Rally Pat Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Best I could squeeze out of Sean's MR2 was 52.0 in both directions. Had lots of fun, though. I think my team ended up in 3rd place. Kinda wish we had done some fun runs so that we could drive other people's cars like we used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hey guys, I just wanted to say that I had an absolute blast today at my Autodrift event, lol. Ben, it was great meeting you, hopeful I can get you to ride along with me some time to give me some points. Best of 50.9 and worst of 63. JJ your car sounded awesome, Paul you still suck and Ashley you did sweet. You were close to my times, I was having a fun/difficult controlling that rx7 as it was an ass happy monster when it hit boost. You also had a nice save at the finish, I though you might take out the timers but you caught it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Best I could squeeze out of Sean's MR2 was 52.0 in both directions. Had lots of fun, though. I think my team ended up in 3rd place. Kinda wish we had done some fun runs so that we could drive other people's cars like we used to. Yea I was bummed too about no fun runs because I was hoping AJ would let me try out his Z06... *hint* *hint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 These are my Favorite of you Chad. Look at the cones Flyin. LOL http://www.incom-racing.com/images/gallery/OvrAutoX11022008/images/dsc_0770.jpg Looks like Paul on the other side of the course. Bet he has his flashers on trying to let every body know about the crazy driver behind him. http://www.incom-racing.com/images/gallery/OvrAutoX11022008/images/dsc_0771.jpg http://www.incom-racing.com/images/gallery/OvrAutoX11022008/images/dsc_0772.jpg http://www.incom-racing.com/images/gallery/OvrAutoX11022008/images/dsc_0773.jpg http://www.incom-racing.com/images/gallery/OvrAutoX11022008/images/dsc_0774.jpg http://www.incom-racing.com/images/gallery/OvrAutoX11022008/images/dsc_0775.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 holy shit thats alot of cones lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hey guys, I just wanted to say that I had an absolute blast today at my Autodrift event, lol. Ben, it was great meeting you, hopeful I can get you to ride along with me some time to give me some points. Best of 50.9 and worst of 63. JJ your car sounded awesome, Paul you still suck and Ashley you did sweet. So are you going to race next year at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 So are you going to race next year at all? Yeah, I will be out there. I have to, I won a free entry for next year. My team got 1st place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 So are you going to race next year at all? Hell yeah, I have a set of slicks that I need to try out. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 JJ I only hit cones twice but they managed to get 5 pictures of the first and one of the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm looking into making the car handle better an hook up, going try a few more events next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hell yeah, I have a set of slicks that I need to try out. What about you? I am definitely autocrossing next year and hopefully get different tires. I'm even thinking about just being in the FS class instead of FSL since it doesn't look like there are many ladies for me to compete against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well got down to a 43 and change in the am in the kart - finally got some rear brake bias dialed in the afternoon and went 41.2. Andy got into the 41's in Sean's kart in the morning session. So one FTD each! Work on those toys this winter and stand by for next year's schedule. I'm sure there will be a drivers school. Get out and get a lot of track time with some good coaching. You'll find you will get "up to speed" much faster for next year. Great day - too bad we were a little late in starting (Cooper had "Fright Night" the night before so no access to set up the lot) - then a damaged timing cable held us up a bit more - but hey, six runs isn't too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 i want to drive a go kart, that would be awesome to go faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 JJ I only hit cones twice but they managed to get 5 pictures of the first and one of the second. LMAO!! What a great series of shots!! I have a few myself and you just have to laugh at them. Agreed on the fun runs, but with the late start it cut down the time though I would of had no problem staying another hour for run runs. We always have a local drivers school every year, it's a great chance to get some instruction and a lot of laps. If the "Evolution" school os available that's the best you can get and if it becomes available I will post up about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 great time!!! hope to see everyone next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 i want to drive a go kart, that would be awesome to go faster. hmmmm, I want to drive a new vette, just to play with HP again..... We'll have to get together at the test and tune next year perhaps? PS - we need MORE karts - go fast cheap!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 hmmmm, I want to drive a new vette, just to play with HP again..... We'll have to get together at the test and tune next year perhaps? PS - we need MORE karts - go fast cheap!!!! is this a good kart? well for the price http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/902644166.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 hmmmm, I want to drive a new vette, just to play with HP again..... We'll have to get together at the test and tune next year perhaps? PS - we need MORE karts - go fast cheap!!!! About how much do you pay for repairs, upgrades, etc? Do you go to any places to practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-NUGGET Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hey Ben, what up, do they have a rally cross course through winter i remember Tanya saying something!! P.S. How you been man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 is this a good kart? well for the price http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/902644166.html Not really - especially for SCCA (unless you're under age 15). You're really looking for a 125cc shifter kart. You can go with either a motorcycle based motor (best long term cost wise) or an "ICC" motor (purpose built race motor, more power out of the box, more costly for upkeep). craigslist is the best place to go bargain hunting. Deals can be found - less than $2500 w/some spares, spare wheels and a stand is not out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 About how much do you pay for repairs, upgrades, etc? Do you go to any places to practice? Practice: you can go to Circleville (7/10 mile kart track just north of town on US23) and run for $15 - all day if you feel like it. There is also a small track just on the other side of Dayton - I here it's only $5. A little farther out is New Castle, IN - state of the art facility, haven't heard a cost for practice days. Operating costs: 110 leaded race gas $7 gallon - used about 8-10 gallons all year (including some play time at Circleville). Tires: $200 a set for the go fast stickies - will last a couple of years (normal solo use-less sticky in year two). Motor: $100 or less for a major clutch overhaul on a motorcyle based motor, probably only need it every 2-3 years. Top end rebuild, about the same amount of time, less than $500 including a cylinder and rod (probably wouldn't need all that anyway!). ICC motors are probably double the engine parts prices. You can spend as much as you want - new kart, new blueprinted motor, new instrumentation (gauges), etc., etc., you could spend $10K+ ,and still get beat by a 10 year old chassis! Transportation: won't fit in a minivan -too wide. Tim (one of the kart guys) hauls his in a full size pickup, or you can buy a "fold up" tailer at Harbot Freight for about $500 and tow it behind anything. Karts only have to weigh 385# WITH DRIVER (425# w/ICC motors). If you seriously want to look, PM me and I'll be glad to have you come over and see the karts I got - and look at anything that you happen to consider purchasing - Andy Bell (solo chairman) is also a great resource. Might even get a chance to get to Circleville one more time (if we get another good weekend this month) to play before they come apart for their winter check over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hey Ben, what up, do they have a rally cross course through winter i remember Tanya saying something!! P.S. How you been man? Where the hell have you been?? Rallycross coming up this month, check the schedule on http://www.ovr-scca.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Damnit, I shoulda come out, but I was still kinda recovering from a trip to my Aunt and Uncle's place in WV. ATVs are FUN...plus I think I gassed myself pretty good putting together a potato cannon for my Uncle Tom.(Yes, I actually took a trip to my Uncle Tom's Cabin, lol.) I'll be out next season, not sure yet whether I'll be beefing up the Buick a bit, or putting the money into the Shadow, or something else entirely. I'll tell you though, if I can manage to get back into a trucking job desptie my tickets, you'll be seeing progress threads on an L67 Chevette.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 PS - we need MORE karts - go fast cheap!!!! Well I'm interested...just a little intimidated! They look like so much fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Well I'm interested...just a little intimidated! They look like so much fun!! Well you know where they are, you know who's involved, and so.... you know you will be in one to try before next season!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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