My First Kart Race in 10 Years & THIS HAPPENED

This week we're taking to the race track for our first race at the Ipswich Kart Club in 10 years. Will it be a successful return or will it end in disaster?
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[@ollie_williamson]

would love to see more vids like these! sick as bro

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks legend , I’ll see what I can do. ….

[@AFFMotorsport]

Welcome back to racing Mate, the bug never leaves.

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks boss , maybe get another one in. Hard with work and all that. I think. I’ll leave to the kids

[@AFFMotorsport]

@@PowerRepublic Look into Endurance racing, yes not as fast and 4 stroke, easier on the body on SL1's and lots of laps. My last QLD race we still saw 107kph at Ippy during a 12 hour. It's bigger in NSW with 4 separate series each getting over 20 karts per race for a minimum of 6 hours upto 24 hours.

[@jasonleslie6366]

Really cool that you chose the old school OTK M6 Nassau front panel on your Tony Kart! Keep up the racing and those last 3/10ths will come soon!

[@PowerRepublic]

Cheers legend. One race meet per year

[@scotthiscoe5307]

That was a good watch Dez. Good to be back in seat. Nice👌🏼

[@woody_teacher]

Sensational video Dez...I love your honesty. Respect !

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks legend 👊👊

[@kartaroundtheworld]

Super cool to see a legend like you racing !! Thank you very much for sharing

[@PowerRepublic]

Glad you enjoyed it! I was sweating bullets in the final

[@kartaroundtheworld]

@@PowerRepublic I am 40 y.o. and I recently started racing Rotax Senior against 15 y.o. kids, so I know exactly how your arms feel after the racing weekend ahhahaha

[@PowerRepublic]

@@kartaroundtheworld #respect

[@Jmasta7]

Hell yea dez good to see you out there still competing. life goals

[@PowerRepublic]

Gotta keep sendin’ it

[@vincent5302]

Hi Derek, do you mind doing a video showing how to set -up the fuel lines on the mini-rok, I'm not sure how to connect the breather tubes and fuel return lines. Thank you

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Vin , we not allowed to run the return lines this year did you know ? We have all sorts of trouble with the cadet 9 spraying fuel out the breather hoses

[@vincent5302]

@@PowerRepublic Thanks Derek. I did read about it but not sure where those return lines are... is that the T-joint, so basically just remove it?

[@Manracermax]

Nice to see you race, you did good! When will you drive the DAP Kart? :D

[@kartaroundtheworld]

Yes, I am also waiting for that !

[@PowerRepublic]

The DAP kart has been a slow burner. Sorry bout that. Hectic year racing but I need to get her done

[@scotts24d]

Great to see you Racing Mate 🤙🏁🏁

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah was fun to be back at it. Harder than it looks 😂

[@scotts24d]

@@PowerRepublic Dont i know it im 61 & still Racing Karts Lo206 Briggs Legends class 50 & older its not easy 🥺 But so much fun still at 61 👍😁🏁🏁

[@PowerRepublic]

@@scotts24d noice work. thanks for tuning in and watching the vid

[@jordyschoenmakers]

Derek, when is the dyno video coming online (Rotax 2024 cilinder)? Greeting from the Netherlands, Jordy

[@Hackenbaker]

Good to see you back mate!

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks legend

[@DemopVWgarage]

your da man :) Looks like mega hard work!!

[@PowerRepublic]

It was a massive day. More training. Required for sure next time

[@elGa_tUrRo]

Awesome video, awesome content and great editing!

[@PowerRepublic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noelsmyth868]

Great video 🚀🚀🚀

[@jordyschoenmakers]

Yo Derek, great to see you back in the kart. The old fox never forgets... I have a question, maybe you can help me. What is the best opening for a spark plug (rotax max)? I hear from 0.45mm to 0.90mm but what is best?

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Jord, thanks for watching. It was mad fun but I’ll wait another year before the next race day. As for spark gap, I use the Denso out of the pack for years and I think they are close 0.65mm. Set em there and get on with something else like optimum tyres pressures ImO

[@adammcnamara5027]

Epic video, and no add’s. Love the snow camo outfit. Pow pow

[@PowerRepublic]

no ads is always best !!!

[@jackmunro3625]

If this video makes money I want a cut hahahaha

[@PowerRepublic]

You know I got your back @jackmunro3625

[@georgekassis2175]

Hey mate love the video you should do coffs over 40's weekend lots of fun

[@PowerRepublic]

Would love too, but we are out at Warwick

[@georgekassis2175]

Maybe next year

[@georgekassis2175]

Maybe next year

[@Justgonnasendit88]

10:29 that guy that walked pass I’ve seen him racing at my local club he’s in a different class then me tho

[@PowerRepublic]

give him a high 5 in the pits bro

[@tysonarden1361]

What’s the stub extenders do I notice all the KR run them will that help us otk guys run a stiffer front but counter the heavy steering

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah, more leverage so the steering isn’t as heavy

[@johnheath9151]

PASS EVERYYONE BROTHER. WHAT THE HELL YOU TALKING ABOUT.😂😂😂😂😂

[@PowerRepublic]

Just making stuff up Johnny

[@po1ntblanknasty678]

Hey I have a older parilla leopard 125 and it will fire up if I give it gas but it won’t stay idling I’ve tried to clean the carburetor and adjust it but it doesn’t seem to want to adjust any tips??

[@ZacKingProductions97]

Not the P platers! lol!

[@PowerRepublic]

Lol 😂

[@franckberthelon8611]

Awesome video...

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks for watching

[@nommo93]

Old guys rule Derek!!!

[@PowerRepublic]

Well not that weekend if you look at the final results 😂

[@nigelscott331]

Hell yehhhh dessy

[@PowerRepublic]

thanks legend, was a fun day out !!!

[@TheSimRacingHub.]

Updated karting fitness when?

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah that is definitely on the to do list ✅