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Doug Haner.
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- June 2, 2009 at 4:03 am #62852
Jim Keesling
ParticipantMike,
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
June 2, 2009 at 4:10 am #62853Anonymous
Inactiveare there any motor restrictions? (has to fit on the kart obviously) but cc restrictions?
June 3, 2009 at 12:59 pm #62854Jim Keesling
ParticipantKody,
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 tiresWe should have the entry form on our web site now…
Thanks,
Jimhere 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 89Battery 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 – 2Parts 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 1125Maintenance:
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 870Tire 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 1125Extremes:
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 175Track 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: 3rdJune 4, 2009 at 12:44 am #62855Anonymous
Inactiveok awesome that helps, how about weight restrictions?
and tire compounds? could we run like MG blues??
oh and which track direction?June 4, 2009 at 2:33 am #62856Jim Keesling
ParticipantNo weight requirements, just Jr. and older age (12+).
open tire,
Downhill (Clockwise)June 4, 2009 at 3:53 am #62857Anonymous
Inactiveawesome thanks jim, you guys might just have yourself another ironman team…
June 5, 2009 at 4:58 am #62858Doug Haner
ParticipantLooking 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.
June 5, 2009 at 11:34 am #62859Jim Keesling
ParticipantDoug,
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,
JimJune 6, 2009 at 7:48 am #62860Doug Haner
ParticipantI 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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