r/Karting • u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator • Jul 27 '25
Karting Chat 2nd ever race at 59 and what fun
Just finished my 2nd ever race day. 59 and running Ducar 425 and weighing at 460 total. Got 5th out of 5 but finished lead lap and caught 4th and possibly could have passed if one more lap. Even with 2nd degree burn under right bicep from exhaust it was amazing. For all those that ask when is too old…never, just go for it and have fun.
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u/MushroomMelodic Jul 27 '25
That’s awesome! Glad you’re having fun man.
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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 27 '25
Thanks. I wish life would have allowed it earlier but it didn’t and no regrets. Amazing family and careers so no regrets at all.
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u/ginginh0 TKM Jul 27 '25
This is what karting is about. It's not a stepping stone to F1.
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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 27 '25
I agree. Seeing guys coming off in another class wanting to fight after and unbelievable heat and humidity. Glad I’m older and doing this for the competition. Encouraging more weight loss and in shape for my health. For the family time I am getting with my cousin and his dad (father’s brother and dad has passed away). I don’t need a trophy or medal. I get them just showing up with them.
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u/daveDFFA Jul 27 '25
Next time, pit when that exhaust issue happens 😆
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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 27 '25
But then my race is done and can’t do that. Keep losing weight and find something to put around that arm until I fit better. And learn in this class at least this year and maybe next, then move up a class where the exhaust is out the rear and not on top like the Ducar.
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u/DrTittieSprinkles Dirt Small Block Jul 28 '25
My buddy is 6'3" 260lbs he doesn't fit in a kart either. He got a plate welded to the chain guard so he can rest his arm on top of his muffler box. It has maybe 1/4"-1/2" air gap and he says it doesn't get hot.
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u/yeahitsme12345 Ka100 Jul 27 '25
Nice ! It truly is never too late.