Racing Go-Kart
modified go kart. originally designed for a 3.5 horsepower engine, we boosted it to 6.5. it was a fun summer project. lots of fun, actually.
modified go kart. originally designed for a 3.5 horsepower engine, we boosted it to 6.5. it was a fun summer project. lots of fun, actually.
This is an entirely new level hacked into Mario Kart 64. It’s still kinda ugly because I haven’t given it any real graphics yet (and the video quality doesn’t help), but it’s playable. It completely replaces Rainbow Road, except for the floating faces in the sky. To my knowledge this is the first custom MK64 track ever made. NO, THIS MUSIC IS NOT ACTUALLY IN THE GAME. (Yet…) The song is My Only Star by Susan Bell. Lakitu says I’m going the wrong way because I haven’t updated the path …
This kart’s been in our family since the mid 1960’s. The original owner, a family friend raced it with a West Bend 820 on alcohol and we were told it ran over 70 mph. As kids, our dad taught us how to overhaul a 2 hp cast iron Briggs and we put that was our first kart motor. Later we figured out how to remove the governor, that was good for about 35 mph. Around 1975 my brother and I put a Suzuki 400 (2 stroke) on it, including setting up the clutch and shifter so we had all 5 gears. What a …
What are your 3 favorite Mario Kart tracks of all time and why?
Mine:
1) Delfino Square, it fun to race through the town
2) DK Mountain, blast up the mountain and race to the bottom
3) Koopa Cape, love the scenery of the underwater tube.
A friend of mine recently laid down a bit of tarmac to create a cool little go kart track at his farm. This was my first visit.
Have you ever heard of Sugar River Raceway in Brodhead Wisconsin? It’s a great place to enjoy a Sunday afternoon full of go kart racing excitment at it’s best! Check out the video and see what you think.