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Originally Posted by Icemaster
Whats the bedst way to get kids started? Both my boys have been asking to get into it after they came across my pictures of me racing.
The rental course I've been at lately has an age limit, neither of my kids qualify. We've got a local association, but can't seem to reach anyone from that group to ask a few questions.
Any suggestions?
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My boys are 11 and 13, it's pretty expensive for the three of us but than again it's real good fun. The boys are already driving 270 cc karts, the oldest beats me.
I posted this a few months ago on RL.
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Whenever I can I will take my boys to a karting circuit for a couple of laps, very enjoyable activity except for the fact that I cannot keep up with the 13 year old, the other son is about the same as me.
Anyhow, today we decided to go for a few laps on a local circuit here in the South of France and during a break we observe a fellow pulling-up in a tiny, old car with a trailer. We observe the guy unload and test his kart before he enters the circuit.
There, we should have known this as he was the only allowed to ride while he was on the track, the fellow displays an incredible amount of talent. I've seen some pro's at work but this guy really distinguished himself from anything I've seen before. Asthonishing.
After we were finished we engaged in a conversation with him, turns out he used to compete at national and European level. He explained his kart's technology and when I saw the the three digit number on his computer display, he confirmed that he topped out at 170km/h -110 mp/h.
When we walked towards our shiny car I thought it was time for the "Never trust appearances" lesson of life. This humble, friendly and very talented guy in his 15 year old Corsa was a perfect example.
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