EKN Trackside - 2012 Rock Island Grand Prix

David Cole · Last edited by David Cole on Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:45 am, edited 1 time in total

This weekend marks the return of karts on the city streets in Rock Island, Illinois for the annual running of the Rock Island Grand Prix. The world's largest street race will features drivers from across North America racing at nearly 80 mph around the 6/10-mile course. 15 categories will be racing for cash and prizes over the Labor Day weekend.

eKartingNews.com will once again be providing Trackside Live coverage. In addition to daily reports and live updates on this thread, you will be able to listen in and watch the live timing of the event as it happens at our EKN Live page - www.ekartingnews.com/live .

Make sure if you have any questions, comments or photos you'd like to share, publish them here. Coverage begins Saturday with qualifying set for around 1pm CDT.
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Dennis Chappell · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:15 am Post subject: rigp

David

The Karting Zone trailer is packed and will be leaving in a couple hours.

Will see you and your Dad this weekend.

Dennis

roberto perez · Joined: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 184

Any place where to find the entry list???
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Rob Howden · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:01 am Post subject:

Morning folks,

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone an enjoyable and safe weekend at The Rock. I'm taking this year off to attend the Oswego Speedway Budweiser 200 Supermodified Classic, a race I've got on my bucket list but have never been able to go as I've been at the Grand Prix. I'll be listening into the EKN Live feed and I also want to thank Bill Ruthart for apting filling my shoes this weekend.

Good luck, everyone!
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Gary Lawson · Joined: 21 Aug 2001 Posts: 542

Rob, heard you weren't going to be there. THat is why I decided to pull the plug.

John Matthews · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:16 am Post subject:

David,

Looking forward to EKN coverage of this event, maybe next year (after being in the midwest 4 years) I'll finally be able to attend in person....
Especially interested in LO206 and Pro Open classes since this represents both ends of the spectrum I think karting needs to grow!!!!

Rob, have a great time Very Happy

Cheers,
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Tim Salvino · Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Posts: 257

The practice lap times are 10 seconds off the pace.... What are the track conditions??

David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:21 am Post subject:

Rain...setting up the live audio right now so its running for qualifying. I'm up in the first class. Here is your order:

LO206
TaG Senior
125 Masters
SuperCan Heavy
TaG Junior
Pro Open
King of the Streets
Clone Heavy
Rotax Senior
SuperCan Medium
Junior SuperCan
TaG Master
Leopard
Clone Medium
Komet Senior
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David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:03 pm Post subject:

LO206 Qualifying Top-10:

1. Connor Lund - 44.461
2. Cale Downs
3. Jeff Stamper
4. Jerry Miller
5. Travis DeVriendt
6. Cory Cacciavillani
7. Mark Beamish
8. No Name
9. David Cole
10. Eric Nelson

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David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:07 pm Post subject:

TaG Senior Qualifying Top-10:

1. Alex Nowysz - 40.849
2. Colton Aldridge
3. Logan Bearden
4. William McLaughlin
5. Brennan Harrington
6. Alex Mayer
7. Will Owen
8. Andrew Coulter
9. Kurt Fisher
10. Cory Cacciavillani

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David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject:

125cc Masters Shifter Qualifying Top-10:

1. Kurt Mathewson - 40.866
2. Chris Enderlein
3. Paul Makarucha
4. Matt Sriver
5. Lance Lane
6. Steve McCaffery
7. Patrick Beamish
8. Dave Doogan
9. Chris Prey
10. Dan Roe

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David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject:

Yamaha SuperCan Heavy Qualifying Top-10:

1. Eric Bartsch - 43.038
2. Tony Neilson
3. Tony Jump
4. Dustin Blomme
5. Travis Porter
6. Alex Angel
7. Travis Porter
8. Michael Dittmer
9. Dave Doogan
10. Jason Ewers

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David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject:

TaG Junior Qualifying Top-8:

1. Chase Jones - 41.725
2. Dustin Stross
3. Killian Keaveny
4. Georgia Henneberry
5. Jesse Woodyard
6. Bucky Hewitt
7. Nicholas Martin
8. Christian Duarte
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David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:46 pm Post subject:

Pro Open Qualifying:

1. Caleb Loniewski - 39.702
2. Brennan Harrington
3. Tim Pierson
4. Scott Truempi
DNQ Tony Jump
DNQ William McLaughlin
DNQ John Dixon
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David Cole · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:58 pm Post subject:

King of the Streets Qualifying

1. Jake French - 40.231
2. Cordell Secrest
3. Jordon Musser
4. Joe Ruch
5. Nicholas Johnson
6. Colton Aldridge
7. Connor Iseli
8. Josh Lane
9. Eric Batt
10. Cole Mathewson

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