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andys · 09-19-02, 04:18 PM

Chip,

I too have roadraced shifter karts (and other things, but always went back to karts) for 25+ years, mostly out west (Riverside, Ontario, RIP). You started in '58? Either you musta started awful young, or .......well, I won't go there :-) Have you run Daytona? We've got a roadrace scheduled at The California Speedway at the beginning of next year. Gordon Levy was telling me of his outing at Willow Springs in his 40......His best lap was same as my shifter kart's best lap of 1:28. You're right, the karts can be very quick, and nearly unbeatable at some of the shorter tracks.

The pyramid: Catagories within the levels (except 1&2) probably define all that other stuff. Pro level drag race pits are a pretty interesting place, though personally I prefer the pits at a CART or ALMS race. BTW, this weekend's ALMS race at Laguna is including the world Super Kart Challenge. Eddie Lawson's 250 Unlimited kart ran a 1:26.5 there at the last event. Anyway, I see the humor in the levels, and have also been a participant in a few "questionable" activities in my youth. Oh, and some of those pimply faced girls turned into some mightly fine women!

Andy

09-19-02, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
andys andys 2 Tenths Join Date: Aug 2002 GT40: Valencia, Ca Posts: 241 Rep Power: 9	Re: Pyramid of speed - what level are you? Chip, I too have roadraced shifter karts (and other things, but always went back to karts) for 25+ years, mostly out west (Riverside, Ontario, RIP). You started in '58? Either you musta started awful young, or .......well, I won't go there :-) Have you run Daytona? We've got a roadrace scheduled at The California Speedway at the beginning of next year. Gordon Levy was telling me of his outing at Willow Springs in his 40......His best lap was same as my shifter kart's best lap of 1:28. You're right, the karts can be very quick, and nearly unbeatable at some of the shorter tracks. The pyramid: Catagories within the levels (except 1&2) probably define all that other stuff. Pro level drag race pits are a pretty interesting place, though personally I prefer the pits at a CART or ALMS race. BTW, this weekend's ALMS race at Laguna is including the world Super Kart Challenge. Eddie Lawson's 250 Unlimited kart ran a 1:26.5 there at the last event. Anyway, I see the humor in the levels, and have also been a participant in a few "questionable" activities in my youth. Oh, and some of those pimply faced girls turned into some mightly fine women! Andy