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In the garage I hang them from a hook on the pegboard; in the trailer we just stack them in a box that’s the right size. Can’t get more makeshift than that. 😆 But it’s worked for a couple years and a half-dozen cross-country racing trips. Another idea I’ve seen but never bothered to try is to cut an old tire roughly in half and stack the sprockets inside–I suppose the idea is that the rubber tire cushions the sprockets.
Fuzzy,
My guess is that 95% of kart racers use M helmets. Mainly because “K98” helmets aren’t too easy to find (and therefore seem to be more expensive) and as you noted SA helmets are significantly more expensive. The only reason I can think of to buy an SA helmet is what Rick mentioned–just in case you’re thinking of doing cars, where they are required.
I think there are three major differences between “M” (or motorcycle) and SA (or special application) helmets: the SA helmet is fire-retardant and also tested for repetitive (vs. single) blows, since it’s intended for auto racing where the helmet is likely to clunk against a roll bar. The M helmet may have a larger viewing port (on the assumption that more peripheral vision is a good thing on the road, but not so necessary on a track.) The “K” designation was intended specifically for karting, but I’ve never heard of any real differences between it and an M helmet (nor have I seen very many of them around.) I believe you’ll find that all three designations are accepted in karting, as long as they’re of appropriate vintage. (I THINK that’s 98 for K and 2000 for M, but you’d be wise to double-check that.)
We’ve had Bieffe, Zamp, and HJC helmets and fortunately never had to really test any of them. But the Zamp had problems with the vents breaking off in record time. (To their credit, Zamp did offer to send replacement vents.)
@Rick Schmidt wrote:
I’ve noticed some PEBKAD with your racing!
Kirk (Weenie) I’ll give you a hint. The last word is drver!
Uh, Rick, wouldn’t that be PEBWAS?
Nice job of hijacking your own thread, BTW! 😆
Well, there’s always DecalWorks: http://www.decalmx.com/prod.ihtml?pid=12
We like the idea of 2-race weekends–gives more flexibility for both racers and clubs. Also like the idea of a drop; Pat broke his arm after the first race and our season was pretty much over in terms of the championship. OTOH, I don’t see the point of double-point races–too much to lose if something goes wrong. Why should any one race be worth double?
Also need to think about the TaG Jr class. Unless everyone wants it to become a Leopard only class, there needs to be an adjustment to Rotax weights. Rotax simply isn’t competitive against the Leopard in junior configuration, even on Rotax-friendly tracks. Also need to figure out what to do with the Vampire in junior configuration.
The issue with Bandi isn’t JB–it’s the track. We cut our teeth there years ago, and the technical nature of the track really teaches technique, but it’s just too tough on equipment. And anyone who can afford to trash their chassis is going to have a huge advantage over those with more modest budgets.
@Rick Schmidt wrote:
I’ll even through in an old 8 track deck.
Wonder how many of the younger drivers have no idea what you’re talking about! 😀
@rustyoneal wrote:
Well that leaves the people out that race to have fun. We were thanking of joining the CSC to try the tracks statewide and learn from those experiences outside the one or two tracks that we race at the club schedule. Then again there are those people that just race at their one or two tracks and like it that way.
There’s no reason a person can’t run club races at all of the tracks in the state. And if you’re in it just for fun, you wouldn’t have to worry about competing for club points if you only compete in one or two of the races at a particular track. I’m sure this would make all the track owners happy! As Eddy points out, though, this would be easier if all the tracks adopted similar classes/rules.
Nice set of instructions, Doug! I hadn’t thought of using a ball hone–another tool to add to the collection!
Doug tactfully didn’t really mention the axle removal tool he sells–it’s a great item, not only for getting the axle through the bearings, but also for moving the bearings in the cassette to line them up.
Nice set of instructions, Doug! I hadn’t thought of using a ball hone–another tool to add to the collection!
Doug tactfully didn’t really mention the axle removal tool he sells–it’s a great item, not only for getting the axle through the bearings, but also for moving the bearings in the cassette to line them up.
Ray,
I’m a big supporter of Rotax, have gone to Nationals the last three years, and I’m fine with your explanation of the need for volunteers. But since you’re the professional event organizer (a great idea, BTW, Rotax!), some truth in advertising is warranted. It’s a bit misleading to say that the entry fee…”includes the two sets of tires, fuel, oil, pit space, entry into the two functions and an extra day of practice.” The base fee includes ONE set of tires, and does not include pit space, nor does it cover the highly encouraged tent. In my own case, I think the entry fee came to $900 WITHOUT including the cost of the pit space or tent. (or rain tires). I’m not complaining (though that does feel like a hefty increase over past years), but I do think you should be stating the case accurately. I’ll leave it to the Stars racers to address the cost comparison question posed by Brian.
Stacey,
Would you believe that he was heading into Turn 1 at the Track, 3 wide, executed a successful pass on the outside, and then had a prairie dog jump into his path, resulting in a triple barrel roll in which he landed on his left arm and broke it!
Nah, I wouldn’t either. 😆 Truth is that he fell off a goalpost at school, landed on his wrist, and broke the radius bone at the growth plate. He’s now in a cast from thumb past his elbow, with a pin holding the break together. Sounds like he’ll be in that another 2 – 6 weeks, which certainly cuts into the racing season. 😥
Don’t even ask what he was doing on the goalpost….
Anyway, Eric Cody was able to make use of the hotel room. Good luck to everyone this weekend!
