Mike,
interesting post, but i have to disagree with your following comment:
“No offense to the TaG Masters or RMax Masters is intended by this statement, I don?t think any of you would come up to a competitor and say, Michael you need to run a 83 gear, try to raise the back of your kart and widen your front end. If you do this, I think you can run a 42 at CRE or a 53 at IMI. You want me to compete but also want me looking at your exhaust pipe until I learn tuning on my own.”
It is the other way around, the Masters walk up to the front runners and ask them what gear? what should I do with my push? etc? etc. They always give me advice-ALWAYS. The innitiative comes from me/you. the Masters want good close, safe racing, we have a tight bond.
Also, your comment on training. We have several guys who consult with all types of drivers-Newbies to Old Fart like me–AJ Noud/Preston N./Marc E./Track owners.
I have tried to put together a Rotax Newbie Training Program last yr and I am trying to put one together this yr—See my post about a new TAG Forum. Last yr there just wasn’t enough interest to justify my time. Since I am unemployed (any leads on Purchasing/Supply Chain/Buyer positions in Pharma or Chemical industries?) at present I have the time.
So soon I will again try to promote a Newbie/Novice Rotax Training Class-motor/carb tunning/gearing/maxjet software/micron race Studio software/tires/driving line/etc/etc. I was an adjunct faculty member at Front Range Community College for 5 yrs-so I know something at teaching-but it will cost, not free.
Hope to see ya. If you want to talk send me a private message. :sun: