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How about a master’s LIGHT class that runs at a weight break against the Seniors…nah, I’d STILL get my butt kicked. hahahah. I could get down to 330 or so in my Easykart. This is intriguing only to us flyweights, Larry, but good initiative!
I’d still rather run in a big field of fatties (no offense intended, fatties) than a small field of skinnies.
oh nuts, I just realized I have no dog in this fight ref the TaG worlds. I’ll pipe down now and try to stick to commenting on stuff that actually affects me.
Sorry Brad, back to our regularly scheduled competitors.
Ha, well my xbox tanked (red ring of death) so I had to send it back to MS for a rebuild. Great…right when Halo3 is released. Perfect.
I’m just trying to keep my fiscal head above water and stay in the black. Karting keeps putting me into the red zone, haha. I should be able to make the last race.
For what it is worth, my brain MUST be missing karting pretty badly becasue I had dreams all night about the TaG Worlds..and I can’t even go! Durn kids and their birthdays!
Talk to you guys soon.
@fuzzy wrote:
Thanks Kirk
At the club level how much do you spend each race day? ( excluding tires, gas)
How do I join at the club level, whats the advantage of joining, other than points?
If I read the tracks websites right, Action has no club level races right, its either IMI or The track?
Thanks again
The fees will be the same as what I listed above. There isn’t really any ‘joining’ as far as club racing goes, I just show up on the day of the race. If I want to be a part of the front range (The Track and IMI) series, I would pay 40 bucks or so at the beginning of the season to be eligible for points and trophies, etc. You don’t have to pay 200 bucks or anything to be a ‘member’ of a track or specific club if that is what you are asking.
Club racing just means that you show up and race with the same bunch of old farts each weekend. I hope this means that you’ll be joining us in TaG Masters, huge fields (20+ karts) and close (mostly sane) racing. Everyone will help you out with any questions, prep, etc.
what class? What kart are you considering?
Just to give you an idea of the consumables cost, I go through a chain and sprocket each race (50 bucks), figure on 5 gallons + for testing saturday plus racing on sunday (figure 10 bucks a gallon for fuel plus castor oil) New tires are not mandatory unless you are rich or gunning for the win and championships…I use my tires about 3 weekends (but I suck). Take that for what it’s worth.
kirk
@fuzzy wrote:
I have a few karting questions !
1. how much does it costs on a average race day? ( excluding tires and fuel and crashes). looking for pit passes, entry fees,
2. Do most of the tracks charge a pit stall fee, if so what is it?
3.Is the CSC and club racing two different things, if so how much to join each of them? and how do I do that?( contact names and numbers)
4. How many races do each of the tracks hold at the club level? ( I know the CSC has 5 races in it)
5. Can I race either or do I have to race both? (benefits of either or both)
6. At the club level do the tracks require you to register for the year? ie a set amount to register your number)
Im just trying to figure out, after being out of karting for several years, what the costs to me will be.
Thanks in advance
I’ll give this a shot. I think everybody else is out racing today.
1. around 65 bucks or so for entry fees and a pit spot. More if you have to buy additional pit passes for crew, family, etc. You excluded consumables which can be a significant part of your outlay.
2. Yes you pay a pit stall fee on race day, not on practice days.
3. CSC and Club races are separate series. You do not have to join either series if you dont care about points and just want to race a few days here and there. Club racing is a great way to get your feet wet.
4. Check each track’s website for race dates and frequency.
5. you can race either series or both or none. How big is your wallet?
6. I pay a yearly driver fee at the Track to ‘register’ or something. It is only like 25 bucks, check their website for details. Daily test and tune is 35 bucks at IMI and at Centennial. Also check out http://www.actionkarts.com http://www.gjmotorspeedway.com http://www.thetrack.us and http://www.cremotorsports.com for more info.
You didn’t mention which class you were considering and where you live. What did you race previously (ref your ‘return to karting’ statement)?
Kirk
Team HARDKart would be there, but it is the crew chief’s sixth birthday. I guess I’ll try to make it to the NEXT World Championships. My dad would have been able to tune for me, too…bummer. I’ll keep you racers in mind while surrounded by 20 screaming six yr olds.
@Jon Romenesko wrote:
@Jeff Welch wrote:
Not a lot of skiers in the CO karting community, apparently.
I have a recent personal vendetta against skiing…. 👿
@Jon Romenesko wrote:
@Kirk_Deason wrote:
Hell, I have a rebuilt left arm…what’s the worst that could happen?
Erm, torn ACL? :idn:
Jon, don’t hate the snow snakes. They strike without warning. You are in their habitat.
@cgordon wrote:
Here’s something else you could try:
http://www.fileden.com/files/4591/ULTIMATEJOURNEYDK.wmvCharles
Suck THAT, Superman! Holy High Dive, Batman!
Free the Heel, Free the Mind…isn’t that what the tele guys say? Pin heads, no thanks. I’ll keep my heels firmly clamped to my boards. As for the sand, I think these guys are prepping for global warming. I am jonesing for opening day, though. Hell, I have a rebuilt left arm…what’s the worst that could happen?
@FTK51 wrote:
Did the cameras make me look fat?
A
No Andy, that was your driving suit that makes you look fat. You missed a fun viewing party at J.D.’s Bait Shop. Keesling doesn’t mess around when there is Jaegermeister involved.
I guess I’ll stop doing my little dance about getting into the 56’s. Holy crap. Nice job Ben!! Well I guess that just means I’ll have to raise my game a bit higher to crack off a 55. How hard could it be? (Orion laughs nervously)
S’ok, Mike. I sometimes get mad at my starter too. Well, then I realize that all of my kart problems all come back to one source…ME. Then I get mad at myself. Then I drink. Then I too become a bad ambassador. Shake it off, chalk it up to a bad day and a learning experience. Maybe you are putting too much pressure on yourself ref this championship.
If you need a hug, I’ll be at IMI (watching). Don’t hug Orion, though. He’ll kick your ass.
You know, I’ve missed bashing on Jansen too. Thanks Rick, for starting this great thread! And it HAS been eerily quiet on here lately. *crickets chirping*
Tsk, Tsk, Cluck, Cluck, *shakes his head worriedly* Who will stop this scourge on society?!?! Why God, WHY????
More proof that the apocalypse is upon us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqIeNALC9rI
I nearly pooped myself around 2:09, and No, Tony…not because I am a decrepit old masters racer.
