Creativity, Curiosity & Learning Beyond the Kart
Not everything that shapes a racing season happens on track. Some of the most interesting progress happens away from race weekends — in the workshop, on the laptop, or just through curiosity and creativity.
May was a great example of that.
Turning a Problem into a Project
This story actually starts back in 2024, at the NATSKA Finals weekend.
During the event, we had an issue with a rear wheel ovaling, which meant the wheel hub couldn’t be used again. One of those frustrating racing moments where parts simply reach the end of their life.
Instead of throwing it away, Harvey’s social side kicked in.
He got all the drivers on the Cadet grid to sign the hub, turning what could have been scrap into a reminder of a big weekend and the people involved. It was a simple idea, but a really nice one — and that hub stayed with us long after the event.
Fast forward to now, and that signed hub has taken on a whole new life.
Using a retired axle from the same kart, the original signed hub, and an additional hub combined with a tyre from that same race weekend, the whole setup has been transformed into a lamp stand.
Harvey designed and 3D printed custom cable clips to route the wiring cleanly through the hubs, turning old race parts into something functional and genuinely unique. It’s a proper blend of karting history, creativity, and problem-solving — and proof that learning doesn’t stop when the helmet comes off.
Designing Solutions for the Paddock
The 3D printer didn’t stop there.
Harvey also designed and printed new sprocket holders to fit neatly inside the toolbox we use at race meetings. Sprockets are a key part of kart setup — they’re used to control top speed and acceleration, depending on track layout and conditions.
On Honda karts, gearing is fixed for each race, but sprockets can be changed between heats, so having them organised and protected makes a big difference during a busy race day.
The personalised sprocket holder wasn’t just practical — it turned heads. Quite a few people asked where it came from, and several even wanted their own personalised versions. A simple idea, but one that solved a real problem.
Learning Through Technology
That mix of racing and learning extends even further.
Harvey’s dad developed the Karting Gear Ratio app, which climbed to the top of the App Store charts for paid sports apps. The app helps drivers and teams quickly calculate gearing setups — something that’s crucial at every race weekend.
Harvey was involved too, helping to create the animations used within the app, adding another layer of creative input to a real-world racing tool.
It’s another example of how karting isn’t just about driving — it connects engineering, maths, design, and technology in ways that make learning feel natural and relevant.
Away From the Track, Still Moving Forward
May’s “away from the track” moments show a different side of the season:
- Turning old race parts into something meaningful
- Designing practical tools that improve race weekends
- Using creativity and technology to support performance
- And learning through things that genuinely matter
All of it feeds back into racing — even when the kart isn’t moving.
Next up: May – On the Track, where the helmet goes back on, and the racing continues.
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