Dallas Karting Complex Race Day! - Saturday, June 25th

Apparently I missed updating this forum when I hit 42. Sorry!

So far I've got:

• me
• Jeremy F from hair club for men
• Ken O from some gutter somewhere
• Greg S from DFW Auto Club
• Sean G from DFW Auto Club
• Alan W from DFWMiata
• Dave W from DFWMiata
• Luis A from DFWMiata
• TJ from DFW Auto Club
• Alex D from DFW Auto Club
• Craig F from DFW Auto Club
• Fazil S from DFW Auto Club
• Ali S from DFW Auto Club
• Asim A from DFW Auto Club
• Mark L from S2ki
• Tim L from Atlas Copco (my boss)
• Sean G from DFWMiata
• Sean’s buddy Dusty B
• Zo A from S2ki
• Roxanne A from S2ki
• Zain S from DFW Auto Club
• Marcus T from S2ki
• Joel T from S2ki
• Terry F from Vorshlag
• Amy F from Vorshlag
• Katie L. form Vorshlag
• Ed L. from Vorshlag (arch nemesis of Terry)
• Jud S. form DFW Auto Club
• Joey R. from DFW Auto Club
• Forrest W. from DFW Auto Club
• Ramon L. from DFW Auto Club
• Corey W. from DFW Auto Club
• Tim H. from DFW Auto Club
• Jeff S from WMMFT
• Shawn C from DFWMiata
• Gagik F from DFW Auto Club
• Chad C from DFW Auto Club
• Winston B from DFW Auto Club
• Malcolm B from DFW Auto Club
• Doug C from DFW Miata
• Mike K from DFW Auto Club
• Mike K’s +1 from DFW Auto Club

That’s 42!

WAIT LIST

• Wes G. from Atlas Copco
• Joe K from DFW Miata
• Jessica K DFW Miata

UPDATE JUNE 22 – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. If you are still interested in attending, please contact me and I will add you to the waiting list. IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM THE LIST AND MAKE ROOM FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Thanks!

UPDATE JUNE 21 – THIS EVENT WILL BE CAPPED AT 42 ENTRIES. That’s the limit DKC feels they can accommodate (14 per run group, three run groups) and still provide the level of service we want. If you show up and you’re not on the above list, you’ll be put on a “waiting list” and only get a spot if someone doesn’t show (unless we have less than 42 on the list).

PRIZES UPDATE: Big thanks to Terry and crew at Vorshlag for chipping in some Vorshlag hats & shirts to the winners of the three main races! Be sure to visit Vorshlag’s website for all your automotive upgrades!

DKC will also be providing trophies to all three main race winners. I’m working on more, so stay tuned!

START TIME UPDATE: Please be there by 9:30 am for registration. I hope to have a quick driver’s meeting and get the first practice group out by 10, so your prompt arrival is appreciated! If you aren’t there by 10, you forfeit your spot on the list!

(list updated 10:25 am June 22)

Looks like a fourth group is needed. 42 w/ 14 running karts means someone's screwed should a kart break down anyway.

Nails,

You don't like the start time, you don't like the event layout... feel free to organize your own event!

FWIW, I've discussed the event layout with DKC. According to Kevin they've got several backup karts ready to go, and they're comfortable with groups of 14.

42 entrants max is what I'm sticking with. I'm not getting paid for this and 42 is already more cats than I really want to herd. If you want me to put you on the wait list, please send me an email.

Iain, thanks for doing all this. It's a major pain.

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Originally Posted by altiain

Already at 42. I'll put you and Jess on the waiting list (spots #2 & #3) and let you know if someone drops out.

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Cool, if not no worries.

I gotta drop out ... going out of town this weekend.

Gotcha Luis. Sorry you can't make it!

UPDATE JUNE 22 – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. If you are still interested in attending, please contact me and I will add you to the waiting list. IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM THE LIST AND MAKE ROOM FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Thanks!

PRICE: I realize not everyone saw the price in the initial link, so here it is. The price is $60/person for this event. That price includes 3 sessions, helmet rental, and neck brace rental. You may use your own helmet, as long as it is rated M/SA2000 or newer, and full face with an installed face shield. No open face helmets, no full face helmets without face shields. There is no discount if you bring your own helmet.

If you do use one of the rental helmets, you will need to either bring or purchase a head sock.

EVENT FORMAT: Each participant will get three sessions:

• One practice session
• One qualifying session
• One ten lap, rolling start race

Your grid position in the final race will be determined by your fastest lap in qualifying. The top 1/3rd will be in the Championship Race, the middle 1/3rd will be in the Not-So-Championship Race, and the bottom 1/3rd will be in the Driving Miss Daisy Race. Each race winner will receive some prizes and a trophy!

FACILITIES: DKC has a large, air-conditioned club house, complete with large lap time displays. Food and drink are available for sale at the facility, and you can bring your own in. We should have a large private conference room available to leave our gear in.

PRIZES UPDATE: Big thanks to Terry and crew at Vorshlag for chipping in some Vorshlag hats & shirts to the winners of the three main races! Be sure to visit Vorshlag’s website for all your automotive upgrades!

DKC will also be providing trophies to all three main race winners. I’m working on more, so stay tuned!

START TIME UPDATE: Please be there no later than 9:30 am for registration. I hope to have a quick driver’s meeting and get the first practice group out by 10, so your prompt arrival is appreciated! If you aren’t there by 10, you forfeit your spot on the list!

See you on Saturday!

UPDATE JUNE 24 – THIS EVENT IS FULL. There is currently a wait list. IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM THE LIST AND MAKE ROOM FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Thanks!

PRICE: I realize not everyone saw the price in the initial link, so here it is. The price is $60/person for this event. That price includes 3 sessions, helmet rental, and neck brace rental. You may use your own helmet, as long as it is rated M/SA2000 or newer, and full face with an installed face shield. No open face helmets, no full face helmets without face shields. There is no discount if you bring your own helmet.

If you do use one of the rental helmets, you will need to either bring or purchase a head sock.

DRESS CODE: Shorts and short sleeves are okay. Closed toe shoes are required (no sandals, flip-flops, etc.) Wear something light and stay hydrated – it’s going to be hot tomorrow!

EVENT FORMAT: Each participant will get three sessions:

• One practice session
• One qualifying session
• One ten lap, rolling start race

Your grid position in the final race will be determined by your fastest lap in qualifying. The top 1/3rd will be in the Championship Race, the middle 1/3rd will be in the Not-So-Championship Race, and the bottom 1/3rd will be in the Driving Miss Daisy Race. Each race winner will receive some prizes and a trophy!

FACILITIES: DKC has a large, air-conditioned club house, complete with large lap time displays. Food and drink are available for sale at the facility, and you can bring your own in. We should have a large private conference room available to leave our gear in.

PRIZES UPDATE: Big thanks to Terry and crew at Vorshlag for chipping in some Vorshlag hats & shirts to the winners of the three main races! Be sure to visit Vorshlag’s website for all your automotive upgrades!

DKC will also be providing trophies to all three main race winners. I’m working on more, so stay tuned!

START TIME UPDATE: Please be there no later than 9:30 am for registration. I hope to have a quick driver’s meeting and get the first practice group out by 10, so your prompt arrival is appreciated! If you aren’t there by 10, you forfeit your spot on the list!

See you on Saturday!

Breakfast meet?

i didnt even see this thread untill i got back!
i had a BLAST in the public runs. pretty much no traffic so i was able to hone my lines and it paid off!
anyone got a better than 72.771? :D

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Originally Posted by russian

i didnt even see this thread untill i got back!
i had a BLAST in the public runs. pretty much no traffic so i was able to hone my lines and it paid off!
anyone got a better than 72.771? :D

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Mark, driver nickname Eli and Elistan on this board had FTD when I left around 3:30 with 72.770. So I'm guessing you were Eugene?

My best today was 74.04

My best time was 76.903 sec., finishing 3rd in the "Driving Miss Daisy" group. I had a blast, but I think I am going to be very sore tomorrow.

ya, thats me. damn so Eli got me by .001sec? GRRR!

Yes it was .001. Super close ;)

daaaaaaaaaaaaamn!
REMATCH ELI!

congrats, that was def not easy. i was barely walking after my last race lol

I was RLopez. My best of the day was in qualifying, 73.172 (pole position). My race pace was slower w/ a 74.184.

I had the advantage of using the same kart (#2) for practice and qualifying. I was in kart #9 for the final race and I wasn't feeling it as much. I also pulled something pretty badly during my practice run and that pain just kept getting worse throughout the day. My last couple laps of the day were brutal.


Like I said on DFWautoclub, Iain, thank you so much for organizing this event! I had a great time racing and meeting & chatting w/ everyone, I don't think i've ever had that much fun for $60.

interesting, i set my best lap time on cart #9

I think my karts were #14 practice, #15 quali, #8 race and FTD.

I was assured several times that the karts were all the same, they are all equal. (But, I heard that #8 had new tires and a fresh charge on its KERS. ;-) )

#13 was a dog.

i set my 72.8 on #14 and 72.771 on #9. #9 had fresh tires right before i got on it :D

Thanks again everyone for coming out. Hope everyone had a great time!

Big thanks to Terry Fair and Vorshlag for donating to the prize fund, and thanks to goofygrin for helping me set up the final race grid positions. I appreciate everyone's help!

I'm looking at setting up another event out there either July 23rd or 30th. This one should be even more fun - more sponsors, more prizes, and one of yesterday's racers (who cooks for several NASCAR teams) has offered to tow his smoker out with some brisket for a nominal donation.

I'll post up a new thread and start an entry list as I nail down some details!

Vorshlag's pictures: http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E...522211_Ln6xJR3

begging for a sunday event.....

^ set it up if you want it so bad :)

I've had several requests for a Sunday event, so I'm evaluating it for the next one...

Big shout out to Iain for setting up this event. What a blast!

Gallery of photos and videos: http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E...ng-DKC-062611/

VIDEOS

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E...2-062511-S.jpg http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E...a-062511-S.jpg

I'm still working on editing and uploading the massive video file McCall shot of Race Group 1 (the championship race) + the re-running of Race Group 3 that I shot.

PICTURES

We only got pictures from one practice session and two race groups (group 2 & 3), so if we didn't get you - sorry. Next time we'll try to bring someone just to shoot video and pictures. Trying to do that + drive the karts was hectic.

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC2910-S.jpg http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC2888-S.jpg

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC2954-S.jpg http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC2929-S.jpg

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC2940-S.jpg http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC2943-S.jpg

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC3031-S.jpg http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC3023-S.jpg

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I was glad Amy and I could qualify for the main "Group 1 race", having never been to DKC before and not having done karts in years. I qualified 5th with a 74.063 and Amy qualified 8th with a 74.248. In the actual race I got a "less than stellar" kart (#13) and finished mid-pack, with Amy right behind me. A little sore the next day, and she had some impressive bruises on her rib cage, but that was too much fun - can't wait to do it again!

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC2912-S.jpg http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC3044-S.jpg

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC3046-S.jpg http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC3047-S.jpg

Congratulations to the three race group winners! Each one got a DKC trophy, Vorshlag hat and Vorshlag/AST polo FTW.

It was good seeing so many DFW racers show up to this event. We've got to do this again!

Until next time,

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Originally Posted by Fair!

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Lol... this forum wasn't designed with your typical postings in mind. :wink:

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Originally Posted by Fair!

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I was glad Amy and I could qualify for the main "Group 1 race", having never been to DKC before and not having done karts in years. I qualified 5th with a 74.063 and Amy qualified 8th with a 74.248. In the actual race I got a "less than stellar" kart (#13) and finished mid-pack, with Amy right behind me. A little sore the next day, and she had some impressive bruises on her rib cage, but that was too much fun - can't wait to do it again!

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In the interest of accuracy, I did manage to hold your wife off and maintain 6th in the champion ship race, right behind you. I think all three of us finished where we started - not that your wife didn't try her damndest to pass me! :mrgreen:

That looks like a lot of fun, i wanna go next time!!!
.But please dont do it on a Sunday I am playing regular gigs on Sundays through the Summer :)

Where are these regular gigs?

I am playing at Augie's Sunset Cafe on Eagle Mountain Lake from 2-6 every Sunday except this Sunday, I am playing on the 4th which is a Monday.
I also play every other Wednesday (including today) at Lake Weatherford Marina from 6-9

I could post a thread about it I suppose ;)

Sorry Billy - looks like the next event is going to be on a Sunday. I'll announce more details once we've got everything firmed up.

bumma

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Originally Posted by altiain

Sorry Billy - looks like the next event is going to be on a Sunday. I'll announce more details once we've got everything firmed up.

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WOOOHOO... (please don't let it be sunday 8-14.... i'm getting hitched)

Nope. It'll be near the end of July. More details in the next week or two.

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Originally Posted by Fair!

I'm still working on editing and uploading the massive video file McCall shot of Race Group 1 (the championship race) + the re-running of Race Group 3 that I shot.

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Looking forward to it!

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Originally Posted by altiain

Nope. It'll be near the end of July. More details in the next week or two.

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:)

WooHOO

Iain already opened, and six hours later closed due to being full, registration for the July event. Sheesh!