Rev your engines for a thrilling episode of Negative Camber as we dive into all things karting!

Join us as we recount our exciting weekend adventures, from engaging with young fans to trying out a VR escape room. Discover the future plans of our podcast and meet Jamie's new co-driver, Ruben Goodall. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of kart racing, uncovering the causes behind the recent decline in participation. Explore the barriers to entry in motorsport and learn how Pro Karts aims to make go-karting more accessible. From the impact of qualifying to chassis adjustments, we discuss it all. Compare the Maxis and Vega tires, and dive into the results of Cody and Nick's race. Lastly, join us as we explore the thrilling possibilities of racing under lights. Stay tuned for exciting news and plans in the coming months!

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Chapter Summaries

(0:00:01) - Motorsport Show and Future Plans (8 Minutes)

Jamie and Leigh catch up on the latest news in motorsport, from the great race to Jamie's weekend spent hanging out with the kids and nephews. They also discuss their recent trip to a VR escape room and Leigh's newfound life living at the racetrack. To top it all off, Jamie and Leigh give a shout out to Leigh's wife Shaye for her hard work in creating the new graphics for their podcast, negative camber. It looks like they have lots to look forward to in the coming months - so stay tuned!

(0:07:58) - Kart Racing and Declining Participation (10 Minutes)

We talk about Jamie's new co-driver, Ruben Goodall, and the exciting new venture of Goat Motorsport. We what's been keeping Jamie busy, from work with Pro Karts to selling new cars and building an engine dyno. We also talk about the regular social night at the track, the kids coming back to the track, and the recent Wala State Cup of Motorsport. We why there has been a drop in the number of entries and explore the possible reasons behind it.

(0:18:18) - Promoting Accessible and Affordable Go Karting (10 Minutes)

We discuss the cost of getting into motorsport and the barriers it presents. From football to go-karts, we explore the investment required and how Pro Cards hopes to break down that barrier by providing go-cards, tools, and transport, as well as driver coaching. We also chat about the work being done to help promote the sport and get more people involved.

(0:28:20) - Chassis Changes and Race Results Discussion (10 Minutes)

We explore the impact of qualifying poorly on the weekend, and the difficulty of making up time when the gaps between everyone is close. We touch on the single race line at Waila, and the pace of Anthony's kart when it was plonked on the ground. We compare the Maxis and Vega tires, and the investment required to get into motorsport. Changes made to the chassis of the karts, as well as the results from Cody and Nick's race are discussed.

(0:38:30) - Racing and Formula One Discussion (1 Minutes)

We discuss the exciting possibilities of racing under lights and the potential of having lights at Bolivar. We also explore the potential of racing under lights in Southern Australia and the consequences on the environment. Finally, we consider if it's time to move on to Formula One before we take a break.