karting at Moroso
10-19-2008, 06:36 PM
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karting at Moroso
Had a great afternoon with my girls at local go-cart track (not the real deal just goofing off). My question relates to arrive and drive at Moroso. I checked out the website but did not find much info likely due to renovation.
I thought it would be fun for them to try real carts in a very low classification. Any input or perspective would be appreciated. The girls are 10 and 13 and daddy is a strong advocate of the II-Amendment
I thought it would be fun for them to try real carts in a very low classification. Any input or perspective would be appreciated. The girls are 10 and 13 and daddy is a strong advocate of the II-Amendment
10-19-2008, 07:48 PM
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....and all this time I thought you were bring your daughters up to be grid girls! :-) who'da thunk you were teaching 'em to be drivers! Way to go, Daddy!
10-19-2008, 09:08 PM
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10-20-2008, 09:00 AM
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I heard you got a 5 speed gearbox... that ought to save a few seconds right there!
-Christian, I was casually looking at the arrive and drive karts last year.... they looked pretty good for starting out.
Honda 4 stroke motors (8hp?), but more importantly they had a bar running
around the chassi & wheels, so no wheel to wheel contact. (or the ensuing space launches),
-but I don't remember if they had a hoop for the body/head. I also forget the price, but it seemed very reasonable... maybe like $25/half hr...
also think they also offered some classroom... & track side coaching.
There were also some vendors renting 2 stoke 100cc carts(tony), and shifters too...
OT: has anyone investigated the PDC membership program at the new Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR), (old Moroso). not too much in the way of details on their website..
(planned) clubhouse looks really nice:
http://www.palmbeachdrivingclub.com/driversPavilion.php
track: http://www.palmbeachdrivingclub.com/map.php
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10-20-2008, 09:25 AM
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In February, the 2009 Florida Winter Tour www.floridawintertour.com will be holding Round 2 at Moroso (2 weekends, 1st is Rotax class weekend, second is FIA/CIK class weekened).
(My son and I will be there again this year, hopefully not ending up with another ambulance ride)
January will be at Homestead and March will be at Ocala.
It's a nice opportunity to come out and see some of the best racers from N and S America competing in all the different age categories/classes. It is also a warm up series for the IRL Stars of Karting series.
There is a kart shop on property that does rentals (ages 10 and 13 could be in 2 stroke 80cc Cadet, Rotax MiniMax or Jr Rotax). The shop was at the end of the straights by the 180, I forget the name, but it's where the fuel was stored last year at the FWT and where practice registration was held.
Living in FL (or CA) puts you in the best place in the country for karting. Tons of great shops, tracks and drivers.
(My son and I will be there again this year, hopefully not ending up with another ambulance ride)
January will be at Homestead and March will be at Ocala.
It's a nice opportunity to come out and see some of the best racers from N and S America competing in all the different age categories/classes. It is also a warm up series for the IRL Stars of Karting series.
There is a kart shop on property that does rentals (ages 10 and 13 could be in 2 stroke 80cc Cadet, Rotax MiniMax or Jr Rotax). The shop was at the end of the straights by the 180, I forget the name, but it's where the fuel was stored last year at the FWT and where practice registration was held.
Living in FL (or CA) puts you in the best place in the country for karting. Tons of great shops, tracks and drivers.
10-20-2008, 10:15 AM
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Christian - here is my thoughts on this......as soon as Tommy is old enough to be in a kart, I will put him in one. First, I want to see if he likes it and has fun. Second, I am not looking for him to be a race car driver but if that is what he wants, I will support him. My real motivation is to get him ready for real car driving (on the streets) when the time comes.
10-20-2008, 10:32 AM
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ltc: Thanks for the info, I will check it out
R: I concur, while they are very girly, girly they enjoy time at the track with daddy. So I thougt it would be fun. Sebring also has carts at the school and I will check into that.
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R: I concur, while they are very girly, girly they enjoy time at the track with daddy. So I thougt it would be fun. Sebring also has carts at the school and I will check into that.
Cheers
10-20-2008, 10:33 AM
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You know damn well those two kids are gonna be trying to run each other off the road in their karts in just a few years.
10-20-2008, 10:45 AM
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I will not introduce him to karting or motorsports. If he shows an interest in it by way of just being around it, I will support him, but I will not give him a "free sample" of track crack. Before any of you start blaming Kelli, I have not told her yet, she still thinks he is getting a Kart next year. So keep your mouth shut incase I change my mind!
10-20-2008, 02:52 PM
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I brought my kart home for the twins to sit in. It was stored at Moroso for years. Christian, there are always vendors that bring karts, especially if you reserve them in advance. Like LTC stated, 80cc is going to plenty. Not sure who's going to be the kart shop when the track re opens, of course they will have the 8-12 hp ones, but those are kind've like the indoor karts. Give a call to Advanced Karting 866 403 3153, their shop is next to Orbit and they are usually there on open track nights during the week and weekends. And they have plenty of champions in lots of classes.