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@Roger Miller wrote:
PPKRC runs at PPIR and has 6 races this year, three in the infield and three in the autocross lot. We have classes for everyone, no need to sell your equipment. We are running pump gas and a maaxis tire that is $30-$40 cheaper, between the tire and fuel savings you save enough for your entry fee. We even have ROTAX’s in our club along with Four Strokes and tag karts. We are an inclusive club that welcomes everyone from all over Colorado. Check out our web site at http://www.ppkrc.com
Which Maxxis tire, Roger?
Curt,
I’m having a hard time understanding where SKUSA is going. SKUSA is trying to grow, yet in the last couple days we’ve learned that in order to race in the series we have to purchase wide rear bumpers and a specialized tire. According to the release the SKUSA-branded tire performs pretty much identically to the MG Yellow that has been the staple of Colorado kart racing for years. Apparently it wears a bit better–a good thing–but it means that if we want to race in multiple series we need to stock two different types of nearly identical tires. How does this encourage us to add SKUSA to our racing plans? I’m not trying to be negative, but I just don’t get it.
I couldn’t find any data either, and eventually went with the Armadillo for Pat because I like and trust their products. Pat lost a tire and spun very hard–backwards–into the plastic barriers at the Pepsi Center race last year. The corner worker commented that it was a really good thing he was wearing the brace, and he was just fine afterwards (not so the kart). Who knows if it really helped, but I was glad I plunked down the $$$. (Granted, rearward moving accidents aren’t too common in karting, of course….) He likes it because it’s a lot cooler and he feels his mobility is a bit better with it.
I agree that this was an excellent weekend of racing (even if we did go through 3 motors–is there a record for such things?? :bang ) Fun facility, extremely well-organized, and great hospitality–this was as professional as some national events we’ve attended, yet with a very fun and relaxed feel. Pat and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves despite our rotten luck. Special thanks to Gunter for all his encouragement (and loan of a kart and motor), to Mark Krivanek for his help and advice, and to Bob and Dale Kistler-Collins for their help (and loan of another motor!) Looking forward to the next opportunity. Well done PPKRC!!
Come on, gear-bangers, we can’t let TaG Masters become the showpiece class of the weekend!
Ian, we might have a spare helmet that would fit you–what size?
