NCK planning Nov 24th at Sears Point raceway

Greg Lindahl · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 267

I agree that the original turn 11 is very dangerous for motorcycles and karts. Motorcycles now use a turn 11 that is ~15 yards from the original. I think the WTCC used this turn 11 last weekend. This alternative is MUCH safer than the original. We are NOT surrounded with protection and held in place with belts and should join the motorcycles and WTCC for safety. My $0.02 worth...

Bob Ogden · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:19 pm Post subject:

Interesting...

I once suggested, as a board member, the we consider using the modified T-11 in case of a RAIN race.
Let's say that wasn't really well accepted by most of those who are currently in charge.

Good luck.

Jim, I'm waiting for the inevitable PM.

Ray Chiappe · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:33 pm Post subject:

Is there a track map that shows this mod. to turn 11?? This turn is reason I installed front brakes on my Rotax Kart. Found it

http://www.racesonoma.com/images/logos/ParkShuttle(INDY)5c_Map122.pdf
This won't open here for me, anyway looks like it would be a nice change?

Kerry Matthews · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:25 am Post subject:

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Jim White · Joined: 21 Jul 2001 Posts: 994

http://www.racesonoma.com/fanguide/maps/facility/

Jason Santander · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:05 am Post subject:

we've run original turn 11 for years,
please keep original turn 11, 2.52 mile layout por favor.

Dean Martin · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 280

Come on guys turn 11 is as safe in a kart as 100's of corners around the world. We approach it at 120 mph max and most at 100. We have plenty of scrub off area, we are not carrying Indy car speed !!
Turn 10 at well over 100mph fully commited behind the control towner is more dangerous because with an error you can hit the concrete wall flat out.
Turn 12 inside line touching wheels with a friend would throw a kart straight in to another concrete wall !!

Looking forward to seeing you all in 8 weeks and hopefully under braking in to turn 11 proper Laughing

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Greg Lindahl · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 267

I met one gent several years ago that crashed at turn 11 when he lost his brakes and was hurt, but not bad enough to go to hospital.
I've been told that at least one other person has been hurt badly against the turn 11 wall.
I'll race either way, but I don't think we're doing our best to keep racing safe as possible.

joseph hollinger · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

Personally, I think that it would be fun to drive the Indycar layout--with the chicane. Put some skill into it.
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Anthony Williams · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject:

Johnny B youre actually going to show up and race! Rolling Eyes

I just entered the race myself and noticed your name already there - so it must be true!
Now that you are cominmg out to play don't put the kybosh on turn 11 mate - we love turn 11 Cool

I think your experience with your emick is clouding your vision - I remember looking at the brakes on emicks and often thought they looked iffy Shocked

I am sure the brakes on your current kart are in perfect working order!

My vote is for turn 11.

Is Kerry cooking the pizza? Smile

Larry Dobbs · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:04 pm Post subject:

I vote for turn 11 and Zelda's pizza too Very Happy

Kerry Matthews · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:57 pm Post subject:

John Benson · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:52 pm Post subject:

No, It's the thought of laying in a pile of tires again thats clouding my vision! Very Happy

But I'll be happy to run what ever layout everyone wants,and I won't say another word . Kerry , the last time I was in your place the person serving the booze was alot more attractive then you! Shocked

Kerry Matthews · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 12:31 am Post subject:

Greg Lindahl · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 267

Been puckering for years and will do it again if we use the original turn 11. Tires and concrete are so '60's...