u/Exhibitions_of_Speed

What does it take to be fast?
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A simple question with many answers. While practicing at Sonoma Karting center my son and I watched an intent driver make his way on and off the track. On approach to the grid in full kit, helmet strapped, 2 stroke humming. He lowered his kart on his own, pushed it to start, hit the track, set laps, and made his exit at the end of the session without fuss.
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We admired his intensity, and I told my son to ask him what it takes to be fast. The man’s reply was simple “do laps and work harder than everyone else.” He shared some more encouraging words with Kylo before departing. We nodded our heads and thanked him for his time.
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A few minutes later he came back with a signed hero card. Little did we know we had just professional racing driver Memo Gidley. Such a cool honor to shake his hand and have him be so nice to us. Really awesome Motorsports community we have out here, and a reminder you’ll never know who you might meet at the track.

Added a two year service plan when I purchased the 992 4S. Just had it in for the two year service and I think it was worth it.

13,479 Miles

- Brake Fluid Flush

- Oil Change

- Cabin Pre Filter & Interior Filter

- Coolant Top off

- Windshield Fluid Top off

- Full Inspection

13,479 Miles

- Brake Fluid Flush

- Oil Change

- Cabin Pre Filter & Interior Filter

- Coolant Top off

- Windshield Fluid Top off

- Full Inspection

The first Regional Championship race will be this weekend, and the forecast is anticipating 103 degree heat. There will be quite a bit of driving in the morning for practice, with qualifying and the race occurring in the afternoon peak heat.
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Pontificating on how much driving Kylo should do in practice to avoid fatigue. What are you other drivers doing for hydration on hot track days and how many warm up sessions do you do?
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Kylo’s first season of karting has proven the importance of experience. In the beginning, you simply lack data that only laps can provide.
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Kart control, setup, equipment, tire management, SAFETY, pedal control, race craft, and the list goes on.
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While being somewhat naturally fast, today he leaned a lot from another very talented kid on track. How to maintain himself under pressure, and processing the feeling of not being the fastest.
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Super proud of the little guy for not giving up, and going like hell.
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IG: @Chocolate_Motorsports

My son is 10 and we just started karting this year. We had an incredibly fun and competitive practice weekend with the Fat Karting League at Sonoma Raceway.
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This weekend we ran the track in half its normal configuration. For our first time at the track my son gained a ton of track knowledge and new friends.
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Really glad the FKL group developed this electric kart arrive and drive experience for new drivers. We wouldn’t have been able to start from scratch with our own kart for most of the other 2/4 stroke series.
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Excited to watch my son develop and for the opening race of the season!
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I’ll definitely share more of our journey if this fits the community.

Over 100 degrees today. Snapped a few pics of the car.

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335 rears fit nicely. Touch of camber coming next.

Today has been a hot one, for a number of reasons 😉 .
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4S spends a lot of time in the garage lately, but new wheels and tires went on.
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21" with 335 rear tires.

Under hood / frunk protector successfully installed. Thanks for all the help yesterday👍

Made a little aesthetic item for the Model Y based on some that I currently build for the Porsche 911/Cayman. Interested in getting some feedback and drive miles in on it. If anyone is in the Sacramento area.