Some Rather Important Kart Races

[@tahunuva4254]

"let's hope for a nice clean race" *orange dude overtakes* "just kinda scope out where the stewards are and aren't watching, then go for the full big send. That's always an option"

[@ricomotions5416]

lmao

[@Seribean44]

How do you think I won my first go kart race, maldonado style

[@ericgulseth74]

I was laughing at work over that comment

[@tahunuva4254]

@Colten Griffin I definitely believe both of you. Definitely not a scam or anything.

[@manumores]

Hi Steve! I remember you wondering in a video, long ago, if you should continue to do these karting videos or not. I say: Keep 'em coming me laddie! To people who only sporadically take up this kind of motorsport, this shows the 'how-to' in karting. I've learnt so much watching these videos. For instance, the small but important things like what to do with the weights, the fuelcap, where to throw the holding pins, the handsigns on track and how the 'attack' mode isn't always the way to go . This is a treasure chest of savoir-racing for the interested karting wannabe. The camera standpoint is really convincing and the sound-balance between ambient noise and the voice-over is simply perfect (very rare!) which makes watching the videos NOT an excruciating experience :-) I'm looking forward to the next season!!

[@Super_GT]

Perfect stuff mate, thanks for the comment and happy to hear it is helping you!

[@mrcoffeeman3333]

This comment just made me realize why I like these videos so much

[@ultravince_xxi]

@@mrcoffeeman3333 same

[@KH-lk9rn]

Seeing IRL racing on this channel makes me so happy. Please stay at 0 dislikes

[@Super_GT]

Cheers mate, glad you like it.

[@KH-lk9rn]

@@Super_GT I did, it was a great vid. Excellent driving! I hope you showcase your skill in more videos like this!

[@kinggoten]

@@Super_GT when does the next Kart season start? it is by far my fav out of all your content.

[@hellknightf1]

17 dislikes now

[@Bluezexmas]

@@hellknightf1 We don't care about de haters

[@JDisLimitless]

Been waiting for this 😍

[@vyepez500]

I've been waiting for you 😏

[@Super_GT]

Gotta see you out in these karts again soon!

[@nikosnathanail70]

You should play this game JD you will not lag at all

[@JDisLimitless]

@@nikosnathanail70 As long as racing line is turned off

[@nikosnathanail70]

STEVE IS HOSTING THE LOBBY ASK HIM 😅

[@AtotehZ]

13:21 When I drive on the straights I tuck in my shoulders(point them towards my stomach), put my elbows slightly towards each other(elbows pointing at hips) and put the top of the visor on the steering wheel, and let the head stay there, not just a short bow. If I need more vision I bend back in the neck, i don't raise my head. @Super GT You're a driver, so you know when not to do this, but it really helps. I gain ~150ms on average on my track, which has a relatively short straight. I'm 6'5 and have broad shoulders, so if I don't try to become more aerodynamic it's too big of an advantage for everyone else.

[@kronos711]

BODYNAMICS BABY

[@nickterzis11]

αν εισαι ο κωστας μπραβο για την νικη αδερφε

[@AtotehZ]

@@nickterzis11 1x Google Translate later. No I'm not. I'm just another driver. I have driven even longer than Super GT. 24 years now.

[@ivanszana]

@@AtotehZ Why do they only duck down for a fraction rather than for the full length of the straights? Common sense says it would be even more important at the end of the straight.

[@CombatPlatypus]

@@ivanszana human drs baby, they get back up earlier to assist in braking so they don't overshoot T1

[@wouldbegood]

I love everything about the editing of these videos, from the commentary, the laps you skip to the chatting at the end and of course the fantastic outro tune. Cheers, thanks for sharing.

[@wxeia]

I had no previous interest in racing or anything to do with it - KZbin suddenly recommends your channel and now I cant get enough. Your humour and commentary is second to none, these videos are honestly fascinating. For 20 minutes nothing else pops into my head, I am completely engrossed in your content which is a great feat in this day and age. Keep it up my dude

[@PanterC]

Awesome to see such friendliness between all the drivers, well done.

[@msgray2882]

Just found this. One of the cleanest, most respectful races I’ve ever seen. Pure sportsmanship. Well done.

[@willsee7452]

I paused the beginning of the video just to say that I'm rooting for you!! I hope you win! Edit: Well, it wasn't meant to be. Next season!! Kudos for maintaining that positivity. 🙏🏻

[@CarloPlaya]

Your numerical values in this video are off the charts haha I think Kosta the Greek God of Speed's human DRS is just superior to your R4M human DRS technology, at the very least worth the aforementioned millions of tenths per straight, might want to revisit the wind tunnel in winter testing mate Also, seems like we have a Fraga vs. Hizal situation on our hand for next season with you and Hicks. Very much looking forward to the next races

[@Super_GT]

Absolutely. We're gonna be spending the big bucks over winter to hit the 2020 season hard. Aiming to secure the services of Adrian Newey to help out on aero and draft in Toto Wolff for team tactics.

[@seb9940]

@@Super_GT at 15:28 steve goes wide and has 4 wheels off the track(and 1 or 2 other times) shouldnt that be a penalty?

[@barryherron1744]

This is top quality content SuperGT. You could do a karting event and get a sizeable attendance if you keep up this series.

[@ericgulseth74]

I love this content. Real life vs. Virtual racing. All commented on by a knowledgeable and witty driver.

[@samuelmcdonagh1590]

Loving the content as usual Steve!

[@Super_GT]

Thank you!

[@cfurtado2761]

Well done man, great racing from you as always. Love the broadcast edits in as well! @13:35 , through chicane, shows the height difference. You're almost a helmet height above all the guys around you 😂

[@luukkart595]

I really love this vids Steve, keep going with this❤️💪

[@Super_GT]

Cheers mate! Will do

[@luukkart595]

and congratulations on your 2nd place !!!

[@OverlandOne]

I love these videos. Man, you do not ever see that kind of sportsmanship in racing anywhere else. Very well done. NASCAR drivers could take a lesson or two from these fellows.

[@alexhndr]

Steve: I am SuperGT. This kart race is mine! *Joe Holmes joins the lobby* Steve: _Ah shit, here we go again_

[@illegitimate0]

Love the camaraderie at the end. Really nice to see.

[@13192315184]

13:38 "[..]if it was for karting or another purpose i don't know" That fucking killed me lmao

[@kalebfew3186]

16:28 Steve be rapping AGAIN!

[@tank9432]

That first cart you were chasing was insane on the strait...

[@rom1291]

I like how you activate DRS

[@mcfly8870]

hard luck Steve, Been a pleasure following this season, really look forward to the next!

[@victore8297]

Really enjoyed the whole season, wishing we had something like this in the states locally.

[@engared]

Lo206? Afaik is very similar.

[@Antonin1738]

we do, check out las vegas, etc. Problem is, it's a big country.

[@victore8297]

@@Antonin1738 that's what I meant by locally. I have 1 track an hour south of me and another an hour and a half north. For now I go to the smaller indoor tracks and try to build a local group of people that can convince the establishments to have structured events.

[@engared]

Most indoor tracks aren't the same. Outdoor tracks are very different. I feel the 1 hour journey might be worth it if you are serious about it. Will make you a better driver. It did for me.

[@victore8297]

@@engared I completely agree it's a better experience on a larger outdoor track. I take my car on the track several times a year, both for drag racing and road course. I did some digging into the karts you mentioned and it's seems around here its 200-300 rental per race. That's about how much a road course costs for the day.

[@jasonkopelakis5234]

Good on you Steve! spectacular performances and good sportsmanship. Get em next season. GET IN THERE LEWIS

[@ChingitaThe]

Loved it man! Every minute of them all. Happy you are shareing this :)

[@AmariMaahes]

One love! You won in most of our hearts. You’re a pro and I wouldn’t be surprised you get a offer from a manufacturer.

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

At 13:30 I said, out loud, "take out your bottom ribs" At 13:41 I laughed quite loudly

[@alexsupertramp4907]

You should have laughed at 13:51...I don't know how nobody got that reference

[@ConnoRR_]

I don't know what it is but when they give them a thumbs up and a handshake it makes me happy

[@PhO3NiX96]

That was nice race man, we support you even more from now :)

[@nimitkhanna1880]

14:47 all 4 wheels off track .. no penalty?

[@xpaddy14x]

Steve got a warning for very marginal and only potentially being wide in that same during the endurance race the previous day as well

[@SRFriso94]

And again at 15:30

[@djpinger]

Several times he should have received a penalty, or at least one warning and then a penalty.

[@LazyLoz]

19:35 MALAKAAAA greek god of speed

[@jbreininger]

Congratulations mate!!! Well done. Enjoyed the races, looks like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing...

[@macingram2464]

Love seeing the karting content. I started racing last year in a similar championship where I live (Canada). It’s been a blast so far and searching for my second championship in my second season.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Mac Ingram where do you live. I'm from Ontario and my brother and myself want to get into karting. Any recommendations ???

[@danonbass2924]

Whatever i am doing, if a Super GT karting video gets uploaded i can't wait to watch it! Great job man, keep up the amazing work.

[@philc8714]

Commenting before watching - Send it Super GT! Haven't wanted a win as much since Hill/Schumacher 94

[@joeflanagan9659]

Well raced all season Steve!! That Ginetta drive is your's next year mate!!

[@toriluca]

Good effort mate! You'll surely get it next year

[@american_english1]

Awesome job and awesome sportsmanship!

[@jamesp6330]

Congrats mate, hopefully you can pull it off next year

[@jakeo8963]

Great driving all season, you'll smash it next year!

[@hum..1]

Really some of my favorite content on this website

[@snappyhappy5709]

This was awesome! Can’t wait till next season!

[@aidanmarlow5865]

Plot Twist: You sent Steve Hicks into the Shadow Realm Keep up the great racing! They are all good fun to watch!

[@Ghostca]

Great season and fantastic job with the videos!

[@arlin411]

Definately removed some ribs! Keep the karting vids coming. Your commentary is both entertaining and informative.

[@MrTripcore]

14:46 he goes all 4 wheels off 15:31 he goes all 4 wheels off

[@drive_185]

Exciting season! Hopefully better luck in the next one!

[@Probly]

Great videos my guy. I liked this one especially, you’re both hilarious and a great driver. Honestly, what more could we ask for? Good luck next season ❤️

[@antoniomdavis367491]

Strong finish, Mate! I say R4M next time!!

[@mgpmisterk2322]

good luck i really hope you win the test day, if theres anyone who i think deserves it more than anyone else its you

[@ryanchristiansen2184]

amazing video as always . love the irl content

[@ras_732]

I might be taking part in a Sunday Test session at Red Lodge!

[@tarukmongto]

Mind Blown. I thought your name was Mr GT, first name : Super

[@hootsmccoy1450]

Great fun and sportsmanship!

[@MetalAsFork]

Class act Mr GT. Congrats to Steve.

[@vividbunny3682]

Another clay pigeon race! Love it

[@johnreynolds2055]

This was another great video, start a go fund me to rent a day in the car, you honestly deserve the drive. 👍🏻🏁

[@rileyjack1557]

I've done testing for ducking behind the wheel and it only helps over 100km/h on long ish straights

[@chriswilliams6121]

Great watch. Always next year Stevie boy

[@darylsnelling6394]

Great videos mate couldn't wait to see this one more entertaining than the current f1 grid lol between all of you at the front is such small margins of error. What is it that you think you need to improve on for next year? Unless you want to keep that under wraps

[@racer14glr91]

You are so much taller Steve. At least it appears so, than the other drivers. Aero disadvantage. Enjoyed your karting coverage/journey!

[@brenxbux]

Top 10 rappers eminem is afraid to race

[@olivert.7192]

Damn sorry to hear you didn't win. I was rooting for you whole season long. Keep pushing man

[@ArranD1]

Good effort steve and great videos, enjoyed following them, that prize is yours for the taking next year 👌

[@sennevos8352]

hi super gt i drive in the dutch 2 stroke champion my self and i wanted to give you a tip. if you turn your steering wheel 4 times in 1 corner you lose a lot more time than you think so try not turning your steering wheel to much just turn in once. an easy way to do this is holding youre steering wheel more down at the place they connect to the frame its just a tip from an other driver

[@sennevos8352]

btw youre vids are amazing

[@CapnPink28]

Love the vids!! Question - How close are these cars really? It seems like there is always one cart that is almost untouchable......well, with the right driver. Lol

[@Super_GT]

I'd say about 4-5 tenths between the best and worst with most between 3 tenths

[@CapnPink28]

Super GT Wow, that is much closer than I expected. Appreciate the content sir!

[@TunPiccolo]

Ferrari should really take note of your 'potential strategy' especially going full R4M and hit their opponent where the stewards aren't watching

[@sethlouden2529]

I like how u talk all your options out

[@laurentiudinca9606]

Next year you will come back faster than ever!

[@joosts.53]

Well driven! Love your video's, especially your karting videos. Keep it up mate!👌💪

[@gravelwoodcarsales5339]

Got to have a go at this soon , looks good fun

[@Zakalwe-01]

Boo! Well next year’s a cert Steve! We need that sports car special from you 😎

[@WynnofThule]

What's up with the exhaust on the karts? That's not the normal rotax max exhaust.

[@makavelideezy5051]

Idk why that "Anime" line made me laugh harder than it should've

[@prodbysande]

at 13:28 , Super GT claims that "the greek god of speed" gains 1,000,000 tenths of a second.... With some simple maths (1M tenths * 1s) makes it so that, Kosta gains **1.15 DAYS** worth of time due to his extreme aerodynamic capabilities.

[@angusfender9]

Sorry to see you didn’t get it this year mate. Keep pushing you’ll get it next time.

[@JTeam45]

Steve Downes has a really badass helmet design.

[@dolphinoegglet7263]

Damn. Not all videos end with a happy ending. Congrats to Hicks

[@RaceLine25]

15:14 bit had me ROFL 😂

[@stupidrainbo]

I believe he has removed two of his ribs. The first was to try cannibalism in an ethical way, and the second was to craft himself a wife. Becoming more aerodynamic for karting was a useful side effect.

[@EvtheNev]

Unlucky Steve. You'll gettem next year.

[@owenmangion4086]

I don't know if this suggestion still counts because I have a Rotax max 125 Evo but when you are about to start , lift the carburetor choke so you don't bug down the kart and to warm the tires keep going from side to side then when you get 2 corners before starting get in your position but keep warming your tires evenly

[@chilts2174]

Anyone who disliked this video needs to be sent to the shadow realm

[@maplemadeit1081]

You should make a compilation of some of the best moments from the season :)

[@DazedGhost]

Gosh those guy fast af. Better luck next time

[@sidsc19]

What was the guy in front of you doing with his right hand at 11:53? Is he trying to block the airbox and heat the engine up?

[@Seribean44]

Next year will be your year, I may sound like a ferrari fan but well done 👍

[@blingblingmydiesel19]

Atleast you didn't finish 6th in the championship

Regarding early racepace compared to late race pace... I have the same when I race karts. Slower first few laps and quicker towards the end. I’ve started to think it’s got something to do with how you drive, cognitively or by instinct. I rely alot on hand- eye coordination, seat feel and reflexes when I drive. More so than other drivers. They drive more contiously, actually thinking about what they’re doing... like they learn in their brain how to drive the corners of a track. That means I constantly develop during the course of a race, compared to the other drivers. I constantly, subcontiously, reevaluate and find new ways of traversing curbs and finding grip and momentum in corners and out of corners, without thinking about it. I’m more of a reptile brain/instincts/jedi kind of driver. Having watched some of your karting and GT Sports videos, I think you drive the same way as I do. A little bit more feel and instincts and a little bit less prefrontal cortex involved in the basic craftsmanship of manouvering. Sorry for the grammar and spelling. English isn’t my native language.

[@Super_GT]

Riiiight. I know what it is and it's related to warming up the kart, not this jedi stuff hahaha

[@MrDefender314]

@Super GT I've seen several of your kart race videos and I noticed many situations like 4:49 when you start turning very aggressively on beginning of the corner and then you instantly correct it. Is such big angle for a fraction of second intentional? At first I thought that front wheels are losing grip but it is very consistent throughout your videos so started doubting my assumption. Great videos

[@Super_GT]

The tyres are hard so you have to be aggressive basically.

[@SylverPfeil]

I've recently seen people use DRS by sliding all the way down towards the pedals. I guess you'd need literal balls of steel to do that in these karts though.

[@joereed8408]

Not sure if this title is clickbait or smart af.. In all seriousness, unlucky man and Thankyou for the karting videos this season!

[@Super_GT]

Smart I guess. Unsure why it would be clickbait. With a potential free test day in a race car, I would say they were important races.

[@denvadennis]

Hold on he went out of track limits twice in that final... Where is the penalties, you deserved the drive mate you're a top guy.

[@Tertos88]

11:55 J.Holmes is also doing this "pinching" trick. Why do you don't do it at the start?

[@Super_GT]

He's covering the radiator.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

No let me get a fresh cup of tea so I can enjoy this!

[@felixreali7101]

again, addictive. great race. so unlucky. it was a really nice prize. next time, Steve :-)

[@tomeddie14]

Just looked like your kart in the super final wasnt up to it. Shame cos you've done brilliantly 👊

[@eth4no255]

If you even visit northeast usa I recommend you visit NJMP Karting Track, it’s rather difficult and different.