PRI Trade Show & All-Stars Karting Classic Discussion

Eileen Fowler · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 66 Location: United States, USA,

Cory great run couldnt ask for anything better,oops but then again a New suit thats a prize in its self. Hope to see you guys soon Cool

Marc Miller · Advertiser Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 1834

I'd like to congratulate ALL the teams and competitors for putting on a good show. I heard that someone publically called the race "not really a competition" - and I know that not one of the racers, mechanics or race fans in attendance would have ever agreed. It was a true race through and through.

I'd like to congratulate everyone on our team that showed exceptional speed and poise regardless of whether they were taken out or did well.

A last second effort was put together for Pollock and he didn't dissapoint, improving on a 5th place Q effort to work his way through the messes and making great passes on his way to the top karter in the final race. Way to go.

Wes Phillips was one of the contenders for the win all night, even after bad luck and contact with one particular overly aggressive driver Smile

. It was a great show though and we were happy we learned things about the chassis.

All of the MKP guys put on a good show as well and worked alongside us. Special thanks to them for putting together a strong effort, as well as Turn 1 ProSports who co-sponsored Wes and Tagliani with our program.

Allmendinger, Papis and Tag were GREAT to work with. They spoke with each person that approached, signed autographs and did well on track. AJ almost stood 2nd on the podium, but again - the god of incidental contact smote us down Very Happy

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It was a great show guys - and felt very Saturday night NASCAR in the openness of the fans, music from the Red Bull DJ and the strong "star-power" of the drivers and teams. I can't speak for every team, but I assume they were very much like us and quick to answer questions and interact with the people walking through asking questions.

Thanks to PRI, Stars and organizers for bringing this race to the fans!
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Marshall Martin · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:56 am Post subject:

I would like to echo Marc's comments. For the second year I had the privilege of turning wrenches for Nelson Phillipe. This was a unique experience with all of the teams under one tent. Teams helping people regardless of which team they were from. We needed some extra weight and Kyle Wiegand loaned us some, we also got some miscellaneous items from MRP and Kart Mini and other teams borrowed items from us also. Everyone understood this was tremendous exposure for karting and we all benefited. As far as the competition there was not a driver there that did not want to, or felt they were not good enough, to win. Watching the Masters and some of the moves these ex-karters made on the track, unbelievable. The spectators coming thru the tent talking to the drivers, looking at and commenting on the quality of the equipment. All the drivers interacted and were fantastic ambassadors for the sport. In just 3 years this has become one of the premier karting events in the country and one to watch. I heard they are already making plans to double the number of grand stands for next year.

Only someone who was not there could say this was not a real race, try telling that to the drivers.

Cory Pollock · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject: thanks!!

I am finally back at home and back to work:) and I think I am caught up to CA time.. I realy wanted to thank everyone that helped me, Marc and Garry at MRP,for the awesome Birel kart and of course Dave at DPK for the great Rotax motor..Revolution Karting in WA, helping me tune and for everyone that gave me places to stay and the awesome dinners from Birel..I really look forward to running the 09 Birel chassis!!
I think my mom and Dave covered everything else!!
Cory

Bill Wright · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:49 am Post subject:

Man, sure wish I could have been there, but duty-first!! Next year I'll get myself better organized so I can be there, for sure!!!

I would have liked to ask PRI Promoter Steve Lewis how his son liked racing KF in Europe this past summer!!

http://www.ekartingnews.com/news_info.php?n=9662

Shocked

Need I type it.......................... Laughing

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Mike Maurini - Stars of K · Joined: 02 Nov 2008 Posts: 67

Hi All,

After Jay Howards Masters class victory on December 11th at the PRI All-Stars Karting Classic, he was invited to call in and be a guest on Sunday evenings SpeedFreaks.TV Radio show

Click here to listen to the interview: http://www.speedfreaks.tv/articles/1143,1.html

Snap-on Stars of Karting Series

Johnny Johnson · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject:

Wow, calling Speed out. Maybe a new rivalry has been born for the PRI race every year? Cool

Mike Speed · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject:

Them is fighting words Surprised

lol,, we'll be looking to get even!

Really, it was a great event and we look forward to next year!

Justin D. Stefani · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:57 am Post subject:

That's right Bill...

I along with another Brain-Trust of J3 were able to spend a little time this past year with Steve and Michael Lewis while at a WSK race in Sarno during July.

In Sarno, Michael was really good toward the last couple of heats and I think he missed the final by only a few points. I'm fairly sure that Michael said he received nearly 400 laps on track during the one event! That's an unbelievable per-lap:per-dollar ratio!

At the end of the weekend in Sarno, the express toward the continutiy, consistency, ease of understanding, and competiveness were all expressed as being phenomenally high with the KF program by Steve and Michael. A really geat father and son duo.

Great show (PRI) Steve. Hopefully we see Michael in a month showing off is KF talents in Sunny Florida.

Justin Stefani

Cody Schindel2 · Joined: 18 Dec 2008 Posts: 2

Hello Everyone,

I have posted a gallery of photo's from this years PRI show on EKN's sister site eKartingNews.ca, check them out: http://ekartingnews.ca/photos.php?g_type=0
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Chris Bany · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

Two questions that I have after walking around the pits at the PRI Stars Race:

-I don't recall seeing any after market seats ..none of the ribtech or deepseats. I wonder what the reason is (obviously not due to the extra cost)?? ..chassis performance? manufacturer consistency?

-It seemed that a lot of the steering wheels were angled closer to vertical. Is this how the newer karts are being built? ..driver preference? Is this just a steering wheel hub that changes the angle?

Thanks in advance.

Chris Bany

Linda Willareth · Guest

Cody, your PRI photos are awesome--thanks for sharing!

Bill Wright · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: Re: photos

michael lindsey · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject:

Chris,
I can't speek for any other chassis than the Intrepids. But, for them there are some really good seats provided by Intrepid. As for the steering, myself included, an angled steering hub puts the wheel in a more natural place.
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