DKC Super Endurance Race at Dallas Karting Complex - 12/6/11

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10-27-2011, 09:11 AM
altiain

DKC Super Endurance Race at Dallas Karting Complex - 12/6/11

Just saw this on another forum:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakushan

Thought you guys might like this.

**Mods, if this needs to be deleted to follow forum rules, feel free to do so. DKC is ready/willing/able to become a DFWAC sponsor**

http://i40.tinypic.com/ief2uv.jpg

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131501313620707

DKC 4HR Super Endurance Race
December 6th 2011
7:30pm-11:30pm

FORUM TEAMS WELCOME!

10 teams of racers will compete in a non stop 4 hour endurance race at DKC to see which can complete the most laps. The winning team will get the fame, glory and sweet cash prizes. Only the strongest will survive!

$500 PER TEAM TO ENTER

3-4 Racers Per Team, each team member will have to race within 15 minutes of the other drivers total track times.
-New set of tires for each kart
-Gas Provided
-Tuning of tire pressure, seat and pedals allowed
-Pitting allowed
-Official time-keeping with MYLAPS system

RULES:
-Maximum 10 teams
-Maximum 4 drivers, Minimum 3
-Drivers weight must average 180lbs
-Drivers must average within 15 minutes of equal track time

Divided amongst 4 drivers, this is $125 per person to drive as many as laps as possible in 4 hours! The normal rate for 10 minutes of seat time at DKC in a rental kart is $30 - THIS IS A BARGAIN!

Don't miss this one of a kind race! Which website or team will be crowed the most hardcore racers in Texas?

I've already emailed Mike to reserve a team spot - which three of you yahoos are going to be my teammates? :mrgreen:
10-27-2011, 09:32 AM
jeff_man

Wait, 4 hours in the 65mph rental carts?
10-27-2011, 09:40 AM
Nails

Have you thought this through? When we went out inaugural weekend and I won the almost fast heat I couldn't finish the champion heat due to fatigue. One hour of seat time even down to 30 minutes will be exhausting. Broken down more will be too much time wasted in the pits.
10-27-2011, 10:01 AM
Jiggerachi

Ahh I thought this was another event like the Vorshlag event this summer, I got all excited.

By the way, when's the next event? I've got only a month before the new kid gets here and i've got the OK from my wife to race all I can...and my cars broke down.
10-27-2011, 10:08 AM
altiain

I'm trying to put together another event some time in November. Detail TBD.

Nails, I've thought this through. It's going to be a beating, but it will be a fun beating. :D Don't forget it also won't be 100+ degrees in December.
10-27-2011, 12:25 PM
altiain

OK, I've got my team together! Team Topless representing for s2ki.com is ready to go! :D

BTW, I talked to Mike out at DKC and more than half the team spots are filled already (you must give them a $100 deposit to reserve a team spot). If you guys are interested better sign up quick!
10-27-2011, 01:06 PM
OZMDD

Anyone else wanna make a team? Iain, you can put me down as an alternate in the meantime.
10-27-2011, 01:20 PM
brandonmpace

I may be able to, I weigh ~ 140 so I'd bring the average weight down a lot lol.
10-27-2011, 01:27 PM
Jiggerachi

I weigh ~225 and I suck as a driver, but if someone needs a driver let me know.;)
10-27-2011, 01:37 PM
Rob®

If we're that close to a team, I'd be in. I haven't raced anything in years though, so...uh...I weigh ~172 +/- a pound or 2 on any given day, so I at least would help the average team weight as well.

BAH! That's my work Christmas party, so I'll be 1200 miles away. Damn it.
10-27-2011, 01:47 PM
Nails

Got this on their facebook wall. Someone asked about using ballast.

"You will have to have heavy teammates to make weight. Lead is not an option. 3 drivers on scales must total 540 lbs. 4 drivers on scales must total 720 lbs. Minimums. All drivers will have to have within 15 minutes of teammates total tracktime. Meaning light person cannot run majority of race. "

I bet a team of Wags, Trey, Jeff, and Quan would be good.
10-27-2011, 01:54 PM
CosmosMpower

Interested, I would definitely need ballast though. 150 on a good day, LOL. Can you bring your own kart? Neighbor has a few shifter/rotax karts.
10-27-2011, 01:55 PM
altiain

Don't forget - this will be night time in December. So figure 10-15 pounds in clothing and gear + whatever your "normal" weight is.

You'll be sitting in what amounts to a 40+ mph wind for an hour in December - dress warmly!
10-27-2011, 02:10 PM
jeff_man

If it wasn't a weekday i already had a ringer team ready to go =(
10-27-2011, 02:31 PM
OZMDD

In winter clothes I'll be right at the avg weight, so me and cosmos can work with a heavier driver and another avg weight driver to make a perfect team.
10-27-2011, 02:39 PM
goofygrin

I'd be the ballast, but I damn sure don't know if I'm up to 1 hour in a kart.
Plus, my bedtime is long before 11:30 these days lol.
10-27-2011, 02:52 PM
Jiggerachi

I'd be a great weight ballast if someone needed one. I'll even be off work that week (i'll probably still be in the hospital with my wife and a brand new daughter though...)
10-27-2011, 02:55 PM
p4R4d0x

I've never raced karts, but I only weigh 135 + jacket or whatever, and would love to do this.

EDIT: Dammit, it's a Tuesday, I have class until 7..
10-27-2011, 03:55 PM
sxk122

if anyone needs a slow driver for their team..... I weigh in at about 170 clothed..... and I can be there by 7:30......
10-28-2011, 08:40 AM
CosmosMpower

I've got a team put together.
10-28-2011, 09:36 AM
Miatamoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

I've got a team put together.

Call it Team Toyota Elise
10-28-2011, 09:45 AM
Jiggerachi

Anyone know how many spots are left? I've got a small skinny friend interested as well, if someone needs 2 drivers let me know.
10-28-2011, 10:22 AM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

I've got a team put together.

DKC posted on their wall that weigh in will be without jacket, helmet, gear, etc.

So... who are you and clovis going to use as ballast? ;)
10-28-2011, 10:23 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miatamoto

Call it Team Toyota Elise

Half and half, Sake and Guiness, CaucAsians (2 whites 2 asians)
Team VAGLotus, Team LotusVAG
Hiromotos Hereos, Hiromotos Kids
10-28-2011, 10:25 AM
OZMDD

Moto's Heroes

fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective) I think Moto, Slowchild and I can ballast Mr. Top.
10-28-2011, 10:48 AM
CosmosMpower

Called em up, lady that answered said it was supposed to be all up front not just $100 deposit. Think there is some confusion in what was communicated between them internally. They're going to call me back after they discuss.

EDIT: They are now requiring the full $500 up front before they reserve teams, lame. They claim that they have 6 teams now. Yesterday they had 3.

Also weigh in is Sans helmet/gear so I better start eating some extra steaks between now and Dec.
10-28-2011, 01:51 PM
slowchildmiata

Should be some fun. We will also be having a hard park battle and photo shoot in the parking lot for the *real* car guys, while the posers are busy racing.
10-28-2011, 05:11 PM
goofygrin

Team Doughboy signed up today. We'll have lots of extra ballast :)
10-29-2011, 08:12 AM
Bigsrturbo

I have experience racing karts and might be down to join a team..
10-29-2011, 09:08 AM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofygrin

Team Doughboy signed up today. We'll have lots of extra ballast :)

Sweet! Looks like a lot of us are going to be out there.
10-30-2011, 10:20 PM
johnwag

I didn't read this through while I was working the other day. Since I now realize that it's a tuesday night, I don't see why I wouldn't be able to do it.
10-30-2011, 10:36 PM
Nails

Yeah I posted earlier in this thread that I thought you, Jeff, Trey, and Quan would make a good team but now with the 180 lb average sans gear; forget about it. 180 is a heavy average weight when you think about it.
10-31-2011, 07:35 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nails

Yeah I posted earlier in this thread that I thought you, Jeff, Trey, and Quan would make a good team but now with the 180 lb average sans gear; forget about it. 180 is a heavy average weight when you think about it.

Agree, 170 or 165 would be more realistic.
10-31-2011, 08:26 AM
altiain

It's the same restriction the rest of us are working with. Find yourself a fast fat guy. That's what I did. ::Bleh::
10-31-2011, 08:56 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

It's the same restriction the rest of us are working with. Find yourself a fast fat guy. That's what I did. ::Bleh::

Don't be so hard on yourself, you've come a long way :)
10-31-2011, 11:23 AM
OZMDD

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Don't be so hard on yourself, you've come a long way :)

Well played! :clap:
10-31-2011, 12:39 PM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Don't be so hard on yourself, you've come a long way :)

Lol. I actually had to find someone fatter than me to balance out the team. Having a 130 pound guy on the roster will do that to you. :punchout:
11-01-2011, 10:34 PM
762

It is such a shame I am not in DFW for this. I could have been a valuable commodity haha
11-17-2011, 10:30 AM
CosmosMpower

DKC is doing a group on in case anyone wants to get some cheap practice in.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/dallas-...utm_source=rvs
12-12-2011, 02:35 PM
mwortham

I understand the enduro was rescheduled for tomorrow night. If anyone needs a fat guy to help make weight, I'd be glad to help out. I'm about 180 lbs, but can consume a large amount of pizza and beer in a very short period of time if necessary.

I've only ever run at DKC once before, but was lapping in the high 72.x range. If I can't find a team to run with, I'll probably still come out to watch and cheer everyone on (I'll bring my pom poms). Do they sell beer there?

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