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

[@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

[@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.

[@scottdickinson613]

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

[@Drew-mm7ic]

He was getting smoked

[@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

[@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]

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[@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

[@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

[@stevenhobbs8847]

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

[@enpassant7358]

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

[@nickpohl6440]

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

[@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]

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

[@420muffy]

I want one

[@jeffbeaird747]

Mr Dave 2020.! Lol

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@djblanton]

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

[@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!

[@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........

[@MitchellAdams49]

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

[@shaneristo7887]

Me too!

[@pazzocorridore]

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

[@jaywalker2213]

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

[@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!

[@Colton_Collins82]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@bgd5339]

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

[@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!!!

[@69634100]

Good run. You're getting there.

[@darrencharles1910]

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

[@johnbuffinton7324]

Great job, 375 class at Callahan is rough!! Look back at your driving line especially the entry, you are screwed your exit with your entry. Follow the kart in front of you..they've been doing it for a lot longer than you. I think your setup and tires were fine it's just figuring out the line and not scrubbing off speed in the corners

[@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

[@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!

[@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 !!!

[@outdoorriding2801]

don’t use the break find a spot on the gas and don’t let off just keep it steady

[@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

[@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!

[@mm93mustwin13]

Do you think that prep for the tires that they talk about really does everything

[@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.

[@ssgLunchbox]

I raced as a kid in the early/mid 90s. We didn't have all the body panels, it was open wheel racing. If you bumped you were likely taking quite the spill. Those things may have made racing safer, but it isn't about being the best driver now, now it seems whoever is fastest can just push their way to the front.

[@markpyles6515]

You did good, talk to Joseph about being calm cool and collective going through the corners. You use allot of brake at times. But getting allot better.

[@frallo5410]

Yall should come run at the Original Speedway Park in Fruitland Park, Fl. next race is November 16th

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@Mrcrowley1967]

I know this a old post but you need to force the inside and either adjust the clutch to be more aggresive or get better tire geometry. I can see with flat dirt track racing you are playing wit the tire slippage but you need to tack that down . Also get on the throtle sooner in the turn and driv through the cornerin stead of letting it push you out side.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@woofersd2383]

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

[@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. 😂

[@matthewwilliamson1982]

IF you tighten up the clutch the clutch will engage at a low rpm. Therefore taking off faster. That is why they are bumping you up the track on the restart. The clutch needs to come in somewhere 2800 to 3000 rpm. Just a piece of advice. Have over twenty years at the go kart track.

[@edgarowens565]

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

[@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

[@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

[@dano7480]

I drag race but this looks fun. I helped with street stock but it was blacktop. We had a 71 demon and that car couldn't drive straight on flat surface lol. Always wanted to turn left. The track did a backwards race and didn't end well. 😂

[@daltondavis294]

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

[@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

[@jaceszn7367]

just watching this but even tho these are rough these are my favorites. I race these and first big money race I broke a frame in hot laps on the big race day after practice races. there rough but best thing to do is get up front with the people who know how to run and play smart lol

[@LightsOnCunningham]

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

[@thewolf3889]

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

[@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

[@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

[@570driver9]

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

[@christianmoody6498]

If you run there again try adding some more LF camber. It looks like you were pushing before the apex. or try sliding the LR in or out (it’s different for different chassis) just adjust and try again.

[@christianmoody6498]

Or you could take some cross out of the go kart.

[@flynnjacobs1662]

Looks interesting, it’s like a speedway go karting but with lots of grip, here in Australia we run dirt karting with proper dirt so we don’t get much grip unlike on your tracks

[@cameronwagner3196]

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

[@JDsSportsRoom]

What kinda kart, where can I buy one?

[@surgingsociety1116]

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

[@mgangvlogs4652]

This is what I race and I love it but we run at Wagner‘s speedway and Dumplin valley and more it’s so fun but now I’ve been racing dirt bikes and go karts

[@kenhortman157]

How can your brothers make a Joiner Racing shirt and leave you cart and number off ?

[@neilgrinder5633]

I like to say it great to see a Great Christian family like yours. Doing life with our lord . 💯👍🙏🙏🙏 and having fun 👍👍

[@christianohm5746]

See in dirt track kart racing the biggest thing is tires you don't want to be stuck to the track but you also don't wanna be sliding around and when running bigger races they're gonna get dirty because they're racing for money all it takes is seat time and learning that the quote rubbing is racing applies a lot more in Karts than cars

[@tomtomsolvic]

Great job and thanks for hitting record for us.

[@meanjoegreen4925]

road rage good reason I don't race any more-lol-- what are the rules on bump & run or as in your case looked more like run you over & run. about how fast were you going on the last race last few laps? from my seat, you were moving right along. better luck next time.

[@bradcleveland1815]

Yep that’s money races for you, they are rough no matter where you go. Your starts are absolutely killing you. Stall that thing up and get in there with them. I still say your clutch is off and you may be a touch down on power. Everything has to be perfect to win these races.

[@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

[@donaldburkhard7932]

Since you need to add weight can you add more bracing for all the banging

[@pawpawdabs6194]

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

[@smokeymcbongwater3561]

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

[@mikehornsby599]

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

[@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.

[@Taboloncawonthemasters]

What tach is that?! Love how it keeps lap times also! Need one!

[@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

[@soulfly3438]

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

[@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

[@easttexan2933]

I thought you did really well from beginning to end. Steady improvement. Did 5th have a payout?

[@michaeljager1194]

Ya

[@joellajuett1060]

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

[@_wow_3D]

Are these dirt Go Karts or Flat karts im curious

[@amandahayes2057]

Open up your entries and stay in the gas longer. You’ll protect your corners coming off and it will loosen up the kart a bit. Instead of riding the brake or completely letting off the gas try burping the throttle in the corners to keep the RPM’s up. It should make a huge difference in ur lap times.

[@kellyparkerracing7727]

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

[@ScooterLee-ei1ep]

Clean tires with dawn dish liquid. And soak in wd40. Dont ask why. Just do it lol. Also they will pass test. All it does it put oil back into the tires that the dirt and heat pulled out. Also look only for how long for your compound. You will see a huge difference.

[@MichaelJohnson-wl2or]

Callahan’s a rough track in general. And the other racers aren’t scared to tear your stuff up even if your racing clean. Only way to keep from getting ran over there is just being the fastest one. Come to Crossroads Motorplex. The staff makes good calls on the races and the track takes rubber pretty well

[@ThoughtFall-uo7uq]

Go Kart Pro Tip: don’t even use the breaks. Just trust me. I win plenty of races where my foot never even touched the break till the race was over 💀. And if you’re fighting the wheel that much you needa change some things other than the gear brother.

[@joshuahead7789]

Need you some black sand mixed in with another prep! Don’t brake unless you have to and don’t enter the turns so low! Smooth long turns are better than jerking the wheel midway through the turns

[@ThatMooreBoy5.3]

ok my guy i hope you see this because it will really help you out, wash and prep the tires after every time you go out, heat the tires if you can as well, get used to having your seat laid back. never ever use breaks. just burp the throttle and get back into it. if someone in front of you hold the throttle and use them as a break, rubbing is racing. stay low don't give em a gap because they will make the gap bigger by moving you out of the way.

[@kevinking7321]

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

[@60trigger]

Since you say you keep riding the brake, you should put a big bright red sticker, somewhere you can see it, that says “foot off brake” :)

[@fivegobblers1]

60trigger remove the break lol

[@60trigger]

@@fivegobblers1 that would work as well lol

[@ivanbossi7314]

Quick question is this class cheaper than running tag 125 or shifters? Or it is just a preference thing?

[@stevenshell7815]

Oh lol one more thing. Increase ur tire pressure and prep the right side more then the left . The increase in tire pressure will allow the kart to role more free plus as funny as it sounds it sticks better. Lol this works really well up north any ways . But this is 5 years in karts clone and uas. But. Good job keep plugging u r getting there.