For my birthday this year, I wanted to do something that we could all enjoy. I had a number of activities in mind, but in the end I knew that Dromo 1 was the way to go! Located near Disneyland, Dromo 1 is an indoor kart racing experience that everyone must try!! You can challenge your friends on the 1000ft-long track riding in gas powered, custom built karts.
No racing experience is needed...as long as you are over 5ft tall and ready to race, you are qualified! In the beginning, we were shown a 10min briefing and taken to the gear room where we all suited up for action. We wore a racing suit, Arai full-face helmet, neck brace and gloves.
Luckily we had the track to ourselves (with no other small groups joining us), so we first ran the Qualify Race, which is six laps, and then we got gridded up, according to best lap time, for the main race. By the way, Danny got 1st place in qualifying! (And needless to say, I got last place, haha!)
The lights went green and we all raced the most competitive, adrenaline-rushing, fast 20+ laps in our 2010 lives!! I ended up placing last place (bummer!) and Danny would've placed 1st position, but something happened in the last 3 laps which unfortunately pushed him down to 2nd place, and put Ed into 1st place! Just like Formula 1 Racing, you never know what can happen on the tracks!! We had so much fun, I think we spent an hour talking about the race, and discussing how we can better our game for next time!
Reviewing my race, I think I was being too conservative in the beginning, worrying that I would spin out or topple over at the sharp turns, but towards the end of the race I realized that I could go much faster! Now that I know my limits, I am ready for Round Two to take that 1st position! (Below Photo : This is how it will be next time!)
