Well. I reckon i can categorically state that as a rookie to karts, this was absolutely most definitely helpful to me. Which answered my own question. This can be a genuine training aid, at least on a rookie level.
As above, despite missing G forces i have learnt some of the karting specific basics AND they have transfered to real life track driving. On my first lap at tonights closed practice and testing I was 3.216!!! seconds quicker then my P.B. If i can replicate that come race weekend i should be right up the pointy end of business (yes, reality will be a hard mistress).
I set myself tasks and goals for each session and timed my sessions to 20 minutes.
Looking ahead, mental focus, identifying key points and being smooth were my big big big takeaways. Trying to force myself mentally into that nirvana driving bubble. Worth every cent it cost to setup imo and i gained 1200 laps free ‘seat time’ this week alone.
Next, i plan on building up my mental focus duration. Practicing staying on it up to 150 lap sessions. Our local club has some enduro format race within regular club rounds coming up and i’d like to be up to the task.
“Karting, the art of going slow - really fast”