The 123Roulement team travelled to Abbeville, just 30 minutes from La Rochelle, to meet Jacques and his son Corentin. These two karting enthusiasts share with us the origins of their passion, as well as an insight into their career via a captivating video.

From a technical point of view, there's no denying that owning a kart requires regular maintenance. Various components, such as bearings, SPI seals and hubs, will undergo variable wear and tear depending on the frequency of use.

Whether it's to guarantee your safety or simply to control the costs associated with your kart, it's essential to regularly monitor each component. Here are a few useful tips :

• Apply appropriate lubricants to grease the chain.
• Thoroughly adjust and clean the engine and bearings.
• Inspect the diaphragm carburettor.
• Check tires, especially after 10 hours of use.

To ensure optimum maintenance of your karts, 123Roulement offers a range of essential products that are highly recognized in the karting industry, including :

• WD-40 products, indispensable allies.
• Finish Line grease, specially designed for chains.

For the replacement of mechanical parts, in particular bearings and seals for karting, Jacques and Corentin have adopted the following parts :

• Ball bearings 6203-2RS.
• Ball bearings 6204-TN9.
• OA or OAS SPI seals.

Corentin's track record includes a number of eminent distinctions in the world of karting.

You can find out more about his achievements and his story on his blog: https://corentin-fournier.jimdo.com/. An invaluable source of inspiration for all enthusiasts.