6th Dec Plentong Go Kart Race

Can YOU spot yourself ???

Karting Race at Plentong OPEN TO ALL, 6th Dec.

The karting track at Plentong, Johor is seeing a lot more foot traffic than i've ever noticed before. Arguably even more so than when it was at Permas Jaya. It's definately an enjoyable track with enough straightaways to open up and let the kart propel you stomache grabbing speeds.

However, the one at USJ is definately still a close contender for my favourite. Have a go at it if you have the chance.

Leisurely puttering down a track is one way to get to know and fall in love with a track but there's definately nothing like a little competition to spice up a romance.

That said, an excellent chance to romance the track at Plentong is at the go kart race that
OB Racing is organising in conjunction with kartingedge. It is open to everyone.

The place is at Plentong Go Karting Circuit.
The date and time is 6th Dec, 10 am.
Transport can be arranged.
Food will be provided.

More information can be found here:
http://kartingedge.com/forum/index.php?topic=330.0

Training Schedule

TRAINING SCHEDULE - 19 Nov 2008, Thursday

The only silver lining in the gloomy overcast skies of the economic slowdown is that i now find myself with more go karting time. It is a happy albeit temporary situation, until my savings run dry.

Objective of the day is to reduce variance between the fastest and slowest lap to between 1 - 2 sec. The aim is to improve consistency. When that has been achieved, a proper set up can be performed on your go kart to suit your driving style and preferences.

The next part will then be to improve your driving time with different approaches to driving. For example to approach a circuit in as smooth a way as possible or to go all out in accelerating and braking.

OB Racing apparel now available at Plentong!

Now exclusively at the

Plentong International Karting Circuit!

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OB Racing gloves, balaclava, suits, rib protector, racing shoes available upon request.

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Our banner now hangs at Plentong.

If it was difficult finding OBRacing products before, it's easier now.

With a creedo that extends to providing quality, value and usability

Watch out for improved product lines coming soon.

See you at the track soon!

Weekend at the races

An exciting day today.
We put our kart through its paces to see what it is capable of, to get a feel of how our kart handles and what needs to be improved.

First at the helm is Joshua. Coming right at ya!

Speeding down the circuit
Discussing modifications to be made.

Next in line was Steph in his own self designed helmet. A real beauty not to be missed.

Advising on some problems that came up. Also, noticed that the gear ratio was all wrong. We would have to replace it with the proper sized sproket.

Zipping down the circuit

Attired in black was Chris. Sales manager and the man who seals the deals. Continued problems with the accelerator pedal cut short his run time.


The man on the ground who helps with the karting.

Always remember to have appropriate footwear. Shaven legs not neccessary.

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Some takeaway points we learnt

1) Fuel can only be kept less than a week in the kart fuel tank. Reason being the evaporation of fuel will change the petrol/ oil mix ratio.

2) Always lube the chains and sproket after every racer.

3) A larger rear axel is less flexible, more suitable for heavier racers and would skid more on a lighter racer.

4) The pedals should be of the same height after installation.

5) Ensure that you are using the correct size sprocket. Changing the sprocket involves changing the chain as well.

WET WEATHER KARTING

PIC OF THE DAY- KARTING IN THE WET

Critics have laid upon this blog no small amount of animadversion, citing the amateur hobbist slant at which this blog has taken. Well, here'a another bo liao photograph to confirm with the critics that this is indeed a bo liao site for all budding go kart racers.

Plentong Go-Kart Karting Track Layout formerly Permas Jaya

It was a short but fun ride. Me and the team went down for a test run of the new track at Plentong last week and drew a brief track layout. Louis said the design is made to accommodate 8 different track layouts, but as of now, this was the layout that we first set tracks on.

Directions to get to Plentong or other tracks can be found on the site itself www.obracing.sg or
this Plentong link: http://obracing.sg/KARTING_tracks_Plentong.html