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Karting typically has a fairly steep learning curve for new karters. I want to use this thread as a resource for new karters to our club to be able to access and benefit from other club members experiences.

Motor Hour Meter

This past year I wanted to know and have an accurate record of the hours that were being put on my engines. I searched the internet and Ebay and found these as an inexpensive (less than $6) way to monitor engine running hours. I was surprised to find that I wasn't putting on as many hours as I thought each season. This year in Rotax Senior I ran 11 club races, 2 out of town races (AB Shoot-Out) and 4 T&T track days for a total of 6 hours running time. Previously, I was guestimating that each raceday was putting on about an hour of time on the engine. The MyChron 4 does have an hour meter on it but it needs to be re-set each time you get your motor re-built and it is not readable at a glance of your kart.
Here is a link to this device: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Waterproof- ... 1296986880

Sore Ribs?

Even after 35 years of kart racing, there is always something new to learn. I suffered with some rib pain this year and narrowed it down to these awful countersink seat washers. I had purchased a better rib protector this year and it still didn't help. After seeing Peter Sammon's karts set-up with flatter washers, an "aha" moment happened. I have now tested this for myself and can report that my rib pain is not a problem anymore.

Before with normal countersink seat washers New flatter washers from Lowe's Comparison of old vs new washers

Good post John.

Do you know the size of washer you used that worked best for the counter sink?