what class to run

Doug Hawkins · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject: what class to run

i just bought a crg dayton heron 2000 i think.it is in nice shape. is this still a decent kart ?.just wondering which class would be better.....yamaha master or tag master. it has front brakes on it also i am 50 years old 200 ibs..i raced dirt karts for 20 years.so this will be new to me.i have alot of time in the seat but on dirt i do like the fact the tag is on board electric start lol........thanks for any suggestions Doug

jeff grose · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:02 pm Post subject:

where do you live for a start Question

and welcome Very Happy

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Kyle Kuntze · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:39 pm Post subject:

Take the front brakes off and run Yamaha Masters to learn the techniques needed to be fast in sprint racing. It will be much easier to work on your driving style and become a smooth and fast driver in Yamaha.
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Shawn Cricca · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:09 pm Post subject:

I agree with kyle once again. Very Happy

Tom Sekey · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:23 pm Post subject:

Depending on where you live you could run TAG masters with front brakes under WKA rules. At Dousman here we have a TON of TAG masters and they all run for fun. Some are as slow as a SSX can and some are as fast as TAG senior. They all have a blast. A PRD is cheep fast fun.

Doug Hawkins · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:38 pm Post subject:

i am located in South New jersey and plan to run at NJ motorsports park

William Sandoval · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:19 pm Post subject:

Your best bet would be to join the class with the most entries. That way you'll likely have someone to chase/race with no matter what your skill level. If the numbers at etown are any indication, I'd guess tag masters will have the largest field for you. Your best bet is to go to the first few races and see how many entries are in each class.
Yamaha can would teach you the most about driving technique but I'm not sure if the numbers are there.
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Frank Hein · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject: what class to run

Doug,

Sounds like you're a perfect candidate for Briggs World Formula with Todd:

http://ekartingnews.com/viewtopic.php?t=92872

Even includes the electric start! No idea about fitting the inboard drive to your kart but if you search the Briggs and 4 cycle forums you'll find lots of solutions if the rear cross bar or seat supports interfere.
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Chuck Parker · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:04 pm Post subject:

There are a few guys who run yammie at njmp, but in the past the tag class and masters class has been the biggest class run there. Thanks to a couple of the tag racers we have our own website for njmp, it has all the rules and schedules. www.njkarting.org

Walt Gifford · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:59 am Post subject:

Bring it over to my house, I'll put a Rotax on it.

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