Karting Minute is a Series of Short (Definitely Longer than a minute) videos all About Karting.
Hosted by Racers, Teammates and Best Friends, Aristeides Theodoropoulos & Jackson Morley
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SEason 1
Episode 1 - Types Of Go Karts
In Episode 1, Jackson and Ari discuss the different types of Go Karts including sizes and engines. They give you a quick tour of the Karts they are driving in 2022.
Episode 2 - Directing A Race
with David Campbell
In Episode 2, Jackson and Ari are were joined by HRKC Race Director David Campbell. He shares with us what the job is of a race director and how he keeps track of everything on track. Thank you so much for taking the time with us David.
Episode 3 - Track Walks
In Episode 3, Ari and Jackson take us on a walk around their home track, Canadian Mini Indy. They talk about what to look for on a track walk and why racers do track walks.
Episode 4 - Qualifying
In Episode 4 Jackson and Ari talk about Qualifying, what is it, what are the strategies and why is it important.
Episode 5 - Safety gear
In Episode 5, Ari and Jacko give an overview of all the safety gear that is required for karting and give some examples of why it is required. Watch out for that sweaty Betty Hair.
Episode 6 - From Karts To Cars with Mac Clark
In Episode 6 Jackson and Ari talk to USF Junior Champ Mac Clark about making the transition from Karts to Cars and discuss some racing terminology.
Episode 7 - Yoga For Motorsports
In Episode 7 Jackson Morley and Ari talk with Kate from Yoga For Motorsports about the benefits of Yoga, why it is good for Kart Drivers and what the Karting Minute Crew can do to get ready for race day.
Episode 8 - Shifter Karts With Davide Greco
In Episode 8 Ari and Jackson talk with Canadian Shifter Champ, Davide Greco all about Shifter Karts. Trying to learn early so the boys are ready to go when they are old enough to drive shifters.
Episode 9 - Rev Performance Materials and Prime Powerteam with Ken O'Keefe
In Episode 9 the boys talk with Ken O’Keefe from Rev Performance Materials and the Prime Power Team about what REV has upcoming and how Ken got into Karting.
Episode 10 - Data Dudes with Anthony Tolfa and Andrew Jones
In Episode 10 the boys talk with Prime Team Data Coaches Anthony Tolfa and Andrew Jones. How did they get into the job, what do they look for and what are the differences between coaching 2 stroke and 4 stroke.
Episode 11 - Drawing Track Maps with Pearce Wade
In Episode 11 the boys are joined by their Prime Teammate Pearce Wade as they try to draw track maps from memory and Pearce judges how they do. Strap in, this is a long one.
Episode 12 - Calling a Race with Announcer Chad Webster
In Episode 12 Jackson and Ari talk with Race Announcer Chad Webster to find out how exactly he keeps track of everything going on during a race and how did he get involved with karting.
Episode 13 - Mosport, ROK and the Honda Indy with Richard Boake
In episode 13 the boys catch Richard Boake for a couple of quick minutes and ask him about running Mosport Karting Center, why ROK engines, and about his race at the Honda Indy.
The Offseason
Instead of taking a break for the offseason, Ari and I decided to make 6 bonus episodes, all about what we get up to in the offseason. We will start filming Season 2 of Karting Minute as soon as the tracks open back up in the Spring.
The OffSeason - Episode 1 - OffSeason Training
In our first Offseason Episode, Ari and I go over our Offseason Training Regiment including training for Strength, Reflexes, Racecraft, Bravery and Precision.
The Offseason - Episode 2 - Teaching Link How to Race
In Episode 2 of the offseason, we take my little brother Link to K1 Speed for his first time ever in a Kart. We give him some tips and he picks it up very fast, he is going to be quick.
The OffSeason - Episode 3 - Hot Minute
Ari and I tackle a batch of Hot Wings while we talk about our plans for the 2023 Racing Season.
The Offseason - Episode 4 - Epic Mario Kart Home Circuit
Ari and I grab all our spare tires and extra Kart Parts to make an Epic Mario Kart Home Circuit in my living room.
The OffSeason - Episode 5 - Indoor Karting with Noah Modestino
Ari and I are joined by our Prime Powerteam Teammate for some Indoor Karting at K1 Speed. We have a blast and talk about the differences between Indoor and Outdoor karting.
The Offseason - Episode 6 - Board Game Review
Ari and I play 2 of the top Racing Boardgames, Formula D and Heat, and give you our reviews as to which one is better.
SEason 2
Canadian Karting News - Karting Minute Season 2 Episode 1
In our first episode of Season 2, Jackson Morley and Ari Theodoropolous are joined by Cody of Canadian Karting News to talk about how he got his start and all things karting photography. Thank you Cody for taking the time with us. Visit www.canadiankartingnews.com and make sure you get a photo package for your next race!
Karting Minute With GMO - Season 2 Episode 2
The Karting Minute Boys, Jackson Morley and Ari Theodoropoulos are joined by former F2 Driver and current driving coach GMO (Gianmarco Raimondo) to talk all things racing. Thank you GMO for taking a minute with us!
All About Hamilton Karting Complex
The Karting Minute Boys Jackon and Ari take you on a tour of their Home Track Hamilton Karting Complex. Learn about everything the track offers and hop on board for a hot lap.
Temporary Vs. Permanent Tracks
In this episode of Karting Minute, Jackson Morley and Ari Theodoropoulos break down the differences between racing on a temporary track vs. a Permanent circuit and which one they like better.
TOUR OF PIQUET ENTERTAINMENT & RACE PARK
The Karting Minute Boys, Ari and Jackson, take you on a tour of Piquet Entertainment and Race Park in Loxahatchee Florida. There is a lot available at this venue including a great race track. If you are ever in the area, check it out!
Pole The Paddock
In this series of Short Videos, Jackson & Ari ask Drivers and Mechanics their opinions on a wide range of topics in the karting world.
What Is your Favourite Go Kart Track?
A new series for Karting Minute called Pole The Paddock where we ask drivers the questions that are on our minds. Today we ask, What Is Your Favourite Track, and we got some great response from some great drivers like Alessandro De Tulio, Decklan Deonarine, Jordan Prior, Major Makovskis, The Lorusso Brothers, Ethan Chan, Marco Filice, Ryker Magro and Anthony Raducanoiu.
Who has helped you the most in Karting?
In this Karting Minute Pole The Paddock, we ask a series of drivers, “Who has helped you the most in Karting.” We get a lot of good answers from some amazing racers including Jordan Prior, Decklan Deonarine, the Lorussos, Nick Folino, Marco Filice and more.
Have yOu Ever Flipped?
The Karting Minute Crew (Jackson Morley & Ari Theodoropolous) ask some of the best drivers if they have ever flipped? Flipping in a go kart is never fun but seems to be worn like a badge of honor amongst racers.
Which is Better, 2 stroke or 4 stroke racing?
The Karting Minute Boys Pole The Paddock to see which is more popular amongst drivers 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke Racing and Why.
What Rule in Karting Needs to Be Changed or Eliminated?
We asked Drivers at Mosport Karting Center and Hamilton Karting Complex, what rules in Kart Racing would they like to see changed and/or eliminated. The answer was unanimous!
Mechanics, What is your least Favourite repair?
The Karting Minute Boys tour the Paddock and this time find some Mechanics to ask them what is their least favourite repair.
How Did You Get INto Karting?
We ask drivers from a variety of teams how they got started in karting. Thank you to everyone who participated. There are many ways to get started in Karting, the main thing is to get started!
Whose Job Is It To Clean The Kart, Driver or Mechanic?
The Karting Minute Boys tour the Paddock and this time find some Mechanics to ask them what is their least favourite repair.