Paul Russell
Paul, who is Managing Director of SR Motorsport, has competition and
event management experience which dates back to 1965. He competed in
rallies at all levels, from club to international, in countries
across Europe. He has also been a regular competitor in sprints,
autocross, autokhana, etc.
Paul was Team Manager of the Midlands Rally Equipe in the UK in the
early 1970s, when an ex-works Renault Alpine A110 was purchased and
campaigned successfully across Europe.
He also has recent management experience, assisting the career of
Malaysian rally driver Saladin Mazlan, managing his entry into the
Junior World Rally Championship in 2002 and the Asia Pacific Rally
Championship in 2003. And he is currently focused on managing his
son's career, with, becoming a professional driver in the World Rally
Championship as the ultimate objective.
In the racing world, Paul assisted with many events held at the old
Shah Alam circuit, and has worked as webmaster to the Asian Festival
of Speed - held at circuits across Southeast Asia.
Very active on the IT side of motorsports, in addition to running
afos.com for four years, he has owned and operated
malaysianmotorsports.com since 1996, and was the designer of the
Event Management Software - "RalliCare."
James Russell
Despite his young age, at 18, James has rally experience as both a driver and co-driver, race experience in single-seaters, plus a few
years of karting to his name. He has competed internationally in
both India and Thailand.
In has last full year of karting, in 2003, he was the Dunlop AMC
Karting Champion, and runner-up in the KKS Kart Championship.
2004 saw him finish as best rookie driver in the single-seater
Formula Malaysia race, held at the Sepang F1 circuit, as an F1
support race. 2005 found him standing on the podium in this same
event.
Before reaching an age where he could obtain a road license, he
competed in the Malaysian Rally Championship as a co-driver,
finishing the year second in class.
2005 was James' first year as a rally driver, and, competing in both
the Malaysian and SEArally International Championships, he had
several podium places, and impressive stage times.
Aside from his driving skills, James is technically capable, and was
always responsible for his own kart maintenance, testing and setup,
and managed the construction of the two rally cars he has so far campaigned. He is also IT-literate and runs his own website at
www.james-russell.com, and a sponsorship marketing site, at
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Karting
 Kart racing (as the word is so spelled by enthusiasts) or karting is a variant of open-wheeler motor sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. By definition a kart must have no suspension (relying on chassis flex), and no differential (solid back axle). They are usually raced on scaled-down tracks, but are sometimes driven as entertainment or as a hobby by non-professionals. Karting is commonly perceived as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsports.
Karts were initially created in the United States in the 1950s post-war period by airmen as a way to pass spare time. Art Ingels is generally accepted to be the father of karting. He built the first kart in Southern California in 1956. Karting has rapidly spread to other countries, and it currently has a large following in Europe
Karting as a learning tool
 Kart racing is usually used as a low-cost and relatively safe way to introduce drivers to motor racing. Many people associate it with young drivers, but adults are also very active in karting. Karting is considered the first step in any serious racer's career. It can prepare the driver for high-speed wheel-to-wheel racing by helping develop quick reflexes, precision car control, and decision-making skills. In addition, it brings an awareness of the various parameters that can be altered to try to improve the competitiveness of the kart (examples being tyre pressure, gearing, seat position, chassis stiffness) that also exist in other forms of motor racing.
As well as "serious" competitive kart racing, many commercial enterprises offer casual hire of karts. Such karts are usually powered by small, detuned four-stroke engines and are far slower than the fully-fledged competitive versions.
Many, perhaps most Formula One racers grew up racing karts, most prominent among them Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Mika Häkkinen. Many NASCAR drivers also got their start in racing from karts, such as Darrell Waltrip, Lake Speed, Ricky Rudd, Tony Stewart, and Kyle Petty.
A popular video game rendition is the Mario Kart series. Also, many childrens video game racing titles (i.e. Crash Team Racing and Konami Krazy Racers) feature karts as the main vehicles.
There are many different classes or formulae in karting. The FIA sanctions international championships in JICA, Intercontinental A, Formula A, Intercontinental C, Super ICC and Superkart Division 1 and Division 2. These are regarded as the top levels of karting and are also raced in national championships.
Many people race in Spec series such as Rotax Max (a Touch-and-Go class), Formula TKM or those using the Yamaha KT100 engine, and Cadet classes for ages 8 to 12 are usually popular.
In the United States, the biggest proportion of racers are in the dirt oval classes which often use Briggs & Stratton industrial engines.
There are many different classes or formulae in karting. The FIA sanctions international championships in JICA, Intercontinental A, Formula A, Intercontinental C, Super ICC and Superkart Division 1 and Division 2. These are regarded as the top levels of karting and are also raced in national championships.
Many people race in Spec series such as Rotax Max (a Touch-and-Go class), Formula TKM or those using the Yamaha KT100 engine, and Cadet classes for ages 8 to 12 are usually popular.
In the United States, the biggest proportion of racers are in the dirt oval classes which often use Briggs & Stratton industrial engines.
About our training partners and Instrutors profile
SR Motorsport (www.sr-motorsport.com)
Commencing operations in 2002, SR Motorsport has quickly become the
region's largest and one of the most visible motorsport teams. The
company has offices in Malaysia and the UK, a 7000sq.ft. workshop in
Shah Alam, and representatives in Europe, Middle East, N.America,
Japan, New Zealand and Thailand.
Specializing in Driver and Team Management in Rally, Race and Kart,
the company has several successes to its name. Event and Results
management are also part of the company's portfolio, and personnel
are often called to assist in events across Asia.
With a fleet of Group N and Group A Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD rally
cars, the team won the Malaysian Rally Championship in 2004, and
successfully defended its title last year. It also won the inaugural
Southeast Asia Rally Challenge last year, in the premier 4WD
category. Several international rally wins and podium places, also
feature amongst the team's successes.
In 2006, the team expects to contest both the Southeast Asia Rally
Challenge (SEArally) and the Formula Malaysia single-seater race
series.
And, in the area of event management, SR Motorsport is now the
organizer and commercial rights holder of SEArally. It is also
assisting the Sepang F1 Circuit to organize a series of low-cost
rally events to be held later this year.
Course details
EGINNERS' GUIDE TO KART RACING
A One Day Course
About the Presenters:
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Who We Are
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Current Activities
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Our Karting Experience
Introduction to Karting:
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What is Kart Racing?
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All About Classes:
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Driver's Age
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Engine Types
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Chassis Types
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Shift/Non-Shift
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Asphalt/Gravel
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Why Race?
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How a Kart Works
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Engine
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Transmission
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Chassis
How to Go Racing:
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The Role of the FIA, CIK, ASN & Clubs
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Joining a Club
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Obtaining a License
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Entering a Race:
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Documentation
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Regulations
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The Race Weekend:
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Free Practice
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Registration
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Timed Practice
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Qualifying
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Scrutineering
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Pit Area & Parc Fermé
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Drivers' Briefing
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Heats, Pre-Final & Final
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Official Notice Board
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Weighing & Tire Impounding
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Overnight Security
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Protests
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Awards
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Who Does What?
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Clerk of the Course
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Stewards
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Secretary
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Timekeeper
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Scrutineer
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Marshals
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Basic Rules of Racing
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Start Procedure
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Flags and Lights
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Pit Lane
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Obeying the Rules
Obtaining Your Own Kart:
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New or Used?
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What Type to Begin With
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What to Watch For with a Second Hand Kart:
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Chassis & Engine Damage
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Homologation
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What Engine do I Need?
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What Spares do I Need?
Race Craft:
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Racing Techniques:
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Overtaking
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Defending
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“Bending” the Rules
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Preserving the Kart
Testing & Tuning:
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What Can Be Changed on a Kart?
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What Can Be Tuned on a Kart?
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How to Make a Kart Handle Better
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Testing & Racing in the Wet
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Relating to your Mechanics
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Where to Test and for How Long
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How Much is Too Much?
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Record Keeping
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Getting the Most out of Your Driving
Maintenance:
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What Can You Do Yourself?
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What to Check or Change
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Keep it Clean!
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Essential Tools
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What to Bring to a Race Weekend
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Hiring Mechanics
Establishing a Budget:
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Knowing What You Want to Achieve
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Expecting the Unexpected
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Sponsorship & P.R.
Fitness:
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Physical & Mental
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Resting Between Races
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Staying Focused
Circuits:
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Locations
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CIK/AAM Approved?
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Temporary Street Circuits
Course Fee $388
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