More Sprint than Oval Racers?

Roy Randolph · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2001 7:18 pm Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

Just wondering, are there more sprint 4 cycle guys on this post than Oval (either dirt or paved) racers.

Would be interesting to find out.

Jack Burroughs · Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 144

There are alot of us dirt oval guys here in the East and most seem to be on Bob's, Most are quite busy til winter sometimes racing 2-3 times per week, then getting ready for the indoor bullrings, (something you all should see at least once!!!) There are alot of small tracks that use WKA rules but are not affiliated in any other way. some of us are on this site , but as I suspect most aren't using this site.IMHO.

Rick Dunwell · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2001 2:15 pm Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

Mostly dirt here these days...plenty of asphalt in the past.

Stan Smith · Joined: 22 Aug 2001 Posts: 36 Location: Afghanistan,

quote:
Originally posted by Roy Randolph:
Just wondering, are there more sprint 4 cycle guys on this post than Oval (either dirt or paved) racers.

Would be interesting to find out.

Sprint!

Bob Vehring · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2001 8:27 pm Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

We started out in the mid 80s doing sprint, stayed with that for the most part until 3 years ago, now we do an equil amount of sprint ovals and enduros, we seem to like the enduros best, high speed and big tracks, but all three are fun, Right now were waiting for the indoor bullrings to start, those by far are the most intence,. and really alot of fun , don't think I could ever go back to doing just one type, really like the varity. Bob

Chester Hester · Joined: 14 Nov 2001 Posts: 13 Location: Atlanta, GA

Dirt racer here. Hope to get more people checking in to this site. Its great and you know who you are talking to since you must put your name on it. Look forward to EKarting news growing in the Dirt Oval.

Erik Frank · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2001 9:14 pm Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

I've never seen a dirt oval kart race. I have some questions:

How fast do (2 cycle) karts typically go when racing on a dirt oval? How sideways do they get? Are they like non-winged sprint cars, where the drivers "back 'em in" to the corners? Do they race 125cc shifters on dirt?

thanks,
-erik

Glenn Holland · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2001 1:40 am Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

We'd love to get more coverage of oval racing. It will take a more dedicated effort on our part as we can't just hop in the car and go see one.

Glenn

John Burgess · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2001 6:17 am Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

Glenn , I heard from the Burris's that the Rialto oval( near the airport) will be running this Thanskgiving weeked.

Hance Lord · Joined: 30 Oct 2001 Posts: 44 Location: Afghanistan,

4 Cycle, Honda, Pavement, Sprint, Canada.

Roy Randolph · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2001 8:13 pm Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

quote:
Originally posted by Erik Frank:
I've never seen a dirt oval kart race. I have some questions:

Do they race 125cc shifters on dirt?

thanks,
-erik

Erik--
I have not seen any 125cc shifter (the kind you find on sprint tracks and road courses) on Dirt Ovals. or paved ovals. But there was a Class called the Mini-Outlaws running 250cc and 500cc engines with wing. They where exciting to watch. We are racing the Rotax Max FR 125 on a Dirt Track and I can tell you they are a REAL hoot on dirt. Not sure of the speed, but are exciting. 1/5 mile oval racing can be real exciting and fun to watch. I started out in Sprint racing in the early 70's, yeah I am a old fart+

I think you would like it it you saw it and gave it a try. Its a different type racing that is just as challenging as any sprint or road racing. Heck, I have a guy in the Rotax thats 57 years old been racing all his life, SCCA, KArts and he says Dirt racing is the most fun he has racing in along time.

Rodney Ebersole · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2001 6:29 am Post subject: More Sprint than Oval Racers?

An in/out box is all that is needed to be fast around an oval. Shifting would slow you down in most casses.