Wednesday, February 25, 2009

John King Endurance Race 2009 - Round 1

Ohh yea, about 3 weeks ago participated in our company's karting endurance race. Its been a while since I've actually karted. The last time was when we won 2nd place....but that was many many moons ago.

This time round was slightly different.... I don't have my usual partner anymore! Both of them have left the company since, and I'm all by my own to find a new partner. It'll be hard to find a replacement that was as fast or should I say slim as my previous partner. He was only around 45kgs<--- yea i know all you girl readers out there....don't get jealous!

Anyway, found my new partner... well one thing is he is heavier than I am... So as you can tell that is not a good thing..LOL

This is me in action....


This kart was a little on the 'wild' side. I didn't like how it understeers into the conner and when we lift off the gas...the back will start to throw. I can't really whack into the conners aggresively like I use to. One thing is if I'm too aggresive in the turn-in the kart simply understeers... Arrgghh

Was very gentle and cautious on the turns. Had no confidence with this kart... notice the number 4! Chinese say 4 means die! Hhahahaha
Next time must get number 8! lol
Ohh... the results. Jeng! Jeng! Jeng!



3rd place only!

Still happy lar....at least get to stand on podium! yay...


After the chequered flag (which means end of the race), I had a couple of free runs around the track just for fun. So decided to push it a little! And I was right, the kart totally did not respond to the way I wanted as I tried to ride it more aggresively. I actually ran out and spun out on one of the turns.
Well I'm not blaming the kart.... I use to blame my kart was slow la...did not handle properly la...But I learn not to do the blaming anymore. Was happy that I was able to adapt to the kart, although it was crappy one.
Although, my timing on the race that day was not my fastest. I was glad to have a consistent lap time.
Till the next race!