The news is out, or rather has been out for sometime but, only within this week has it been made public.
A new motorsports centre will be constructed in Changi.
This includes a track for go karts. We've all been let down a few times - deterioation of Kartworld, turnaround of Tuas......
Talk of the Changi track is not new. Way back in 2007, we've had talks from ministers, pledges of money from interested parties, even deadlines for construction.
This time, it does looks set to happen.
It will be shared with A1 formulas, and other road cars like porche and BMW.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
New Malacca Track
Heard about the new Malacca track but haven't seen it yet? Latest confirmation has emerged in the form of an entry in the newly launched tourist information book.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malacca is set to welcome visitors with its latest tourist attractions and a newly-launched tourist information book.
Its Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, who launched the 50-page tourist information book at Dynasty Hotel yesterday, said the book would provide information on the new attractions.He said among the latest draws are the RM20 million planetarium project at the Malacca International Trade Centre, a monorail train, a go-kart track, the Taming Sari revolving tower and the Eye On Malacca ferris wheel."The launch of this book is timely as Malacca had received recognition as a world heritage city from Unesco last July.
"We are targeting 7.4 million tourists this year and we hope to attract more visitors from the Klang Valley and its vicinity."Ali, who also launched the Malacca Food Promotion 2009 at the event, said the state had managed to draw 7.2 million tourists, including six million visitors from the domestic market. A total of 60,000 copies of the information book will be distributed to travel and tour agencies to be given to their clients.
Quoted from :
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/Streets/Tuesday/Stories/2494306/Article/index_html
Monday, March 16, 2009
No Transmission
As a beginner, you might not even know what the transmission is but it is an essential part of your Go-kart. Most karts have a simple transmission system, which is just a few gears that are able to control the speed.
What is the Transmission?All engines have a rev limit that they cannot exceed without the engine exploding. This is known as the “redline”. The transmission allows you to change gears so that the gear ratio between the engine and drive wheels changes as you accelerate or slow down. This enables the engine to stay below the “redline”, whilst still keeping to the optimum revs per minute (rpm).
Go-karts do not generally have a differential, which is a device that is usually made up of different gears, allowing the wheels to rotate at various speeds, whilst delivering a “rotational force” to them. Without a differential, a kart isn’t able to make a sharp turn. To counteract this, one of the rear tyres needs to be able to slide whilst you go through a corner. This is often done by constructing the chassis so that the inside rear tyre can lift up slightly when you turn into a corner. This lets the tyre lose a little bit of its grip so that it can go through the corner safely and slide if necessary.
Power is put out by the engine and delivered to the rear axle via a chain. Most of the early karts were direct drive, but modern karts tend to have a clutch. The clutch became a key part of many karting classes including the Rotax Max karting class, and from January 2007 onwards, the use of the clutch has become mandatory. This is because of the move to using 125 cc engines in karting classes, which all come complete with a centrifugal clutch.
Manual Transmission Shifter karts are popular in the US. These have a six-speed manual transmission and a clutch, both of which are designed to get the most out of the engine. In the UK (and elsewhere in Europe), karts with 100 cc and 125 cc engines are the preferred type of karts, although 125 cc, 210 cc and 250 cc shifter karts are also used in certain karting categories.
With a manual transmission system, you have to learn when it’s necessary to change gears, and remember to do so - the kart will not do this for you! This can be difficult to get to grips with at first, and when you first start karting, it’s easy to feel like you’ll never be able to do it. Once you get the hang of it though, you’ll wonder why you were so worried.
The transmission plays a key role in maintaining the most possible rpm, whilst also making sure that the engine is not allowed to overheat and ultimately explode. Getting used to changing gears manually takes lots of time and practice, but with practise, it will become more natural.
What is the Transmission?All engines have a rev limit that they cannot exceed without the engine exploding. This is known as the “redline”. The transmission allows you to change gears so that the gear ratio between the engine and drive wheels changes as you accelerate or slow down. This enables the engine to stay below the “redline”, whilst still keeping to the optimum revs per minute (rpm).
Go-karts do not generally have a differential, which is a device that is usually made up of different gears, allowing the wheels to rotate at various speeds, whilst delivering a “rotational force” to them. Without a differential, a kart isn’t able to make a sharp turn. To counteract this, one of the rear tyres needs to be able to slide whilst you go through a corner. This is often done by constructing the chassis so that the inside rear tyre can lift up slightly when you turn into a corner. This lets the tyre lose a little bit of its grip so that it can go through the corner safely and slide if necessary.
Power is put out by the engine and delivered to the rear axle via a chain. Most of the early karts were direct drive, but modern karts tend to have a clutch. The clutch became a key part of many karting classes including the Rotax Max karting class, and from January 2007 onwards, the use of the clutch has become mandatory. This is because of the move to using 125 cc engines in karting classes, which all come complete with a centrifugal clutch.
Manual Transmission Shifter karts are popular in the US. These have a six-speed manual transmission and a clutch, both of which are designed to get the most out of the engine. In the UK (and elsewhere in Europe), karts with 100 cc and 125 cc engines are the preferred type of karts, although 125 cc, 210 cc and 250 cc shifter karts are also used in certain karting categories.
With a manual transmission system, you have to learn when it’s necessary to change gears, and remember to do so - the kart will not do this for you! This can be difficult to get to grips with at first, and when you first start karting, it’s easy to feel like you’ll never be able to do it. Once you get the hang of it though, you’ll wonder why you were so worried.
The transmission plays a key role in maintaining the most possible rpm, whilst also making sure that the engine is not allowed to overheat and ultimately explode. Getting used to changing gears manually takes lots of time and practice, but with practise, it will become more natural.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Driver Database
Who is Hafiz Koh?
Ever heard of Melvin Choo? Alex Yoong?
Whether you are looking for your own ranking or if you're just looking for an idol from which to draw inspiration - here is a good place to start.
Welcome to the driver database.
http://www.driverdb.com/drivers/23038/
Ever heard of Melvin Choo? Alex Yoong?
Whether you are looking for your own ranking or if you're just looking for an idol from which to draw inspiration - here is a good place to start.
Welcome to the driver database.
http://www.driverdb.com/drivers/23038/
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Capeta
A great cartoon that mimics real life.
All about a boy and his journey to become a go kart champion.
Capeta - go karting anime
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capeta http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/capeta/
All about a boy and his journey to become a go kart champion.
Capeta - go karting anime
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capeta http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/capeta/
Asian Karting Open
The Asian Karting Open - Championship Series
This is another regional karting series to watch out for. The Philippines were a strong contender in 2008 and took 1st position in most of the catagories, with Malaysia pretty strong in the senior category as well.
The first race is at Macau on the 27-28 June 2009.
Here's the schedule:
June 27-28, 2009
ROUND 1 - KARTODROMO DE COLOANE, MACAU
July 18-19, 2009
ROUND 2 - CARMONA CIRCUIT, PHILIPPINES
August 15-16, 2009
ROUND 3 - SENTUL, INDONESIA
October 10-11, 2009
ROUND 4 - KARTODROMO DE COLOANE, MACAU
November 7-8, 2009
ROUND 5 - THAILAND
This is another regional karting series to watch out for. The Philippines were a strong contender in 2008 and took 1st position in most of the catagories, with Malaysia pretty strong in the senior category as well.
The first race is at Macau on the 27-28 June 2009.
Here's the schedule:
June 27-28, 2009
ROUND 1 - KARTODROMO DE COLOANE, MACAU
July 18-19, 2009
ROUND 2 - CARMONA CIRCUIT, PHILIPPINES
August 15-16, 2009
ROUND 3 - SENTUL, INDONESIA
October 10-11, 2009
ROUND 4 - KARTODROMO DE COLOANE, MACAU
November 7-8, 2009
ROUND 5 - THAILAND
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Things of Beauty
Good, nice tracks are not so common yet in our area but take a look at these things of beauty, you'd wonder why you weren't born closer to go karting circuit heaven like these places....
http://www.rye-house.co.uk/
http://www.badgerkartclub.com/
http://www.wardenlawkartclub.co.uk/
http://www.ogkrc.com.au/
http://www.whiltonmill.co.uk/
This race track rents out karts and other cars at affordable prices. imagine messing around with an aston marton vanquish!!
http://www.racing-school.co.uk/
http://www.rye-house.co.uk/
http://www.badgerkartclub.com/
http://www.wardenlawkartclub.co.uk/
http://www.ogkrc.com.au/
http://www.whiltonmill.co.uk/
This race track rents out karts and other cars at affordable prices. imagine messing around with an aston marton vanquish!!
http://www.racing-school.co.uk/
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