Some Chassis Humor

Oscar Aguilera · Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 1614

quote:
Originally posted by Erik Frank:

...and the OLD CRG chassis used to be called "Kali" as in Kali-Kart...

Yes and you have one of those "old" chassis whipping up on the kids. Do you know what CRG stands for?

Darren Swisher · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 6:31 pm Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

Hey Mark and Tony, Renard Karts are huge in Mexico, One of my customers has purchased the rights to manufactur there karts in Mexico. Check their link out They have a very high standard to keep.

Mark, you should look at getting some in and trying them out. I would be glad to introduce you to them.

Darren

Erik Frank · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 6:41 pm Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

quote:
Originally posted by Oscar Aguilera:

Yes and you have one of those "old" chassis whipping up on the kids. Do you know what CRG stands for?

Why yes,

C = Carlo Vanaria
R = Roberto Vanaria
G = Giancarlo Tinini

"Kali" Vanaria is the guy who started the company in the '70's I believe.

We'll see how the old Kali fares on the streets of Cedar Park this weekend.

-erik

Oscar Aguilera · Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 1614

Erick

You can get away with Road Racing your kart but I don't know about sprint. Lucky for you it is a street race. Your answer is correct. What did SSC origianlly stand for?

To add to this post it is the old "win on Sunday Sell on Monday" I have maintianed that most chassis are very comparable it is the components that tend to differ. Also some of the chassis made for badging other companies are sometimes made of different grade materials. The frame demisions and style may be the same but not the tubing or it's thickness.

Darren Swisher · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 6:59 pm Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

Seattle
Speed
&
Custom

Sorry Oscar

Darren

Mark Dismore Jr · Advertiser Joined: 21 Jul 2001 Posts: 1096

quote:
Originally posted by Darren Swisher:
Hey Mark and Tony, Renard Karts are huge in Mexico, One of my customers has purchased the rights to manufactur there karts in Mexico. Check their link out They have a very high standard to keep.

Mark, you should look at getting some in and trying them out. I would be glad to introduce you to them.

Darren

Well I'll be... Trust me Darren, the last thing I need is another project! So are we taking bets on how long it is until someone is importing these chassis' into the states?

Mark

Darren Swisher · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 7:09 pm Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

Oh I know where you are coming from.

I met them in KY at the 1999 kart expo.

Not sure what time frame, but with the reynard name it could be a winner. (in sales and at the track)

Darren

Gary Robinson · Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Posts: 158

Hey Oscar, finishing second by 0.005 sec is getting whipped up on? Ouch!

Won't happen anymore, you've shamed us into full onslaught mode. Rebels will rule again!!!

S&S

bird · Joined: 17 Jul 2001 Posts: 147

Many a drunken meal in an Italian restaurant (where else?) can be spent trying to work out why a certain kart manufacturer is cool - if you can achieve coolness among the 15 year olds you have a license to print money for a couple of years. The real trick is to have steady sales in between the inevitable coolness cycles like Tony does. I don't think people buy Tonys because of Davide Fore and (I assume) Scott Speed, I think it's more because of the vague aura that consistent success brings.

Although I feel that what you do with the chassis is second only to the drivers performance in the equation, I'm cynical enough to think that if the particular brand of chassis was so important the drivers wouldn't swap around when someone offers them a better deal.

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

Chris,

I see what you're talking about.

I like how you see everyone jumping from one chassis brand to another every year.

I guess with my parents always having to buy the chassis we rarely switch.

The list of chassis I've raced since I started in 1987

Margay
Coyote
CRG
BRM

Gary Osterholt
www.garyosterholt.com

Drew Cleaver · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 10:39 pm Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

In 4 years of karting I've raced 6 classes on 4 chassis.

Margay
Gold
CRG
Birel

Drew Cleaver www.vmaxracing.cjb.net

Steven Tippett · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2001 10:59 pm Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

In 11 years in racing and 5 classes I have driven

Bobcat (mid 70's vintage)
Margay
Tonykart
MXK
Birel
Italkart

Erik Frank · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 10:01 am Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

quote:
Originally posted by Gary Robinson:
Hey Oscar, finishing second by 0.005 sec is getting whipped up on? Ouch!

Won't happen anymore, you've shamed us into full onslaught mode. Rebels will rule again!!!

S&S

yeah....and that was .005 sec at 115 mph. Margin of victory: 9.62 inches!
Indeed, hardly a whipping. But fun!!

By the way guys, I've got some interesting digital still photos from video that my dad shot of Stuart and I duking it out to the line at Texas World. If you you want to see them, let me know.

-erik

[ July 27, 2001: Message edited by: Erik Frank ]

Erik Frank · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2001 10:03 am Post subject: Some Chassis Humor

quote:
Originally posted by Oscar Aguilera:
[QB]Erick

You can get away with Road Racing your kart but I don't know about sprint. Lucky for you it is a street race. Your answer is correct. (snip)QB]

Gee Oscar, thanks for the vote of confidence!

bird · Joined: 17 Jul 2001 Posts: 147

quote:
Let me see.....

Hogwarts Extreme

or

Muggles II

or

Dumbledore Magic??????

And yes, I AM a HP fan! So?

Team Draco!!!!