160Hp/300Kg SEMOG GSX-R750 || Onboard w/ HAYDEN PADDON

Former Hyundai WRC works driver Hayden Paddon competed on Leadfoot Festival with quite the unique machine, a GSX-R750 powered Cross Kart produced by portuguese company SEMOG. Displaying some impressive speed and benefitting from a some misfortunes from other competitors it ended up placing 2nd Overall on the event and breaking the 50 second barrier, posting a blisteringly quick 49.86sec.
The SEMOG is originally built in Portugal, with this particular unit being fine-tuned and developed by Hayden´s own Paddon RallySport team at his Highlands Motorsport Park base. It weighs only 300kg thanks to its tubeframed chassis, all being moved by 160Hp/14.000Rpm from the Suzuki GSX-R 750 motorbike motor.
It is an incredibly simple machine, built with easy maintenance in mind, although featuring many of the bits that every good Rally Car needs, like
hydraulic brakes, handbrake, adjustable suspension and pretty much what is a 6-Speed Sequential Gearbox thanks to the adaptation of the motorkbike transmission.

[@NvTwist]

They’ve nailed the suspension geometry, that suckers dialed in.

[@biguprochester]

I’d say she’s a bit light in the front.

[@KaDaJxClonE]

@Grimmy Grim Grim It's also the most dynamic uphill course in the world. A bit of understeer is acceptable, but yeah, he's a bit light in the front. No front splitter and exposed wheels are bad for aero. Love the rake, the wing, the diffuser. It all came together for an awesome package... but yeah, maybe just front canards to keep the front planted in those high speed corners.

[@wes.9353]

By nature, cross karts are loose at the front. Every video of these things shows that.

[@bradleyvantassal8328]

It's all about that power to weight. Man that looks fun.

[@martijnvkk]

If there is enough room they could put a h2 motor in it

[@ajisusetyo3613]

@@martijnvkk techically it could

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

'They' race those in the dirt around here. That looks like a dance and a half ++.

[@KnowerofThings]

is that a fat joke?

[@salamov963]

That looks more like a Death Trap to me

[@arisaga822]

The power of an average family car in a car that weighs about the same as an average family. WINNING!!!!

[@joshwood4088]

There's a lot of people that weigh more than that car

[@afoxwithahat7846]

@@joshwood4088 sure

[@joshwood4088]

@@afoxwithahat7846 sure

[@HerrZenki]

As long as it doesnt weigh the same as an average american family haha

[@kingbrianmendes]

Not, if it is an Italian Family hahahaha

[@Module79L]

Hey, my younger brother works at the SEMOG factory in Alcanena! This is most definitely one of the machines he helped put together. : )

[@chad9160]

cool!

[@Krosis_]

and?

[@Module79L]

@@Krosis_ - And what?

[@boobsthechemist2067]

Module79L nice one ☝️

[@thomaswild2957]

@@Module79L that makes you cool? maybe your brother, but you???

[@RevoRob007]

The on-board footage of the launch was incredible.

[@seankirby3403]

Everyone who brought a 600hp+ awd car: Wait, that's illegal!

[@theitalianjojo3440]

"Nooooooo! You can't use that thing, you are supposed to drive a car!" "Ha ha, Cross Kart goes vroom."

[@Acozijn]

In 30 years we will be looking back on this meme either with the dankest or the most disappointed of faces.

[@noxious89123]

Haha, rev limiter go brrrr

[@maitele]

This looks almost like a rear engined variant of an American style sprint car, oddly enough. I wonder how one of those would perform in hillclimb?

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

@@maitele very effectively especially in 4wd hard to beat power to weight advantage when its so low weight just increase the power output some and your set

[@benharrell6168]

Mickey the Luxray look on KZbin and check out Pikes peak hill climb. They run them up the mountain from time to time. Pretty badass

[@miguellopes6800]

Proud to know it is built in Portugal, what a machine! 😁🇵🇹

[@AtZero138]

It just launches, like wow, never knew that wee bump in the road was a jump, very entertaining thanks ..

[@theowainwright7406]

well its so light im surprised it didnt float into the air

[@twitchb1584]

The angles this thing gets are so crazy cool

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

That's badass! Dude's got balls of steel... no, titanium. All about that weight reduction.

[@user-sq7hj6hj7h]

Carbon fiber

[@jasonjohnstone686]

Looking forward to when New Zealand motor sport pulls finger and allows these machines to run as a category. I will be getting one....

[@LogieT2K]

Jason Johnstone if i had the money i would be too

[@worldsokayestbassist6001]

Aren't they similar to class 10 buggy??

[@blxtothis]

Who needs daft horsepower, applying the Colin Chapman theorem always works, “Add Lightness!”

[@jamesowen5492]

When the wife says you can’t race bikes......

[@HillClimbMonsters]

You run away from her with this. Good luck catching up... 😅

[@Chris5685]

I’m pretty sure this thing eats any bike on tight tracks like this

[@hasiktak1544]

some problems when your wife becomes ur mom

[@johncuervo3019]

@@Chris5685 would feel crazy fast just being that low to the ground

[@talkkari5460]

"Honey look, it's a Hyundai, it says so on the hood. It's a family commuter car like you asked for"

[@colinbarnes705]

1:12 I'm impressed by the camera operator's ability to track it through the trees!

[@TexasGTO]

That much power and control on those tires is impressive.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

That's essentially a GoKart on PCP, LSD, steroids, Meth and Elon Musk's ego, with hot sauce.

[@racerdaveracerdave]

😂 Musk 🤣

[@dpisaacs]

Ghost Pepper hot sauce 😳

[@IIIRotor]

Elon's Ego has got nothing on Jeff's. His abilities though... that's off the charts.

[@twotonetonybaloney9963]

Bit of lettuce and tomato, all wrapped up in a tortilla

[@f.t.w8645]

😂😂👊

[@HartyBiker]

Who designed that suspension? They are the real mvp here

[@dmacpher]

Thong Slapper changes direction like it’s tied to a pole. Gnarly

[@unknown-nl9ql]

Wht is MVP? I saw it in pubg m also but don't know

[@HartyBiker]

@@unknown-nl9ql most valuable player

[@unknown-nl9ql]

@@HartyBiker thnq bro😁

[@HartyBiker]

@@unknown-nl9ql no worries mate

[@phils866]

Here in N.Ireland, the Rallysport Association runs a championship which includes (amongst others) usually about 20-30 buggies, and they are mental! More and more rallymen are competing in this class of motorsport, and it's great to see.

[@prematuredgravy8033]

A absolutely love these hillclimb runs, because you know that the man inside of that vehicle knows his machine inside and out. More so than a car, just because of how unorthodox a vehicle such as that is

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

Mental. The sound alone would make it an exhilarating experience.

[@RCmaniac667]

Might be a perfect car for this kind of track

[@koitorob]

No, not really. The perfect car would be lower, have stiffer suspension and wouldn't understeer like a bitch.

[@Alan_Hans__]

Add another couple of kg and put guards over the fronts of the wheels unless you need them exposed to generate lift/cool the tyres/increase drag. Awesome looking and driving beastie.

[@apmm4209]

Surely that had to be the fastest climb ! The speeds were insane !

[@nssherlock4547]

Came 2nd

[@johnnygunz2300]

This is when your rc hobby catches up to your racing hobby.

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

Perfect power to weight ratio 🏎✨✨✨that’s a great driver.

[@catialeonardo4236]

One off the best things made in Portugal.

[@triynizzles]

I saw the thumbnail and thought "what the hell am I looking at?" And clicked. This looks cool.

[@koitorob]

Same reason here.

[@kenweldon2514]

Same

[@jonnonyas2691]

PURE driving SKILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jvha761]

Some people might not know how loud these little things are. There's a track for these ''near'' me, its about 5km away on the other side of a massive lake and behind a hill. I still can hear these clear as day, its even annoyingly loud. Fun little things.

[@curtisclarke3589]

That boy can drive, great machine

[@georgeisaak5321]

Typical GSX-R sound all around it , that thing is packing huge amount of torque and horsepower but also has an excellent balance between grip and sliding ! I am not sure which feeling is bigger inside of me right now , am i intimidated by it or excited about it ...one thing i am sure of at the moment , if i ride this it would be either the best time of my life or the worst ...

[@koitorob]

Sorry pal, but a bike wouldn't know what big torque was if you slapped it in the face with it!!!

[@bingoberra18]

@@koitorob It´s all about the torque to the wheels though, you get the same torque on the wheels from a 1000cc engine at 10krpm as you get from a 2000cc at 5krpm provided the 1000cc is geared to the same wheel speed.

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Very Cool to have fun on the Weekend Fast too

[@DaxXx988]

These newzealanders are mental

[@Zeriod101]

That's one awesome driver and one outstanding beast of a machine 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesh5460]

This thing is nuts! Sounds amazing

[@smallshrimpin6939]

I’ve seen these things and they are genuinely insane

[@haakon2334]

SICK SICK SICK. we need more vids of this. 💯💯💯👍

[@solidboss1000]

Its amazing how stable that... vehicle is

[@paulfisker]

Pure fun :) Inside a happy fella 😁

[@Nolast12503]

This thing looks extremely fun!

[@SheriffofYouTube]

basically the guy drives full blast the entire race. very incredible

[@hanshoogendyk2203]

The driver is actually a world rally championship driver for Hyunday,

[@racerdaveracerdave]

Yes, he is absolutely the real deal

[@brodycattermole1425]

Former, Hyundai sacked him.

[@javierrasti4954]

Thanks for upload that spectacular video!.

[@Bezo-es4dn]

MASTER Car !

[@breakawaymotorsports]

Very impressive driving.

[@kamranmcadam9747]

I really hope they bring this series to Aus.

[@Noah_Zion]

As Engineering Explained said, "Power is heavy"

[@mrchowhua7933]

Gotta love all these Gixxers on 4 wheels.

[@IgnisMan]

Crazy Thing I like it 👍😎

[@gonzalopereda3310]

Muy buenos sus videos, son mis favoritos, gracias sigan asi

[@HillClimbMonsters]

Gracias Gonzalo 👍

[@stefan-stocksmadesimple5241]

That's a nice carting ! Also, these things sounds so good when on the limiter

[@deldridg]

Oversteer is great for the crowds, but is it the fastest way around a corner? No doubt on dirt but on bitumen? I would love to know. Exceedingly impressive machine and driving!

[@codygardner7185]

They are like little formula 1 cars probably just as quick around the track i wont one how much fun would it be ripping around the bush in one of these things ☺☮✌☯👍

[@rcfreak20]

Pike's Peak mini hill climb circuit? That's a beast of a vehicle!

[@growlow2880]

Aussies love their car racing

[@clumsygarage1578]

That looks like an absolute riot.

[@larrymartin8146]

That thing is insane!!!

[@silvialourenco7721]

Portuguese brand ! Awsome machines !

[@taylorhorner1065]

That thing is wicked fast. Zips around like an RC car

[@rdooski]

If I could choose anything to attack a course like that with it would be that vehicle. Amazing! I would daily drive that baby in a heart beat.

[@UndaCuvaChikin]

Holy shit, that thing rips! Sick, man!

[@phild12pd]

Has to be the coolest thing I have seen to date lol

[@UnknownArtist994]

Amazing fast little thing! :O

[@caralho5237]

that looks deadly but also extremely fun

[@jacksrccars347]

BEAST !!!!!!!!

[@honeybadger4310]

Amazing Driver !

[@horaciocremona2283]

Impresionante como empuja el bicho este.. Muy bien el piloto..!!

[@gafrers]

KartCross FTW

[@CFHmetalorama]

What a monster!

[@kugangles9860]

Damn, that thing looks like a riot to drive.

[@PAFYZ665]

The Porsche 909 had an 8 Zylinder Motor...275PS and 375 KG....1967....similiar crazy to this monster

[@serratoanthony]

Insane ride

[@afrog2666]

Proof you don`t need a lot of hp to have fun ;) That was ridiculous! :D

[@TK421-53]

F-ing BRILLIANT!

[@racerdaveracerdave]

Awesome! And now I want one

[@evilelf5967]

could use one of these for my daily commute,arrive at work with a mile wide grin.

[@koitorob]

I don't think i'd ever make it to work. Not sure whether that'd be because i just kept going or died with a terminal smile on my face as i went straight through something immovable!

[@masipul860]

This thing is crazy

[@olspanner]

Big balls driving at it's best!

[@sungodspirit1502]

HAYDEN PADDON... "I got this!" Louis Hamilton... "Hold my beer!"

[@snhprojects2789]

Atleast spell his name right its lewis dumbass

[@sungodspirit1502]

@@4zap7 better than Paddon thats for sure!

[@jockeolzzon1222]

looks absoloutely super dangerous, love it

[@BLCancer]

NOW THAT'S HOW YOU DRIVE... - Mike Lawry

[@mike.47]

What a monster.

[@paulchemaly2]

Great driver

[@jameswilson8820]

Absolutely Awsome 👍

[@freedomkey2541]

Can it really get any better than that wow

[@marcio5563]

Incrível 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@gato69evo]

Made in Portugal off course! 🇵🇹

[@guillaumeb7660]

Ça monte vraiment fort !!

[@radwanderer6165]

A total insane Bumble Bee :-D

[@comehomepaul]

Your on worldstarr you made it

[@jwilliams703]

Also I wonder how many citing laps he did before he was comfortable enough to send this RC car around this track like that.

[@dylanpeterson4211]

That looks more fun than my gsxr750

[@ghshrksidhc5460]

Wow what an interesting little beast.

[@johnsmith-nl3js]

just insanity!

[@ozdatman]

Takes some nuts to put the foot down when starting to under steer at that speed.

[@koitorob]

"Displaying some impressive speed and benefitting from a some misfortunes from other competitors it ended up placing 2nd Overall." OK, now post the car that was fastest!!!

[@crisrose9707]

probably this thing XD kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmKZaINtdpacaJI

[@TumzDK]

Maybe I’m getting old, but wouldn’t it be awesome to see and hear this with a 4 cylinder 500cc 2-stroke engine??? The one from Quick Micks NSR500 should fit nicely 😊

[@raymondharries7188]

Maybe a bit too scary lol

[@bruceparr1678]

The extra 40hp and less weight of the Honda would help.

[@garyjohnson4575]

Oh yeah!

[@johncuervo3019]

Would love one of these with the hr2 race engine. I think it's 300hp