CKI is no Stars Of Karting...

[Howie Idelson]

And that's a good thing! Helpful, Accommodating, Enthusiastic, are all terms that were absent from the former org. I can assure you that they are alive and well at a CKI event. Promoting and putting on Go-Kart races is a thankless job and requires a lot of passion to do it right. These people are passionate about our sport and it really shows in how they go about these events. Everyone I came in contact with from CKI over the weekend was consistently - nice. You can tell that things are being done differently from the top down. I just want to go on record to say what a good job they are doing for the sport.
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[gary marshall]

I totally agree with you. They handled situations right down to the book even throwing some karters out, good job !!!!!
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[Stacey Cook]

Ditto. first class organization with one thing in mind GREAT RACING!

[Steve Perdue]

If they kicked someone out then not everyone is happy?

How many shifters were there?
And how many races have they done so far.

Hope they can do it for years ,and still have all the people bashing the last series still enjoying them and saying nice things.

Howie Idelson is no Danica Patrick.
That wouldn't be a nice title would it. LOL.

And I am sure after reading all the post since the {take over} of Stars or was it UMM not sure what it was , but good for karting??

Maybe at the begining of the year a new series a new season would have been better for karting instead of having such closet ethics in the middle of a season.
It makes the sport look inconsistant to new people. It only cost 10,000 to get a Kart.

And I am sure people felt the same way at the first Stars races they had, good stuff to say.

The sooner you can praise the new series without bashing the last one, the better for new karters in the future.

After reading some of the threads, you are right and you may be one of the reasons that "Promoting and putting on Go-Kart races is a thankless job"

Will you post threads about the new one when they mess up? Thats why we who devote all our time to the sport with kart shops and teams ,call it a thankless job.

Try to be positive without being negative. It's alot more Attractive to read as a new karter looking to get into the sport.

Sorry if I am a little fussy ,but enough is enough.I have over 9 new karters in the sport in the last 2 months,from a new track , And they want to go race nationals ,Positive has come out of everything when its all said and done,new national series ,a new track ,new blood in the sport!
Bottom line all these new katers are on here all the time to see what our national programs have going on.The sooner the better .

Be positive and it will grow.
Be negative and it will slow!
Howie Idelson has mad skill from what I know!
Dont get me wronge bro
I have much respect for you know!

You could beat Danica! LOL

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Steve Perdue
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[mike collins]

dels

[Steve Perdue]

Mike your post about the new track had nothing to do with you or any of your customers as not one has done the stars series,, it got removed because of the bashing,this is not the only other bashing thread,there is another and will be more,I am sure Howie can speak for himself,OH LOL means I am laughing not angry or negative silly billy Mike.I said how much I respect Howie now let him decide if he likes me or not, not you.
I am sure he knows he could have worded his thread better.But whatever
just my opinion.
Do something positive mike,on line or in person.



1. In 2 years more will violate as I have seen her at home,then more problems.And more angry people. Point is If they do well just say that with out putting down other race venues or people as you have done in the past.

"want to see were your money went" That was UN called for?
you helped get the thread heated and shut down , like sheep following the leader,you were never even part of the series of stars nor your fast motors. So what dog do you have in that fight other then just being part of the crowd on line here.


your dumb posting tittles are childish? Almost like we are in school.Funny how you agree with the bashing, Its the norm for you and those like you.
Bash the promoter and the track then try and run your business off them
Did you not get a new customer off my positive thread of PGP A+ ,,,ya he is sending you a motor to be done because of the new track you are bashing ,and then you solicit off of those who you complain about.
Try to be more positive Mike !

Confusion ,broken promises, were you there or any of your drivers ,,its that sheep thing again ,don't follow ,be a leader.You don't know or talk to any of the players in the series RJ,PAUL,or any others ,I find it hard to believe you under stand or any of us for that matter.

Most series start at the beginning of the year??? what dont you get! Same staff etc different names etc,, not the best way to do it,or the easiest.

OH the cost of 10,000 what kart is that ,Its called brand new and after all the suites and timing and motor work,stands, how do you not get to 10,000 you are a teacher,Just not math I guess.

[i]And just because we all have bashed in the past doesn't mean we cant change the way we act does it??? So its happened before so lets keep doing it. All my threads since I was president of your local club, I realized it hurts karting and I wont do it anymore.[/i]
And just because Howie has been a big part of karting doesn't mean he cant stay politically correct and praise the new series with out comparing new apples to old oranges.That's all I am saying there Mike

You say:
"Steve, Howie has been in this sport a long time . Anyway' Howie is well respected for his views and knowledge of the sport of karting and i real can't see that he's the reason. If you are a promoter then thankless is part of the job"

And this is why its important Mike because people respect him and listen. new and old karters . So do you get my point there yet, If I bashed your club or you it would hurt because I am well respected as well locally,I wont do it anymore I have seen to many leave over it.I will promote you and all our local tracks!


Sorry Howie , I Am trying to help the sport, although its not easy, I will continue to help who I can when I can.I don't think we need bashing tittles to get attention,Mine is PGP A+

Maybe WKA AA++ would work.

no matter Howie ,you are still cool in my book no matter how mike tries to make me out.

And I hope the series does well I am a Karter! Thanks for the update anyways Howie.I just didn't like the tittle,there is some other one out there as well by a guy who hasn't even called anyone to ask questions about the new track instead
he gets on here and starts bashing the class structure and all that .

See you in Vegas Dudes......................

Steve Perdue

[Jim Derrig]

After reading today's posts (including my own), I've decided we consume way too much caffine up here in Starbucks land.

[mike collins]

Are you sure it's caffine
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