craig71188 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) I know it's late notice on this Saturday's event - registration is still open till 6pm tonight (and 6pm the Thursday before each event) at MotorsportReg.com. Additional details on each event are there as well. Please note - we will "open the gates" one hour later - 8 am instead of 7 am due to it being darker langer in the morning - the event starts at the same time, but if you want to "walk up" and register Saturday morning (limited to 30 entrants) - you may not want to sit at the gate right at 7. The courses will be fast and previously tested and approved by most competitors - I am doing a "greatest hits" of past events for the next three events in preparation for possibly having a "permanent" course at NTR that we can run a couple of times each year. If we get approval to mark this course there it will allow for ongoing testing of set car set ups and unofficial records. Based on feedback we will select one of these courses to be used. This weekends event is the "Stanberry Cup" - named for Lynn Stanberry who last her fight with breast cancer. All proceeds from the event, bake sale, special challenge event (TBA) will go to cancer research. Typically, the events at NTR are not as well attended as OSU making for many runs - and on a larger lot, faster flowing courses. Come on out and have a little fun before winter!!! Edited October 13, 2011 by craig71188 Forgot late gate opening time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 See you there Craig! 60* and sunny this Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hmmm, may have to come out and play with the shifter again before the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hmmm, may have to come out and play with the shifter again before the end of the year. Your gear (less helmet) is in the trailer - Andy is driving the black kart this weekend. Let me know, I can always find you a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I should be there tomorrow. I am breaking in the engine today. It's amazing it even ran with everything I found inside of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I should be there tomorrow. I am breaking in the engine today. It's amazing it even ran with everything I found inside of it. Cool, Andy is coming as well and driving the black kart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I should be there tomorrow. I am breaking in the engine today. It's amazing it even ran with everything I found inside of it. really?! the Camaro is ready? Can't wait to see this beast :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 really?! the Camaro is ready? Can't wait to see this beast :fuckyeah: I think he's talking about his kart. I wish I was ready for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think he's talking about his kart. I wish I was ready for this. http://ragefac.es/faces/b94e0e98169f4908169d37ffd6436634.png http://ragefac.es/faces/b6e647d23bf1c62c0cd8f7fe98a42823.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 how many carts do you usually get to come out? is it competitive? easy to learn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 how many carts do you usually get to come out? is it competitive? easy to learn? There are 4 signed up now, including two juniors.....and that doesn't include AJ or Andy....so looks like 6 for tomorrow. Yes, they are competitive, they look like a BLAST to drive, but I can't speak to the 'easy to learn' part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 id like to get into it. sounds more fun than dumping thousands into a car that will inevitably will be slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 id like to get into it. sounds more fun than dumping thousands into a car that will inevitably will be slower. Craig knows more than any man should know about karts, ask him how to get started......he may even have one to sell to you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 id like to get into it. sounds more fun than dumping thousands into a car that will inevitably will be slower. I grew up kart racing, its not nearly as cheap as you might think. Especially if you want to go beyond autocrossing. It's not any cheaper then a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I grew up kart racing, its not nearly as cheap as you might think. Especially if you want to go beyond autocrossing. It's not any cheaper then a car. id probably start w autox. maybe go to circleville. what is the bulk of the cost? i mean how 'spensive can a 5hp briggs be to keep running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 id probably start w autox. maybe go to circleville. what is the bulk of the cost? i mean how 'spensive can a 5hp briggs be to keep running? Well tires for one thing aren't cheap, you want to run a Briggs you'll be bored in a hurry. These guys are running 125 shifter Karts. Just think of it as a car without shocks and springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Well tires for one thing aren't cheap, you want to run a Briggs you'll be bored in a hurry. These guys are running 125 shifter Karts. Just think of it as a car without shocks and springs. Don't forget aero :gabe: http://www.f1karts.co.uk/images/gbox250/f12502002side%20500.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 125cc karts for a well prepped set up with a chassis a couple years old should run between $2,000-$3,000. In pieces needing assembly somewhere around $1000-$1500 These are karts that regularly run Mid-Ohio @120mph++ -OR- you can run the slower karts that I have no knowledge of the costs. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z39/crossle_sean/n616650927_2940089_6294748.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Erica and I were co-driving that day hence the "L" that was forgotten when I hopped in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 id probably start w autox. maybe go to circleville. what is the bulk of the cost? i mean how 'spensive can a 5hp briggs be to keep running? New shifter karts (if you're going to autocross this is the only way to go) will cost upwards of $10K. Now for reality - I have two Italkart Supersonic chassis with ICC motors. I don't have more than $3K in either kart with some spares. If you shop CL - you can find a good used shifter for under $2K - it will need some work, but it would be a good start. Circleville is fun - $15 and sign the waiver and play as long as you like. There is not currently a 125 Shifter class actively running there last I heard - the popular thing there is 80cc shifters. Maintenance isn't too bad to autocross - tiree $200 a set, good for a full season +. I've run one motor for 3 seasons running locally and it's probably lost a bit - but it's fine for regional events. You'll have some cost in clutch maintenance and top end rebuilds, but it's still WAY cheaper than a car - and you get to go faster Learning the shifters takes a while - even after racing a lot to stuff over the years it semed like everything happens sooo fast - but after a season (or some good practice time at Circeleville) it starts to come together. They really are a challenge to autocross due to the amount of shifting to keep them in the powerband - it seems you never get a perfect run. Stop out one of the next three Saturdays and I'll gladly give you a "tour" of the kart and discuss it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I'll be there tomorrow in the STI (FP 16) having fun dodging cones. Feel free to say hi or drop by the Ambulance at lunch to eat out of the wind. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/5719838387_e8d9703d6c_z.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 i didn't have much of a learning curve. i think one lap was all i needed and was good to go. gabe, if you want you can buy my kart. just rebuilt the engine and carb so its good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 AJ, you looked super quick out there today..........I don't think you quite understand the concept of knocking off surface rust from your racecraft bmwohio and I shared his car on my tires/wheels and won our class of 12+ people with a 1-2 finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I should be at the last event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 AJ, you looked super quick out there today..........I don't think you quite understand the concept of knocking off surface rust from your racecraft i was supposed to be rusty? :masturboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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