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  • #42552
    Anonymous
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    Hello,
    I was looking at the CRE web site and noticed that there was no Rotax Masters on the schedule for 2008. Someone mentioned this was a good place for us older ex formula car road racers to have some fun. Has it been discontinued?
    Thanks
    Chris

    #60010
    Joe Rosse
    Participant

    Not sure what you’re looking at Chris, but Rotax Masters is listed on the Classes page on the CRE website (category # 6). It’s usually been a good-sized class–I assume the relatively light turnout at the first race this season may have been due to it being a club rather than RMC race.

    #60011
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Thanks Joe, I found it. Where should I go to find out about the class, eqipment, etc? Would there be some Masters class people at the event May 4th? Would you recommend this class or the TaG masters or the Easykart shifters for someone (>50) with alot of racing experience but none in karts?
    Thanks
    Chris

    #60012
    RotaxOldFart
    Participant

    @charger wrote:

    Thanks Joe, I found it. Where should I go to find out about the class, eqipment, etc? Would there be some Masters class people at the event May 4th? Would you recommend this class or the TaG masters or the Easykart shifters for someone (>50) with alot of racing experience but none in karts?
    Thanks
    Chris

    Hi Chris,

    I’m one of those who’ll be running in the masters at CRE. There will be a class running this Sunday, with tech inspection Saturday in case you want to bend anyone’s ear. I’m new this year after a 4 year hiatus, but I could try to answer some of your questions. I chose Rotax because the engine is sealed making for a more even chance of competition and more importantly a less expensive option since we can’t hop up the engines. As you may have seen on CRE’s site the minimum weight is 405 lbs which makes us a tad slower than most classes. Some say CRE is one of the most technical tracks in Colorado due to all the tight turns (you can see the track aerial view on the site). Those turns, the underused, therefore cold track (during the week for practice), and my inexperience serve to make getting run times down very difficult. We get up to 60mph on the front straight, and it takes about 43 seconds to get around (which I’ve yet to master). Besides the kart, you’ll need one of those racing suits (or jacket) to protect you in case of fire and a DOT full face helmet. I’m not sure if racing gloves are required but everyone uses them. The Rotax class is running Mojo D2 tires this year (which I’ve yet to test). George (the proprietor) has everything you need out there to get going, and a wealth of knowlege. Give him a call at (719) 749-9840. Sometimes he’s hard to get a hold of since he’s usually running around, but he’ll be easy to find on the track this weekend. If you need a kart there’s usually lots of them available used on this site or craigslist (Springs or Denver) at a GREATLY reduced price from new, and George sometimes has some used ones available or he can set you up in a shiney new one.

    There were 4 people who ran the first “non-Rotax Challenge” race, we’ll see if any more show up for this weekend’s first actual “Rotax Challenge” race. Either way it’s a blast.

    Hope this helps some,
    Scott

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