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Doug,
If you need to drop a few more pounds, drink the water…. :pukeHave fun down there, and keep us posted with your updates.
John,
Tell Jack that was a great run in the LCQ. He had Debbi and I yelling at our dumb computer for 20 minutes like Jack could hear us. :bangYou all did a great job, and you are correct when you say, The Competition is Incredible!
Man Ricky.
You are on it bro.How do you sleep at night? Shark Shifter???? With a direct link to YZ 125 Motor Mounts!!!!!!! In my best day I could not have pulled that one off. Good Job Dude. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Big@Roger Bonham wrote:
I normally don’t post my opinon on this forum but, as a racer, I feel that I should have a “say so” on what may affect me in regards to karting in Colorado. I have raced in the CSC and SKUSA for about a year and a half and have had a ball. It appears to me that people are asking for something from a series other than a place to race and rule enforcement. I don’t quite understand why? :idn:
From what I have seen the only thing a racer really wants to do is race and for it to be fair. The CSC has offered me a place to race and I am grateful for that but the rulebook is nonexistent and enforcement has been as noticeable as the rulebook. From what I have read and experienced with SKUSA events, they are fun, fair and very well organized which gets me home at a decent hour from the races. Getting home as a decent hour is almost reason enough for me to stand behind SKUSA Mountain Region. As someone who enjoys racing I want the racing in Colorado, or anywhere for that matter, to be fair, fun and organized and I know Jim will make that happen for us here.Roger,
Sorry I had to find one of your past posts to send this message, but your MSN E-Mail address is not working for me. You must have changed it.What I wanted to say is, Happy Vetrans day, and thank you for your continued patronism of our Country. It’s vetrans like you that allow us our freedoms, and safety, to live our lives.
Just remember, if it was not for the Navy, you leathernecks would still be standing on a beach somewhere. :usa:
Thanks Brother, and Happy Vetrans Day. Beers tonight?
Curt@Rick Schmidt wrote:
Curt, I’ve seen onboard of Matty at Imi plowing worse than that? 😯
It builds character Booby. I would never do that to a paying customer.
Here is what racing a kart at HPR would look like in a stock moto.
Hey Kirk, I think even you could tighten-up this poor guys front end a bit. His tuner needs some set-up help for sure.
@Kirk Deason wrote:
Saturday would be a good day for that. Sunday warmup is generally a quick session to make sure nothing falls off. < 10 laps
Under yellow flags as well! What’s up with that anyway?
Kirk Deason wrote:I read them ALL cover to cover sitting in the attic of the garage., thats when I got the bug.Quote:Sorry Kirk, I thought I would jump in the open door before Jansen or Booby. I too got the bug reading, err, looking at the pictures in my fathers mags in the attic. 😳Back to the original thread….
Growing up 2 blocks off Van Nuys Blvd. as a kid got me going. My brother and I would walk down there every Wednesday night for club night and look at all the street rods, hot rods, low riders, bikes, and other exotic rides people were working on.
Dad grew up being best friends with Jonny Parsons Sr., winner of the Indy 500, and he would take us to the local dirt ovals to watch Johnny dominate in his upright sprinter in SO Cal back in the day.@Kirk Deason wrote:
I know you put Kistler in there just for ratings.
You know it Kirk. My phone has been ringing non-stop since Jeff’s posting. Sears is looking for a new Dickies model and has made me an offer.
Nice job guys. Your efforts paid off and I am proud of Team Hardkart. Enjoy the Championship while you can and back it up in 2010! Is Vegas in the plans?
Here is a picture of the 51RV that sat on pole all week. I am sure there will be pictures of this in all the karting mags that were on hand.
I hope Rich is still improving and it would be nice if someone can point Gayle to this shot.
See you all next weekend.
Just got home, and a big thank you goes out to Scott for the air plane tickets :clap: I really feel sorry for the rest of the team for the long drive home tomorrow.
Rick,
The racing was thinned out all day with black flags. If you were on the straight as a back marker, at the same time as the front runners, you were asked to take a seat in the pits. Some do not like the rule, but today brought out the best weather of the week and karts were very fast. The officials wanted clean racing up front and did not want a lapped kart to decide anything, so they just waved a black flag and in you came. Troy did a great job in staying out for the entire race, but he was going to see it next had the race gone on another lap.Scott drove his butt off today to a 10th place finish in masters, and after a late DQ on John Crow, we finished 9th overall. Believe me when I say, That was awsome. Ben ended up passing over 18 karts in the main and had us all cheering him on for more. He finished 12th overall from a 30th place start in the main. (He got taken out in the semi and had to start in the back) Roger and Jim held there own in the DD2 main and that class really flew around that track.
I will wait to hear from the other teams, but that is all I have from our camp. I am tired, sore, ears are rinning, throat is burning, hands are swollen and I must hit my own bed right now. Barry had some good stories on the plane ride home tonight. Go see him sometime and I am sure he will share them all with you.
Thanks Again Scott. I had a blast.
CurtOK,
Sorry I have not returned calls, or made any calls, but here goes.I am tuning for Scott Falcone under The Track At Centennial tent. I have to admit, when Scott and I flew into Norman on Monday things looked very bleak to say the least. We were pointed to the direction of our original pit spot and even though I have a scuba divers liscense, I knew we were in deep dodo. I will say no more about the conditions since Troy has that covered very well.
Scott and I worked on the Rotax officials all day, and night, for an upgrade for some kind of high ground. We had them convinced that we needed at least 250′ of pit, or we were going to split up and fill in a few spots that were availabile. Jim and company showed up early Tuesday morning with all the rigs and we were offered a spot at the entrance of the facility. Turns out, this is the best spot on campus. High ground, grass, close to the hospality tent, pre grid, tech, vending, rest rooms, good parking for the rental cars, easy push to track-on……..
As most of you know, rolling with The Track is pretty upscale. Lots of fun, music, visitors from all over, large tent, bright lights, Yeager, Greenies, food, seating, fast karts, good looking tuners…You know the rest of this chapter.Scott and I have been chasing the air, track, motor, tires, competition and not having much luck. We have had some fast sessions, but like Troy stated, you need some racers luck and good carma. The Masters class pole was set at 48.30, and today we ran a consistant 48.2, so things for the semi and main look good tomorrow. We now have a solid set-up, motivated driver, and great equipment. We just need some good luck tomorrow.
Cudos must go out to Andy Seeseman in our class. You will remember him at the Pepsi Center race as a front runner in TAG Masters. Andy has asked Gayle Vito’s permission to run the #51RV in honor and respect for Rich in his recovery efforts. Andy was the driver who set the pole with the 48.38 and has also won every heat race this week! He is one hell of a driver, and even a better person to know. Just seeing the 51RV Birel run up front will bring goose bumps to anyone who understands what karting is really all about. This is why I choose to stay involved in this sport even without Matt being able to drive during his college years. There are people helping people, good racing, great after race party’s, and just plain kartin. Yes Mother Nature could have been more coorperative, but it’s people like Andy that make all the trivial things seem unimportant.
It’s my understanding that there will be some sort of live feed tomorrow.I am not sure where to find it, but I am positive we will all have our stories to share next week. I need to go get my driver away from the black jack tables and get some rest for what I am sure will be a very trying, and fun, day.
Sorry for any spelling or grammer problems. I am very tired and just wanted to say hey, and thanks again to Andy. Keep your fingers crossed for all the CO Karters who made the finals tomorrow.
@Rick Schmidt wrote:
I think Jansen was in a movie titled the same as your thread? :puke
Rick
Ricky,
I am not sure if it’s lack of sleep, or Lucy’s party last night, but that there was the funniest thing I ever heard your fingers say. Thanks for a great start to another fine raced day & week.
CurtSee you down there Troy, and please feel free to turn the shower off.
