Field Notes

The blog. Race-weekend recaps, mistakes, what we changed, the numbers we worked out, and a running series on reading MyChron data for parents who just bought one and are staring at the screen.

A pack of karts diving into the curbs
Kart Math · October 2026

How Much Does 10 Pounds Cost You in a Kart?

We ran our own MyChron data at K1, Apex and Willow Springs. In a KA100, 10 lb over the minimum costs about a tenth a lap. In Mini and Micro, about two tenths.

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A KA100 kart in low evening sun with a 360 camera on a short mast behind the seat
Gear · October 2026

Cameras for Karting: What We’ve Tried

Insta360, GoPro and the AiM SmartyCam on 2-stroke karts. Mounts that survive, what rocks do to lenses, and getting your data on the video.

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Pit board held out at the fence
Race Day

Where Do You Actually See Lap Times?

Speedhive, Alpha Timing, RaceSelect, Apex Timing. Which series uses which, and how to find your driver on race day.

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A kart panning past under a blue sky at K1
Reading MyChron

Your First Look at MyChron Data

One corner, one lap, one picture. Where to start when you just bought a MyChron and are staring at the screen.

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