Let me know if there is anyone in particular you’d like to interview and I can reach out to them.
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I will definitely take up this offer, sir. We’ll see, lots planned.
That sounds awesome! We’ll give you and Alan a shout out when we’re ready to stop by the area.
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One topic that I think would really benefit a big number of folks in practically all classes is a video on how to inspect a used chassis.
Maybe a workflow of checking front to rear. Check Steering geometry for play. Inspect frame for cracks, underneath rails for severe grindage. General things like general cleanliness. Etc.
If you’re up for doing it, start a thread for feedback/ideas “what do you check in a used chassis” (something like that) and I’ll share it on the KP social media channels. We can make the topic into a checklist for folks to go through to compliment your video.
I can do that relatively easily, since my 206 was a used chassis. I can use it as a reference.
I also have a crap 1979 Alpha sprint enduro frame I’m restoring. That thing is a mess.
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Update 11/05/16:
I’ve put out a little intro video introducing myself and talking a little more about the channel. Here it is.
It was a quick video to shoot and upload, nothing fancy. Just wanted to put something out there to keep people out of the dark and point them towards the Kartpulse forums. To clarify, future videos will have a better background.
…I think.
We are going to start our KT100 rebuild series soon and I’m pretty excited about that. We’ll have some other videos in between series entries to break things up a little and keep it all interesting.
Instead of setting myself up for a schedule, use the calendar below as something that establishes the order of future events. Also, the next few reviews until spring 2017 will use archive in-kart footage that we’ve shot during the last 2 1/2 years, so it will look a lot like the two reviews we’ve released so far.
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(KT100 part I) Introduction to KT100 project – why the KT100, importance of the engine to the community, overview of classes.
(Release FRIDAY 11/25/16, shoot 11/03-11/06, edit 11/06-11/25) -
Opinion video: Lo206 Aero Wars - WKA enforces CIK bodywork and seat over Gold Cup setup. Fair? Who is right? Is there a performance difference? How will this affect you in a club level?
(Release FRIDAY 11/25/16, shoot 11/03-11/06, edit 11/06-11/25) -
(KT100 part II) KT100 project: How does the KT engine work? Review of 2 stroke cycle and the piston port engine
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OTL Storm Competition Kart (K1 electric kart) review
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(KT100 part III) KT100 clutch systems overview, disassembly of wet clutch
Let me know if you would like to see a video sooner then the other, I want to keep the community engaged.
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I like this little update here. It helps formulate an idea of things to come and what the channel is about.
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Agreed. That sneak peek is always really nice with a new channel.
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Righty-O. New update is out, Part 1 of the KT100 rebuild project.
Shot this weeks ago but lost all the footage, until I found a backup of it in my camera’s HD last night (!) A couple of hours was all it took for me to throw that thing together. It was 30 minutes worth of footage condensed into less then 10 minutes of clip.
I had a lot of fun shooting and even editing that thing. Depending on how things go I might just do a 90 degree detour on the original channel plans and base it mostly on engine rebuilds. Just buy some old, perhaps rare engines and run a walkthrough. I can’t resist, this stuff is my jam.
Then do the kart reviews over the summer and when I have the time, since reviews take a long, LONG time to edit.
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@The_Karting_Channel would you guys be interested in testing some new components. They will mainly be OTK, planning on releasing them next year.
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I’m curious as to what these are; I run a Kosmic Mercury and am all for new ideas/components
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You don’t even have to ask, that would be awesome! If you can’t release details publicly, send me a PM.
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Howdy,
I’ve been feeling for a while that “The Karting Channel” was a bit of a pretentious brand. The name of the channel by itself already raises people’s expectations to that of your typical high-powered YouTube channel, with expensive production costs, high quality/high throughput video editing, and experienced presenters and staff.
That’s is really not what I am I’m looking for in this project.
I still consider kart reviews as a rather unexplored niche on YouTube and social media, but the gap is quickly starting to be filled by a lot more competent, better staffed, and well-funded channels that can meet the expectations of viewers looking for true kart reviews. Karting 1 tended to that niche, while new channels have now caught on to the idea.
With that in mind, I’ve decided to experiment with re-branding the channel to soften the tone and focus on technical videos that truly connect with the people that are watching them, a change in focus that I feel was very well received (so far.)
In essence save for this re-direction, things won’t really change that much. Videos will continue being fun low pressure affairs, while still offering a lot of information.
Any feedback is, as always, greatly appreciated. 
Thank you to everyone who follows the channel, and I’m hoping that new viewers stick around!
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Come out to Blackhawk in June for some Road Racing. CHMS is our “home” track but we are never home.
It doesn’t seem pretentious to me at all. But it is an it vague in some ways, so for that reason it might be worth renaming. Maybe?
Really though the brand is more about your content than the name. There’s an inflection point of course.
Dude, I love Blackhawk. My favorite track so far. Marshlands, mosquitoes and all.
I’ll try. I’m engaged on a commitment with CHMS right now for all club races, so that will limit my choices.
Hoping you guys can make it to the White Knuckle Scramble, I’ll be in for that one for sure.
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Great, I would love to see a road racing version of the white knuckle. There are few guys who bring out vintage road karts to CES races.
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The scramble is like nothing else I’ve ever attended. It was so refreshing and intoxicating being able to interact with drivers that are ecstatic to just have their karts out there, racing, and running perfect.
The focus is pushed away from winning, and towards having fun with like minded peers in custom machines. In many ways it is more similar to a car show or a time attack event in atmosphere.