WKA Daytona Road Race National (100+mph!)

[@AusMan87]

bumper to bumper drafting at 101mph in karts? mad lads!

[@sleddogg5733]

we call that the shake n bake baby

[@gangoffour6690]

These karts seem mighty slow.

[@Bob_Shy_132]

Try it on a motorcycle. A little more stressful. Lol

[@schizophreniagaming4058]

@@gangoffour6690 these things seem mad, what do you mean?

[@thomaspapp104]

@@schizophreniagaming4058 Do it in a 125cc shifter kart in a 5 kart tow and it's even more mad.

[@marktucker208]

Madness, can’t imagine racing around Daytona in a kart

[@SOU6900]

I feel like if you mess up at Daytona on a kart, especially at 100+ mph, it wouldn't be a pretty outcome.

[@kamahoo451]

...I could!🤣

[@500stick]

IIRC at least a couple of kart racers have been killed there over the years.

[@David-uu1oj]

It isn't ​@@SOU6900 I slid off many years ago in the inner loop in an Enduro 135 sideways into a tire barrier. Dented the fuel tank with my hip as I came out. Had to go to the chiropractor that afternoon, but made it back the next day, uug.

[@harrisgage]

Balls of steel man. On Dale jrs podcast either Jeff Burton or Bobby labonte was talking about racing karts where you are laying down around Daytona.

[@Billybobo7575]

Good call on the gear ratio!

[@robinjohnson4613]

I was thinking the same thing

[@EVO1087R]

I wasn’t sure at first but then he got on the banking. KA100? Must have a rev limiter to avoid exploding

[@Yosuf06]

Yeah. This gear ratio is good in circuits like this ( Monza, Nurburgring, Le Mans.. etc ).. But in short and small circuits he well be suffering in acceleration.

[@koganw]

@@EVO1087R no rev limiter on a IAME KA100 you adjust with gear ratios

[@koganw]

@@Yosuf06 correct I used a 16/74 gear setup for this race. Where is a short track I use something like a 9/85

[@Tommy_Garrett]

The minute you went into 3 & 4 the first time, still bump drafting at 100+, I was so hyped up. Cherry and you worked unbelievably well together. Out right at the corners with a dab of earlier brake and then right back to the bumper as soon as you could, and he'd look back and tuck in just before it. Man that was awesome to watch.

[@szymon6207]

max revs 18600

[@Ohtechnik]

They should have 24 hour kart race held a week before the Rolex 24

[@jackcraters]

Shoot let’s even make it multiclass with some different speed karts!

[@MHal312]

I feel like the engines wouldnt last lol

[@Cjohn31]

Could you imagine how sore you'd be after just 5 hours

[@SI0AX]

​@@MHal312 Noticed the engine lost power. It topped out at 102 without drafting and slowly started loosing speed and was unable to obtain the speed from the previous lap without bump drafting.

[@aaronthomas6155]

The engines would never hold up..... You'd have to change engines, drivers, tires and refuel.....

[@dg8062]

Dude, you've got a top speed missile there! Good call, great tuning🤌

[@szymon6207]

Have 100CC AS 4.7BHP RIGHT ?

[@species0113]

OMG. This brought back so many memories. Ty. I ran enduros back in early 2000's at Daytona. Good to see WKA is still alive and you guys are still getting it done. Thanks for sharing.

[@SSRacing66]

Same here. I raced a Komet 135 enduro there in 94 I think. Top speed was 146 ! Listen to this , anytime I was exceeding 135-ish, the lowest part of the fiberglass seat (right under my butt) would get so hot I had to lift my butt up...first time I felt it, I thought I had a fire . no rub marks on the belly afterwards either. I always assumed static electricity . I was OK with finished 3rd considering all the drama

[@stewarth8390]

That is damned awesome! Bump drafting around Daytona in a kart, love it!

[@johnlangdon3766]

I did this in the late 80s. I am riding along, and I still remember almost every turn. Doesn’t seem like things have changed much. Engine, tires, the way the air moves the Karts around, and the skittering under hard braking coming off of the big track, all look very familiar. Great run, great video.

[@BrianHoff04]

Terrific video. So fun to watch. I played with some fast Karts on a few occasions with a guy (Tom Geerz, Grand Rapid, MI). He used to do shifter Karts around the US.. including Daytona. If I recall teh shifters back on the late 80's got up near 125 / 130 at Daytona. I watched them for a few hours in 1989. Seemed so slow from the infield. Your camera did a great job of letting the speed be felt. So jealous. I'm 60 now. He's gotta be 70+. Awesome job.

[@LeeDunbar-t1r]

I don’t know Tom Geerz, but he must know about Grattan if he’s from Grand Rapids. I’ve got lots of motorcycle laps around there and always wanted to drive a kart there, but never did.

[@fransiscoalvarezinski6293]

What an insane ride. Thanks for the upload. I never expected 102 MPH going into turn 3. Great pushing BTW. Dale Earnhardt Sr was smiling on you that day.

[@koganw]

@@fransiscoalvarezinski6293 next race we hit 104mph. 105 last year tons of fun. Thanks you for the watch!

[@gqrob28]

Love the bumpdrafting! Great run and gear ratio selection! I used to run a laydown, sportsman medium in WKA at VIR and Summit Point. Had an opportunity to run Daytona, but never went.

[@Herringbone0920]

Hell that could be called a COT Tandem draft. Surprised it’s allowed with how dangerous it could end up

[@thatonedude4543]

@Herringbone0920 we were 5 or 6 deep the day before

[@l.a.2646]

Loved this exciting race , that two-stroke engine sounded like an angry hornet ! Well done!

[@brianazmy3156]

And back in my days we all thought we were king shit with a 12hp B/S lawnmower engines (Briggs&Stratton) barely hitting 35mph. Now these kids today have it down to a science. 100+ mph is insane. .

[@Tuitaye]

I didn’t know they did this at Daytona, if I ever visit america this would totally be on my bucket list!

[@richlawson8252]

Every year between Christmas and New Year's since 1977. You got to see the 250 class,someone ran 160 mph there last year in a lay down with a 250 single Viper motor.

[@RWS1255]

Dang! That was nuts 😳 😂. Good job driving. I couldn't do that. 100+ 😮 A guy on our crew did this type of cart racing 🏁. This is impressive 👏🏼. Thanks for the ride along 👍🏻

[@cliffmiller6699]

Perfectly driven race 💪🏼🏁 I knew it was going to be a great race when they started and you were the slowest, you nailed the gears 🤘 thanks for posting, I really enjoyed it ❤️🏁🏆

[@hashrulsubzero]

Daaaamn, I didn't know you guys actually race go-karts on Daytona road course track! That looks so damn fun!

[@jamesblocker5235]

What a blast to come out of turn four as Daytona run front straight away, and see all grandstands where thousands have watch the greats of nascar 😊

[@alfee9411]

I'd be shartin

[@arthurmchugh5184]

And the Rolex 24 !!!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@strongracing5805]

It was a blast to watch you guys go around the road course while I raced on the sprint course. I remember going down the backstretch and watching you guys go flying the opposite way lol

[@rdgSWwot]

Kogan - that gear ratio choice was spot on for the track! I started in karts, then sprint cars and several IndyCar test sessions in the 90s. My wife always said "you're really slow then you speed up, why?!" LOL Just showed her your run here and after 25 years together she gets it. Wind up slow, but when you're on -- you're on! Great job!

[@koganw]

Thank you!

[@claudeplante7445]

That was a great watch. Sure does bring back memories for me. I loved Kart racing, sprints and enduros. We even raced MIS in 91,92......

[@Drew625in2une]

The draft is a beautiful thing. Keep it tight. It's amazing how smooth that track is considering how ridged the Kart's are. Yeeeee Hawwwww!!1!

[@thatonedude4543]

its not smooth at all my butt is still bruised

[@Michael-rj1jb]

I enjoyed watching you catch 469,who clearly jumped the start, and giving him some bumps!

[@matttackel997]

two observations as I casually watch this... one, your race craft is top notch. two, those little karts are a handful!

[@koganw]

No doubt they are a blast. Thanks for checking it out!

[@dalebfast]

Next level karts! Awesome racing, skill levels that are on point- so much fun 😀

[@DeceiverIX]

Dude Karts drafting on a speedway is SICK!!! great video!

[@gregorygolden1296]

100mph on a Mechanic's creeper......just crazy. Them boys know how to draft.

[@bjm1682]

I miss Kart racing so much cause im old and too heavy now. But this great footage brings me back! Great race! you've got talent and some HP under you 👏

[@koganw]

@@bjm1682 thank you!

[@UnkleShuff]

This was dope, thanks for the on board.

[@Jmoney1893Gaming]

That first transition you made from 100 into 1st turn was scary but beautiful man well driven ❤

[@koganw]

Thank you!!

[@mr.goodwrench8273]

So cool. I like how they weren't confined to just the road course. They hit the superspeedway high banks and long straight stretches and turned it loose. 103 MPH on a kart. Now, I wanna do that.

[@TheBeigeBox]

The banks are part of the road course my brother

[@richlawson8252]

250 kart went 160 mph there last year.

[@Giratina575]

That angle on the banking makes my stomach churn. Hats off to you man. Nothing but respect

[@koganw]

I appreciate that!

[@Doinstuff1]

Single speed to. I bet this would be even more fun in a shifter. Odd mix of karts here to

[@JaggerFinleyRacing]

ya saw a dirt lol

[@Dirt_Track_Fan]

@JaggerFinleyRacing I saw that too lol.

[@SamuelChristiansen-b6x]

it would have the same top speed because they use the highest posisble sporket. so the rpm will limit it. the top rpm of the shifter and the ka would be about the same. however the shifter will reach the top speed fast

[@bandaid1957]

@@Doinstuff1 prob 3 diff classes running at same time with staggered start.

[@temple710]

Man I wish the video showed Easton pushing the hole time. You guys made a great team. That’s what you have to have them motors sing the way they did. Loved watching this race at the start/finish line. Those motors are on kill

[@flatlineracer3207]

Wow this was NUTS! Thanks for the RIDE! 😆😂😂

[@koganw]

@@flatlineracer3207 glad you enjoyed!

[@joeycronan2652]

This is awesome I never knew they raced carts at Daytona. Even though Talladega is my favorite track this gives Daytona a few more points. Awesome racing sir!

[@koganw]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@Dakota24Fan]

One day I'll be the one pushing you around out there bro! Looks like a blast

[@jimmyconway8025]

Badass! One of the coolest things I've ever seen ! Cart was fast bro! Oval karts! Amazing

[@PrescottJackson-ih9ow]

Gotta say this looks crazy. Bump drafting at over 100 mph. Holy grape... Congratulations on your skills.

[@bunnyman6321]

What's bump drafting?

[@matthew314engineering7]

​​@@bunnyman6321 When they form those kind of "trains of karts" and bump into each other. Karts behind experience much less drag and they contribute to push forward the kart on the front, so bump drafting allows a group of karts to go faster than if they were alone.

[@PrescottJackson-ih9ow]

@@matthew314engineering7 hey I'm glad I got that right . I learned something new. 😁🧐

[@bunnyman6321]

@matthew314engineering7 Interesting! Thanks for sharing

[@michaeldulaney2497]

That ain't like any go cart I ever drove. I'm an old man now but I would like to give it a shot. Thanks for the video. 👍👍👍👍

[@koganw]

Thanks for watching!

[@MicahAlvarezRacing]

6:00 that was such a sick push, full send into corner. I would have been like, "Oh shit! I don’t know how to take this corner this fast!!" Almost like forgetting where you are and missing your break marker. That's how I think I would feel any aways. That was super cool though. I really like how you let the other diver back in after the push. I have no karting xp, but I would love for iRacing to figure out a way to make a model for leaning and sliding like y’all do. Can’t just put Karts into iRacing and expect it to feel real. It won’t and they would need to develop something different. You got yourself a new fan.

[@SI0AX]

VR could be the solution

[@MicahAlvarezRacing]

Well I mean with the game/sim engine and physics. Maybe you do too. So the sim would need a way to capture users leanning inputs and somehow convert that into something in the game. Hmm might be with me doing a KZbin video about it and getting iRacing attention. It would be sick to get a real kart sim. Yeah VR would help translate that data to your mind but I guess the term we are looking for here is motion tracking input. Epic video.

[@rudfil]

the guy in front was shaking his head when he got bumped thinking ..wtf!

[@MicahAlvarezRacing]

Yeah, I saw that. But the other side was ready for that shit. Lol, ducking down lowering wind resistance so he might be going fast and you don't have to slow down as much to hit em. Btw, was the a multi class race?

[@firebald2915]

Thanks for the video, Kogan ! I just found it... That was a blast !

[@koganw]

Of course thank you for watching!

[@teranceparker4728]

This is crazy cool wish that was televised to show the world what that was a race that could be something very special for the fans.😮😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@woodypeatt8804]

It was on pitrow.tv.

[@nathanisaacson8812]

Very entertaining, thanks for posting. Starting 10th... No problem, watch this!

[@bobhemphut4011]

Where do I sign up for this kind of exciting action

[@Neomet010]

Thanks for bringing back memories of my days in shifter karts. :-)

[@warrenkernot4522]

Awesome game graphics looks pretty real!

[@koganw]

hahaha definitely as real as real gets bro

[@douglashubbs]

The camera kart is geared higher than the pushed kart.

[@koganw]

@ me and 469 geared up identically actually the kart behind me was one tooth different though

[@regroberts325]

@@koganw,I like the sound of a KA 100 all the pleasure of a 100 cc air cooled but without having to bump start the F****ng thing ! , one query are they rev restricted by the ignition system ?

[@Jyard]

Thought the same thing. More than one class racing? Who were you catching at the start/finish line at the end of the first lap?

[@theebalz]

I'm all in!! What a freakin' blast!! 🏁

[@dentman10]

Damn, that kart is spicy! Thought you lost them coming out of turn 6 but you sucked right back up to them. Well done

[@woreoutdrummer1861]

Great stuff!! Would love to see some shots from the stands or trackside. Particularly one from a cam stationed at the start/finish line, shooting across the track. Give viewers a sense of how fast these guys are moving.

[@catmanrescue1]

pretty cool seeing similar drop of rates thru turns 3 and 4 as the nascars. intense going into that 1st turn drafting ,, cool .

[@speedbuggy16v]

That is insane, and awesome, thanks for the ride!

[@gregmitchell4619]

Far out! I pictured doing this in the 70's with my 80cc cart at a school parkinglot.

[@gungho6798]

Great set up and driving. Brings back good memories. 125 shifter class/ Anderson 250

[@scottyreeves8179]

I would love to see the Nascar drivers have these kinds of races ! Maybe 20 laps or so. But this is pretty cool until then !! The closest thing we have to this in Dallas, is Dallas Karting Cimplex... and if I remember, the track is 2 miles. And the karts run 60 mph... Still pretty amazing at that speed

[@DemolitionMotorsports]

Now I've seen everything. I've always wondered how it would be to drive at Daytona in my Easykart 125, and now I know the answer. Nice video!

[@garrettpetersen5244]

Can we get a minute of silence for that 2 stroke straight ripping for a solid minute at full throttle

[@koganw]

Heck yea brother!

[@ashleywynn4923]

Dont know why this came up but wow. That looks like an awesome time. Gained a subscriber

[@sabrinaEvo]

Bump drafting at 100mph 😮. That’s nutty!!! Props to all of you!

[@laynemimstx]

nice racing. those compared to shifters don't have anything down low, but dang that pulled 76-80 and up. fun to watch, now i want to go to daytona

[@watershedoverlook]

Not familiar with the specifics of kart racing, so curious about the drafting. It looked like the camera kart could have easily walked past 469 and carried right on. Clearly, they were working together; 469 moved over for the camera kart at the checkered. Was it all to help out 469? Are they teammates? Either way, great racing. 100+ mph in a cart? Balls of steel, IMO! 🏁😉😎

[@koganw]

We are teammates until the last turn! I had another mate behind me that actually beat me by .01sec. For 1st,2nd and 3rd

[@utube343434]

Fun to watch you and Cherry working together! The way you caught the draft group early on I could tell you had more power than the others.

[@koganw]

Helped to have a partner behind me as well

[@CollinBlack-j1y]

More please. Brass monkey balls to do this. Next level drafting on show, you don't see three pushing in a row around Daytona lap after lap, confidence in the driver in front and behind. 100 mph might be slow to some but when your butt is inches above ground it's still fast enough to hurt!

[@af4od02]

Thanks for the excellent racing video. I was holding my breath the entire run. I couldn’t help but wonder if there are small gains to be made in getting more “aero”. Tucking my shoes under the fairing, and the most form fitting suit and aero helmet. Great run. Thanks.

[@koganw]

It does help incrementally no doubt

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

Thats freakin awesome. Never knew kart racing was done there. I assume you'd have to fit the tallest gearing you can to cope with the long full throttle section of the circuit?

[@Texaspokem11]

That had to be so much fun! This is one of my favorite tracks in Forza Motorsports! 😉👍

[@koganw]

It’s an absolute blast!

[@Streetkid011YT]

Just did this in gt7 an hour ago

[@koganw]

@@Streetkid011YT nah bro GT will never compare. I did it in real life 🤘🏼😎

[@Streetkid011YT]

@koganw how step were the banked corners?

[@80HDPotatoTree]

Not sure why this showed up for me but I'm here now. I miss this life. Was on a crew for dirt track. Most of my family have been into all forms of racing but a lot of tracks are closing down.

[@vortexchaos70]

Looks like a hell of a time!

[@juanziegler1471]

you got this 57 yr old dirt track stock car guys heart rate up !!! Amazing!!

[@myrrhavm]

Sure it’s been mentioned but I’m assuming the speed was due to sprocket sizing. Were the slower karts a different class? Maybe canned exhaust? I saw no tuning in the beginning when race first started. Thing of the past? Used to race karts 40 plus years ago. Glad this popped up in my recommended. Not sure why, but cool. Without looking it up, not even sure it’s still going on here in SoCal air surrounding area. Many of the tracks here have become shopping centers or housing developments.

[@OddJobFix]

Adams is still there.

[@matthewmoilanen787]

I was going to comment on the wrong gearing at the start but the high speed stuff more than made up for it. And that bump drafting looks like as much fun as you can have with your pants on!!!

[@roadbully7895]

Coolest racing vid I’ve seen in a while, post more!

[@koganw]

Thanks! Will do!

[@BillyDog707official]

The Grandstands at beginning still looking very CG 👍🔔🤳Kool racing & drafting like NASCAR✌️👽🌵

[@koganw]

They are colored seats which give the appearance of people

[@byker4lyfe1]

What the ACTUAL F bro this is bananas I wanna do this, and at Daytona of all places get the F out where do I sign up??????

[@superdrive_tv]

You love the 469 😂 aspiration max! Well done 🎈

[@acroracing]

What gran turismo lobby is this??

[@koganw]

😂 definitely not grand tourismo

[@jbeaulieu92]

That is madness! I would love to do this! Did you have fuel limitations too?

[@koganw]

Yes they tech fuel

[@RHBTurbochargers]

I'm shocked the engine can handle wide open throttle for that long. Must be jetted very rich

[@koganw]

No jets on this engine. Well that you change out anyways. We were running about 14K around this track. We get up to 17K on a sprint

[@akandoldbcornothing1007]

Good drafting! Both of you got a great trust level in getting around the track in the draft

[@koganw]

@@akandoldbcornothing1007 thank you!

[@GPharaod9]

How much nitrous you running gawt damn 😂

[@mkay1957]

250 cc Superkarts can get up to 140 MPH.

[@viebien79]

Respectful racing, love it. Pick when to pass knowing where your strengths are at.

[@koganw]

Exactly!

[@mgt97PUN]

2:33 nitrous hit. Lol😂

[@emeraldlandscapemaintenanc8711]

100+ miles per hour is insane you mess up and easy to the hospital

[@jeremypalmer7482]

Was this just practice? Just for fun?? You were much faster and could have passed several times...just curious.

[@koganw]

@@jeremypalmer7482 it was a race just trying to stay in the draft until the last lap and go for the win. Much faster that way

[@acmusic1985]

Don't think everyone realized but I'm guessing you had a push for a good bit of it that passing.

[@koganw]

@ from the first lap to the last lol. guy behind me baet me at the line by .01 seconds

[@prestonreno7632]

This is were all F1 driving starts

[@robertrishel3685]

I’d be wearing bike roadracing gear (leathers, gloves and boots)! No way I’d do 100+ speeds in a kart around Daytona with no suspension and not dress for the off!! They’re wearing cloth driving suits!!! Just nope.

[@Halifauxer]

That was my first thought. But also, if for any reason someone get's turned right on the banking up into the wall, they're going head first into a catch fence at around 50-65mph by the time they get there. Those karts will happily catapult you out in the last direction it was facing upon impact.

[@Gregc63]

Dang, I need to do this! Looks like an absolute blast!

[@apexkilla]

Looks incredibly boring most of the lap.

[@bruhbbawallace]

103 mph with no cage, no suspension, and your buttcheeks sitting about 3 inches off the ground looks boring to you?

[@2dogsmowing]

You go 100mph with your butt only 2 inches above the pavement. No mirrors, no seat belts, no roll cage.

[@NoName-gv6pi]

You mad if you think this is boring.

[@strokerace14bp]

No Chicane on the back stretch!? That had to be fun keeping it wound up all the way around!!!👍💪🏁

[@slwsnowman4038]

I watched these races decades ago, before they redid the infield. It was crazy to watch as a pre-teen! I was mesmerized just being in the garage.

[@lucianopazzaglia2062]

Very interesting, I would really like to be able to smile there!!

[@FunkyMonk93]

That...was... AWESOME.. Curious to know if someone was drafting from behind on the first 2 laps?? Also - request for the next one is to have a rear view camera too!!!

[@FunkyMonk93]

NM - see that you have a 360 view video too!

[@koganw]

In the first video yes I did have someone pushing me the entire time as well

[@nigelstewart4736]

Great run. Looks like so much fun.

[@stephenschlenz3218]

That is insane but looks like Hell Yeah Fun.. My dad use to race karts when I was younger in Indiana.. 💪

[@Ivan.8067]

Eu gostei muito da forma em que você os buscou na reta, e este motor 🤌cantou bonito 😎🏁🏁🏁

[@Kiko_Racing]

This looks like a blast! Cant wait to be there in a few weeks!

[@mmb1487]

You got to be strong and not afraid to push it out there Much Respect wow I love it

[@koganw]

@@mmb1487 thank you!

[@drew32]

I used to race karts but never at a circuit like this. That must have been amazing. Looks like you got the gear ratio right, literally blew away the others on the straight. I was concerned about that 2 stroke being pinned for so long at top speed though!