80 First in the World for 48 years KARTING magazine
WHAT TYPE OF KARTER
ARE YOU?
K
art circuits are full of different people.
Some we love, some we loathe and
some we just try to ignore. Are you
interested in what others think of you? Take
our test and find out!
But first of all let's classify the main
characters which can be found at a circuit.
There are seven of them.
Theoretician
He is totally obsessed with karting. This guy
buys all the books and magazines on the
sport, knows the exact geographical location
of more than 100 circuits and can name all the
world champions since 1964. For ages he has
been saving the money to buy his own chassis.
And probably he could become a champion
� if he ever actually tried karting!
Master of the Universe
He's a loud guy. You can even hear him
through the noise of all the karts on the
circuit. He likes to be the centre of attention.
That's why Master of the Universe always
talks about the races he never took part in,
brags about results he never actually achieved
and comments on everything he sees. This
guy can appear to be a good racer but most
likely he will be just as much of a pain on the
circuit as off it.
Self-Proclaimed Specialist
This one is less talkative, but just as annoying
as Master of the Universe. Has time to observe
everything that happens on the circuit,
approaches people and gives absolutely
useless advice. He will say that he knows all
the national champions and has beaten them
all at one time or another. But now, according
to his own words, he is a little bit "out of
shape", and maybe that is the reason why this
guy usually finishes in last place.
Professional
This driver concentrates on his goals.
Being sure of himself he knows the right
way to achieve success.
Professional is victorious
in everything he does.
Everybody wants to be like
himashewillsurelybecome
a big-time champion.
Desperate Warrior
He is very assertive.
Participant in every
possible race, he has never
won any of them. This
guy constantly fights with
his poor skills, his lack of
talent, and with himself
basically. That's why he is
trying to compete with the
best drivers and always
fails. Desperate Warrior will
always be one step away
from victory but will never make it... because
he just isn't capable enough.
Shy-Guy
He has the will to succeed. But this driver
will never progress because of his terrible
lack of self-confidence. Discreet and quiet, he
never bothers anybody and is ashamed to ask
for advice. If he takes part in a race he will
be upset with any result - embarrassed if he
loses and guilty if he wins.
Unlucky
This driver moans all the time. The reasons
for all his troubles he sees in bad weather,
crazy opponents, useless mechanic, broken
engines, worn out tyres - in everything but
himself. Unlucky is a rare guest at the circuit
and when he actually races he loses all the
battles. After that he swears that he'll never
come back, but in a few weeks you will meet
him again. The old story repeats. Unlucky
just can't understand that to gain success he
must practise more and not blame destiny.
Now that you have met the main characters,
here are some questions. Write down your
answers and then check them against the
table on the next page, it will help you
understand which character prevails in you.
There is of course the possibility that you are
a combination of the features of two or more
of these characters.
1. Do you like to attend major events?
a) Of course! I know everybody there. And if I
took part, I would definitely be the winner.
b) No, all those crowds and hustle put me off.
I prefer to follow the results on the internet.
c) Yes, more than I want to race myself.
d) Sure, it's great fun. Where else can I meet
so many losers pretending to be heroes?
e) Yes, because I get the chance to look at the
top karters and learn from them.
f) What's the point? I will be late and miss
everything anyway.
g) It's better to compete myself. So far I have
had no success, but one day I'll become the
champion of all time.
2. What do you think about racers who
use a driver coach?
a) I am one of them. But the theory must be
combined with practise.
b) Fine, if that coach is me.
c) I love to watch them. There are so many
things they do that I can comment on.
d) Coaching is good, but I wouldn't want it. If
something I did wasn't right I would be very
ashamed.
e) Theory is the mother of every sport. But
I wouldn't want a coach. You can get all the
information from books, it's cheaper.
f) The best way of learning is to compete with
the best drivers.
g) I tried to work with a coach once but I didn't
get any better and left him after the second
lesson. Probably he was a bad coach.
3. What are endurance races?
a) Do you think I don't know what they are? I
know what they are.
b) Sorry?
c) I'm not interested in all these specifics. The
main thing is to drive fast and everything else
will come with time.
d) Races for incapable people, ha-ha.
e) Don't make fun of me, I lost them all.
f) Races lasting from 30 minutes up to 24 hours
or longer, for one or more drivers. There is a
24 hour event for karts which takes place at
the circuit Alain Prost at Le Mans, France. I
have got the magazines with articles on it � do
you want to take a look?
g) Races which last for an extended period of
time.
All types can be found at a kart circuit

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