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Oh no!
Kirk “The Shew” Deason was engaged in an agressive program learning to drive a clutch. Looks like his hopes for replacing Massa have diminished?
I agree with all the other comments Tony.
That was some pretty cutting edge humor going on there. A side note; I did apologize to a Mom who was in the shop getting something done and hoping we didn’t offend her. She said she had brothers and thought it was hilarious. And you certainly hold your own.
Back to the regular programming, great article Tony. We’ve locked horns a few times (I used to be a little immature) but as time goes on everyone grows and the effort you put towards your racing program is really what the essence of karting is all about. I don’t know if everyone knows, if you want to race you pay for everything yourself. That in itself is commendable.
I’m sure you know there is a lot of spares, skill and support there if you need it.
Stay at it and good work.
Rick
I’m not sure how that “Wood is Good” chassis is going to do in the humidity of Missouri / Iowa?
No one likes a warped kart (warped driver is enough) 😕
Curt Kistler
BTW, whatever fell off Cory’s kart at 4:27 seconds in the first vid should have cost his tuner $20.00 and (3) spots. :mic
We’ll get him next time.
Penalty seems a little stiff for running over a piece of orange tape Curt.
Great video and race Jeff and Cory!
Thanks for the prompt posting to http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=439225
Don’t know who all monitors Ekn, but here is the result of the wonderful effort by the Acceleration Karting Team.
What a great bunch of people, hopefully the racers can remember this and support them in the future.
I would also like to thank all the others who have helped in Rich’s recovery fund raising and encourage you to check the auction out, there is still a good selection of items that could raise money for Rich. All money goes to Rich and we need to remeber our fallen friend how this has changed his families life.
From Ekn;
Josh Michalosky
Joined: 01 Oct 2007
Posts: 33
Location: United States, Nevada,
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject:
Acceleration Kart Racing would like to give thanks to everyone who participated in the “Recovery Raffle for Rich Vito.” With this raffle Acceleration Kart Racing was able to raise $740 to donate to the Vito Family in hopes that this will cover some of their cost through this freak karting accident. To keep updated on Rich’s recovery you may go to the following link and read the journal that his wife updates frequently. We wish Rich and his family the best as they stay strong through his recovery!!!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/richvito
The Following is a list of the people who entered the Raffle and had there name drawn for one of twelve prizes…1. Brian Wake: Sparco Jesolo Suit ( Value $249)
2. Jeffrey Salak: Set of 219 Aluminum Sprockets (Value $235)
3. Patrick Horner: HJC CL-15 Cyclone Helmet (Value $139)
4. Kim Hindman: $100 Gift Certificate to Acceleration Kart Racing
5. Garth Schneider: Kart Cover (Value $40)
6. Keith Stuckey: Kart Cover (Value $40)
7. Steve Wulff: 0-15 Tire Gauge (Value $20.00)
8. Timothy Martin: $20 Gift Certificate to Acceleration Kart Racing
9. Curtis Smock: $20 Gift Certificate to Acceleration Kart Racing
10. Michael Raich: $20 Gift Certificate to Acceleration Kart Racing
11. Charles Gordon: $20 Gift Certificate to Acceleration Kart Racing
12. Jeffrey Mott: $20 Gift Certificate to Acceleration Kart Racing
13. Charles McDaniel: Fast Back Roller Bag (Value $189.99)
14. Erik Von Zeipel: Jet Set Roller Bag (Value $139.99)Acceleration Kart Racing
Rick
Mike Urban
Posted: Wed 06 10, 2009 12:54 pmRe: colorado racing
Me again,If things are compared to “remember when,” then remember when I could place 6th in The CSC TaG Masters race in
two of the “big field” events of yesteryear. That yesteryear was last year when only 6 karts entered the
two CSC races at TTAC. Sorry I missed the one at IMI, I could have taken a 5th. Mike, and the rest, don’t get me wrong, nothing
better than drinking beer together and solving the world’s problems, but this problem extends past
the “zoology” you speak of. Yes, one Regional Series for all may make the decision of where to race easier, but I think
the premise that this will increase entry size per class and improve the race experience is not backed by recent facts.Mike,
Maybe drinking beer and solving issues has not help the Colorado racer up to this point?
Richies post above is pretty darn accurate IMO.
You may not have started racing till last year and the last thing I want to do is make a customer angry. We absolutely thank you for your helmet business! Racing and family are certainly things to get passionate about though.
It has been a matter of regional hurting club racing or the other way around for the past several seasons here. Didn’t you race the combined series Imi / TTAC Club series last year in Tag Masters? The entries that actually ran resulted in a field average of over 21 karts. (before it was the Csc with the big numbers and Club racing was drying up) There is some data to indicate larger fields competing is possible if there is some continuity in the racing community. Even in this economy. At this point, I don’t care about the politics or who is doing what. It would just be nice to race against full fields and have the best drivers competing and sharing family time together. I do however feel the economy will keep the some of racers from running multiple classes and multiple series as they may have in the past.
It is not just me. There have been many racers who looked at the partially filled pits at both events and wondered why.
Thanks, Rick
Justin,
You’ve said a mouthfull!
I’ve been to both State Level races and honestly, they were both pretty lame. They were both just another kart race, with pretty anemic attendance compared to the quality and size of fields this state has generated over the past 7-8 years. Nothing special and a bit of a let down. What happened to the 20 some kart fields that Tag Masters used to generate and the crowd moving to the fence to watch the race? Two racers finished Masters in the RTR’s first effort and three finished in the Csc’s first effort and there were ony a few people at the fence? That’s just one small example of the field / race quality and size.
Those who have raced at the State (this certainly can’t be considered a regional series anymore) level for a while and who are at the higher levels of competition want to race the best, it would be cool to know who the best racers Colorado has to offer. The ability to accomplish this is very diluted right now. The collateral damage from this fragmentation is very sad. The racers (customers?) are certainly not the winners in this situation.
This is not the first time this has happened in this state. There are a few racers who were around when it happened last time and it tore karting apart here and took quite a long time to recover. Unfortunatley this conversation took place a few times this weekend. And unfortunately, many of the poeple who race now or have raced the past several years will not be around for the process to take place, it will just take too long for this to recovery.
Which leads to the greatest tragedy of all. I have been around many of these families for several years, our friends are in karting, I look forward to seeing these people every year, the races are where we gather. There are racers we’ve been around since they were driving kid karts, there are children growing every year, turning 16, graduating, turning 21 and so on. I have loved every minute of the experience of watching this whole process take place, it is one of the pure joys of my life. I suppose a few of you know I had a heart attack at a race last year, as I sat there in my pit very disoriented and having a very good idea that I was in fact having a heart attack and knowing full well I have had cousins die 15 years younger than I from our family genetics, (and other family members the same) as I sat there feeling like an elephant was sitting on my chest, I thought about the negative impact this would leave on the kids and friends who we race with and how I couldn’t cash it in here, I also thought for an instant that this is the best place to go, with my friends doing my favorite thing. Kart racing with friends. These little machines with tiny little tires a little motor and a little tubing has been a large part of our lives for 3 generations. It may sound sappy but, all these things and more ran through my head in what seemed like 20 minutes but actually only took a few I’m sure.
Get a taste of your own mortality and see if the ego still motivates taking over the karting world. Is this is really that important? Try to walk a mile in Richs shoes. You would not want to be tugging and shredding this small racing community apart. What the hell are we doing to what is a very good family activity? Breaking families apart? I don’t think the racers need to boycott the local racing powers to get this thing straightened out, but it is hard to increase the amount of people who want to race right now or even get the people who already race too race more? You guys are totally scewing the pooch here in this quest to be king of what? As one of my great friends says “we are racing karts, not curing cancer”
If everyone can’t just get along and appreciate what we had, shame on you! This is not some large customer based business that can afford to leave a trail of bodies in the wake of success or a power struggle. Is it? I also feel sorry for the kart shops, this whole thing has really created a lot of tension for them. It is like high school where someone says if you like someone in that group, you are not welcome in our group. Too bad the axe can’t get buried on all of this. Not sure if we are losers, but there are certainly no winners.
My son is 21 years old, we raced through a very exciting period for karting in Colorado, my wish would be that those of you with younger families get to experience something like we did. This is not all economy driven, many use this as their soccer or other sport, they will find the money to participate in something with their kids. I got to spend all my kids teenage years spending the main interest together. How many can say that? This has been a long time in the making and there should not be a big finger pointing ordeal. There should be a courtesy to allow us to compete as a unit once again. If not, it was good racing with you all!
You know, it is not going to make any difference what I or many of you feel. I’ll hit submit on another windy post knowing full well my support of karting days are probably going to be numbered anyway. It is just too hard to go backward.
Rick, Roman and Lucy.
Pretty soon there are performance enhancing measures. Bigger cc kit, better suspension, hot ignition……..
Kirk Deason
Posted: Tue 06 2, 2009 10:02 amMost of my guy friends are participating this has been going on for about a week now for an hour or so per night. But the fire did show up last week in the midst of my large backyard. (woooooooot!!) my guy friends have a live and let live philosophy for an hour or so per night
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!
There is just something with that blue (skin tight) rayon suit? :puke
Bet you look hot in the middle of a good old tank slapper Kirk!
Honestly, we were really looking forward to having Curt direct the Csc last year, but due to circumstances it did not materialize. I think he will be in his element directing the races and anyone who know Curt, knows he has a deep knowledge of kart racing, is fair and thinks very well on his feet. He may be the most safety aware individual involved in the sport.
I don’t think there is a better candidate anywhere.
Thanks for taking on the State Series Curt.
Rick
