Official Thread: US Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals

Mike Manning · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:12 am Post subject:

Jerry and Tom both said it hurt it . It went faster when it stopped slipping. Probably cause it slips too high and too long. There is a Rotax/Tag clutch stall rule. I think its 5000 max. Havent seen it enforced in a long time.
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John Crow · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 47

The clutch rule is 3000 rpm old style 4000 rpm new style without the driver in kart fyi. See ya in buttonwillow mike cant wait.

Richard Zimmermann · Advertiser Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Posts: 123

I spoke with Jerry this morning and he is obviously disappointed. He mentioned that he was there to just drive and didn't turn a wrench on his kart all weekend. Jerry is a fantastic guy and a great representative of K1 RaceGear. We believe in Jerry and will continue to support him as he makes the transition with Mike Manning. Please keep an eye out for Jerry in his new CIK/FIA approved K1 suit.
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Mike Manning · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:58 am Post subject:

I hope his new suit is worth .1 sec. We are going to need it. Harwin, Fraser, Ethan and now John Crow. This is a mini national for sure. John, please bring Chris Gibb with you so I can settle up at In n OUT. No VIDEO allowed.
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John Crow · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 47

Hmmm i think i will wear my levi's and my burris jacket to this race. Mike i will buy you chris and jerry all in n out burgers what the heck we do this for fun right?

Richard Zimmermann · Advertiser Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Posts: 123

John,
We are now producing karting jackets, want one? Sorry we don't have jeans.

Hey Mike, Jerry doesn't need K1 suits to help him go faster, he has it covered.

Have fun with the burgers.
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Mike Manning · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:10 pm Post subject:

Gary

Fact is, it hasnt seemed to matter what suit, chassis, tuner, engine builder, mechanic, etc. etc. , when Crow shows up, he is the kart to beat. PERIOD. Its just not fair.
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jim rogero · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:20 pm Post subject:

Mike Myers · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:33 am Post subject: Miller

I agree they were good this year, however, the team that won, and OGP have there own engine deparment. were the fastet, and won the race. I can not spend hundreds of Thousands of dollars for One race let alone for the year.
It is a shame that Oliver got taken out at the start. It would have been a great race instead of what we got. I would put my money on Oliver.

Mike Manning · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:50 am Post subject:

Mr. Rogero

Nice try.

FYI I currently sell (since 1984) the best kart made in the world. CRG-KALI.

The only thing I would accomplish by entering the Rotax Nationals next year would be the oldest driver to ever compete in Rotax Senior. I probably set that mark in 2003 at Denton, Tx. Thats when I was 56 yrs.
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Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

Bob Baldwin jr · Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 3579

Count me in for the SENIOR MASTERS OVER 65 OLD FARTS CLASS . I'll Show you young bucks HOW to get around a track Laughing

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Bobby Greene · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:21 am Post subject:

Congrats Brent, it was a pleasure meeting and racing you guys this weekend. Hope to do it again sometime soon.

Bobby
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