Advice for Beginners!! Dirt Kart Race at Mountain Creek - Medium Heat Race

My best advice I can give to other beginners is to focus on one thing to get better at during each run. Don’t get overwhelmed and take it one race at a time!
In this video, I was pleased with the lines I was running!
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Mountain Creek Speedway
LO206 Powermax Briggs & Stratton
Charger Dynasty Chassis
Simpson
GoPro
Shoei
RaceQuip
Lucas Oil
Evolution Seat
Mychron 3
Burris Tires

[@calebcornelius8632]

Looking smoother every time I watch, keep it up!!

[@mymaclife4288]

Caleb Cornelius Thanks Caleb!!

[@randomstuff0849]

Appreciated your advice

[@mymaclife4288]

Yessir!!

[@SteveTheExploiter]

It's been a while since I raced but, that track looks like you could run some more toe out on the left front to get to turned and keep it straight coming off the apex.

[@brianvinet6822]

Hey I see that you race a dega I believe. I live here in Bessemer. My family has raced in someway my whole life. Up until 10 years ago. I plan on getting into it. Starting hotshot. But I’m here for info on starting my 9 yr old in the karts. Schedule, classes, where to find rules? If possible. Subscribed!!!

[@mymaclife4288]

Thanks for reaching out. My best advice is to to check website of the track or call them directly.

[@Economan66]

I just started in junior 1 because of my age and I got spun on my 3rd time out and corrected it.

[@gilgolden3112]

Good line and kart seems to like the setup. Gear change is in order though

[@mymaclife4288]

I agree!! Thank you!

[@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821]

My thing back when I was racing was this. Rubbing is racing yes of course but beating and banging and using a kart on the outside as a bank to pass and stay on the track when handling isn't working is not. I like it good and clean if possible. Sure your going to hit or get hit. But what is important is finding a line and a secondary because like restarts and traffic you will not always be able to hold that line. I use to hate when I had a really fast line my grove I called it. Sometimes in an intire race the diffrent lines slower and faster karts take would close me off from where I wanted to be and had to just follow along with the chaos. I use to hate that not knowing of o could have stretched out and got the room could I have went to the front. That always did bother me and I know many others got frustrated as I did. Some times its just the luck of the draw and sometimes that baby just wants to run and hook up and the world is good.

[@kadenjimison2134]

I race too I am trying to get better I win a lot I am in jr3 blue plate and I got 4/5 championships and ya I’m good but could still j think be better so if you have any tips that would help he that would be great thanks

[@garyyoung5955]

when your behind somebody you bump them just a little bit and they will move out of the way

[@zacfranklin8934]

Good job but when your on the starts just lock it up or floor it but only behind 1and 2 so that you can push someone to a higher rpm that way you can pass him really easy good luck

[@mymaclife4288]

Zac Franklin Great advice. Thx Zac!

[@thefishclan4773]

How did you get your goat cart

[@number1cop]

I’m looking into racing a stock predator class. I’m tipping the scales at 240 myself. Any chance of being competitive at my weight?

[@mymaclife4288]

Yeah man absolutely, me and Chris are 230-250

[@KilroyMotorSports]

Quick question, just got a Qrc cr 500 open, whats the best way to hit corners?

[@DuhItzKaiyo]

Honestly practice man build up confidence and try to get closer and closer every time

[@pokecollect32]

What cart catagory would you recommend for a adult who is a beginner on dirt cart racing. Been driving regular go carts since was a kid just never raced at tracks. As an adult I want to get started but don't want to bite off more than I can chew at my current novice level.

[@mymaclife4288]

I suggest a no tire prep class if you find a track that does it. That way it takes away that whole part of it and gives you time to learn.

[@pokecollect32]

@@mymaclife4288 ok thanks I'll have to check around and see who has that as that's not one that I have seen from where I live. Someone mentioned doing clone light #330 for a beginner. What's your opinion on that as someone who is experienced in the sport.

[@mymaclife4288]

@@pokecollect32 Clone is a ton of fun but can also be very competitive which isn’t a bad thing. How much do you weigh?

[@pokecollect32]

@@mymaclife4288 I weigh 250

[@brosselot1]

Need a little more gear. High in low out, don't lift unit the first cone in the corner. Then on the gas at the middle of the corner you are pretty smooth which is fast you will get it. My kids raced karts for years.

[@mymaclife4288]

Thanks Bill!

[@recruitsolo9543]

Are you racing 206 medium again

[@mymaclife4288]

Sorry for late reply. Yes I’ve been running medium, heavy, and sumo at Mountain Creek

[@omarthornberry9243]

Always wanted to ask. Is that a shifter kart?

[@mymaclife4288]

No sir. But I have seen those shifter karts before and they look like a ton of fun to drive.

[@omarthornberry9243]

@@mymaclife4288 I bought one over the weekend and I ordered that body you have on yours but I'm worried it will not fit.

[@omarthornberry9243]

@@mymaclife4288 when you have a chance can you let me know what chasis you runing. Or something cheap I could start with?

[@mymaclife4288]

@@omarthornberry9243 In this video I was running a Charger Dynasty. It was a great kart to start with. Really enjoyed it.

[@shawnpeeler1924]

Where can a man get some seat time know anywhere... if so please let me know ...

[@mymaclife4288]

Shawn Peeler Do you live in NC? I’ve been running at Mountain Creek Speedway mostly.

[@shawnpeeler1924]

@@mymaclife4288 yes I plan on coming there wa just trying to do a little practicing didn't know if anyone close that would let anyone ..

[@shawnpeeler1924]

@@mymaclife4288 I know the next race there is the 26th.

[@mymaclife4288]

Shawn Peeler Oh gotya. Yeah I’m not sure. I do know they rent the track out sometimes. You can call them and see? There number is listed on their Facebook page. And usually they have open practice the day before the race.

[@connercarraway2163]

What about 270 pounds is that still good

[@mymaclife4288]

I’d shoot for 250-260 if you want to be more competitive. It’s tough for us big guys

[@connercarraway2163]

Is 270 too heavy to race

[@connercarraway2163]

@@mymaclife4288 thanks but most of it is muscle

[@Damion973]

I crashed my go-kart last night

[@mymaclife4288]

Oh no. Hope you’re ok.