Official Thread: 2011 Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix

David Cole · Last edited by David Cole on Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:23 pm, edited 1 time in total

This weekend marks the third edition of the Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix. The Southern California city has welcomed karting with open arms to host a three-day festival along it's city's streets. This year will be the first with Superkarts! USA working with the city and operating the on-track activities.

eKartingNews.com will be there to provide 'Trackside Live' coverage of the event, including live scoring - provided by SKUSA and Race-Monitor.com - along with live audio with the play-by-play voice of Rob Howden. Coverage will begin roughly 1pm on Saturday, October 8, just before qualifying begins. EKN would like to thank P1 Engines for supporting the broadcast and ask that if anyone else is interested in partnering up to be part of the program to email rhowden@howdenmediagroup.com

Be sure to bookmark www.ekartingnews.com/live so you can listen in and watch during the weekend. Stay tuned to this thread for continuous updates beginning Friday and all the way through to the podiums on Sunday.
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Jimmy McNeil · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject:

just got the kart finished, Im ready to get it on this weekend. Never been to this event but Ive heard its awesome.

They are going to have a Radar speed display at the end of the long straight, first person to hit 100mph gets $200 cash Wink

Ken Schilling · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1351

Woo-hoo!!!

I did the first one two years ago and it was a blast! Missed last year though...

I'm entered in S4 this year...watch out Jimmy!!!!

Hope lots of drivers have on board cameras!!!!!
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Rob Howden · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:59 am Post subject:

EKN Trackside Live: Friday, October 7, 2011

Morning race fans!

The EKN staff of one is now on-site for this year's Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix. With the entry numbers expected to top 100 in just seven classes, the turnout should be considered a success for, Superkarts! USA, the new promotional team of this race. There are over 20 entries in both Pro Shifter (S1/S2) and TaG Senior, so we're in for some exciting racing for sure.

The track was moved right into the downtown core, creating a very intimate atmosphere. This is my first trip to the race, and I guess I expected something of a 'Rock Island feel', but the buildings in the area are not near as tall as in RI, so it's definitely something unique. The track will be very quick, and is quite narrow in places such as the long 1000' straightaway, just as it was last year. I am sure that SKUSA officials will be attempting to drill the need for respect into the drivers....as in respect for the course AND respect for their fellow racers. In talking with the City of Lancaster officials, this is a long term program and it will be important for the racers to realize that a successful event will mean many years of participation and growth for this Grand Prix.

Speaking of the City of Lancaster, they are behind this event 100% and I expect to see it grow not only in terms of participation, but in local stature as well. There is a vocal commitment to focus on identifying ANY area that can be improved for next year and they are working very closely with SKUSA to put on a safe, exciting race this weekend.

As for the racing itself, I am working on the event preview right now and will have it up on the site today.
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Taylor Jocelyn · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:06 pm Post subject: slgp

No comments?

How are things?
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Doug Hayashi · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:43 pm Post subject:

A couple of pics from tonight, VIP races using concession type karts:

Big generator lights are on for VIP night races:

Big screen TV showing at the end of the straight for crowd to look at:

I was arguing with my tuner (Jason Hettervick) before dinner, that the straightaway was too short and we are going to have to change gears in the morning, as it wasn't 1080 feet as advertised. I felt like I could rifle a softball four times and it would go from one end of the other, and that ain't 1080 feet. I was about ready to go to home depot to buy a tape measure and prove the straight was too short. I was thinking it looked more like an 85 mph straight, if that.

After we ate dinner and the Friday night VIP races were over at 8:30 p.m., SKUSA re-configured track for the SKUSA races tomorrow, and uh...added about 250 feet to the straightaway, moving the hairpin down a another block. I guess they didn't want the concession karts going full out for a fifth of a mile. Okay.....it looks like a long 1080 feet now, possibly a 100 mph straight. Glad I put those new brake pads in and bedded them in at Willow Springs kart track earlier in the day.

Reportedly about 16 people in S4, should be a fun day tomorrow.

-Doug

Totally unfair that S1/S2 guys get first wack at $200 prize for first person to hit 100 mph down the straight. S4 shoulda been gridded first! Smile

Rob Howden · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:30 am Post subject:

EKN Trackside Live: Saturday, October 8, 2011

Things are finally underway at this year's Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix. The track went hot at 8:30 am this morning for the first round of practice, and a majority of hte drivers handled the green track with poise. A couple over-eager pilots found themselves in the TechPros, but otherwise, the sessions were issue-free. The drivers are taking their time getting a feel for the unique characteristics of the track, and we're all hoping for clean racing.

Qualifying is set to go for 12:30 pm, immediately following the Open Ceremonies, which will begin at 12:00 pm. Following the presentation of the colors, the signing of the national anthem, and the official welcome from Mayor Parris and SKUSA's Tom Kutscher, we'll head into qualifying.
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:50 pm Post subject:

Results of Senior PRD - PRD Practice 2

Pos Name Best Tm
1 Christian Weiland 47.344
2 Mike Manning 47.411
3 Jeffrey Dyer 47.520
4 Yannick Rolland 48.054
5 Richard Griffin 49.767
6 Ashley Hazelton 50.159
7 Brie Kotula 51.755
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:51 pm Post subject:

Results of TaG Senior - TaG Sr Practice 2

Pos Name Best Tm
1 Shawn Cricca 44.112
2 John Wallace III 44.250
3 Devin Lindsey 44.276
4 Chris Cricca 44.319
5 Camden Geise 44.419
6 Matt Hart 44.654
7 Nicholas Johnston 44.689
8 Larry Fraser 44.869
9 Travis Lowe 44.951
10 Joel Miller 44.989
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:51 pm Post subject:

Results of TaG Jr - TaG Jr Practice 2

Pos Name Best Tm
1 Jake Craig 45.528
2 Carter Williams 45.896
3 Brenden Baker 46.084
4 Mason Daughters 46.121
5 Jim McKinney 46.174
6 Nathan Seegrist 46.421
7 Curtis Paul 46.749
8 Mason Filippi 47.701
9 Shelby Freese 47.890
10 Danny Rubino 48.025
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:51 pm Post subject:

Results of TaG Master - TaG M Practice 2

Pos Name Best Tm
1 Ethan Wilson 45.502
2 Trevor McAlister 45.539
3 Will Jadiker 45.626
4 Andy Seesemann 45.703
5 Steve Ryckebosch 45.712
6 Paul Bonilla 45.729
7 Paul Hohlbein 45.763
8 Mike Ryckebosch 47.613
9 Dave Moody 47.808
10 Steve Wiener 47.864
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Results of TaG Cadet - TaG C Practice 2

Pos Name Best Tm
1 Anthony Sawyer 41.360
2 Scott Huffaker 41.377
3 Hunter Kelly 41.447
4 Christian Brooks 41.511
5 Michael Michoff 41.857
6 Garrett Dixon 41.927
7 Hayden Wagner 42.509
8 Bryce Murphy 42.690
9 Eric Nascimento 42.776
10 Royal McKee 42.867
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Results of S4 - S4 Practice 2

Pos Name Best Tm
1 PP Mastro 41.782
2 Jimmy McNeil 41.832
3 Jim Kidd 41.859
4 Robert Marks 41.867
5 Doug Hayashi 42.055
6 Darrell Tunnell 42.507
7 Ken Schilling 42.682
8 Jonathon Allen 42.707
9 Mike McDonough 42.845
10 David Conyers 43.268
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Results of Pro Shifter - Pro Shift Practice 2

Pos Name Best Tm
1 Brad Dunford 41.041
2 Clinton Schoombee 41.311
3 Bobby Legate 41.318
4 Daniel Langon 41.332
5 Sabre' Cook 41.877
6 Mariana Ramirez 41.910
7 Kyle Hathcox 41.940
8 Jared Woolf 41.978
9 Jessica Sollberger 42.338
10 Nicholas Silva 42.343
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Tony Leone · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:02 pm Post subject:

Results of Senior PRD - PRD Qualifying

Pos Name Best Tm
1 Christian Weiland 46.996
2 Yannick Rolland 47.090
3 Mike Manning 47.166
4 Jeffrey Dyer 47.560
5 Richard Griffin 49.719
6 Ashley Hazelton 50.159
7 Brie Kotula 52.689
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