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Well, good of Bernie to say that but in the end, it’s a business for him.
In regards to the choice of Korea – I wonder if that will really be that good. Koreans are never known to be that car crazy unlike their neighbours Japan or even the rest of us, Asians.
Anyhow, Singapore is a totally story so I am hopeful for a perhaps even a street circuit…….Sentosa Island? wuhoo…
yeah karting as stepping stone? too much talk and no action really. just count the number of competiton class kart tracks this region has and you get my drift.
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yeah karting as stepping stone? too much talk and no action really.[/quote]
Or could it be too much action (to benefit oneself) without enough planning (talk) to actually make the sport grow rather than individual pockets?[quote=mikko]Or could it be too much action (to benefit oneself) without enough planning (talk) to actually make the sport grow rather than individual pockets?[/quote]
there’s two sides of the coin. my view is lack of coordinated efforts. the market after all is small… but fragmented.
[quote=TheFazz][quote=mikko]Or could it be too much action (to benefit oneself) without enough planning (talk) to actually make the sport grow rather than individual pockets?[/quote]
there’s two sides of the coin. my view is lack of coordinated efforts. the market after all is small… but fragmented.[/quote]
….not meaning to sound negative, motorsports was not listed as the country’s main sports and had never really a comprehensive blueprint to encourage its growth other than that odd KBS championship which which was not widely publicised. Sorry, I am just venting my frustration at this afternoon’s trip to the Sports Commisioner’s office inquiring the status of Kelab myKART Selangor’s application. His answer was, it is in the process of submission to the office of Tan Sri! That was the same answer in July 06. Sorry for deviating a bit folks…………grrr!
Here’s a quote from an article in e-kmi.com:
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We are so worried about quantity that we forget about quality. We work so hard to bring people into the sport, that we completely neglect the education they need to show some success that would justify continued and expanded participation.A racer needs more than just a rule book, insurance and a schedule. The lack of services he/she received now tends to leave a competitor financially, mentally and physically burnt out, leaving the sport after about four seasons. Industry leaders project this turnover at anywhere from 65% to 70% of the participants.
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Same thing happens here. The kart shops try real hard to get you to buy a kart, but often what happens after you buy the kart is that you get very little advice on driving, setup, kart maintenance – you probably won’t even get the above quoted rule book and race schedule here until you ask – and then ask again. Some kart shops do an ok job it seems – but usually only for the first few weeks, then it’s focus on the one or two fast guys that buy stuff from you and forget about the new guys.The article is an interesting read. It’s about the US karting industry of course.
[quote=mikko]Here’s a quote from an article in e-kmi.com:
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We are so worried about quantity that we forget about quality. We work so hard to bring people into the sport, that we completely neglect the education they need to show some success that would justify continued and expanded participation.A racer needs more than just a rule book, insurance and a schedule. The lack of services he/she received now tends to leave a competitor financially, mentally and physically burnt out, leaving the sport after about four seasons. Industry leaders project this turnover at anywhere from 65% to 70% of the participants.
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Same thing happens here. The kart shops try real hard to get you to buy a kart, but often what happens after you buy the kart is that you get very little advice on driving, setup, kart maintenance – you probably won’t even get the above quoted rule book and race schedule here until you ask – and then ask again. Some kart shops do an ok job it seems – but usually only for the first few weeks, then it’s focus on the one or two fast guys that buy stuff from you and forget about the new guys.The article is an interesting read. It’s about the US karting industry of course.
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You’ve hit the nail squarely on the head again.
Mikko n myself has been karting ( he seriously, me for fun ) the last 6 years…..
I can only say the article is very true here too except most drivers last 2 years…..unless
1) they have a true passion,
2) have a rich father, uncle, mother, uncle, sugar daddy
3) doing a side business to finance the racing
4) daydream they can make F1I think you need at least 2 of the above to last longer than the 2 years I quoted.
Interestingly, 2 also concerns $$$
[quote=Jules]Mikko n myself has been karting ( he seriously, me for fun ) the last 6 years…..
I can only say the article is very true here too except most drivers last 2 years…..unless
1) they have a true passion,
2) have a rich father, uncle, mother, uncle, sugar daddy
3) doing a side business to finance the racing
4) daydream they can make F1I think you need at least 2 of the above to last longer than the 2 years I quoted.
Interestingly, 2 also concerns $$$[/quote] i have (1), don’t have (2) or (3) and can’t possibly indulge in (4) (too old already maa)! it’s amazing I’ve lasted over 5 yrs…
[quote=saa73] i have (1), don’t have (2) or (3) and can’t possibly indulge in (4) (too old already maa)! it’s amazing I’ve lasted over 5 yrs…
[/quote]Which is why you are still racing with amateurs like me.
If just for fun fun only, better stick with amateur club like my-KART. Cheaper.
Need a little more fairer competition, buy a kart and enter K1.
[quote=sabelt]forget f1 and join the masters series.[/quote]
but wouldn’t you have to be an F1 master first?
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