New Member Question
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New Member Question
Hello,
I am new to this and have a few questions. First, is there many women drivers in this sport? Second, I recently was given an old go kart. I'm told it's a MaCullach R1. Is this a racing go kart? What motors do these use? As you can see, there is a lot I need to learn.
Thank you,
Debbi
I am new to this and have a few questions. First, is there many women drivers in this sport? Second, I recently was given an old go kart. I'm told it's a MaCullach R1. Is this a racing go kart? What motors do these use? As you can see, there is a lot I need to learn.
Thank you,
Debbi
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Re: New Member Question
Debbi, yes lots of women drivers at the REAR Event. The R1 was/is a racing kart, Any McCulloch Engine would be good. Keep checking here and the info shared will get you in the know. Tom
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Debbi:
If you could post a picture of the kart here there are many McCulloch kart guys that would help you in your restoration.
Ernie
If you could post a picture of the kart here there are many McCulloch kart guys that would help you in your restoration.
Ernie
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Welcome Debbi
I would sugest you start buying old karting magazines Early 60's from Ebay or swap meets or where ever you can find them. They usually run about $5-$25 depending on the issue. They are a world of help. On the front page of this web site there are also tech articles to help you and resourses.
I would sugest you start buying old karting magazines Early 60's from Ebay or swap meets or where ever you can find them. They usually run about $5-$25 depending on the issue. They are a world of help. On the front page of this web site there are also tech articles to help you and resourses.
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Hi- Thank you all so much for such a quick response. I just learned that my go kart is a McCulloch....not a Macullach. I guess it's obvious that I don't know much about them, but I want to learn and attend races. I live in northern New Jersey. Is there any race tracks in my area? I think it's probably a good idea to see other go karts in person and start meeting people who can point me in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me.
Thanks-Debbi
Thanks-Debbi
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Welcome Debbi!
This is what my R1 looks like; not perfect, but it's better than when I got it
LOTS more pictures here: http://www.rfdm.com/gallery/albums.php? ... ListPage=4
This is what my R1 looks like; not perfect, but it's better than when I got it
LOTS more pictures here: http://www.rfdm.com/gallery/albums.php? ... ListPage=4
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Debbi,
You are in luck being located in Northern New Jersey. Within reasonable driving distance there is a club that allows vintage karts (which yours is) to run every Sunday during the racing season. The web site is: http://www.orevillekartclub.com. Check it out. Also look at the information on this web site regarding "The Big One." It is the must attend event. Good luck with your project. This site is a great source for information and help.
You are in luck being located in Northern New Jersey. Within reasonable driving distance there is a club that allows vintage karts (which yours is) to run every Sunday during the racing season. The web site is: http://www.orevillekartclub.com. Check it out. Also look at the information on this web site regarding "The Big One." It is the must attend event. Good luck with your project. This site is a great source for information and help.
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Debbi
Welcome to vintage karting !
I am located in northern New Jersey (Franklin Lakes).I have many vintage karts & parts from the sixties.I have a work shop in Carlstadt & another in Sloatsburg NY.If you would like any help you can contact me via phone 201 4819253 or Email ametzger@americanpapertowel.com.
regards
Andy
Welcome to vintage karting !
I am located in northern New Jersey (Franklin Lakes).I have many vintage karts & parts from the sixties.I have a work shop in Carlstadt & another in Sloatsburg NY.If you would like any help you can contact me via phone 201 4819253 or Email ametzger@americanpapertowel.com.
regards
Andy
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Thank you all for your support!! I'll get in touch with those who are willing to help. OK, another question. I know there are McCulloch engines and West Bend engines. Can you put either kind on my kart?
Thanks
Deb
Thanks
Deb
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Hi Debbi
My wife runs vintage , you will find that for the most part vintage karters are a great bunch of people .
A McCulloch kart should run McCulloch motors to be correct .
It is your kart run what you want to .
Take care
Brian
My wife runs vintage , you will find that for the most part vintage karters are a great bunch of people .
A McCulloch kart should run McCulloch motors to be correct .
It is your kart run what you want to .
Take care
Brian
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