Long Track Nationals Pit Spots

Stan · Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Posts: 5

Pit spots for the Long Track Nationals are open to reservation. Pit spots are 10'x40',
$75.00. As always, first paid first served.
Contact Dana at (219) 763-2292.
Be prepared with your credit card number, it's expiration date and the zip code of where the card was issued to you.

See ya there!

Stan

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2771

When is the race???

Haven't seen any info posted on SKUSA Online.

Gary Osterholt
www.garyosterholt.com

Brad Fultz · Joined: 23 Jul 2001 Posts: 26 Location: Knoxville TN

I noticed that also, if you go to the skusa page the data is results from 2000. I dont understand why there is a lack of presence of skusa in the Dixie/gulf region (no director etc.)with the exception of Fla.

Chuck McCue · Joined: 17 Jul 2001 Posts: 2944

quote:
Originally posted by Brad Fultz:
I dont understand why there is a lack of presence of skusa in the Dixie/gulf region (no director etc.)with the exception of Fla.

The SKUSA dixie/south has a very large presence, although the website does not show it. The director is Robby Harper, a veteran long track racer. The dixie/south region had over 40 entries at the last event in Talladega, Whereas SKUSA Florida had only 21 entries at Jacksonville. The SKUSA Florida series is turning into more of a clutch kart event and loosing its shifter kart focus. K1 is dead in Florida at this time.

On another note:

$75.Pit spot, no cover or electric?? OUCH!

[ July 26, 2001: Message edited by: Chuck McCue ]

Corey Clayton · Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 53 Location: Bartlett, Il.

When did Taladega start charging $75 per pit spot?
Corey

Guido Duerbaum · Guest

quote:
Originally posted by Chuck McCue:
Maby you should support the region more instead of only complaining. Clutch Karts? Come on, just because your not a Rotax dealer you are against it? Suport it and stop complaining. I am sure you can get a good customer that supports your shop even if he runs a Rotax.

The SKUSA dixie/south has a very large presence, although the website does not show it. The director is Robby Harper, a veteran long track racer. The dixie/south region had over 40 entries at the last event in Talladega, Whereas SKUSA Florida had only 21 entries at Jacksonville. The SKUSA Florida series is turning into more of a clutch kart event and loosing its shifter kart focus. K1 is dead in Florida at this time.

On another note:

$75.Pit spot, no cover or electric?? OUCH!

[ July 26, 2001: Message edited by: Chuck McCue ]

Nick Weil · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 12:50 pm Post subject: Long Track Nationals Pit Spots

Originally posted by Chuck McCue:
Maby you should support the region more instead of only complaining. Clutch Karts? Come on,
just because your not a Rotax dealer you are against it? Suport it and stop complaining. I am
sure you can get a good customer that supports your shop even if he runs a Rotax.

The SKUSA dixie/south has a very large presence, although the website does not show it. The
director is Robby Harper, a veteran long track racer. The dixie/south region had over 40
entries at the last event in Talladega, Whereas SKUSA Florida had only 21 entries at
Jacksonville. The SKUSA Florida series is turning into more of a clutch kart event and loosing
its shifter kart focus. K1 is dead in Florida at this time.

On another note:

$75.Pit spot, no cover or electric?? OUCH!
[ July 26, 2001: Message edited by: Chuck McCue ]

Interesting opinions to say the least... Although SKUSA attendace was down for the Jacksonville Event I don't think shifter attendance was outstanding anywhere that weekend. Even Savannah had hardly any shifters that weekend. Is that a loss of focus on shifter karts or are people saying it's too hot? Or maybe they are saying it's too expensive? Or maybe they just wanted a weekend off? I think SKUSA in Florida has always waned in the summer months. We are just spoiled because so many people come down here to race all winter.

Then in the summer only the 'hardcore' locals come out and play.

Nick

Nick

Chuck McCue · Joined: 17 Jul 2001 Posts: 2944

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nick Weil:
Maby you should support the region more instead of only complaining."

Nick, I have been racing the region for almost a decade, how long have you been in the sport? I do not wish to joust with you but I along with many feel the same way concerning these topics.

"Clutch Karts? Come on,"

By definition they are clutch karts, nothing wrong with them. I just would like to see a focused shifter series. It is a SKUSA series.

"just because your not a Rotax dealer you are against it? Suport it and stop complaining."
Not at all I just do not feel the closed market approach the RM series has in the states is the way to go. There are some Rotax "servicenters" out there that are not even full time shops. Do you think I would send one of our motors to someone that has no motor building experiance?

"Is that a loss of focus on shifter karts or are people saying it's too hot?Or maybe they are saying it's too expensive? Or maybe they just wanted a weekend off? I think SKUSA in Florida has always waned in the summer months"

Over 40 shifter karters showed up in Talladega the week before in the sweltering heat. Your too hot, too expensive, need a break theory does not hold water. Maybe Robbie puts on a better race? Open tires, fuel, no $75 pit space fee.

Chuck
"hardcore wannabe" :-)

Gary Robinson · Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Posts: 158

Hey guys, come to Texas and race. We had 241 entries at Texas World Speedway our last race, 70% shifter. big turnout of Yamahas, etc. The paddock was full with as many rigs and motorhomes as a two mile oval/3.0 mile road course can handle. Great fun!

PS: Free NASCAR garage space with electricity, first come first serve.

Gary Robinson SWRA

Darren Swisher · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 4:39 pm Post subject: Long Track Nationals Pit Spots

Hey guys, what kind of pits are we talking about? F1 style fully catered or what.

Please explain the $75 fee.

Darren

John Denman · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 7:03 pm Post subject: Long Track Nationals Pit Spots

quote:
Originally posted by Gary Robinson:
Hey guys, come to Texas and race. We had 241 entries at Texas World Speedway our last race, 70% shifter. big turnout of Yamahas, etc. The paddock was full with as many rigs and motorhomes as a two mile oval/3.0 mile road course can handle. Great fun!

PS: Free NASCAR garage space with electricity, first come first serve.

Gary Robinson SWRA

Gary,
Count us in at Oak Hill & the Ranch this year.

Doesn't SWRA have enough money to buy insurance to sub-let pit spaces for a fee, or are they smart enough not to get tangled in this sort of liability nightmare?

Check "ask the president" I need to know a bit about motors for next year.

Jeremy Porter · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 6:04 am Post subject: Long Track Nationals Pit Spots

Does that $75.00 pit space come with Vaseline?

Nick Weil · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 8:40 am Post subject: Long Track Nationals Pit Spots

Chuck,
Sorry for the confusion. Apparently, Guido had 'cut-and-pasted' your original quote along with his feelings and replies. I misread it and then 'cut-and-pasted' the whole thing.

My misreading what Guido had misposted as an entire quote from you led me to believe that you were on both sides of the fence on all of the issues you posted on. That was the reason for my inital statement "Interesting opinions to say the least..."

Anyhow, you know I like the Max that's no secret. And I hope you also know I have aspirations of driving a shifter. That also I think has allowed me to stay away from the politics.

As far as the SKUSA Dixie stuff goes how many of those 40 drivers are actually SKUSA drivers? And I went to the Dixie/Gulf SKUSA region web site and I can't find any listings on points, drivers or anything else.

Sorry for any confusion, I didn't mean to joust with ya. I just thought your orignal post was on both sides of the fence and in fact it was not. Again my apologies...

You going to Ocala?

Nick

Greg Maxwell · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 2:10 pm Post subject: Long Track Nationals Pit Spots

Hey guys, First of all Talladega has never charged for pit space. (unless a SKUSA National event is there) Sounds like SKUSA charges for pit spaces at Talladega! Furthermore our Dixie/Gulf region has grown big-time this year. As for our SKUSA point coverage you must go to

www.bigsouthseries.com I'm sure in time the results will show up on SKUSA's site See Ya, Greg

[ July 27, 2001: Message edited by: Greg Maxwell ]