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The First Edition was written for new and veteran racers to improve their racing knowledge and performance. In the upcoming Second Edition, some of the biggest names in oval track kart racing are collaborating to share their experience and improve your on-track performance. Second Edition is due in Spring 2025!
We'll give an overview to explain the sport and how to get involved.
Whether buying new or used, it can be a challenge if you're buying your first. Here's what to look for in a used chassis.
Understanding how the chassis transfers weight is the key to understanding how it makes speed. We introduce you to the "X" and break it down in five parts of the track.
The frame is the heart of the chassis. We will delve into it and its anatomy.
These components sit right in the driver's face and are key elements in the cockpit. Adjusting them properly for comfort and ease for the driver makes speed.
Tie rods are simple but if not installed, adjusted, and positioned correctly, they can make steering a nightmare.
Caster is the major mover of weight. Other components that tie to the caster blocks are discussed in detail.
Smooth, clean bearings make speed but they have to be maintained properly.
Spindles are more than just something to hang a wheel hub on. How they interact with camber and crossweight are explained.
The axle is a key component with a limited life and does more than hold the rear tires in place.
Wheel hubs can and do affect performance and are often overlooked.
There's a right way to install a sprocket, care for the chain, and keep everything flowing smoothly!
How the brake system works, maintenance, adjusting, locating, and rebuilding.
From the pedals and through the control rods, braking and power have to get from the feet to control it all. Here's how.
Put them in wrong and they can seriously affect a frame's ability to do it's job. Learn the right way to install them!
Floor pans can affect a chassis ability to flex. Fuel tanks are more than a means to store fuel.
Mounting the seat is the MOST critical part of assembling a chassis. We'll walk you through it - step-by-step... with photos so you do it correctly.
The body can affect the frame's ability to transfer weight. We'll show you how to properly mount a body - step-by-step... with photos to show you how.
Got a wrap but don't like putting decals on your kart? Don't be frightened. Cool tips and tricks here. It's easy...
There's more to it than putting it on the kart and dropping an engine on it. If that's how you do it, there's more to learn about here.
Keeping the engine clean - inside and out - is vital to preserving its horsepower. Having an air filter program and proper cleaning and more are covered!
Fuel lines and tach cables must be routed correctly to perform correctly. There's more...
We'll break down drum and disk clutches, how they work, and how to clean and maintain them.
A clutch right out-of-the-box, works fine. But, there's more launch speed to be found when they're refined. Here's how that works...
Figuring out gear ratio using the right combination of sprockets on the axle and clutch is a key element in making speed. Mini gears? Yeah, we got that covered, too.
Stagger helps you turn left. Sometimes, too well. We'll explain how it works and can make or break handling.
Lead. Big heavy pieces of metal that are used to meet weight requirements... but can be used to balance the chassis using strategic placement. Mounting is important from a material and safety standpoint. Let's talk lead.
Picking the correct wheel size and how they can influence handling and tire circumference. A bonus... how wheels are made in the factory!
Mounting, balancing, surfacing, shrinking, growing, and more - and a look at the major brands of tires - from the manufacturer's perspective.
The right chemical at the right time will make speed, get it wrong, and you're in the back. Our new chart will help you pick the right chemical for the right condition.
Consistency. It's all about scaling correctly and consistently every time. We'll walk you through the procedure.
More than just getting lap times and RPM... if that's all you're using your Mychron for, you're missing a lot of information to get more speed out of your Mychron. And we'll look at the new Mychron 6!
Tips from the top Champ racers on assembly, maintenance, and how to get a Champ kart around the track even faster!
Wing karts are becoming popular all over the country and we'll look at some tips from the experts on these new winged beasts!
Helmets, neck braces, gloves, suits, and jackets - what to look for when choosing the right safety equipment.
More than just nuts and bolts, titanium is showing up in important parts of our racing machines. Carbon fiber is also lightening things up and we'll look at improving performance using these new space-age materials.
Learning to drive the proper line is a huge part of getting faster, but there are lots of tips and tricks beyond mashing the gas and turning the steering wheel to driving. We'll look at those.
If you're lost when it comes to diagnosing handling problems and how to fix those issues, here's where you'll take what you've learned to this point in the book and apply it for better performance!
How to trailer your kart properly, ideas for trailer outfitting, and trailer maintenance to prevent issues to and from the track.
Post-race clean up is a great way to find bent or broken parts, a good time to do a full inspection, and learn how to do it right. A dirty chassis only leads to corrosion and headaches.
This is the First Edition, First Print. That means when these are gone, we'll print more books... in a second print run.
When the First Edition, Second Print is printed, it will contain updates and edits from the First Print.
In about three years, we'll overhaul the whole book to keep up with technology. That'll be in 2025 or so.
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