CES 2013 Preseason Discussion Thread

Jim McMahon · Last edited by Jim McMahon on Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:02 pm, edited 5 times in total

Dave Larson has been working hard with the tracks to get the dates nailed down for 2013. So, here we go....

Championship Enduro Series 2013 Schedule

May 11&12 Gateway Motorsports Park, IL
June 1&2 Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL
July 13&14 Grattan Raceway, MI
August 10&11 Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL
September 7&8 Gingerman Raceway, MI

The 2013 Series will be a two day race format consisting of 10 races at 5 tracks.
Main gates will open on Fridays @ 6:00 pm along with pre-tech and registration.
Each CES Event weekend will consist of two Points races.
Each Event Date is a separate Entry Fee and separate Points race.
All Race Points will be combined as each day is a separate race.
One series champion will be crowned per class.
Your best 8 race finishes of the 10 races will count towards year end Points.
You must compete in a Minimum of 5 Races & be a member of TAG Racing Int. / CES to qualify for series year end awards.
You may also qualify for year end awards by competing in a Minimum of 7 races and paying the event membership fee at each event

Please use this thread to discuss ideas on how you feel we can make the 2013 season one of the strongest thus far. I can't promise that we can do everything that people ask for or suggest but I can promise that your feedback is VERY important.

You can find the 2013 CES membership form: HERE. Simply fill it out on your computer (yes, really), print it out and send it in. Along with payment of course.

During 2013 and beyond we will be offering online race pre-entry via www.MotorsportReg.com to help streamline the registration process. Accounts are free so you are encouraged to setup an account as soon as possible.
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Jim McMahon · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:36 am Post subject: 2012 Championship Results.

No doubt many of you are wondering where the point standings for 2012 are. In short, I calculated the points incorrectly. Basically I based them on actual track finishing position, rather than one's position relative to other CES members in that class. So, 2012 final points standings coming soon after I have recalculated.

The championship standings are one of the top priority items we plan addressing for 2013. We understand how frustrating it can be to have to wait to see where you stand in the championship after a race weekend. I think all would agree our timing staff have done a great job of getting the MyLaps results posted super fast after our races, so our plan is that we will have a near-automated, online point system that would update almost as quickly as Mylaps. Sounds simple in theory, but in practice its a bit more complex.
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Keith Bridgeman · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject:

Any other series running with CES this year?

Good job this last year getting more info out on the series, it helps the visability. I after race summary prepared and sent to E-karting like SKUSA does with all there series would be cool but I know that is time consuming.

Glad the two day format remains.
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Jim McMahon · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:39 pm Post subject:

I believe Badger Kart Club will be joining us for a couple of races. Don't take that as gospel however...
Would be great to have you out with us again Keith. We had some VERY strong CIK and G125 grids in 2012.
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Keith Bridgeman · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:57 pm Post subject:

I will be running masters shifter in 4 of the 5 races next year. Can't wait. The grids were strong in 2011 and 12, that way it needs to be known as the premier place to run shifters in the midwest.
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Peter Zambos · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:03 pm Post subject:

I'm still debating a move to Rotax masters/heavy for next year. If any of you masters/heavy drivers out there would like me aboard, I will begin accepting donations of cheeseburgers.

Eric Chappell · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject:

Any possibility of joining the race at MIS?

It was a great venue....CES could only make it better!
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Glen Critchett · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:12 pm Post subject:

Peter,

Would love to have you in Masters, and judging from the last race at Gingerman - it would be great competition for all.

As for the weight - Recommend at least 1x Big Mac per day for next 6 months. That should get you close, Bon Apetite and See you in 2013!

Tyrone Johnson · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:53 am Post subject:

Hello eveyone,
Jordan, Dillon and I will be at every race for 2013!
We had to take a year off due to being very busy with different businesses.
We will race 3 Superkarts and 3 stock motos.

Ty Johnson

Johnson Brokerage LLC. will be a major sponsor.

Jordan Johnson

Johnson Bros Trucking Inc. will also be a sponsor.
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Peter Zambos · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 3:16 pm Post subject:

ABOUT DAMN TIME!!
Throw your TAGs back together (a guy can try, can't he?). I know they're not as sexy as the superkart, but you can't deny that you two didn't have a good time in that big pack at Joliet.

Tyrone Johnson · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks Peter,
the race at Joliet goes down as the best and most fun race we have had racing with family and freinds such as yourself!!!!
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Jim McMahon · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:08 pm Post subject:

Tyrone looking forward to having you with us in 2013. You were missed this year. Always especially good to have a few SuperKarts out there too.
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KURT RODGERS · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 2:15 pm Post subject:

Glen Luening · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:30 pm Post subject:

True Blackhawk is in IL Sad

But if go far enough off in turn one you can be in WI Razz

Jim McMahon · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:53 am Post subject:

Fixed Blackhawk state Smile

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