We Learned How Rough Go Kart Racing Can Be in Our First Money Race

Joshua and Mr. Dave took the go kart to Callahan Speedway for their first money race.
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[@hunterreed8356]

When they’re tapping on the back of there helmet they want you to push them. Another key is getting on the gas before you need it. I saw another comment about staying in the gas as much as possible. You’re doing great, seat time is the most important part of any kind of racing. Kart racing is dirty. My dad always told me they sell bodies everyday. Use it. Be aggressive.

[@bigmrclean]

Yeah, It's pretty sad. It didn't use to be that way. I had many, many good years racing back in the 90's and 2000's. It's just not like that anymore. There's really no sense in it. Definitely all about keeping the momentum and RPM's up.

[@jordanwillis7897]

Stay off the brake as much as possible in the corners. Let off the gas and burp it so the front end will sit down and step back on it. Also, on starts push the kart in front of you. Dont knock the hell outta him because itll slow you down. Looking good buddy.

[@braydenupshaw7716]

Yeah that’s all it is is seat time and tires got to learn that tire game too and don’t be scared to use that bumper

[@donaldbixby3692]

@@bigmrclean exactly. Real drivers will shine these days. No more Richard's and Dales..

[@zacharyradford5552]

@@donaldbixby3692 Yep 7 time champion with the least amount of wins but the best percentage of top 10s of the three 7 time champs. The ONLY cup driver to ever win rookie of the year then the next year win a championship. Dale Earnhardt was a shit driver

[@Skybolt211]

A little trick... when you have the car on the scales, lean in your seat as far as you can to the right and the left, and check out how much that affects the cross weight of the kart. Then if you are tight or loose, you can lean in the seat to help correct it. Kart racing is just like late model racing, except everything is micro scale, so just that small weight shift can make a difference! Raced karts for a few years, and won a LOT of races by having the kart dialed in.

[@jackfield8682]

This is great advice

[@racingpink2029]

That's not good advice... whatever way you race is the way you should scale the kart... if you have to move yourself around in the kart during a race to adjust you are doing something wrong

[@jackfield8682]

racingpink20 think about the g force that you will face and the the load will be on the right front and rear tyres because of left hand turn then slightly to the left for the straights because it’s flat on tray circuit

[@racingpink2029]

Jack Field I used to race at this track and pretty much won every time I ran out there in the heavy class... I have never moved myself around in the seat to adjust the setup... if you set the kart up the way you race then why should you move yourself around? Then you just messed up the whole setup... that’s my opinion...

[@Skybolt211]

@@racingpink2029 Of course you scale the kart to the way you race. Duh. The only reason to lean while it's on the scale is so he can see how much that actually changes the setup. I guess you've never run any long races where the track tightens up due to the track gettin rubbered up, or the car changes because of heat in the tires, etc. But if you start noticing your kart is getting loose or tight during the race, why wouldn't you do something to help it out there? It would be stupid not to. I ran 2 different classes. In Limited, where you have much more power, you can miss the setup a little and win. In stock Heavy, power is at a premium, and a tight kart will scrub off speed in a hurry. It's impossible to get the setup perfect every time, if for no other reason that the track can change between heat and feature races.

[@bccratemotoradventures2485]

You need to give mr Dave a shirt and hat for all the work he does

[@coreymarsh4649]

I agree

[@steventwiddy3402]

For him not really knowing how to drive Mr Dave did a great job setting up that kart, gearing and engine for him running with the pack as good as he did

[@scottdickinson613]

I saw 3 clean passes and you were all of them. Good Job!

[@Drew-mm7ic]

He was getting smoked

[@nickpohl6440]

Rubbing is racing! Keep standin on it and LET ER EAT!! 👍🏻🏁😁

[@mattprice37664]

I like ole Mr. Dave, you can tell he has been around! You are lucky to have him, Mr. Dave I’m hiring w/ insurance and benefits!

[@jaywalker2213]

Well I can say he's driven 10 times better then before. 👍👍

[@twu7569]

You need a Mr Dave t-shirt !!!! I'll buy one.

[@420muffy]

I want one

[@jeffbeaird747]

Mr Dave 2020.! Lol

[@stevenhobbs8847]

Love it 👍 Representing your hometown! Milton FL. We're all proud of you and Mr Dave

[@tmoney7643]

Raced these things for years... Tires, Tires, Tires... karts are extremely sensitive to tires. The wrong tire compound can slow you down significantly, they simply don't have the horsepower to overcome many mistakes with setup.

[@ScooterLee-ei1ep]

Most track now have rules on compounds just like dirt cars. Keeps cost lower.

[@JakeSeiner]

All about the prep

[@thistoursucks]

Scooter Lee1775 and you still need 5-10 sets prepped for different scenarios. Tire rules have only made the cost go up with prep getting involved. We’ve made that bed and there’s no going back.

[@ScooterLee-ei1ep]

@@thistoursucks yes and no. Yes you need diffrent sets. But it is cheaper in the long run. Once our track was locked on tire set up I saved over 600 a year on tires. You most not be good at managing your racing budget.

[@bigmrclean]

It's quite sad how the tire chemical game has progressed into what it now is. I wish they'd have a spec tire like late model racing and not allow chemicals, Just a few different compound tires and you get what you get. No 40 different chemicals and sets of tires.

[@darrencharles1910]

Some dirty driving by the 3 cart. Love the action shots

[@djblanton]

Geez man -- was amazing how those guys blow through on the inside. Looks like great fun.

[@pazzocorridore]

Good job man! I was surprised just how rough they race. Thanks to Mr. Dave too!!

[@enpassant7358]

Dang! Those Go Cart racers are some dirty little Bass Turds.

[@y450k]

Next race, remember the pink 3 and the lime green cart. Those two have a little something coming when you pass them. Or, just get two other carts and bring the Milton Mafia to town. They would cause a little drama for the others.

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

If that's how they want it... Give em what they want ! Gotta play their game !

[@bootlegger3656]

Nope use it against them but stand your ground

[@69634100]

Good run. You're getting there.

[@cameronwagner3196]

Got way better as the night went on! Keep working hard and congrats to you and Mr Dave!

[@kellyparkerracing7727]

Great racing and great Improvement throughout the day loved the video keep up the good work!

[@570driver9]

Keep up the hard work. You'll get better every week with each lap you make. There's a lot to learn!

[@johnsharpe1118]

Getting better buddy!! Looked good out there you'll get it better with seat time, thanks for sharing, I enjoy watching every Hunt the Front video thays been made so far!! My new favorite race team, Joyner Racing! 10 56 27 Keep Digging!!

[@ob1expressflying374]

for restarts, especially from the back half the pack. get right up on that bumper, money races are a whole different level of kart racing. theres racing for fun and seat time. then theres competitive money hungry. overall you held your ground pretty well. that last gear change was the money maker for sure

[@treydaniels6304]

I’m a go kart racer and you needa come up more on the straight so you can keep you momentum in the corners

[@pawpawdabs6194]

You definitely got better as the day went on. Way to go guys.

[@samwaldfogel2246]

My son use to race. You're not a winner if ya have to dump people, plain and simple. It was a good experience, but glad we made the move out of it after a couple years. He consistently made it in the top 3 driving clean.

[@gonehunting03]

They drive like it's their first time behind the wheel lol

[@jamalpeoples3736]

Not really. This is cart racing , not Nascar. Bumping in cart racing is 2hat ot is. Clean racing doesn't exist in cart racing.

[@haydencalkins1154]

welll thats cause some people know how to take a hit and flat karts usually are like thiss

[@bgd5339]

There's some decent bumpin and rubbin going on in go kart Racing! Congrats on a 5th place finish!

[@kevinritchie9227]

A couple of those guys couldnt pass gas without running into somebody!

[@farrdawgjoker7087]

Single file racing usually shows who has the track figured out and those who haven't! I think this guy doesn't have his tires figured out yet and he isn't comfortable running flat out or looking for his own line!

[@zacharyradford5552]

@@farrdawgjoker7087 At that point in time he only ran like 5 races.

[@cc2450]

My lord I used to race back in the mid 80s and it was nothing like that. You didn't just pop the fire out of somebody first time to get by. I guess they think they little Dale Sr's. 😂

[@michaellukasiewicz9683]

Nice job Joshua, patients is good if they don't slide up on there own then move then BUT you could take out both of ya🏁 Mike 33

[@smokeymcbongwater3561]

Looks like a lota fun. Wayyy cool. Thanks for the video

[@mikehornsby599]

Great job enjoyed that, hit them first!!!!

[@jadub4]

Good run. Y'all made big improvements throughout the day.

[@thewolf3889]

Watching close racing like this from the drivers seat makes Great Viewing. I Subscribed.

[@wescadmore5959]

great footage for us viewers , feels like were in the drivers seat, ,, well done

[@tomtomsolvic]

Great job and thanks for hitting record for us.

[@ric127610]

If I were setting up your cart I would take a pound of air out of the front left tire and add a pound in the right side. That would help plant the left tire in the turn and push the right side. Let off the gas a second later than you are. and get back to the gas at the apex of the turn. It seems like your letting off to soon going in. I am just saying

[@WeldtecDesigns]

ric127610 good feedback....

[@WeldtecDesigns]

We are new to dirt go kart racing. Check out @growingupgarage

[@michaellukasiewicz9683]

With such a regid frame and suspension, unlike the other classes of race cars, taking a # from LF will soften RR add a # to LF will put more pressure on the RR,you can test this theory by just taking a square metal frame and put several same thickness of shims under all corners then remove 1 or 2 from a corner and see what happens to the opposite corner.

[@ric127610]

@@michaellukasiewicz9683 I would agree with your theory if your racing on a hard surface. On dirt , however, its a soft surface and always changing. Unlike pavement, dirt-track racing pushes the soft dirt to the top of the turn. By letting air out of the front left tire flatten the tire's surface where it meets the track. In doing so would cause that tire to stay in the racing groove. By adding air to the right front tire would allow that tire to slide better. Keeping in mind both tires are still turning.

[@ChainDragGONE]

@@michaellukasiewicz9683 of

[@edgarowens565]

Y'all need to make some Punt-the-Front shirts. Those boys are ruthless.

[@MitchellAdams49]

Please keep these Karting videos coming. They are helping me learn as I'm getting ready to start racing karts.

[@shaneristo7887]

Me too!

[@rodconner9079]

Nice job Josh --- damn good finish!!! It definitely didn't start that way. Appears like a dog eat dog world. You done very well for such short seat time... def getting better too (means you're thinkin'). When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Race your race till one of the others tells you to change it up a bit. Again --- Shout Out to Mr. Dave ... you rock!

[@FlixyOn60]

seems like i always find myself coming back to these htf karting videos the week before my kart season starts

[@ElliottD.Racing71]

Me too

[@nashguy207]

Joshua you are doing good for what little time you have been in a kart. I think you need to work on anticipating the starts you get better at the start and it will help you a lot. Love the kart videos keep them coming. Mr dave seems like a nice man so kind of him to help you. Both of you have a great week. God Bless!!!

[@daltondavis294]

Josh, you have to push on the starts. Can’t wait on the kart in front of you to go !

[@pilotracingperformance4971]

Tires man it’s a big factor in go kart racing & never touch the brake just burp the throttle, my foot never touches the brake on the track. Good race tho man you’re learning

[@marlinmotorsports2130]

taylor .collier and drivers who use brake also tend to slightly rest their for on the pedal on the straights.... Hardly use the brake on my UAS kart! It’s all tires, tires, tires!! He’s is getting there tho!

[@marlinmotorsports2130]

Good job man! Pay no attention to the haters, most never sat in a kart and they know everything! Lol! Karting is one of the toughest and most competitive forms of racing today. Just keep diggin at it, and working on tires, tires tires. Be aggressive, get away from the brake and don’t be afraid of the outer edge of the groove on entry.😎 Good job and don’t get discouraged, and if you were up front, you wouldn’t be hunting it... Good luck brother.

[@soulfly3438]

mr dave really is a class act. kinda restores my faith in humanity

[@lwilliam22]

Holy cow they were no mercy. I laughed out loud the one time it looked like you were going to bump and spun yourself out. Great job

[@self_made-self_paid2143]

He was getting pushed, that's why he spun

[@aaronreid616]

Thanks for the video, I miss racing go karts but watching this makes me not sure much. Lol

[@jeremycolston8383]

Good job. Made big strides throughout the day. Mr Dave is getting ya up there. It's just gonna take seat time to learn what you need or want to suit your driving style. When you get that figured out, you'll be just fine. Might need a test n tune day to see what actually does what. I'm sure Mr. Dave knows, but that way you'll be more able to help Mr. Dave figure out what you need it do. Hang in there and use that bumper some. God Bless y'all

[@davesfix-it1080]

Great job!!! Never knew cart racing had so much bumping.

[@WorstCowboyEver]

Bro I just learned about this at 40 after riding motorcycles my whole life. I just watched Days of Thunder and next thing I know I’m here and looking up where to buy a kart 😂

[@thedude4457]

If the go kart was on the t-shirts I'd buy one😁

[@speedracer3967]

You had me worried from that first race, But that final race was a really nice piece of driving!

[@smalltownadventures1971]

Joshua that was some beating and banging I would probably get in to many fights as much as they were hitting you but you done good keep it up and bring home some wins

[@TheNWCowboy1]

Good job man. You took some good licks out there, those guys are really aggressive. I just bought a kart and my buddy gave me the bright idea that I could race it. So looking into getting started in racing.

[@glockspecific7757]

Dang boys, they said let’s get this KZbinr out the way! I wouldn’t expect any less

[@shawnmahaffey5691]

These videos are awesome.

[@coltoncollins576]

On the start hold your brake to get the rpm up and let off it and you’ll get a big run

[@supersoakercupseries7709]

No you won’t. That will just give the guys in front a bigger lead.

[@conner1852]

He is running a clone i race personally and your only supposed to turn 6000-5900

[@joellajuett1060]

When they drive like its Downtown LA, attrition will be your friend. Nice job Team 27 !!

[@quest2outdoors]

Good job you could see it from the beginning they was beating each other up good finish way to hang in there good luck in the future :-) peace

[@surgingsociety1116]

Heck yeah I’m going to create a racing organization!! I’m excited!!

[@dirtracer21d]

I’d suggest staying up higher running the straights and don’t force the entry in the corner so soon, keep it up bub!

[@michaeldunsmore447]

U have to force the entry or u are going to slide up the track I run Callahan every week

[@dirtracer21d]

Heron gaming #1 that’s not what I meant, it looks like few times he’s driving it in a little early, like he’ll work his way down the straight in to the corner then jerk it back up because how early he’s turning in. Just my opinion looks like a cool track !

[@michaeldunsmore447]

@@dirtracer21d gotcha and it is a cool track just really bouncy

[@megadawg342]

a little, don't wanna give up the line

[@discmotoslots]

like any sport you have to race a bunch & then you learn the tricks of the trade. nice work out there! way to take a punt & come back swinging! good luck in the future

[@richardwood9309]

Its called a "bumper" for a reason. USE IT!

[@richardwood9309]

Did you even watch the video? Count how many times it was used on him. An eye for an eye I say.

[@asskickingperformance3550]

Jim Clark the only joke here is you bud! I raced 4 cycle karts from age 9-21 at tracks all over the south, was never a dirty driver but you can bet your ass I used my bumper until I found the front! That’s part of racing dude! Don’t beat on nobody but rubbin is racing!

[@LS__812]

Rubbin's racin

[@michaelh6667]

You made some good improvements....keep hunting the front and let them fall to the back 😁

[@timpayne7376]

Good run!

[@allendodson9881]

Rubbin is Racing............You did Good, and it will come to You in time...Mr. Dave and You are going to be a winning Team no doubt........

[@davecushing5500]

Any one else leaning left while watching while they are racing? Nice progress Joshua!!!

[@shaneristo7887]

Leaning left and tilting my screen

[@thexlawz6684]

Coming from a 9 yr racer, points champion and national championship contender in 2010. That brake pedal is emergencies only. If you feel like you can’t hold it in the corner, make your entry a little later and feather that gas pedal. Keep it hard inside during the apex of the corner and feather it getting in, soon as you hit that apex you need to be wide open on the exit. I’ve probably went through 15-20 bodies on both karts when I raced. They cheap, stick that nose where it needs to be!

[@shampymotorsports6644]

Mishue motor FTW!!! I didn’t realize y’all ran Eddies stuff, that’s pretty cool!

[@kodymerritt6061]

Try moving up on the straight always so you don’t have to use the break as much.

[@Retired70]

Kody Merritt break? Or brake

[@ralphwatten2426]

Brake, but I agree. It looks like the kart handles well enough that he could throttle a little more through the corner. Great video!

[@ric127610]

I would have to disagree with moving up on the straight away. The shortest way around the track is the bottom of the track. Moving up the track would add time to his lap.

[@bonestockrevival6141]

@@ric127610 Just no

[@justinwinkeler8653]

@@ric127610 can tell you've watched to much racing on tv so I'll **waste my time to teach you a little something....in kart racing you **have to keep your speed/rpms up because they don't have a ton of power to make up on the straightaways so you want to make the widest turn possible to keep from losing so much momentum so going lower on the straightaways makes a sharper turn in the corners

[@twu7569]

Love the videos. I give you a B- though for giving away the outcome in the titles. LOL

[@donanderson9477]

Adrenaline blowin out yur ears!!!! Good racin. Stick n go that's how it is. Congrats 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@rickyb2200]

Good job Joshua.

[@hbmogtenor]

Can’t wait to put mine on the scales

[@bandit157]

It's coming around man great job.. But ima tell ya i got so mad warching.. Well not mad but seeing them keep running into got me frustrated for ya so bad i spun the guy out in front on me here on Hwy 90... 😆... Great job proud for ya

[@killmeorudie1]

Great job on that last race bro

[@denniskippaw5dpk]

Couple of things. The comment about a little higher ark on the straight will help you carry more speed through the corners. For your first real heavy race you improved very fast. Gear combination and the track conditions can make or break you. 40 years ago carting was all about the bump and run and nothing has changed. Your doing well and Mr Dave is your right hand man. BTY Mr Dave looks just like my Dad at age 50 or so. I took a double take. I watched on the 60 inch and you see so much more. Good luck

[@SuperCompRacer]

Looks like a combination of Talledega and Bristol. Get outta the line and move to the rear. Bump and grind back to the front. Looks like a shit ton of fun though!

[@staceybowen8129]

Great racing ! Way to improve thru the day ! Get more aggressive with those guys , apparently they don’t care to use the bumper ! Remember RUBBING IS RACING !! Go get em the next time ! Keep the kart videos coming!!

[@Campbellfamilylights]

I race go karts and I’m 11 I’ve learned to never let off the gas around the turns it helps you go faster

[@carbonconnection2480]

I ran limited and open animals years ago and we didn't beat each other up like that, had we raced like that there would have been a fight! Good job man, seat time!

[@rogerfrizzell6418]

I agree with Bill and Michelle below, Mr. Dave needs some Hunt the Front apparel for his hard work. The old guys know their stuff when it comes to setups. I used to run at a .4 mile bull ring in Asheville NC. If us young guys could keep our mouths shut long enough, the old guys would help us with set up and driving technique. You are doing GREAT, just keep driving and listen to every word Mr. Dave says ! You can see in the videos he is focused !!!

[@oGBeginner]

LOL when you got overtook by the entire group

[@saltybildo9448]

Looks like fun

[@anthonysilva5015]

thank you for including the prayer.

[@woofersd2383]

Placed my order. Good racin. More aggressive yes. Seems that’s what you need to do.

[@rayaddington4519]

Looks likr Mr. Dave came thru again with the set up. Now you just got to lose the nice guy attitude when on the track? Congrats ona good day at the track.

[@Allen10390]

Need to get with Tim Eilts with Precision Tire Technology, hes been dominating all the big maxxis races all year long with his prep line, also builds some of the best Neck Snapping clutches.. great customer service from him also.

[@willitnitro8506]

Not a bad idea...

[@marlinmotorsports2130]

Yep. Good idea.

[@robpenn48]

Good job bud.

[@worleyracingproductions1755]

You’ve gotta quit relying on that dang brake pedal and drive the kart!

[@hoytsmith6490]

Therocketboy karts exactly. That track is it fast enough to need a brake.

[@worleyracingproductions1755]

I wouldn’t think so, raced karts for 18 years off and on never laid on a brake pedal near that much raced everything from a box stock to a uas kart

[@DSGB2199]

I agree if you are even close on tires you should be foot flat all the way around. He is gettin pummeled. My very first race ever didnt go this bad

[@jbevill4085]

That back stretch coming off 2 was rough!!! Your getting there though.

[@williamwindex3890]

this is a gem im revisiting. them dudes dont play

[@DougSmithRacing]

This is my first year racing slingshots and my first couple races, i was never be able to get a good restart. The best advise i can give you is if you're on the outiside just keep as close as possible to who ever is in front of you. Same thing for the inside, give them a few bumps and just keep close

[@brandonm4344]

You definitely made improvements on your run there. But man they are killing you on the initial start, I ain’t sure exactly what you’re doing but when they throw the green you’re like 6 karts behind already. Hard to make that up with these cause your competition has the same stuff as you. But also they sure race hard for $500, they done more damage to the karts than that. Lord I’d hate to see them race for $1,000. You’re doing good though, seem to be better about every time out there.

[@Grutzai]

Lol, best comment

[@christianohm5746]

Another thing I would highly highly recommend is m&m bodies they are a hard plastic so when you get bumps they don't break like the fiberglass and when they do bend you just take a heat gun and bend them back to play

[@NallsXD]

Been racing karts for 15 years, my family been inti kart racing/engine building for 30 years you gotta strong motor builder Eddie Mishue has been in this game as long as I can remember my tip the only time I've ever been on the brakes is if they just watered the track and it's a mess. A track that size you wanna pop the throttle really quick to let the kart set entering the cornering and get back onto the gas mid corner all the way through the apex of the corner but good job for your first time!

[@bkrutz123]

Professional kart racing in general is just an extremely aggressive style of racing. You’ll get to where you need to be 🏁

[@kevinking7321]

center off looked great you were gaining on em there......maybe wider arc on entry..... keep at it

[@danieladams1950]

Come run for money down here in Kentucky for the Burris southeast tour, north Vs South, Burris Thriller Series, Outhouse Classic, Butch Johnson memorial, Monster Mash, and plenty more. There’s all kinds of money to be made and skills to learn if you come run at J and M motorsports!!!