The Most Important Go-Kart Revival Ever Filmed - Will It Run?? 

Suddenly realised I have a big grin on my face as I listen to Bob talk. This is the kind of thing the Internet should be for, allowing great stories like this to find an audience.

Don’t apologize for not wrenching. There is nothing like an old timer telling stories. That’s content I’m always down to watch.

Bob is my grandpa! I’m so happy to see he’s able to share some of his incredible story and even more honored to be part of this history. Thank you for working with him!

Guy had a hobby, saw a need for a kart shop, and built a legacy. I would love to see a full docu-style episode on Bob's story.

i want to ride on that racetrack SO BAD

You could tell how much joy go-karts were in Bob's life.

Not only your restoring the go karts, but now you’re restoring the entire company !!! That’s amazing, best of luck to you and your team with getting the business going once again !

I absolutely loved this video. It brought back great memories. I'm 67 now, bought my first Kart when I was 12. I crashed it, got lacerated up with about 50 stiches to close me up and my Dad made me sell it. I bought one for my kids as soon as they could reach the pedals. Great times, lots of fun. I still have a brand new 5 hp Briggs that was to be the spare motor for the kids first Kart. I tried to buy back their chassis but the guy wouldn't sell it, even though his kids crashed it and it was no good to him. I will build another and with the inspiration from this video, sooner rather than later! Thanks Kevin

This is incredible!!!! Please make this an exclusive series Kevin!!!!

Bob is a legend, that story was awesome!

Bob needs to put a book together about his life. From Airforce to a cart King and lot’s in between I’m sure. Glad that you youngins are going to keep his story and product going if that’s ur intentions, I’m sure that you will do well. Take care and stay safe

Bloody oath I enjoyed it, mate! Not only were you talking to one of the forgotten legends of the karting world, but you got several of Bob's Babies up and barrelling around like they hadn't done in 30+ years! I'd love to hear more about Bob's time as he built the company up and the development of the karts themselves....and why it just seemingly got shelved rather than the batten passed to the next gen. Glad you got to spend a fair bit of time with the old boy, because old-timers stories are gold....and when you get the business up and running again, I'm sure he'll be a regular visitor. Just make sure there's a spare chair in the workshop where he can watch or tinker as he feels like and I'm sure he'll be a happy chap. Had a huge grin watching the karts compete on the track, mate. It brought back many happy memories of 35+ years ago when I used to have a blast myself! I might struggle to fit behind the wheel nowadays as my chest has slipped a bit and now sits around my waist, but a slightly more articulated steering column and I'd be keen as mustard to wind one out to its max along the back straight and drift through the corners like I used to. All the best to you and the team....and NEVER write off a good keen girl when it comes to driving quickly and tidily. One of my daughters was showing great promise for some international competition until she decided to take up a totally different career. Epic video - thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Looking forward to more of the same.

Kevin, I have a blast watching your videos. I am a 66 year old woman, who knows NOTHING about cars, but, I get such a kick out of you and your friends. I laugh my fool head off when ever you all get together. Thanx and keep up the wonderful way you love life.

Kevin..listening to Bob...I raced a twin engine kart..Mine had two WestBend 820L engines..My class was Super C..early..mid 1960's..I feel like I may have raced with Bob at Watkins Glen..back in the day..Awesome video here!!!!

That dual engine kart rips! Bob's a legend, enjoyed listening to his bit on BKS's history

the race was hysterical, It kinda reminded me of the Grand Prix Grand Prix and all the shenanigans on that episode, that being said I really liked getting to know of Bob Combs and his stories, that's absolute Gold in my opinion, legends like that won't be around for much longer, thanks for saving what you can, look forward to seeing more of this venture.

I freaking love this. I love the resto but man that history is priceless.

@Junkyarddigs thank you so much for giving us all the opportunity to hear from this absolute legend. It’s so great to hear his stories and I think including them instead of jumping straight to the wrenching was absolutely the right thing to do for you and your audience.

I love watching you work on old cars, but I also love listening to an old-timer tell his stories about how he got to where he is. I recently purchased a 1976 Yamaha IT400 dirt bike from an older guy that used to race motocross in the 80's. I chatted with him for a few hours before we got around to me buying the bike from him. The bike is rough but it's in one piece for the most part and it runs. Originally I was going to try and haggle with him to see if I could get a better deal but when he showed me the extras that were included I was more than willing to pay him his full asking price. But by the time we got done talking and he saw that I really wanted to get the bike rideable he gave me a good deal all on his own. He showed me all of the messages he was getting from other people who were trying to offer him trades for just random stuff, I was pretty much the only one who offered him cash for it.

This episode was just great! It brings back so many memories. I am about 50 yrs older than you guys, about Bobs age I had my first kart in 1960. It was an Ala-Kart with 2 Mac 6's. I ran it out here on the west coast on road race type tracks. It didn't last long as I was already a junior in high school then went on to college and then into the navy (1964-1968) by then I had gone into drag racing. But in 1979 I went to SCCA drivers school where I found that my go-cart experience helped me a lot. My second race at riverside international raceway I won for the first time, then finished second at Pheonix raceway. I finished 3rd in national points in my division. Later on I drove oval track stock cars and then winged modifieds and I like to think that my time in go-carts helped me in all that. 😎🏁

Bob is such a good guy and he’s a vet so coming from me and I’m a 4 time combat deployment vet, thank you Bob for your service. As for go karting my 14 y/o son and myself have built one in the past and we love to karting

Every once in a while, an opportunity opens up and I feel this is yours - So far you've followed your heart and this is something that'll sell, and its American! Go for it with all your hearts! Oh and keep making these atmospheric videos - the farm is fun!

Growing up in rural west Tn, Bob is exactly the type of person I would see at the county co-op when I went with my grandfather, honest as the day was long, and with a great story to share. Truly a local if not national treasure. Just like @chriswareham said, I too got a grin just listening to Bob. If you can share his story more. Absolutely wonderful watching you kids zip around your bean field track, laughing and smiling and spitting dirt with nothing but good times with good friends. Thanks to you Brian, and Mook, and the rest of your beloved misfits, I have relived a moment from my past, had a smile today, and hope for the future. Keep up content and the laughs.

Bob is my grandpa!!! I loved growing up at the track. My first race was at my grandparents track right after I was born!!! Lots of memories there.

Watching this brings me back to being 12 years old and absolutely hauling ass around my grandparents property in their two-seater 6.5 horse cart with a torque converter. That and the shenanigans involved in just running around a bigass dirt circle for a couple of hours with the buddies really brings the nostalgia trip to the forefront.

This is amazing news Kevin that you are going to continue someone's legacy and Keep the BKS Tradition alive!!

Bob reminds me of my grandfather... He always had the best story's, years of history and knowledge. A true gentleman...a good man from back when men were men.

I'd love to hear all the stories Bob has to talk about. Release the Bob cut!

Thanks for all the great content Kevin! I'm not a "car guy", but I learn new things all the time on your channel.

Mr Bob looks ans sounds like a cool guy. Could listen to him talk all day.

I got a hold of one of bobs grasshoppers karts years ago. Was so amazed at the handling and suspension geometry bob put into his karts. Loved being able to see Bob himself ❤

Karting will keep you young, and broke! I've been kart racing for 40+ years and not ready to stop. I can still hear the passion and love for it in Bob's voice. He is great!

From one JYD video to another, what a blast of a Wednesday!

I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to watch a revival today but this was a awesome change instead, he has so many great stories

I am 56 years old this man is my idol and i too have a smile on my face listening to him . One of the Best video you have done good job young man 🛠️🇺🇲⚒️👍👍

As much as i am a huge fan of all of your videos, Kevin, this one takes the cake. It brought me right back to being 13 and fighting my own fights with the ol' 5 horse briggs pulsa-jet. The hand throttle in the shop yard was literally me 20 years ago. Thank you, and bring on the go-kart videos.

Loved hearing bob and his love for carting. On top of it being how he found his love of his life after the airforce. Love hearing older guys stories. History and a time we don’t live anymore

Love Bob’s story. Stuff like this and guys like him are what make your channel great fun!👍

Don’t ever apologize for sharing history like this! We need more people to listen to guys like this with so much information to share about their passion because if we don’t ask and listen that information leaves with them. Thank you for sharing this with us

What I like about your content is that it's really about having fun not only wrenching on anything that goes but especially having fun after it starts going.

Always so worth immortalizing the stories of those legends who came before us. Good job Kevin!

Loving this whole go kart thing...I'm here for it, keep pumping them out!!!

This has gotta be one of my favorite episodes you've ever done, Kevin. Left me a really good feeling.

I love how John became a cop and now always has the stereotypical mustache.

Ohh man I'm excited for this one! Your small engine builds are awesome!

man, such amazing history! Love these videos. I don't know why but hearing the story from such great people makes everything so much better. Keep up the amazing work guys! and Mook, can't forget the brains behind the operation!

You shouldn’t apologize for telling this history. The world needs more guys like Bill. Kids today should be renting and riding carts. Honestly, the world would be better off. Thank you for telling the story. Love the video.

Don’t hoard the rest of the video of Bob! We better get to see it . He’s awesome!

Can’t wait to see more BKS content, great stuff!!

My wife and I stopped by his shop to look at carts one day , Bob actually gave us a tour from one end to the other . Really nice guy .

This is so amazing! Can't wait to see what you guys do with the cart stuff from Bob. What a legend. Out here in Lafayette, carts are a big deal still :)

i had a massive smile on my face this entire video, go karts are so fun

Amazing story thank you Kevin for talking to bob and letting everyone hear his story 😊

I didn't stop smiling the whole time I was watching this video. That's so awesome that you're going to revive BKS!! Congratulations!!

i wanna see that two stroke cart get a lot of love and restored to its former glory

thanks for the upload guys! anazing history here. youve gone up in respect for me with how much you dig history!

The history is what turns these from just another go-kart into something special.

It's not just history. It's how excited Bob still is about it. He is so passionate still about it. I think that helps allot

I want a go kart so bad and it’s always a good day when junkyard digs posts

This is so freaking cool, start building them again!

Bob is sharp he remembers his first date ❤ day and year i hardly remember my birthday 😂 absolutely love hearing the history from him you could see his eyes light up when talking about it all! ❤ Do it for Bob !

This is awesome. I know you watch Stapleton42 as well, having videos like his that don't have wrenching are JUST as appreciated. This video was amazing and I just want to hear more stories from Bob!

Great video; it doesn't always have to be wrenching and reviving.

Dude, thats amazing. Im glad someone is bringing back go karts. Best of luck man!

Love it 🙂. Great to see John, Phoenix and Jessie back on the screen again as well.

11:30 I recognize that damn bridge! That's the Ft. Madison Rail Bridge! Love to see the man behind a go-kart company, and it's not a "going-on-a-rip" episode without John. Be safe out there!

Looks like so much fun!!!

This is absolutely priceless ! You and your friends have fun and I can't wait to see where this new journey takes ya 💪

I don't think I've smiled that much in a long time thank you!

We need to listen to old heads like this. The stories and knowledge he has is valuable.

Great episode Kevin, it was fun to watch you and the gang having a blast on the karts. I was into kart racing for a while, more modern chassis though, and it was a good time.👌👍🇺🇸🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I just bought my first kart chassis this week. Going to need a lot of examples to follow as we get this thing rolling. Can’t wait to see what you do reviving BKS, we’re going to be at this a long time and we’ll need parts!

This was so great! I had a big smile on my face when bob shared his cool stories. Called my dad up when I saw the twin engine go-kart and told him what our next build needs to be. We started talking about the fun times back when I was a kid mobbing our street with my go-kart all day long.

Hey Kevin imagine if that dual engine ran all 4 wheels . Full time 4x4 go cart

Great job love the Video gocart's are so much fun 😊 nice to see something different keep up the Amazing Work !!!!!

It's always a good day when JYD uploads

I’m so excited to see this story continue. Love hearing Bobs stories. Thanks for sharing!!!

I love video's like these where we get to hear the story and history of some amazing times in the past 🎉

Never get to old to think go-karts are fun

That was great. You have some incredibly entertaining friends. From Bob, to the other Bob, to Ezra, and all the others I cant even remember, your friends are great.

Go-Karts are soooo much fun no matter what your age. Everyone should take a ride once a week and have some fun! Thanks for the video!

I didn't mind the history at all, in fact it was very enjoyable hearing all that stuff. I've really found an appreciation for history and older people in the recent years and I'm glad we get to hear these stories and have it on video.

Bob is an absolute legend

I want to see (and hear), the tons of footage of Bob telling stories about BKS, and anything else, please! 🙂

“Fires are temporary. Go-Karts are forever” DEFINITELY needs to be on a T Shirt.

the keyway is the slot in the shaft and the hub. the KEY is the square piece of metal that goes in them to lock them together!

Loved the history lesson from Mr. Bob... **Big Success!!**

Reading these comments makes me so happy because they're saying such amazing things about Bob! Fun fact I'm one of "the grandkids," and I loved testing the go karts my grandpa made

Love hearing these stories from Bob. Thanks for sharing them.

I would love to hear more about Bob and his stories. I think Bob will be grateful if you braought back BKS and i would love to see it! Love the vids and i hope you will continue bringing back old gems.

This was the best revival by far in my opinion. You guys definitely had a lot of fun. Anytime all of you guys get together it is all a big success

I love it. The old timers have so much knowledge and stories that need to be heard.

That race looks hilarious, the twin engine cart is amazing

this is amazing ! I'm at a total loss for words .... can't wait to hear Bob's whole story in a video

i could listen to bob talk for hours, absolute legend.

Fires are temporary, go-carts are forever!! That was awesome, hahaha!! Hearing the stories from Bob was great!

Bob is amazing! What a legend! Loved listening to him talk about his passion!

I could have listened to him, the whole hour. Great stories

This makes me smile. Im from Ottumwa and now live on a tiny island by puerto rico. Makes me homesick for Iowa and friends, thanx guys.....

14:25 Reminds me of the go-kart I had as a kid. Whenever I was done ripping it around, I'd lock up the brakes pulling into the garage and shut it off, upon which it would let out a huge fireball from the exhaust.