How can I make this kart turn?

Question

I race go-karts in the WKA. I have an ultramax chassis and we run burris tires because of track rules. If anybody has any idea about what I'm talking about, how can I get this thing to turn? I race dirt oval and many of our adjustments just don't seem to cut it.

Answer 1

Probably the best way to help a cart turn is to use weight, you do have to use a little trial and error until you get it right!  I used to race carts, had the same problem at my local track.  I ended up adding weight to the rear and playing with the tires to make them stick better!

Good Luck!!

Answer 2

Post your question at www.4cycle.com. They have a forum for dirt racers and one for specific chassis

Answer 3

I had a few ultramax centerforce chassis.  Only one track that I raced at had the burris tire rule.  I ran the same setup there week after week.  Depending on what the track is like can change a setup so even if I could remember what we used to do that setup might not work very well for you.

Stagger is key in getting around a track.  We would buy really wide rims and stretch the tires till they looked like footballs!!

If your having problems with grip you can get some spray that will soften the compound of the tires.  You can spray it on, wrap it in plastic wrap, let it sit for at least 24 hours, remove it a few hours before the race and spray it again then let them sit in the sun.  This does a great job of softening up tires for more grip.

If you have access to four corner scales, try scaling it out and adjust your weight.  Ballast is a tool, it may slow you down, but sometimes a better handling cart can beat a faster one.