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Very Saddening-Rich was one of the first people I met at my first race ever, and one of the first I ever actually raced against a good number of years ago. I remember him from many different races and tracks over the years. I always admired his passion, and dedication to karting; as well as his love of the camaraderie which is unique to karting.
R.I.P Rich-Your spirit lives on, and will race-on indefinitely.
MarcUntil the day I kick it, GJMS will be my favorite track. I still dream of making laps at that track. It really is one of the most unique, and modern facilities in the US. Also the Cook family and their generosity know no bounds, it has been this way since it opened. I hope to drive GJMS again someday! :sun:
Go with Doug on this one…
It very well likely you have a water leak in the head or through the cases. I have seen this before on a few different engines.
Peace-MarcSorry everybody (Rodney),
The Blog link is actually http://blog.california4strokeracing.com
there is NO www. (my mistake 😳 )As far as the “KF” engines, those are just another evolution towards four strokes. Those motors were designed to last longer like them, and be temporary replacements for the late 70’s and 80’s technology that was turned water cooled, and ran as kart motors for another 20 years. I remember when I was the first Leopard racing in Colorado in early 2003. Some people wondered why I was trying to race in a Rotax owned class, “what is the point of TaG when there is already Rotax”? I wondered if the motor would catch on against nothing but those Rotax engines, and a tiny handfull of Bilands. By the end of the year there were a bunch of motors. I have seen no KF engines in the US ever (running) and no one wants to support them at a local level in the States. Let Stars do whatever the hell they please, it doesn’t bother me, it will phase out eventually as technology proliferates.
The CIK was supposed to go 4 stroke (back 2002-2003 I think was when they were forced not to) by 2007-2008 but the two stroke manufacturers threatened boycott. Soon enough there will be enough four-stroke manufacturers to warrant a larger market, but that also comes with evolution. I remember Brad’s first Vampire in 2006 before I left (a prototype), a year later there were 10+ running. I now happen to believe the Vampire to be the Crown Jewel of Karting Motors. Those who own them might agree with me I also remember 27 Pro ICC/Moto at GJ in 04 when ICC was the smoking deal. Anybody remember the year later? It was well under half I believe.
TaG Sr in CO also was much larger (2004) it too has dwindled. The same things have happened in the two states I have lived in since with their race classes, Arizona and California. The only thing going out here that caters to the Spec Honda and the TaG/ICC karter on a larger not-just-club-racing level is ProKart Challenge.
I am not trying to hijack the Idea of Spec Honda, because like TaG in 2003, and the Spec Honda thing (building for years, got popular in 05) is here to stay for the next few years (5-10 years possibly) while karting is at its present phase, but it will not stay that way permanently. Technology has a way of changing things I have noticed. Spec Honda combines the best of Honda’s two stroke technology, and Karting’s best new ideas of an affordable structure-which leads to a very cost effective, efficient class. But again, technology changes things; when Honda stops making the parts, two-strokes get harassed more at the racing level, and people branch out more to the different and sometimes overwhelming karting markets, the classes will change with them.
Right now, TaG is the popular cost effective class, but the class will continue to evolve on all levels; which includes two strokes, and four strokes (believe me the quality and technology of the IAME is way too late 1980s, the Sonik is a grenade, as was the Comer, The new ROK is too fast for the Leopard, but the Rotax is a great motor however). I see the 4 Stroke concept rooting here on the west coast, and in the Rocky Mountain region, and changing karting over the next generation of its evolution in technology.
Again these are my opinions, and mine only
Anybody wanting to say anything POSITIVE!!! about the four stroke program is heavily encouraged by me :usa: to post their ideas on my blog site.
again http://blog.california4strokeracing.com
I would love to hear what you have to sayMarc-Cal-4R
Bob; you are a hell of a nice man, and I have known you and Ronnie 5+ years now. The two of you are some of the most down to earth, good natured people out there. I wish you god-speed in recovering and I will see you kicking it this year with Ronnie at the race track. :clap:
MarcI happen to think Spec Honda is the best thing to happen to shifter racing, however I also think it is just as important for the
4-stroke Tag class to grow as well, both of these packages are what karting needs
(fair price and fair maintenance, as well as similar speeds). Although it is hard to beat the cost vs performance of the Stock Honda motor (35hp $3500), the 4 stroke class is worth its money in gold IMO, not only because it is better for the environment, but when the classes become more established I think it will be just as cost effective and fast.
That is MY opinion
Marc-Proud new 4 stroker, I have raced stock honda all summer out here and ICC all year
My websites
http://www.california4strokeracing.com (still UC)
http://www.blog.california4strokeracing.com (running: post something, I dare you)Jeff has always been supportive of Colorado drivers in his magazines…
AJ, Ben, Kyle, Myself, Matt K. and a few others (sorry about those I forgot) have had good size pics in the magazine.
Keep covering Colorado Jeff, and Look into this four stroke TaG thing thats gaining momentum out there, you might like it 😉I’ll be back in Denver on Tuesday for the Holidays, anybody down in the area to hang out let me know
Peace-MarcActually, one of the highlights of the event for me was seeing Rod win, as well as his speech on the podium. I have known him as long as I have been racing, and I know that is nothing compared to as long as he has been racing, but it was awesome to see him come back and win.
A great addition to the GP/Kartworks teamGood luck everybody, I wish I could be there, last year was a dream come true and a blur. It is going to get hectic for you guys tomorrow, but it will be one of the most amazing things you will ever experience.
PLEASE keep us updated, and do tell that Noud character that he needs to keep me personally informed as to whats going on, wish him, and everybody luck for me.Larry, take as many pictures as you can, you will not regret it (health club down by the middle of the track is great, but I am sure you already know that).
From all of us in California, as well as everybody in Colorado; we are wishing you luck this weekend, be safe and kick ass!! 👿
Rather weak information considering this is the finale, no pre-race preview? Strange… I didn’t even know the race was this weekend until I heard from The Craig late last week.
Without that, some of us who were not racing this past weekend had nothing to go on for long distance coverage (^^)
I want Coverage!!!
…Just yanken’ yer chains, hope it went well out there, did it rain?
See you all soon, coming back next weekend!!! 👿
