Gauging interest for a Vintage Festival at Blackhawk 2013

Jim McMahon

Hi all. Just gauging interest to see who might be interested in running their vintage karts at Blackhawk next year. I think it would be most likely be part of an existing race weekend but with the vintage machines being the stars of the show.

What in your opinion is essential for a successful vintage event?

www.blackhawkfarms.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEZN_h6-fsc
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Todd Giles · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:57 pm Post subject: Vintage at Blackhawk

I am new to vintage, but should be up and running next year. Pencil me in.

Todd

Todd Giles · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject: Vintage at Blackhawk

I am new to vintage, but should be up and running next year. Pencil me in.

Todd

Jim McMahon · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:40 am Post subject:

Sounds good Todd. Keep us updated with your progress.
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Greg Wright

Mike Berg · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:08 am Post subject: Blackhawk

Hello,

I haven't been to Blackhawk in years, count me in, I think I can round up 4 or 5 more vintage karters too.

Mike Berg
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Vintage karter
Margay Pro x K78tt
Caretta enduro 1964
Bug Stinger
Swiss Hutless 1986
Margay Panther X

Jim McMahon · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:50 am Post subject:

Keep me posted over the winter on your progress Mike.
What kind of race format would you guys be looking at?
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Mike Berg · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:21 pm Post subject: Blackhawk

Hello Jim,

The karts are done, in fact by next spring we will several more karts in cluding a couple of duals ( sprint karts only ). We would be looking at short 15 minute sessions or races, we pretty much just drive/wonder around unless we use our ringer driver. It's all about having fun without visiting the hospital. Here ar a some info regarding our karts:
6 or more 100cc/135cc/150cc foreign karts sidewinder
2 c open duals
4 or so 100cc Macs
So maybe put the single foriegns and the duals together
and the Macs in another group
maybe put the Mc 49ers and the older engines ( less then 12 HP ) in the smae group
we don't need or want trophies just some track time

You should come to RIGP/Quincy/DelMar and hand out enquiry sheets to see who would be interested, I will bet everyone will like this event, Blackhawk is a cool place. I was there the day man landed on the moon, that was way B4 wireless/internet/cable TV, but Roy Bystrom had a TV set up and we all watched everythig on TV, God Bless Roy it was a very memorable day.

Best regards,

Mike Berg
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Vintage karter
Margay Pro x K78tt
Caretta enduro 1964
Bug Stinger
Swiss Hutless 1986
Margay Panther X

B Thomas · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject:

Need more details ,
Black Dog would be interested .

Brian
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Todd Giles · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject: Enduro?

Jim,

Would this be a sprint or enduro event?

Todd

Jim McMahon · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:45 am Post subject:

Hi Todd. At this point I honestly don't know for sure. I just putting the word out there to get people talking about it and get feedback.
Depends on what you mean by sprint or enduro too. Are you referring to the race\session length or the kart type. I'm not from these parts so I don't want to assume that I know exactly what you mean.

I'd like to think it would be as inclusive as possible. Certainly both styles of karts
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Todd Giles · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:15 am Post subject: Enduro

Jim,
What mean by "enduro" is kart type: laydown

Thanks

Todd

Jim McMahon · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:40 am Post subject:

I would hope to see lots of laydowns, as far as I know that was the bread-and-butter of the CES series years ago.
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Jim McMahon · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:11 am Post subject:

Hi guys, I'd like to followup on this a little.....
Here are the dates for the series this year

Championship Enduro Series 2013 Schedule

May 11&12 Gateway Motorsports Park, IL
June 1&2 Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL
July 13&14 Grattan Raceway, MI
August 10&11 Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL
September 7&8 Gingerman Raceway, MI

Let me know if any of these events pique your interest. Also let me know what you would need in terms of track time/race formats etc. Would (sensible) mixing with modern machines be a problem?
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Rodney Hytonen · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:57 am Post subject: