Do the Steps
Step 1 - Check it Out!
The first step in getting started is to take the family out to a local race.
You might want to buy a pit pass, wander around the pits and watch the races
from there. This way, you are right where the action is. You will get a good
feel for how races are run plus the opportunity to ask questions.
Most racers are extremely enthusiastic; very willing to tell you
about the sport and help you get started. Information about rules, schedules,
classes, engines and recommended karts may be obtained from track officials,
racers or at the registration desk. Most tracks have a Tech Manual—try to get
one while you are there.
Step 2 - Read Up!
There are several excellent books on karting readily available from TS Racing,
Inc. Three of these book are from Steve Smith Autosports Publications; The
Complete Karting Guide: Four Cycle Karting Technology, The Beginner's Complete
Karting Guide and Racing The Yamaha KT100-S. These are comprehensive books
you will find helpful. Also we have other technical books and manuals.
Step 3 - Come see us!
Visit TS Racing, Inc. Not only do we have a showroom and complete inventory
for all your karting needs, our employees are not just employees, they are
technicians. They race several different types of karts and can help you
select the proper equipment for your karting needs.
Come with your questions and comments; and leave with solid knowledge
and information.
So come by and let us
help you become a karter!
Becoming a NEW Karter can be a fun and enjoyable experience. We at TS
Racing, Inc. would like you to have a long racing career. When we talk to new
potential karting customers and they ask our opinion for their specific needs
we ask several questions. The most important question we ask is, "How long and
are you going to work and plan to commit to your hobby?
In answering this, we can suggest whether you purchase a new or used kart for
your first kart.
If a new karter believes they are going to commit a year to their racing
career and wants to work hard enough to win, we suggest NEW Equipment. The
reason for this is that buying a used kart may seem affordable at first, but
fixing up an used kart can get very expensive. Most used karts have not kept
up with the latest advances in technology.
We try not to make this a "Sales Pitch". But we have seen so many times
beginning karters get frustrated trying to make used equipment perform up to
their expectations. The result is they spent more money on their equipment or
eventually buy a new karting set-up anyway.
The exception is a used kart at a good used kart price for a first kart.
This can be done by looking at your local track and asking several karters
about a particular used kart that is being displayed. We suggest when looking
at a used kart, look at it as if no engine is on it. We say this because,
generally it will need rebuilding or the entire kart and engine may need some
work on it. Also most all local tracks have engine rules and you need to know
what you are buying is legal for the class or classes you choose to race in.
Buying an used kart is like buying anything else, you get what you pay for.
We at TS Racing try to take the time to explain this due to the fact we want
your business, whether you buy new or used. We know you will need spare parts
no matter what. We just don't want you, the NEW Karter, getting frustrated
soon after you get started.
After following the above steps, see if your local track may have
practice days available. This will help you get familiar with your new
equipment.
Be sure to practice the basics: starting, stopping and tuning of the
engine. Learn to signal by raising your hand in the air to let others know you
are exiting the track, slowing down or when you've spun out and are still on
the track. If the kart comes to a halt on the track or your engine quits,
immediately push it off the track and into a safe position.
On your first and every other race day always take advantage of all
practice time. For several practice and race days, go with the kart set-up
from the help you received from your local or distant kart shop. You as a
driver have a lot to learn on driving techniques. After which you can start
changing
gears, tire pressures, etc. We at TS Racing will get you a very close set-up
from the beginning.
We have spent the time to get you familiar to karting through the WWW.
If you feel this has been helpful please
e-mail us and give us your opinions
and thoughts on what further questions you may have.
Check out the links on the left for more information on
specific areas or follow along while we take you on a tour of karting.
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