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So far there are 5 Easykart 125’s in the Colorado region.
The interest has been shown so far indicates that there should be no problem with having Easykart 125 (under Easykart/STARS rules) races next season.
The intent is to provide True Spec. racing to those who desire it and not create any difficulties for current class structures in TAG.
Nice part is Easykart plays well with all the other TAG motors so running club and CSC is no problem as well.
I just posted what our vision for the program is on http://www.G-RPM.com
on the Easykart page.We will have at least 2 EasyKarts at Bandimere tomarrow (10/10/04)
If you’d like to take a Demo ride after the race, come on by.
Thanks.The comments made in this forum have a lot to do with the decisions
we’ve made this year.
I have always loved the TAG concept and am probably one of the biggest
fan’s for the Rotax concept.
But the problem’s that have plauged other classes is now coming into TAG
as we have seen in several forums on The Colorado Karter thoughout the season. Non-sealed motors, different motor packages performing better at different tracks, different rules through National sactioning bodies, etc,etc,etc.This is why 3 months ago we became a dealer for EasyKart.
Our focus for the last 3 months has been to:
#1. Work with the engineer at Tillotson that designed the Carb.
(EasyKart uses a fixed main jet) We have developed the jets
for operations at all altitudes (jet sizes 77 – 90)
#2. Develop MaxJet software for EasyKart to make the jetting easy,
and accurate.
#3. Make sure the kart was competative and would fit into all class
structures. CSC, club level, WKA, SKUSA, IKF and STARS.
#4. We didn’t want to add to the problem of diluting the classes by
bringing in the 100cc model. Therefore we have worked with
SKUSA and have developed a TAG Jr. pipe that turn’s the
EasyKart 125 into a TAG Jr. simply by changing the pipe.
#5. Run in National EasyKart STARS events.The reason why I find the EasyKart a very impressive package is:
#1. AFFORDABLE NATIONAL LEVEL RACING.
All karts are the same, only changes allowed is color of body work,
steering wheel, and seat size. And basic chassis setup.
Race director calls for which rear gear everyone will run.
The racing is CLOSE! Usually less than 1 sec. difference from the
leader of the race to last place.
#2. INCREDIBLE BACKING
EasyKart was brought into the U.S. by Juan Pablo Montoya (Formula 1)
and his father. They have the financial resources to put together an
incredible program.
a) Winners from East & West STARS get an all exspense paid test
overseas in a Formula BMW with opportunity for scholarships.
(this program is under contract to continue for at least 2 more yrs.)
b) EasyKart Nationals – Winners in all classes get all expsense paid
trip to the Easykart World finals.
(total prize payout for this event was $50,000)
c) International Races – coming up in a couple of months, RACE of
the AMERICA’s.
d) At STARS finals the winner of the EasyKart race will be awarded
$15,000 prize money.
#3. INCREDIBLE PACKAGE at an INCREDIBLE VALUE
Birel chassis, IAME Parillia motor (air cooled leopard, all part numbers
from cyl. head down are same as a Leopard)
Comes in a box with Bridgestones mounted, 15 minutes of assembly
and ready to go to the track for $3995.00.
And is a VERY competative kart.What our plans are for EasyKart in Colorado.
#1. Have a package that can race in National events, CSC and club level.
#2. We plan to have EasyKart Spec. class races (EasyKarts only under
EasyKart / STARS rules) REAL SPEC. CLASS RACING
#3. Develop an EasyKart team from Colorado for National STARS EasyKart
events.
#4. Put in place a second EasyKart dealer in Colorado
(already a done deal) To make sure owners of the products have
the resources needed.Didn’t mean to make all this sound like a commercial.
But because most of our efforts have centered around development we
have been doing for EasyKart of America, we haven’t spent a lot of time
telling everyone what we are doing and putting in place.
So, yes Kyle and Ben there is an answer to your question.
Thanks
Ok I know I’m going to get hammered for this one.
Buying a different motor for each track is up to the racer and they have the right to make that decision.
But the idea of buying a motor for each different track kind of goes against
the work that has been done by SKUSA and TAG USA and the whole concept of AFFORDABLE racing.
As SKUSA and TAG USA have stated, the rules will be modified as needed to keep the karts as even as possible.This may be an idea for consideration.
Since the CSC now has two years of data on which motor package has an advantage at each track, what about adjusting the weights for each motor package for each track?
This is something that can be done but we all have to know going in IT WON’T BE PERFECT.OK, there’s the idea. I’ve got my armour suit on, ready for feedback.
(If you like it, good. I can take off the suit)Dave Galegor
“Make racing driver ablity, not ass national ability”
BTW: Angie, if I can’t say ass let me know 😀Everything I’m reading about in this thread backs up why I’m a big fan of Spec Class racing.
For a class to work it has to have the 3 “F’s”
(Fast, Fun and aFfordable)
I think we all have been through “checkbook racing” and let’s face it,
old ass national bank (the back pocket) can only take so much.An excellent example of true spec. class racing was in STARS this year in the Easykart Class.
The ONLY mods allowed on the karts where:
1. Change color of body work.
2. Change size / style of seat (no carbon fiber seats allowed)
3. Change steering wheelNo pills on the front end, no trick items anywhere, all stock items on
the kart. (And a tech team to make sure this was the case)
Race director called for what the rear gear would be for the race and
that’s what everyone ran.
(See STARS website or http://www.bretgalegorracing.com for the STARS rules)
So it came down to THE DRIVER !
And the racing was normally less than 1 second from 1 place to last place.
Bottom line: Great racing…. Fast, Fun and aFfordableWell, I guess now is a good time to let the cat out of the bag.
(And since I’ve been told it’s OK to talk about it, it’s for real)The EasyKart 125 Shifter is being tested in Italy.
Due to be released in the US for the 2005 season.This will be a true SPEC SHIFTER :sun:
Scott,
Go to http://www.G-RPM.com
Pull up the Rotax Tool box and download the pdf file on care and feeding
of the Rotax FR125
Hope this helps.
DaveSounds interesting to me.
Considering I’m 10 Seconds slower than my son when I make a
“maintance run”
And weighing in at 195lbs, I’ve got to get up to the store and get me
a case of that “Hollywood Diet” stuff so I can drop about 45lbs before
Friday!Was looking at the entry form for the GP.
Did not see the TAG Jr. class listed.
Is there going to be a TAG Jr. class?The protest last Sunday was uncalled for.
This is exactly why sealed motors and the TAG concept came to be.
To get away from this kind of crap of motor protest and checkbook racing.
A lot of time, effort and money has been put into finding the best solution
for putting all the various TAG motors on an even playing ground by several national sanctioning bodies. And adjustments to the rules for each motor are being made as more is being discovered about the differences in these motor packages.
As already said, many think it’s all about the motor.
They forget about chassis setup and driver skill.
And then they don’t spend the time testing and learning what they need to learn to get the most out of themselves and their racing package.
If someone wants to protest a motor, then fine let them, but before they open their mouth, they should be ready to cut a check to cover the cost of shipping and resealing the motor via an approved service center.
Frankly, I hope the ones who want to play the protest game either go to 4 stroke motors or shifters. (Nothing personal on those two setups)
Then they can checkbook race and point fingers all they want.
Let’s keep racing affordable, fast, clean and fun.The Spec 7 is a 1981-1985 Mazda RX-7 that has several modificaitons:
1. Race Suspension with larger tires (Kuhmo’s), Roll cage installed, 5 point harness, master kill switch, fire ext., and a few more things.
The class is very much like the Rotax class, meaning the motor , trans., must be stock.
It is my understanding that most of the guys running the Miata’s came out of the Spec. 7 class. The big difference is a Spec 7 race ready is between $4000-$5500 and the Miata’s are about double that.
So old Mom and Dad’s hip pocket can only take so much.
(Beside’s I have always wanted to have one of the first generation RX-7’s since they came out in 1979)Marc,
Last SKUSA race at Second Creek in Rotax we ran a 14 front and a 69 Rear.
Hope this helps.Dave Galegor
http://www.G-RPM.com
