Triumph 955cc Mini Sand Rail Build (Pt. 1)

Our Triumph 955cc go kart is a bit too sketchy to ride it as is, so we're building a new mini dragster! This motorcycle powered drag rail will be primarily used on the dirt and sand, with the option to change the ride height to run it on the asphalt as well. This will be an improvement in design over the 670 rail because it'll be rear engined for better weight transfer. It also has a ton of horsepower! This very well could be our fastest go kart dragster yet.

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[joshuagibson]

Ike nailed it. This can be a sand rail and a pavement dragster all in one. I'd really love to see times compared for each. Please let that be the reality of what happens.

[CarsandCameras]

This thing is gonna sound insane banging gears down the track! Also I'm pretty sure I bought 2 left handed paddle tires....

[dukie]

Yes finally a new CarsandCamera scratch built clean slate from the ground-up build. Go get’m gents👏

[joshuagibson]

John kills me. He's such a square, but knows how to have just the tiniest amount of fun. Live it up brother! You only get one chance!

[brianwooten]

So cool to see that old Opel GT! My mom had one when I was a kid. Dad sold it to a kid in the mid 80s that totaled it within a few weeks of buying it. Can't wait to see what is in store!

[bryduhbikeguy]

A 1-piece hoop behind the seat, and the wedges down beside it need to connect to a hoop in front of the steering wheel for a 'safety cage', along with a U, or X over the seat to the bar in front.With the speeds you'll get on pavement, I think tracks will require such at minimum.Great start guys!

[kerrystimpson]

I love the direction you are going. I built a sand rail from scratch usind a CBR 1000rr back in 2009. I rode it until 2021 and sold it to get a turbo razor. It was a very fun project and it was very strong and fast. I miss it but love my razor. Can't wait until you finish this project and i get to see it on the sand ripping.

[ReynoldsThemeparkAdventures]

I'm so glad the idea of the junky frame was scrapped! A complete new build is what we needed. 💯🤟🏻🔥

[DetroitMicroSound]

Hope you have a special building, separate, and a distance from all other buildings on your property, to store all that fuel. I'd put a sturdy shed up, and make it your fuel station... In the event of a fire, you don't want to lose

[frankdegroot]

You guys should look into a quickshifter for that thing, clutchless gear bangin' should be insane!

[JohnHill-jmtm]

This Old Man from Washington NC always enjoying your videos especially on this rainy day. Going to really be nice when you complete it. Love you guys. 🛵🧔💝💝💝

[Ratkill]

This thing is gonna be quick! Front brakes for sure!

[Herbybandit]

Your doing the right thing by starting fresh, but use your tube bender more and try and cut down on the amount of welding, also look at some pro drag rails for some inspiration regarding the driver safety cell.

[brentheltsley]

Love watching you guy, won’t stop. Love my ornament, stickers, and hat. But I’d love to see you guys stretch your wings, get out of your comfort level like you tried with the TrophyKart, and reach for the stars with this one. Think 12” travel sand rail that could destroy the dunes or at least Busco Beach. You can drop it, keeping caster straight through the travel, swap shocks with strut bars, and try it on asphalt. Shorter wheelbase boys. I say this cause you want to grow and this is how. And us, your audience, wants to see this on the channel more often than other “Terrain specific” projects. Love it and still watching.

[danf]

I would consider moving those gas drums outside to a covered lean to area, or the like. You don't want that much fuel anywhere near welding, cutting, grinding, sparking, running engines, etc. Thanks for the vids!

[Buck]

Engine in the rear is a great move. I know the box frame is just a guide. The first rail started out like this, but ended completely different.

[pollyg]

i watch these eps over and over, it helps heaps when im not traveling so well, takes my mind off things

[hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic]

WOO HOO!!!

SAND RAIL!!!

EPIC!!!

THAT thing SHOULD really kick ass at Mini Mayhem!!!

[megadawg]

I bought a really cool Golf Cart steering wheel for my go kart and the 3 bolt to 6 adapter to mount it and it is one of the BEST mods ever. $27, + $10 for the adapter, .. found it on AMZN. Much thicker, more comfortable, and better looking than that thin 3 bolt, and only 1" larger in diameter, 1/2" more leverage helps too, and slows down the action just a fraction, again making it more comfortable. Got the flat bottom style. Very cool.

[TheRoulette]

so cool of Sonoco,
you should ask them to send you some feather flags
too put around the track, sure they would love the exposure, and make the track more fun!