IKF Road Race Grand Nationals Discussion

David Cole · Last edited by David Cole on Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:57 pm, edited 2 times in total

This week marks the running of the 2009 International Kart Federation Road Race Grand Nationals, held for the first time at the Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, TX. Events begin Wednesday and run through Saturday with entries expected to be near 400 total for the event.

eKartingNews.com will be Trackside throughout the event to bring you no-stop coverage. Once racing begins Wed. afternoon, we'll have top-10 from each class along with paddock notes throughout the days. If you have any questions or comments, please be sure to leave them here.

Here is the event preview: http://www.ekartingnews.com/news_info.php?n=12605
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michael schorn · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:30 am Post subject:

Cool David. Looking Forward to the reports.
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Jason Lee · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:04 am Post subject:

Dave if I show up to the race will u buy dinner?

David Cole · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:20 am Post subject:

Elbert Thompson · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:20 am Post subject:

T-Shirts? Those are NICE! I'll take 2 xxl & xxl

Is that the logo that will be on the t-Shirts for this event?

How do I get TWO of them?

David Cole · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:22 am Post subject:

David Cole · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:33 am Post subject:

EKN is now in the Lone Star State. We've settled into the scoring tower here at Eagles Canyon Raceway. The weather is overcast and humid. Going to be hitting the paddock soon for some pictures and notes.
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David Cole · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:57 am Post subject:

Richie Buxman · Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 23

I am coming to see you Big Dave!!!! Howden missed out not coming to this event.... Pool party at Buxmans!

David Cole · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

Sounds good Richie.

The first race (Animal Laydown and Briggs World Formula) will not run due to no entries. Practice will run until 3pm and opening ceremonies will take place. Action will start with what is Race 2 of the day - Rotax Max Heavy at 4:15pm. They will be followed by Super Stock Sit-up at 5:00pm.

For the complete event schedule, click to:

http://www.swra.org/2009/nationals/2009GrandNationalEventSchedule.pdf
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David Cole · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:54 pm Post subject:

Rotax Max Heavy on track with a four kart battle for the win:
Sean Kelleher
Mike Jones
Tyler Mann
DJ Ortiz
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David Cole · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject:

Here is your UNOFFICIAL Rotax Max Heavy Results:

1. Sean Kelleher +0.257
2. DJ Ortiz
3. Mike Jones
4. Tyler Mann
5. Mark Beville
6. Bill Gulick
7. Joe Kitterman
8. Richard Holmboe
9. Kevin Adds
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David Cole · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:41 pm Post subject:

Here is your UNOFFICIAL Super Stock Sit-up Results:

1. Jim Wester +1.703
2. Richard Bryan
3. Craig McLain
4. Jamey Brown
5. Jeff Oakes

That ends today's action, we'll have the report and official results posted later tonight.
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John Denman · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject:

How many 125 Shifter entries?

Young Lions and Fat & Old classes.

Might be worth it to head out and watch Thursday. As long as it doesn't rain.
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David Cole · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:21 pm Post subject:

Not sure on the classes for the rest of the weekend. Entries are over 200 as of early today and they are looking to be gaining more as the event goes on.

We are trying to survive a Tornado Warning right now. Made it back to the hotel safe despite 60mph winds.
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