| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Benn Herr
Joined: 18 Jul 2001
Posts: 1579
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Jeffory Mott
Joined: 02 Aug 2006
Posts: 1182
Location: United States, Idaho, Rathdrum
|
 Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:51 am Post subject: |
 |
|
| Excellent. So now the U.S. has 3 new manufacturers of super karts. You guys and Chris Reinhardt. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
alan speyrer
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 1329
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:03 am Post subject: |
|
|
Someone should call the Discovery channel, we need our own "Superkart Build Off Show "  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Benn Herr
Joined: 18 Jul 2001
Posts: 1579
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Nathen Johnsen
Joined: 08 Feb 2010
Posts: 22
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I may just have to get in on this...
Now that I have a couple "big blocks" coming together...
_________________
"smarter, not harder.." |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Benn Herr
Joined: 18 Jul 2001
Posts: 1579
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jerry VanDeusen
Joined: 26 Sep 2001
Posts: 415
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Chris Reinhardt
Joined: 29 Aug 2002
Posts: 2919
Location: United States, New York, Ossining
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Nathen Johnsen
Joined: 08 Feb 2010
Posts: 22
|
| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: The LOST ENDUROS Superkart Build-Off |
|
|
| Benn Herr wrote: | This is not a build off like those chopper boys.
Just two guys that want to make karts the way they think they should be.
Our Goal: Completed karts by the Southwest Karters one hour Enduro race in October.
Click on the link below to see what we are doing.
http://www.lostenduros.com/?page_id=1534
We hope you enjoy the show! |
So Benn... what are the "rules" are going to govern this event? Wheel base, width, displacement, fuel capacity, etc... my chassis is underway and I have a few engine options, at present...
Can I assume you're using the CR500 powerplant..?
_________________
"smarter, not harder.." |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Benn Herr
Joined: 18 Jul 2001
Posts: 1579
|
| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Nathen,
No, the 500 is reserved for the Birel. I'll have enough trouble sorting out a new chassis, I don't want the engine to complicate things! The kart will be a fully legal ICE/Unlimited 250 kart. Now if you want to leave a little extra room on your machine for alternate power plants, that's up to you.
If you would like to be a part of this competition (for which there is no prize), just send some pictures and a description of what you're doing (and a logo). We'll set you up with your own section and everything. Alan hasn't been taking any pictures lately but he's from Texas and besides, I think his girls are running the show there.
Anybody that wants to show off their Road Racers under construction I'll be happy to post them. The more people see this stuff, the more people get interested in it! 
P.S. I updated the site a little. Some of the welding is done and the frame is really taking shape.
_________________
Benn Herr
Come see our Superkart Build Off @
http://www.lostenduros.com/?page_id=1534
beherr3@cox.net
http://www.southwestkarters.com/
http://www.lostenduros.com/
Kart Design
Chandler, Az. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
alan speyrer
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 1329
|
| Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:51 am Post subject: Re: The LOST ENDUROS Superkart Build-Off |
|
|
Nathen, not sure of your Physical location in the US, "our superkart build off race", is scheduled for the end of october in Phoenix, Arizona. I dont mind if 10 builders join our"superkart build off", but i do think you should have a completed, race ready superkart for the october race at Firebird raceway in Phoenix, Arizona.
I will do my best to update pics of my build this week !
I am still machining parts for the camber and caster adjusters.
I was milling some pieces last night, and got some complaints that the milling was Tooo LOUD 
| Nathen Johnsen wrote: | | Benn Herr wrote: | This is not a build off like those chopper boys.
Just two guys that want to make karts the way they think they should be.
Our Goal: Completed karts by the Southwest Karters one hour Enduro race in October.
Click on the link below to see what we are doing.
http://www.lostenduros.com/?page_id=1534
We hope you enjoy the show! |
So Benn... what are the "rules" are going to govern this event? Wheel base, width, displacement, fuel capacity, etc... my chassis is underway and I have a few engine options, at present...
Can I assume you're using the CR500 powerplant..? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Benn Herr
Joined: 18 Jul 2001
Posts: 1579
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Nathen Johnsen
Joined: 08 Feb 2010
Posts: 22
|
| Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:01 am Post subject: |
|
|
Don't worry, Alan I've got 9 months... it is just a kart, I could make a baby before the race if I wanted to. hahaha
I'm only kidding, Alan. I have raced with Benn's group with a SuperDyne/Leary Mod Moto CR125 on and off for a couple seasons and have logged a few hundred laps on Firebird Main. As a long time drag racer, I love the track configuration. However, compared to my 7-second turbocharged Suzuki GSXR1100 dragbike, the karts do tend to feel a little slow on the big straight. As my chassis has been in the works for a couple seasons, I just need to settle on which engine package I'm actually going to use. As a big time surf enthusiast I'm going to dub my kart the "Big Gun" and may have to pull out all the stops in the horsepower department. I'm excited to add my outside the box thinking to this friendly match. However, I will be the young, dumb, less experienced of the build-off group. I am but a boy amongst men.
_________________
"smarter, not harder.." |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
alan speyrer
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 1329
|
| Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:04 am Post subject: |
|
|
nathen, i believe the 1 hour race will be held on the Firebird west track in october, not the main track in years past.
| Nathen Johnsen wrote: | Don't worry, Alan I've got 9 months... it is just a kart, I could make a baby before the race if I wanted to. hahaha
I'm only kidding, Alan. I have raced with Benn's group with a SuperDyne/Leary Mod Moto CR125 on and off for a couple seasons and have logged a few hundred laps on Firebird Main. As a long time drag racer, I love the track configuration. However, compared to my 7-second turbocharged Suzuki GSXR1100 dragbike, the karts do tend to feel a little slow on the big straight. As my chassis has been in the works for a couple seasons, I just need to settle on which engine package I'm actually going to use. As a big time surf enthusiast I'm going to dub my kart the "Big Gun" and may have to pull out all the stops in the horsepower department. I'm excited to add my outside the box thinking to this friendly match. However, I will be the young, dumb, less experienced of the build-off group. I am but a boy amongst men. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Nathen Johnsen
Joined: 08 Feb 2010
Posts: 22
|
| Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:12 am Post subject: |
|
|
Speaking of that...
Benn, are we planning to run the Enduro on the West track in October? The Pro Autosports 2012 schedule says the Enduro weekend is during the traditional November holiday week...
_________________
"smarter, not harder.." |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Login to check your private messages
Login
