I started racing karts back in 2020, traveling all over New York State. My Home track where I race weekly is Lebanon Valley Kart Track in West Lebanon, New York. I race the #8 Budget Predator Flat Kart there.
I do all my own work on the karts from building the engines, maintenance, and making all my own body panels out of sheet metal. I also do all the design work and graphics on the karts.
In 2025 I had a dream season winning 10 races and both the Regular Season Championship and the Pro Series Championship. I believe that beyond just the work being put in, studying Karate has made me a better driver. I’ve learned much more patience and discipline when making decisions even at a split second to react. Also, I feel that the physical side of karate has absolutely improved my endurance but the mental side has been huge. We learn a lot about static tension and clearing your mind in Sanchin, and I feel that has helped me with staying relaxed out on the track and turning the pressure on and off as needed.
I have to thank Sensei Mark and Sensei Connie and the entire ZenQuest staff and community as karate has changed not only the way I approach racing, but also life as a whole.
Scotty Carlotto Jr. - Uechi-Ryu Karate
I do all my own work on the karts from building the engines, maintenance, and making all my own body panels out of sheet metal. I also do all the design work and graphics on the karts.
In 2025 I had a dream season winning 10 races and both the Regular Season Championship and the Pro Series Championship. I believe that beyond just the work being put in, studying Karate has made me a better driver. I’ve learned much more patience and discipline when making decisions even at a split second to react. Also, I feel that the physical side of karate has absolutely improved my endurance but the mental side has been huge. We learn a lot about static tension and clearing your mind in Sanchin, and I feel that has helped me with staying relaxed out on the track and turning the pressure on and off as needed.
I have to thank Sensei Mark and Sensei Connie and the entire ZenQuest staff and community as karate has changed not only the way I approach racing, but also life as a whole.
Scotty Carlotto Jr. - Uechi-Ryu Karate
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