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I had this exact problem racing sailboats. How do you choose between racing and supporting the events at home, and still race on the road?
We allowed up to two races locally to be awarded “average” points from your entire season. That way, if you need to travel and race on a national level, you knew you were getting your average points back home if there was a conflict in the schedule. The only requirement, you actually raced on the road. no dnc’s (did not compete). The event had to be a “National” event.
Your average points included any DQ’s and could not drop any events for your average. All points had to be figured at the end of the season.
Just food for thought.
JimGood Morning all,
I would like to clarify a few points being represented here. SKUSA used to be called Shifter Karts USA a few years back. They are, and have been called “SuperKarts USA” to cover both Tag and Shifters for two years now. (they same way Shifter Kart Illustrated changed to Super Kart Illustrated last year).
Working for SKUSA and TaGSKUSA is Martin Casey. Love him or hate him, he writes the rules for all the Tag classes on all the boards (TaG USA) and (TaG SKUSA).
As Doug Welch pointed out, SKUSA has rules in place and classes offererd for 70% of the CSC Classes.
SKUSA is offering this year the first, winner take all, Nations Cup or National Championship for their classes. For those that want to have that on their resume, it doesn’t cost nearly as much. The only classes that wouldn’t qualify would be kid karts, Junior 1, senior 4/ and Mini-max.
I am hoping that SKUSA “publishes” the ’05 rules soon, so we (the karters) can decide which way to go.
I do know that SKUSA is offering a stock moto class, and ICC and a mix of Moto and ICC, as well as Tag.I for one would like the meeting sooner, rather than later.
Thanks for your time,
JimMr. Reed,
I will take the time to answer any questions you may have. Any motorsports facility that has ever been built near a population center has to go thru such hard planning stages that no time frame can be established. It has been a little over a year from the submittal stages. That said, I am totally comfortable with waiting. The long term gain far exceeds the short term loss.
My scoring trailer filled the need to put the show on the road. I needed to fill my obligations to run the Denver Grand Prix. I’m sorry you didn’t have the time to come by and see what we are capable of.
Your “sources” need to be better informed. What expenses are you talking of? How does the “ghost track” not have them. The whole world of karting revolves around “perception” There is a huge perception that SKUSA is going to cost everyone involved more money. I can only respond to the facts. Please let me know what the costs are and who pays them.
It is fair to let you know of my experience. I’m asking for a lot, and I will in turn give back a lot. Below is a small list of my relevant experiences.
1) President, US J/24 Class Association. (Sailing class, 2200 members)
Duties: oversaw Class office, executive director, responsible for organizing national championship series and qualifiers for entries to World Championships, class rules, and membership services, publication of annual magazine, and rule book.2) National Measurer, US J/24 Class Association. Trained in all tech. and measurment aspects of the boat including weights, heights, construction materials and equipment to conform to class and builder specs.
3) Vice Chairman, International J/24 Class Association. Worked with chairman to run the world wide association. 5000+ members, 32 countries. Oversaw selection and organization of world championship regattas, country regional qualifiers, consistant measurement process, and total event management.
4) Regatta/race chairman, J/24 20th Anniversary Regatta, Key West, Florida. Oversaw the largest, offshore one design regatta held up to that time. 1997. Had to set up the entire location, as no facilties were in place then.
5) Commodore and lifetime member, Dillon Yacht Club. Event chairman and organizer of the Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta. Local fund raiser that raised over $100,000.00 in year 1. Now in its 6th year locally.
The demise of culb racers at Action Karting can only be answered by Action Karting. I can’t help you there.
Blatent cheating. The desire to follow a set of rules and enforcement is the only way to stop this problem. Be very carefull what you ask for, as I would like to know how Ron, a 15-16 year old got entered in the masters class at a pro tour, and ended up on the podium? How did his age become over 35?
My goal is to provide a positive, FAIR, racing experience. There are several ways for this to happen. I am presenting one of them, (SKUSA). Please help and show us the other options. The karters need it.
If you have any other questions or concerns, you may call me at 303-708-9400.
Thanks for your time.
JimCurt,
STOP LOOKING UP MY SLEEVES!!!! :sun: :argueYou are correct. Several options are now available to the Colorado and Utah karters. In the past, one had to declare a zone to compete in, travel according to a schedule that really didn’t let you compete at home, and hope nothing broke in order to chase that National Championship.
Now, you need to finish in the top ten of your class, participate in at least 50% of the races and the option for the main event, shot of a National Championship is up to you.
How easy is that?The hard part is answering Mike’s question. What does the National Organization offer him? Well, other than a new card in your wallet (your competition license), a set of printed rules to follow and prepare you kart to, and the fact to tell your friends you belong to a really fun, fast, competitive and national SUPPORT GROUP (you know, we all need someone to talk to every now and then)(being a Kart junkie and all), the SKUSA way really helps the track operator and race organizer. I am really having fun racing my kart, I had a blast running the Denver Grand Prix last summer, however, I’m NOT going to risk anything to the legal system and courts! We all know the risks involded with this sport, and we all need to follow some sort of rules. I choose SKUSA and the NKA. It’s that simple. Our racing in Colorado has been closely following them anyway, but now the Pro Tour will make those events a sure thing.
As I posted eariler, this doesn’t change the Colo. Sprint Champs. The Pro Tour and all the final details of both will be worked out soon.
In the Future, I will release the schedule, classes offered and introduce the daily operations.
Hold on to your helmets, keep you shoes tied tight, hide the pets and…WELCOME TO THE SKUSA PRO TOUR……MOUNTAIN STYLE!!! :jump :wave
The same thing happened with the Sonik last year. Get a hotshot driver, wax the field, and get weight added to your package. Or, show up with a middle of the pack driver, and have a hard time selling a motor because everyone doesn’t think it’s that great.
Time to get back in the seat and drive, drive, and drive..
All I know is I’m NOT going to help Jack LIFT his kart onto his stand…
:boo:
Happy Holidays to all…
JimBrian,
I will update the website as soon as I have any new information. Just waiting for the green flag, because any eariler just causes problems…
Bye for now,
Jim :idn:Art,
I love my Sonik. It twists fast, has low end power and is easy to tune. I have had a problem with my chain getting to tight and ruining the bottom end. Once I started using the proper chain lube, This probelm went away. So far, I have had no problems this whole year. The motors are great for a “heavy” (185lb.+) driver.
$.02 worth.
Jim$.02 from an actual shifter kart driver and TaG driver. This debate will go on as long as no one controls a “spec” motor.
I have spent a total of $283.00 on my CRS ICC motor all summer (1 piston, 1 cluch plates) I put gas in it, I run it a little rich, and I work on my driving the best I can. It’s not fair to try to compare the funds being spent by teams travelling for a national title to the teams racing in a local club series. The travellers are pushing a motor to the point of no return as they should, and then everyone complains about the cost.
The TaG motor as been rebuilt 3 times all due to my error. It runs great now that I have figured out what I was doing wrong.
I wouldn’t trade either one of the karts for the other because “It’s Better” or “more people around the country race it” or any reason one side of the fence likes theirs better. The shifter is awesome to drive and race even if your last. The TaG is fun to race and makes you smooth, but a totally different type of rush. They both are great. The cost can be controlled if the organizations will protect the idea of a spec motor. The ICC will run and is easy to take care of if you stay out of it, and run it as designed.
So far, the ICC has been less expensive than the TaG motor this season, and thats the truth.
I bought 4 of them to have as the arrive and drive motor at The Track, because if you run it a little rich, it goes, and goes, and goes.
(actual story from an actual racer of both)
See you at The Track
Jim:clap:
Allright, you first timers from the Denver Grand Prix are more than welcome!!! :cheers: I don’t need Angie showing up the likes of Sam Walls and ruining his awesome reputation, so Sam, sorry, you gotta sit this one out!
It’s time for the paddock folks to enjoy what their drivers have been enjoying for years.
We have several ladies signed up and more coming in each day. Someone needs to get Miss Kart Sport entered and I get to fit her suit and helmet!
Don’t be shy, and someones’ Dad needs to keep Curt in the back of the pack!!!
See you next weekend.
Have a great Labor Day weekend! :sun:
JimBack at the trailer, we now fit Roger with a flight suit, rip cord, winged shoes, and oxygen mask. (Clear For Take Off, Rogers on the track, near the back straight!!!) (look out below)
Jim
The “mothership” is going to Steamboat as a dry run for “Vegas, baby”
Adults only please….(ha,ha) (Curt, you know what I’m talking about)
Jim and RogerDog House Racing
:cheers: :rotate: 8) :loony:
:puke :jokerNOT ANOTHER UPDATE!!!
Yes, you bet. What, a points race this weekend as well, WHEN WILL IT END??? :sun:
The painters arrived yesterday and painted the whole track. Chuck from SKUSA arrived last night to start with the anchoring of the tec-pro’s in place, the Fire Marshall did our final walk-thru, The hay bales arrive today, the timing and scoring gets tested, and the security fence was installed.
It’s almost time for the fun to begin.Curt posted the directions well. It’s best to arrive off of Colfax and turn on 7th.
Racing information :direct
Keep your gearing the same as Bandimere.
Put gas in your kart, full.
DON’T BRING YOUR GAS CAN IN YOUR TRAILER, THE FIRE MARSHAL WILL TAKE IT AWAY!!! The track is short enough that you should have enough fuel to make to thru the day.If you have time, stop by and check it out!
That’s all for now.
Jim
ps. Good luck to all racers this Sunday, Sorry I can’t make it.
😥It’s always difficult to keep a great series going with all the excitement surrounding it. Look at the Pro Moto tour. First its the thing to do, now its a hard thing to do. I’m a firm believer of less is more.
As of now, I don’t know if there is even enough room (paddock) for a points race during the Grand Prix.
My goal is to introduce karting to the public and get new people involved and buying karts and using them, raising money for a good cause and having fun.
The Grand Prix is turning into a really neat thing, however, it is what it is.
$.02 more into the pot.
Jim :cheers:A few more updates on the Grand Prix.
To tell you that I’m totally excited about the track is an understatement. The whole gang at the CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix office is helping make this work like you can’t believe.
What is planned and completed:
1) fix parking lot – (totally repaved) (completed)
2) ship in tec-pro barriers (completed)
3) arrange parking space for trailers (completed)
4) paint and stripe track (planned)
5) post billboards and advertising (planned)
6) build mini bridges over track to look like real GP track (planned)The plan is to make the kart track looks as much like the big track as feasable.
We have booked many private parties, so if anyone is interested in hosting their company or booking space, call me or Carolyn at 303-708-9400 for pricing and availability.We will be scoring Fridays race and providing trophies, but I still need to point out that safety comes first. The back straight is 450′ long into a tight hairpin. The track is only 24-26 feet wide, so passing is difficult, but it is a fast track. If nothing else, it sure will be fun to drive and look cool. Lots of banners and overhead flags and all the “stuff”.
I will put up driving and parking directions shortly, as well as paddock rules and regs. Nothing major, just so everyone comes prepared.
That’s all for now…
Thanks,
Jim Keesling :type:
