Buckmore park Go Karts (Kent)
14 April 2008, 01:26 PM
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Buckmore park Go Karts (Kent)
Do any scoobynet regulars go Karting at Buckmore park (Kent)? 
I've just started going over the last month - there was a darkside-mobile in the car park, but mine was the only scoob i saw.
I've just started going over the last month - there was a darkside-mobile in the car park, but mine was the only scoob i saw.
14 April 2008, 01:51 PM
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I go quite regularly. Fastest lap time on a thunder kart was 46.8, just .0.6 off the lap record! Pro-Kart was around 48s.
Got me some vouchers for chrimbo that I have yet to use. Maybe we should organize a scoobynet race!
Got me some vouchers for chrimbo that I have yet to use. Maybe we should organize a scoobynet race!
14 April 2008, 02:54 PM
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woah chris, that's fast! i've got a long way to go yet then- i've only been the twice so far- once in the snow on easter sunday, and then in my first session in the dry got a few late 55, early 56's in a pro - in my defense there were some very slow karts on the track which i had to lap 4 times.
I think the big right hander at the bottom of the hill was killing me, i think i could gain a fair bit in the two hairpins, but that still leaves a good couple of seconds to find- any top tips?
i'd be up for a session though!
I think the big right hander at the bottom of the hill was killing me, i think i could gain a fair bit in the two hairpins, but that still leaves a good couple of seconds to find- any top tips?
i'd be up for a session though!
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woah chris, that's fast! i've got a long way to go yet then- i've only been the twice so far- once in the snow on easter sunday, and then in my first session in the dry got a few late 55, early 56's in a pro - in my defense there were some very slow karts on the track which i had to lap 4 times.
I think the big right hander at the bottom of the hill was killing me, i think i could gain a fair bit in the two hairpins, but that still leaves a good couple of seconds to find- any top tips?
i'd be up for a session though!
I think the big right hander at the bottom of the hill was killing me, i think i could gain a fair bit in the two hairpins, but that still leaves a good couple of seconds to find- any top tips?
i'd be up for a session though!
I think the new karts have a swival bar connecting the brake and gas pedal, meaning you can't use both pedals together. This just means you have to be a bit quicker switching between the two.
I was lucky enough to follow a professional many years ago. After following him for a 30 min session, I found an extra 2 seconds a lap!
14 April 2008, 03:23 PM
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cheers- next sessions going to be a killer then- i've still got a big bruise on my hip from friday, and i barely touched the kerbs.
i need to get to a session with some good drivers in, i was easily the fastest of the lot i was driving against so i couldn't copy anyone else's lines
i need to get to a session with some good drivers in, i was easily the fastest of the lot i was driving against so i couldn't copy anyone else's lines
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14 April 2008, 03:35 PM
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Well like I say, I have a £50 voucher burning a hole in my back pocket. If you wanted to meet up there one evening, just let me know.
14 April 2008, 07:54 PM
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be prepared to cry when i crash into the side of your cart
that's a bit quick that lap mate
if memory serves i just squeeked under 50 secs once, that was in a day before stella abuse, carry a bit more weight into the corners now
that's a bit quick that lap mate
if memory serves i just squeeked under 50 secs once, that was in a day before stella abuse, carry a bit more weight into the corners now
15 April 2008, 09:18 AM
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ESC do like a Karting event. We just had a 25 kart endurance race last Saturday but I'm sure if a date can be arranged the ESC will be happy to show you Kent boys & girls how to drive lol
15 April 2008, 10:14 AM
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LOL sounds like a challenge worth taking up. Do they maybe do a discount for a large group booking?
15 April 2008, 11:47 AM
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As some of you may know Nate & I are raising money for Diabetes UK in August and would like to use this event to raise some extra funds towards our goal of £2000.
I've already spoken to both Bayford and Buckmore and they dont want to budge much on the price as this is their busiest period. Dates TBC will most likely be in July and will be confirmed shortly.
The format will be teams of two and 1hr endurance race. So, both drivers will get 30mins driving time each.
If you're up for the challenge get your names down quick as this is sure to be popular
15 April 2008, 12:00 PM
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bloody ell, we get a hour for that much $$ oop north!! (teesside karting). on what they are claiming to be the longest, fastest kart circuit in the world, in a twin engined kart.
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The only date Buckmore have this side of August for us is Sunday 13th July. This is due to a cancellation. Apparently this is their busiest part of the year.
The cost is £62:50 per person all in. Teams will be decided on the day by being pulled from the hat. One heavy person and one light person to even things up
Deposits of £25 per person are required and are Non Refundable. If you wish to join in please go to here and get your name down. Please PM me if you cannot attend one of our meets to pay your deposit.
Andy
The cost is £62:50 per person all in. Teams will be decided on the day by being pulled from the hat. One heavy person and one light person to even things up
Deposits of £25 per person are required and are Non Refundable. If you wish to join in please go to here and get your name down. Please PM me if you cannot attend one of our meets to pay your deposit.
Andy
25 April 2008, 10:57 AM
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oh cr4p, i've just booked a place on the 30 min endurance race on the 9th june, otherwise i'd have been in.
i'm going next monday 28th April if anyone's interested - get there at 7 for an 8pm start
i'm going next monday 28th April if anyone's interested - get there at 7 for an 8pm start
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