Mounting Lead Weight

[markofzero]

Yeah! Sean W. helped me last Friday, and I got to run my Clone for the first time (at Blue Max). Thanks Sean!

I weighed my kart:
Without fuel or any lead weight, it weighs 150 lbs.
I weigh approx. 125 lbs.

So, 350 - (150 + 125) = 75 lbs of lead weight.

Do people use extra fuel as ballast?

Where (and how) should I mount this much weight?

Are there any kind of "quick release" weight systems that can be removed after a race? (So the kart is easier to lift.)

Any ideas are appreciated.

Mark

p.s.,
Why is the weight limit 360 lbs. at P.C. and Dixon, but 350 at B.M?
Also, I dread asking anyone to help me lift a 225 (or 235)lbs. kart.

[brad42]

We have a couple karts in the group with that issue. Yes lifting them is a kidney buster, but we will help as long as you take the heavy end (the rear).

Quick release weights would be against the rules. Having a weight come off could seriously kill someone, so the rules call for super secure fastening and safety wire or cotter pins.

Your kart is designed to have weight where your body would go if yoiu were fat like me. So a little bit up in the leg area, and the rest around or on the seat. We have one fellow in the group that fills his frame rails with lead bird shot and plugs the ends. You are going to have to be creative when adding that much weight.

[invaderkart64]

i got 60 pounds on my kart.
got 18 lbs of lead shot in the main rails.
some right in front of gas tank
rest on the seat

i could make weight at 305

would like to see a 320 weight class
Jerry

[norcalacr]

Your weight should be when fully kitted out (helment, suit, gloves, collar, rib protection, etc.). It's significant when added up and will reduce the amount of lead you need to mount.