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Tim,
I’d bet 90% of people use M rated helmets. (Total WAG.) Mostly because of the difference in cost, and availability.
BTW, I think the other difference on the SA helmets is that the eye opening is somewhat smaller. Argument I’ve heard is that racers don’t need as wide a field of vision as do motorcyclists on the road.
Greg,
I’ve not looked into these carefully, but I find it hard to believe the air volume could be sufficiently less to really make much of a difference. But did you say that they’re also stiffer than normal wheels? Again, enough to make a difference? (We’re looking for more grip in the front of our Arrow, and haven’t yet found the solution.)
Rich,
You’re showing your years!! I wonder how many junior racers even know what bailing wire is! :rotate:
Tim,
FWIW, I’ve not heard of ANY kart sanctioning organization that requires SA-rated helmets. (At least for sprint racing.)
Angie,
It’s interesting that you have a direct link to the “other” website prominently displayed on your banner, but as far as I can tell, there’s no such link to the Colorado Karter on the other site (not even buried under Links).
Class act, as always, Angie! :cheers:
Anyone who wants to run Rotax, Easy Kart (or Hard Kart!), World Formula or K80 Junior–the last race of the season will be at CRE on Sunday. Come on out and play before the snow really starts to fly!
We’re already making huge progress by having this meeting in October–it would be a first to have rules, schedules, etc. worked out this early!! But Brad, is it Friday the 17th, or Saturday the 18th?
Mark,
I particularly liked that you called it “sprint karts”–finally, a term to help people who think of concession karts when they hear “go karts.” Great job!
Glad to hear the kart’s in pretty good shape, but how about Greg? No bruised ribs, or worse, I hope?!
But that’s only for the subset of drivers who run the IAME Challenge, right? (Then again, maybe the free Leapord offer for Junior and Masters also applies only to the IAME Challenge race??)
Hey Stacey! Previously you posted that the winner of the Masters class would get a new Leapord package, and now you’re saying that Junior and Minis get one too. So what about the Senior drivers–are they chopped liver?! 😉
Good news about the MG tires, though.
Stacey,
The fuel-oil voucher indicates that VP MS-98 fuel must be used, and that at least 4 oz of oil/gallon must be used. What about for Rotaxes? As you know, we normally use MS-93, and 2.5 – 2.9 oz of oil (for 44:1 to 50:1 ratios). 4 oz is a 30:1 ratio–WAY higher than Rotax ever recommended, even back a couple years ago when they were worried about engine failures (and in the midst of summer).
