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  • #62852
    Jim Keesling
    Participant

    Mike,

    Glad to have you back…

    So far we have two “ironman” teams, the shifters, 3-4 tags, another corp kart, and a bunch of calls, plus the rotary!

    Mobile view big screen is back, as well as the improved sound system, live timing and scoring so your “drivers” don’t have to call to see how good or bad it is!!!

    The rules are the same as last year, however, no more than 7 drivers per team. They need to be checked in prior to the start.

    This year is a good year, the event growing, and is a total blast! I want to thank Roger for being dumb enough to do it again with me as the defending ironman team!!!

    See you in a few weeks. (Now back to bed!!!)

    Jim

    #62853
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    are there any motor restrictions? (has to fit on the kart obviously) but cc restrictions?

    #62854
    Jim Keesling
    Participant

    Kody,
    It needs to be a motor made for karting. Does that help???
    Last year, Mr. Rein and friends won with an ICC left over from the state series three years ago!!!
    Only other rule, you can not alter the kart in a major way ( 25 gal gas tank, etc…)
    Call me if you have any questions. This event is a total blast.
    It really teaches you a lot in regards to the long haul, and not the “Quick” result some look for.

    Min of 4 drivers, max of 7. Ironman… 2 only!
    2 motors, one chassis.
    Unlimited tires

    We should have the entry form on our web site now…

    Thanks,
    Jim

    here is a break down from the DD2 last year…

    Driver order:
    Mattie Whitten (7 Shifts)
    Sam Urban (8 shifts)
    Matt Burton (7 shifts)
    Jack Bradley (8 shifts)
    Ben Schermerhorn (7 shifts)

    Average Driver laps/shift – 31.8

    Total pit stops: 36

    Starting Driver: Mattie Whitten
    Finishing Driver: Sam Urban
    Fastest Lap: Jack Bradley – lap 1149
    Fastest Lap on three wheels: Ben Schermerhorn – lap 1125
    Best target lap: Matt Burton 1:01.00 for 1:01 target – lap 89

    Battery changes – 3 – laps 280, 740, 820. Started with full charge
    Tire changes – 8
    Mycron battery changes – 1 – lap 280
    Brake shimmed – 2 – lap 425 and 820
    Brake pad changes – 2
    New tire sets – 5
    Used tire sets – 2

    Parts Failure:
    2 x Flat tires at start ? wheel failure – lap 6
    Battery failure – lap 280
    Exhaust failure – lap 280
    Seat repair – lap 280
    Seat strut failure – 280
    Starter failure – lap 390
    Clutch failure – lap 325
    Transmission failure – lap 325
    Exhaust support failure – lap 845
    Seat Strut failure – lap 820
    Brake pads – lap 870
    Steering wheel loose – lap 1005
    Left Rear tire/bolt failure – lap 1125

    Maintenance:
    Lowest battery voltage prior to exchange – 11.5 volts
    Transmission gear oil changes – lap 105, 325, 460, 580, 660, 870, 1040, 1100
    Brake pad change – lap 870

    Tire changes:
    Used MG yellow – lap 6
    Used MG yellow –replaced
    New MOJO D1- lap 210
    New MG yellow – lap 280
    New MOJO D2 – lap 360 – Planned at dusk
    New MG yellow – lap 660
    Used MG yellow – lap 820
    New MG yellow – lap 1125

    Extremes:
    Max. track temp – 133
    Max. front tire temp – 180
    Max. rear tire temp – 153
    Max. air temp – 90
    Min. air temp – 55
    Humidity – 12 @ start of race
    Engine temp range – 140 to 175

    Track Position:
    Lowest Place – 4th
    Highest Place – 2nd
    Lap 1: 3rd
    Lap 2 – 54: 4th
    Lap 55 – 115: 3rd
    Lap 116 – 139: 2nd
    Lap 140 – 167: 3rd
    Lap 168 – 325: 2nd
    Lap 326 – 360: 3rd
    Lap 361 – 386: 4th
    Lap 386 – 390: 3rd
    Lap 391 – 404: 4th
    Lap 405 – 426: 3rd
    Lap 427 – 643: 4th
    Lap 644 – 819: 3rd
    Lap 820 – 853: 4th
    Lap 854 – 872: 3rd
    Lap 873 – 1106: 4th
    Lap 1107 – finish: 3rd

    #62855
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    ok awesome that helps, how about weight restrictions?
    and tire compounds? could we run like MG blues??
    oh and which track direction?

    #62856
    Jim Keesling
    Participant

    No weight requirements, just Jr. and older age (12+).
    open tire,
    Downhill (Clockwise)

    #62857
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    awesome thanks jim, you guys might just have yourself another ironman team…

    #62858
    Doug Haner
    Participant

    Looking at that breakdown it seems to be an even more expensive day than I had previouly thought. I look forward to the day I could afford to do something like this. :mrgreen:

    #62859
    Jim Keesling
    Participant

    Doug,
    You should call Mike Weatherman and see his expense list. The DD2 motor we used had been raced all year, and started with no updates. I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did. Once the clutch was fixed and the trans. gear, it worked like a charm.
    In fact, the last 4 hours, it was run full out, 54 second lap times till the end with no failure! That is what this race is all about. I don’t think one team in the 24 hours of LeMans is worried about what it costs, its about the experience…
    Stop on down and check it out, watch a movie on the huge Mobile-view screen, listen to some tunes, play “rock-band”, and have some fun.

    Thanks,
    Jim

    #62860
    Doug Haner
    Participant

    I may give him a call to check out the costs. But to be honest my plate is pretty full. When I have LeMans type money I’ll stop worrying about the costs.

    Regardless I’ll definately stop by to check it out.

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