WKA Daytona Road Race National (100+mph!)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Romit12]

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.....

[@Eileen-e8f]

Great race. That engine really pulled hard above 80mph. Whoever does the 2 stroke setup on that cart is a pro. Thanks

[@villedocvalle]

For real, sounded strong all the way through.

[@thedraftdoctor1]

it really sings up high

[@dg8062]

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

[@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.

[@stewarth8390]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 👍🏻

[@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

[@l.a.2646]

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

[@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!

[@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 !!!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@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.

[@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!

[@hashrulsubzero]

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

[@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.

[@TheTotallyRealXiJinping]

The banks are part of the road course my brother

[@richlawson8252]

250 kart went 160 mph there last year.

[@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.

[@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?

[@UnkleShuff]

This was dope, thanks for the on board.

[@Ivan.8067]

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

[@dalebfast]

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

[@jimmyconway8025]

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

[@speedbuggy16v]

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

[@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!! 🏁

[@Neomet010]

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

[@BillyDog707official]

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

[@1217Jlee]

I used to race dirt track karts with 5 hp Briggs . Man they were fun !!! I miss it

[@sabrinaEvo]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@rickhudson6743]

About 90 mph sounds like your engine smoothes right out. Yes, I can breathe!

[@acroracing]

What gran turismo lobby is this??

[@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

[@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!

[@catmanrescue1]

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

[@bobhemphut4011]

Where do I sign up for this kind of exciting action

[@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

[@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.

[@Dakota24Fan]

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

[@garykarnes6514]

FANTASTIC. Thank you for posting. 🏁🏁🏁

[@viebien79]

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

[@koganw]

Exactly!

[@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

[@WindsEternal]

Most realistic looking game I've seen in a long time!

[@bdogjr7779]

#DAYTONA《☆》It's Very realistic for CG👍🏽🍕🤳Too many Spectators for a GoKart race. It's a Legendary track. Looks like most of the surface imperfections are included here✌🏼😎☯️

[@koganw]

@@bdogjr7779 😂 there are no spectators the seats are different colors to give the appearance of fans. 100% real bro 🫶🏼

[@bdogjr7779]

@koganw 《☆》Kool I'm in Jax Fl. Love Daytona✌🏼😎🤳

[@bdogjr7779]

​@@koganwit's hard to tell Real from CG/AI on a Galaxy S7😂

[@koganw]

@ fair enough! It’s the new GoPro no doubt the video is crisp

[@gregorygolden1296]

That's the real deal.

[@ashleywynn4923]

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

[@strokerace14bp]

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

[@soalife2156]

It's doing a great job in the low speed range! Nice!!

[@TheJingles74]

My ex Father in Laws brother used to race these..We got to go to these races at Daytona about 30 years ago..I will never forget standing in the pits and just being awstruck at how big and cool it was

[@koganw]

@@TheJingles74 very cool place to spin some laps

[@TheJingles74]

@ I wish I could say I know what that’s like,but I can imagine it’s pretty surreal

[@SmolFenFen]

Bump drafting at 90 mph 2 inches from the ground... This is just insanity XD

[@gregmitchell4619]

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

[@93ryan5]

I didn't know they raced Carts at Daytona. That is awesome. I would love to try it at least once in my lifetime, hopefully.

[@DanielQuigley-b2w]

In 2002 I drove a kart at Charlotte for the endurance race. If my memory I'd correct it cost 225 and that included fuel,tires and pit crew as they were testing new compounds and engine parts. The course was in the infield and we'd race 2 complete fuel runs and switch out. It was a 12 hour race and we had 3 drivers. A full fuel run was about 25 minutes or so, so we'd basically run 1 hour and get 2 hours off. I honestly don't think we ever hit 60mph but it was a blast knowing you just had to stay on the track and complete laps. I tried several other times but the spots fill up really quickly. The Charlotte Observer ran adds for it in the Classified section without a heading so it was also easy to miss seeing it. I wonder if they still run those Endurance races at the Speedway or did they finally end years ago.

[@markleonard284]

Awesome, you guys have balls of titanium bro. that is so badass

[@rc3446]

Just way cool that would be a blast at Daytona. I dig this getting it done in a kart over 100 mph. What a Rush!!

[@templeton3504]

Dude had the Gran Turismo start, started in the back and bombed his way to the front lmao

[@tommyrsrracer]

Awesome video, would love to come and try. Does everyone remember when they ran the enduros down there? Some big speed and big wrecks.

[@festivegurock2167]

kart in a huge daytona track wonder how tyre last that long

[@koganw]

Lasted over 2hours worth of racing.

[@mmb1487]

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

[@koganw]

@@mmb1487 thank you!

[@GrapeApeAH]

The Art of Drafting/pushing, well done!

[@Gregc63]

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

[@bruasGT]

The stands don't look like there are people in them. Just blobs with a white circle on each. Weird.

[@bruasGT]

...and no movement at all. Looks surreal. Fake.

[@koganw]

@@bruasGT there aren’t any people in the stands

[@Vincentschneider007]

I ran reed light and heavy in 1978 at the ikf nationals. An awesome thrill.

[@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.

[@DohmSpeedShop]

This looks like so much fun, I’d sign up in a heartbeat

[@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!

[@sacjusticeforyou]

Dude!!! Fckn absolute badass driving!!!

[@koganw]

Thank you!

[@mmb1487]

Wow this is nice much respect to all drivers we need more racing on big tracks like this Wow

[@cemgokcan]

Well then i invite you to experience 150+ mph on a superkart at hockenheim

[@JifeLacket]

More content please! This is sweet.

[@EdBryant-z2e]

WOW WHAT A RUN...experienced racer for sure.

[@joellajuett1060]

Everyone trying to win on first lap This man understands gearing and long run advantages. Nice job sir

[@koganw]

Thanks buddy!

[@joellajuett1060]

@@koganw But I will say 469 owes you dinner

[@koganw]

@ 100% 😂

[@Kiko_Racing]

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

[@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

[@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

[@terryhenning884]

Great pictures. Where are the "Enduro" (Laydown) karts, they're faster. Daytona the weekend after Christmas was always fun. 135 karts entered in the 100cc Yamaha class. Average speed for the 3.65 mile road course was over 85 mph. Even better than Daytona is Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. 4 miles long, blind turn at the top of the hill under the bridge and hills. Plus great food. Thanks for the video.

[@southernyankeecustomuphols5480]

Used to run Laydown Enduros in the early 2000's.. All WKA Nationals.. Brings back memories! nothing like the bumps on backstretch in an kart and 45 minute race!

[@DEFCON1.]

This looks like so much damn fun!

[@halroy9610]

I wouldn't do that,but i enjoyed watching y'all race.

[@stephenschlenz3218]

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

[@markchasse8992]

I used to work for them in IT. Traveled to many racetracks supporting people like Bill France Jr and Mike Helton.

[@Majorrogerragland48]

Brought back memories, not carts but IMSA Baby Grand, Goodrich Radial Challange, Executive Motor Home / Champion Sparkplug series 1973 -1977. I also ran a few Paul Whiteman trophy races in GTU (Mazda RX2) and won our class. one year.

[@soalife2156]

Is the difference in top speed caused by the sprocket?

[@space_cowboy007]

impressive, you are so much faster. were you pushed yourself all the time too or did you reach 100mph by yourself? And why do you choose to give pushes when you are so much quicker than the karts in front of you?

[@koganw]

We are teammates not chance going 100 by yourself I had another teammate behind me

[@kylem8666]

@@koganw How fast would your cart go with no draft/push? how fast with a total of 2 carts? 3carts? any faster with 4+?Subbed

[@JimmyProductions]

Super cool! Once I purchase a kart, I would love to attend this one day.

[@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?

[@joshuademore7507]

My man must have his Forza Daytona tune on the way he catches the lead pack with ease

[@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!

[@jonathonfitzgerald1991]

Dude that looks cool to go that fast on go carts

[@tipsypistole4055]

That’s had to be a blast!! When you’re not actively trying not to die. Spinning out in that would absolutely suck.

[@matrixfan23]

This looks like so much fun, I wanna do that