@@JoyMallett P1 was only 7 seconds ahead who Oscar was 0.5 seconds per lap faster than. There were 36 laps so Oscar would be 18 seconds faster than him overall. I doubt he could hold Oscar off for that long.
Nah Oscar thrives out there in amongst it all and he has lightning fast reactions which have got him out of trouble plenty of times before. It used to be scary for me (his dad) when he started karting last October 2023, but I gradually got used to it. What scares me more is other people on track with him. But over this first year of karting he's had I believe atleast 250 x 15 minute race sessions and only on 3 occasions (outside the BIKC) he's been in members sessions before this one you see him in here. He's learnt his craft from racing with completely incapable people in public sessions so he's always expecting things to go wrong and is on high alert for it. This thursday we go again, our 2nd Elite Members event, it's Grid Series round 4....we already know Harrison Fisher (one of the fastest ever at Teamsport Birmingham in petrol karts) is there and he's told me that the grid will be filled with all the best 🤞🏻 So maybe by Sunday we'll have another video up here with Oscar again putting on a great performance. Had he not been bumped into, caught up behind 2 pile ups and squeezed into the barrier I believe he would have took P1 in this video, he was by half a second a lap the fastest there.
might wanna fix the hands to 9 and 3 instead od 10 and 2 for better steering, just a tip since I've been racing in the Tillotson T4 Senior Intermediate championship for a while now. it'll improve your racing trust me 😉
@@juanchodelacruz We've just passed the 1 year of karting mark so he's got a lot more experience to gain yet. Due to his age, he turned 13 in June, Teamsport wouldn't until now allow him to race in 16+ elite members events, on yop of that he lives with his mom (court arrangements 😒) and she wouldn't let me take to to 13+ monday members 342's, I got to take him to just 3 of those in the summer holidays. So essentially all of his training has been in public sessions which to be honest with how predictably unpredictable and dangerous for him at the speed he races those session are he's gained great reflexes and timing from always expecting the driver ahead to spin out, swerve, take an odd line etc. From here onwards with other skilled drivers he shpuld really start to tighten up on his craft, he has the pace in buckets, but he needs drivers on his tail putting him under immense pressure, especially now that he's racing for podium positions so it means something to him to advance and defend his position. I pick him up tomorrow after school and will definitely mention his hand position on the steering wheel. I do understand it's because your outside arm pushes you round the corner (I watch too many karting video's 😅) but thankyoi for your advice 😊
@@juanchodelacruz Oscar said that he has to have the seat adjusted further forwards in these new electric karts so his feet are right on the pedals but it means his body is closer to the steering wheel meaning his hands sit higher. Looks like he needs to grow a bit more, or Bizz Karts need to follow Sodi's lead and have adjustable steering columns.
@@Oscarmallettracing interesting! the positioning on the steering wheel could also effect the wrists and might cause some pain but I've never tried it so I shouldn't speak for that but if he ever tries placing his hands on 9 and 3 and it helps let me know! and to Oscar, good luck on your journey!
Nasty head shake at the beginning 😮
@@JoyMallett His protective gear did the job, he's had plenty of those now, will be strengthening his neck muscles.
What a battle!
@@JoyMallett He was made to fight all the way, no easy walk in the park for him, it's great for his growth.
Wel done Oscar, well deseved 3rd place (amost p2) 🎉🎉🏅
@@JoyMallett P1 was only 7 seconds ahead who Oscar was 0.5 seconds per lap faster than. There were 36 laps so Oscar would be 18 seconds faster than him overall. I doubt he could hold Oscar off for that long.
4:36 holy cow that's alot of karts must of been scary
Nah Oscar thrives out there in amongst it all and he has lightning fast reactions which have got him out of trouble plenty of times before.
It used to be scary for me (his dad) when he started karting last October 2023, but I gradually got used to it.
What scares me more is other people on track with him. But over this first year of karting he's had I believe atleast 250 x 15 minute race sessions and only on 3 occasions (outside the BIKC) he's been in members sessions before this one you see him in here.
He's learnt his craft from racing with completely incapable people in public sessions so he's always expecting things to go wrong and is on high alert for it.
This thursday we go again, our 2nd Elite Members event, it's Grid Series round 4....we already know Harrison Fisher (one of the fastest ever at Teamsport Birmingham in petrol karts) is there and he's told me that the grid will be filled with all the best 🤞🏻
So maybe by Sunday we'll have another video up here with Oscar again putting on a great performance.
Had he not been bumped into, caught up behind 2 pile ups and squeezed into the barrier I believe he would have took P1 in this video, he was by half a second a lap the fastest there.
@@Oscarmallettracing good luck for sunday
@@coolhandfin5085 Cherrs dude, race is tomorrow, but video should be up by Sunday 👊🏼
FYI the timing line is now on the actual start / finish line. They moved it during the refurb.
@@tryrestarting We had no idea, I'll be sure to let Oscar know. Much better place for it than on a hairpin. Cheers 👊🏼
might wanna fix the hands to 9 and 3 instead od 10 and 2 for better steering, just a tip since I've been racing in the Tillotson T4 Senior Intermediate championship for a while now. it'll improve your racing trust me 😉
@@juanchodelacruz I'll pass the advice onto Oscar, he's back on track tomorrow night, see how he feels with it 👊🏼
@ he’s pretty good! Can’t wait to see him get better!!
@@juanchodelacruz We've just passed the 1 year of karting mark so he's got a lot more experience to gain yet.
Due to his age, he turned 13 in June, Teamsport wouldn't until now allow him to race in 16+ elite members events, on yop of that he lives with his mom (court arrangements 😒) and she wouldn't let me take to to 13+ monday members 342's, I got to take him to just 3 of those in the summer holidays.
So essentially all of his training has been in public sessions which to be honest with how predictably unpredictable and dangerous for him at the speed he races those session are he's gained great reflexes and timing from always expecting the driver ahead to spin out, swerve, take an odd line etc.
From here onwards with other skilled drivers he shpuld really start to tighten up on his craft, he has the pace in buckets, but he needs drivers on his tail putting him under immense pressure, especially now that he's racing for podium positions so it means something to him to advance and defend his position.
I pick him up tomorrow after school and will definitely mention his hand position on the steering wheel. I do understand it's because your outside arm pushes you round the corner (I watch too many karting video's 😅) but thankyoi for your advice 😊
@@juanchodelacruz Oscar said that he has to have the seat adjusted further forwards in these new electric karts so his feet are right on the pedals but it means his body is closer to the steering wheel meaning his hands sit higher.
Looks like he needs to grow a bit more, or Bizz Karts need to follow Sodi's lead and have adjustable steering columns.
@@Oscarmallettracing interesting! the positioning on the steering wheel could also effect the wrists and might cause some pain but I've never tried it so I shouldn't speak for that but if he ever tries placing his hands on 9 and 3 and it helps let me know! and to Oscar, good luck on your journey!