers out there looking to maximize every millisecond. Anyway guys, that’s it! Like and subscribe, and I’ll see you in the next one. Peace! --------------------------------------------------------------- How to win karting How to go fast karting Karting tips Go kart tips How to get better lap times karting How to beat your friends karting Karting for beginners #karting #kartracing #kartingtips ]]> Thu 18 Feb 2021 11:25:06 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/16958/how-to-win-go-karting-tips-from-a-professional-driver-kart-racing-for-beginners/