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Examples of comments and
feedback to date :-
Hi Niki, Brad and
Ryan
Thanks for putting on such an awesome HOTSHOTS course in Hamilton. The
feedback I got from Faine and Aaron was great, they learned heaps and it was
a very valuable experience for Faine in so many ways – well worth it!! I
heard the engine was awesome too, thanks for all your hard work on that
Ryan! The guys provided a very positive learning environment so he was able
to get the most out of their vast knowledge and experience. Once again,
thanks for your time and effort over the weekend and hopefully catch up with
you at upcoming events. All the best, Huia.
Daniel Connor -
The Kartsport Academy is a
fantastic opportunity to allow New Zealand’s best Karters to share their
best tips and tricks to help you improve and gain those last few tenths
needed to succeed. The Kartsport Academy gives you the necessary tools and
ideas to help you improve and steer you in the correct direction, from on
track help to in the classroom. All bases are covered to give you the best
chance to improve your skills and get ahead of the pack. When I attended the
Academy I was soon shown that kart racing has a lot of other factors other
than the driving. I was shown how nutrition, Kart setup and kart preparation
were key factors in helping you succeed in Karting. You will learn how to
prepare yourself for a race weekend and how Karting is a very demanding
sport, which means the more mentally and physically prepared you are the
better. The Academy showed me all the small secrets which were key in
improving my race speed and race craft. All the skills and information is a
lot to take in, I wrote as much as I could down as well as referring to the
booklet given out. The Kartsport Academy helped me improve and got me to the
next level. All the skills learnt from this over time helped me get to the
top level and I have since won 3 National titles. I strongly recommend for
everyone to do this as it helps you improve at the fastest rate possible in
the shortest time.
Hi Tony
In 2009 myself and Daniel Connor attended the two day Hot Shots KartSport
Academy held at the Hawkes Bay track. Having started karting just over one
year before we had learnt the basics and Daniel had obtained his ‘A’ rating
and raced his first National meeting a couple of months before.
I was immediately impressed with the standard of the coaches being some of
NZs top karters. We spent the two days between classroom and track work. It
was hard to know which was the greatest benefit to us. In the classroom we
learnt so much, from kart setup and things like correct seat fitting to how
important nutrition and driver fitness is and what the driver should be
eating on a race weekend. On the track the personal coaching Daniel received
was fantastic, with the coach pointing out areas Daniel needed to work on to
improve and break bad habits.
We both left with a greater understanding of how karts work and how
important kart setup is.
Two weeks later Daniel won his first National Title, the Formula Junior
class at the Schools on a wet track with a dominant drive. I have no doubt a
lot of what we were taught from the experts at the Academy helped us win
this.
I feel doing the Hot Shots Academy was the best value for money I have spent
on karting, for both myself and Daniel. I would recommend the academy to
anyone wanting to improve in both driving and in the pits.
Even now two years on we often discuss things we were taught at the academy
when trying to find the best kart setup.
Peter Welch -
Guardian for Daniel Connor,
#1 Rotax Lights 2011.
Hey Niki
Thanks heaps for all of the support and information you shared with me and
Dad at the Hot Shots programme in Marlborough.
The first time back on the Wellington track after the course and we were
very close to breaking the lap record. The video analysis has definitely
stuck in my head. I still can't get over the fact that in that one corner
alone I can gain 2 tenths just by changing my line. The nutrition side of
the course was a shock I think I needed after eating a lot of junk while
away at race meetings. So thanks heaps and I will definitely be recommending
the course to fellow club members. Cheers Danny Picard.
Hi Graeme
Both myself and Daniel enjoyed the Academy and I think it had
a lot to do with our success at the schools!" Peter Welch for Daniel
Connor: Winner Formula Junior NZ Schools 2009.
Hi Niki
Just thought I would give you an update on how your students are going
from the Explore and Learn Day.
Joesph Terry our newest Cadet, has come along in leaps and bounds. In his
second meet (1st meet at Tokoroa), Joesph was seen overtaking the other
competitor on the track and showed full confidence on the track. This also
came though on his second meet at Edgecumbe where Joseph came 2nd overall on
the day beating 3 other karters who have been racing for over a year.
Mitchel (JRs) has also come along. Mitch won his last meet in Edgecumbe.
This was a stunning shock to the other karters on the track. Mitch normally
running at the back in each race, has dropped several seconds off his time
and was out in the front in most races. Again when he went to Tokoroa he
gained speed and placed in the top 3. I'm told he came 2nd.
Greg Eveleens (Junior) has also dropped his time. He is now looking to break
into the high 29 sec per lap. His confidence has grown.
And me... remember I said I would like to drop a second from my time....
well I got that and won my first overall day. It was a great feeling. But
nothing compared to the big smile worn by Mitchel. That was really great to
see.
So thanks so much to you. At the last meet it was great to see most races
were dominated by your students. Your course was well worth the effort, time
and money. We look forward to seeing you again. Tracey Nielsen, Committee
Member, EBOP KART CLUB.
Hi Niki
I
just have to say that the Academy Day we did with you was the best thing we
did for Mitch. He has got better and better with each race. At Edgecumbe two
weeks ago he shocked everybody and took first place! Brad who usually wins
outright was stunned. Mitch
was so excited because everybody at the club was talking about him. Bob
Gainsford (KartSport Stewart) made a special mention about Mitch’s
performance on the day that made Mitch’s day! Sunday at Tokoroa he again put
in an excellence performance even through he currently has a cold, he was
determine to race and comfortably took third place. The Academy Day gave
Mitch the confidence and lifted his enthusiasm for the sport hugely. Thanks
again for what you did. Kind regards, Sue Sanders.
Hi Graeme
We recently completed a training day with the academy
in Wellington. Our son Logan runs in the cadet class and has been racing for
about 12 months now and has his C rating. As members of Wellington club we
are lucky to have the help and support of Gary Wilson and Karl Wilson on
club days. To have a whole day with both of them and in a small group was
awesome. The coaches held Logan's attention all day and he must of learnt
heaps as we came back the next day for Wellington club day and Logan stepped
up to the mark straight away. From his normal running at the rear of the
field we finished the club day with two seconds and three thirds. A very
happy Dad and son and made the training day worth every cent. To also see
photos of Logan on the home page of the academy has really made him the
proudest karter in Wellington at the moment. Many thanks and looking forward
to part two of the training. Regards Wayne Keats.
Hi Niki
Just a
message of thank you for your most interesting course in Nelson. I know all
the drivers enjoyed the day and my discussions with the dads on Sunday was
the same result. Keep up the great work – it is appreciated. Pass on our
thanks to the great team you have. Jamie’s Grand dad.
Hi Niki
Just to let you and your TEAM from the academy know that Tyler's (Cadet) lap
times have improved from 39.2 to a 4 consecutive set of laps of between
38.62 to 38.64 in the final. Also in the Grand Prix he achieved a 38.5. More
improvements are sure to come with practice and trying some chassis changes.
We WILL be recommending your course to others as we have certainly gained
from the knowledge you all passed on.
MANY THANKS from ARNOLD and TYLER LINCOLN.
Hi Niki
Just a quick note to say thanks for an awesome day yesterday. The coaches
were knowledgeable and really supportive, and found time to give everyone
personal attention. The blend of theory and track time was spot on. It was
nice to have some good guys fully available to answer questions; often on
race days they're quite busy, or you feel that you don't want to bother them
with questions or look stupid.
I know that I'll be faster
because I've attended this course. Job well done - Tony.
Hi Graeme
Just a short note to congratulate you and Niki for the first Academy session
As you are aware these things take a lot of organizing.
Cara was very
complimentary of the high standard you all achieved. She found Niki's
coaching excellent and she does apologise for the wheel falling off!!!
I hope she will get back
into racing--it will all depend on dollars but you certainly rekindled the
old flame!!
Well done - Doc
Hi Graeme
I did the Mt Wellington academy yesterday the 11th of November.
I just wanted to
compliment and say thank you to yourself, Nikki and the other guys for the
effort you put into it and for the way you presented the course.
I was in the group with
Tony Chambers and at the end of the day took 0.6seconds off my best time
around the track and walking away feeling that I can do even more by
applying the knowledge you guys passed on.
Thanks very much and hope
all goes well with the other courses down the line.
Regards - Nigel Kurtz
General comments :-
Satisfied Cadet father “I
have learnt as much if not more than Jason”
Alex Adams Cadet “I learnt
how not to overpass but just do what I have to get past and keep a
good line”
Nigel Hanley Junior Rotax
Father “Worth every cent, every bit of the day was beneficial in some way or
another”
David Langslow Senior
Rotax “Just great to have such a better understanding, I can not just help
myself now but help others as well”
Gary Reid Rotax Light
“Should have done this years ago!”
If you have any comments or feedback for
the KartSport ACADEMY please
email Graeme Moore the ACADEMY Director - he would love to hear from
you.
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