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This is getting ridiculous. I was posting here back in August and, over half a year later, still nothing from the race organizers or the track?

The title of this thread should be changed to “Circuit of the Americas 2015” if anything. If we still want to stay in the southern U.S., I’d suggest NOLA.

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I don’t know what the heck happened to Bernie but it seems like we’re on our own now. But let’s not scrap the idea just yet (although the actual date is looking pretty flimsy at the moment). Does anyone with a bit of $ want to contribute to making this happen for all of us? ;)

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Kelly,

I haven’t heard anything as of late. It’s all sounding rather ominous and the original date might be slightly out of reach, to be frank.

I know I sound like a broken record but October might not be a bad month as it’s starting to cool down here in Texas. ;)

I think once (and a whole lot of “if”) Bernie secures the date with the COTA admin then we should see and influx of people and, subsequently, activity once again. Right now, I don’t think anyone else wants to commit unless there’s a firm date.

Would it help to make it part of an official series schedule – possibly for double points? For instance, the NCK, KART/MARRS, or the WKA? Once people find that out a lot would be wanting to go to COTA, even if it is a bit of a drive (or flight).

Could someone contact the COTA admin to check the progress of transactions?

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I agree. What’s up with that silence that I don’t hear. :(

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Mike –

The Yamaha CIK is the Yamaha Sportsman Sprint class. For Stock Honda Junior, I’d expect it’ll be the same rules as SKUSA has… Stock Honda with SKUSA air restrictor, ages 12-15 only.

I don’t know about any meetings, though. :(

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Uploaded and updated.

With this date, 50/50 chance I’ll make the race.

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I’ve been doing some more thinking about this race and I may not be able to attend. This is solely because of the date. We’re slated from July 12th to July 13th. Not wanting to sound like someone who is necessarily fussed with this because I can’t make it on this date, I wanted to know if the date is truly set in stone? Lots of people plan to go on summer vacation aside from karting, and I don’t think some of you know how truly scorching it gets in July and August. Truly, an average day in June is about 100 degrees and no rest from the sun.

I hope you can consider making a date change, it would make it easier on most of us, I think, as far as weather and other things concerned. Early June, like the 7-8, would be optimal, IMO.

Also, I just finished the new, easy-format entry list on Google Docs.

Again, I want to reiterate that I don’t demand a date change just to follow my schedule. My only point is this: the weather will be more pleasant and less people are likely to travel on summer vacation in early June. I just think it would be better for the event, that’s all… :)

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Cheers, Philip. The formatting keeps screwing up on this forum so I’ll do a Google Doc or something and post the link here. It’ll probably be up by the end of the day. :)

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Thanks for the notice. Just trying to help out where I can… :)

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Danny –

I’m not familiar with the individual Superkart categories so for now I’m putting them all together in one theoretical “class”. Glad to hear he’s coming – he’s been a regular for years. :)

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Thanks, Jimmy. :)

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I should be back in Jimmyworld by turn 4. :lol:

 

 

Also, an afterthought – given that some of the SoCal prokart guys have shown their interest in this event, maybe that will open the doors for a bunch more sprint racers to come join the party on a road course. I never thought the two worlds mixed much, but obviously this event has the appeal like no other, so despite what everyone normally does, we may see some intermingling. I haven’t karted professionally in like three years, but I do keep up with the results, and someone needs to contact Billy Musgrave. It’d be interesting to see how he’d do road racing.

Also, if I head up to NTK (my local ProKart sprint track) or DKC (my other local ProKart sprint track), I’ll spread the news. I’m sure I can get at least 10 people who’d run Stock Honda, if not 15-20. Also, DD2 would benefit from some ProKart Challenge entries.

Finally, I heard Kerry Matthews was going to spread the word at Thunderhill. I know you are in some pain right now, Kerry, but was there feedback from any other drivers not mentioned? Jack Dorian, Ryen Miller, Erik Maxfield, Mike Lagrone, etc?

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Well the formatting screwed up, but I’m too tired to fix it now. Over 3 in the morning here… I hope my alphabetical arrangement made you happy, Hegar. ;)

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Rest will be up shortly…

Yamaha Pipe

1. Bruce Peck
2. Chris Larson
3. Cliff Brannon
4. Dale Coffey
5. Dale Daugherty
6. Glen Cherry
7. Glen #2
8. Glen #3
9. Glen #4
10. Glen #5
11. Glen #6
12. Jason Lorang
13. Kevin Olds
14. Mike Sampson
15. Milo Schoonover
16. Scott Goodman
17. Steve Pasteiner

B&S Animal Sportsman

1. George Moreland
2. Joey Kuley

World Formula

1. Bret Moreland
2. Gino Giannopoulos
3. John Larson
4. Marc Pape
5. Michael Schorn
6. Quincy Smith
7. Shawn Warner
8. William Herr

Chondra

1. Nicholas McClure

Yamaha Sprint CIK

1. Glen Cherry
2. Quincy Smith

TAG Open Senior

1. Andy Noyes
2. Brent Lyman
3. Brian Fisher
4. Byron Rothenhoefer
5. Cody R. Elliott
6. Joey Kuley
7. Josh Lane
8. Lance Lane
9. Nicholas McClure
10. Quincy Smith
11. Sundar Clark
12. Tyler Guilbeault

TAG Open Master

1. Bret Moreland
2. Don Guilbeault

TAG Open Junior 

TAG Cadet 

Stock Leopard

1. Brent Lyman
2. Clark Gaynor
3. Jeff Wesell
4. Joey Kuley

Stock Honda

1. Beck Duggleby
2. Bill Cox
3. Bill Pyles
4. Brad Johnson
5. Bret Moreland
6. Brian Fisher
7. Byron Rothenhoefer
8. Chris Hegar
9. Clark Gaynor Jr
10. Clinton Schoombee
11. Darrell Hulford
12. Darrell Tunnell
13. Dillon Johnson
14. Gino Giannopoulos
15. Jason Campbell
16. Jason Lorang
17. Jeff DeMello
18. Jimmy McNeil
19. Joe Johnson
20. Joe Johnson #2
21. Joey Kuley
22. John Paternostro
23. Jordan Johnson
24. Joseph Hollinger
25. Josh Lane
26. Juan Jaramillo
27. Kerry Matthews (get well soon, Kerry!)
28. Lance Lane
29. Luke Bianco
30. Mark Nagy
31. Mike Wayne
32. Nicholas McClure
33. Peter Mastro
34. Philip Davis
35. Ray Chiappe
36. Rich Stokes
37. Rob Hegar
38. Rob Miller
39. Robert Marks
40. Rodney Davies
41. Roy Montgomery
42. Ryan Hegar
43. Sam Zavaglia
44. Shawn Warner
45. Stephen Lamana
46. Terre Rothweiler
47. Todd Kageals
48. Tyrone Johnson
49. Vivek Tandon

Stock Honda Junior 

CIK 125 Sprint (ICC + Moto’s)

1. Bret Moreland
2. Cody R. Elliott
3. James McMahon
4. Jason Santander
5. Joe DiVito
6. Joey Kuley
7. Randy Pierson
8. Russ Stokes
9. Stephen Lamana
10. Steven Rougeou
11. Tim Pierson

Rotax DD 2 

Formula 80 Sr.

1. Mike Kellum
2. Mike Kellum’s Dad

Formula 80 Jr 

Superkarts

1. Alan Speyrer
2. Anthony Williams
3. George Sunderland
4. Larry Stewart
5. Luis Gularte
6. Rex Sprull
7. Sam Zavaglia
8. Tyrone Johnson
9. William Herr

Formula 125

1. George Sunderland
2. Rex Sprull

B Stock

1. Milo Schoonover
2. Robby Harper
3. Scott Goodman

Run What Ya Brung

1. Alan Speyrer
2. Bret Moreland
3. Danny Chew
4. Dave Fultz
5. George Sunderland
6. Jason Campbell
7. Joe DiVito
8. Randy Quismorio
9. Rex Sprull
10. William Herr

TAG E

1. Gino Giannopoulos
2. Randy Quismorio
3. Tim Doll
4. Tim Kyser

80cc Laydown

1. Blair Nelson
2. Greg Lindahl

Also:

Steve Kilsdonk
Jeff Salak
Sam Jordan
Dan Davis
John + Debbie Kuntze

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I think it would just be easier to have transponders for final practice, like you said, Jimmy. No invert or anything, because then everyone would be forced to sandbag.

Just call it “Qualifying” and have open practice before that and that would get people on their toes.

I’m tired of posting this entry list over and over again so I’m making an entry list post for all classes. It’ll only be a moment… :)

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Glad to hear you’re coming, Brad! :) I think I’ve raced against you once in SWRA…

And as of July 29th, the Stock Honda entry list is…

1. Jimmy McNeil
2. Randy Pierson
3. Clark Gaynor Jr
4. Joseph Hollinger
5. Jeff DeMello
6. Juan Jaramillo
7. Kerry Matthews
8. Todd Kageals
9. Bill Pyles
10. Mark Nagy
11. Rodney Davies
12. Jason Campbell
13. Shawn Warner
14. Rich Stokes
15. Chris Hegar
16. Ryan Hegar
17. Rob Hegar
18. Rob Miller
19. Bill Cox
20. Tyrone Johnson
21. Stephen Lamana
22. Nicholas McClure
23. Sam Zavaglia?
24. Mike Wayne?
25. Ray Chiappe
26. Beck Duggleby
27. Philip Davis
28. Jason Lorang
29. Gino Giannopoulos
30. John Paternostro
31. Jordan Johnson
32. Dillon Johnson
33. Terre Rothweiler
34. Brad Johnson
35. Robert Marks
36. Darrell Tunnell
37. Clinton Schoombee
38. Peter Mastro
39. Luke Bianco
40. Roy Montgomery
41. Vivek Tandon

…in no particular order. That is an astonishing entry list already, and we’re still 11 months away!

It’s interesting (and refreshing) to see some of the sprint racers coming over to do some road racing. Darrell, Clinton, Peter, Luke, Roy, Vivek – welcome aboard! :D

 

ALSO: I have one question, or if Bernie/Chris are too busy, a suggestion. ;) The COTA track is very long and very wide. Despite that, if we are getting 50+ entries in just one class (and I’m sure we’ll reach at least 80 by the time July 2014 rolls around), qualifying will matter enormously. Imagine if you are starting from the very back of a 50 kart Stock Honda race and Chris Hegar is starting 1st. ;) If you have any chance of trying to catch one of the faster drivers, it ends there. My suggestion is this: for classes with, say 50+ entries, hold a 20 minute qualifying session to determine the starting order (sort of like sprint races).

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Updated Stock Honda entry list as of July 27, 2013…

1. Jimmy McNeil
2. Randy Pierson
3. Clark Gaynor Jr
4. Joseph Hollinger
5. Jeff DeMello
6. Juan Jaramillo
7. Kerry Matthews
8. Todd Kageals
9. Bill Pyles
10. Mark Nagy
11. Rodney Davies
12. Jason Campbell
13. Shawn Warner
14. Rich Stokes
15. Chris Hegar
16. Ryan Hegar
17. Rob Hegar
18. Rob Miller
19. Bill Cox
20. Tyrone Johnson
21. Stephen Lamana
22. Nicholas McClure
23. Sam Zavaglia?
24. Mike Wayne?
25. Ray Chiappe
26. Beck Duggleby
27. Philip Davis
28. Jason Lorang
29. Gino Giannopoulos
30. John Paternostro
31. Jordan Johnson
32. Dillon Johnson
33. Terre Rothweiler

Jimmy – do you want to share who those eleven “yes” people are? ;)

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1. Jimmy McNeil
2. Randy Pierson
3. Clark Gaynor Jr
4. Joseph Hollinger
5. Jeff DeMello
6. Juan Jaramillo
7. Kerry Matthews
8. Todd Kageals
9. Bill Pyles
10. Mark Nagy
11. Rodney Davies
12. Jason Campbell
13. Shawn Warner
14. Rich Stokes
15. Chris Hegar
16. Ryan Hegar
17. Rob Hegar
18. Rob Miller
19. Bill Cox
20. Tyrone Johnson
21. Stephen Lamana
22. Nicholas McClure
23. Sam Zavaglia?
24. Mike Wayne?
25. Ray Chiappe
26. Beck Duggleby
27. Philip Davis
28. Jason Lorang
29. Gino Giannopoulos
30. John Paternostro

That’s the updated Stock Honda list. And Sam, do you happen to be Sam Bocchino? ;)

We’re at 30 entries for Stock Honda alone (that ties the USKGP entry numbers at Miller) and we’re still an entire year away. I wouldn’t be surprised if we made it 70-80 by the time it is said and done… it’s like Road America shifter kart racing all over again, except right in my backyard! ;)

I also expect we’ll see some guys from the sprint racing community come over to join as well… maybe some of the guys competing in Vegas? Also, I’m sure we’ll get more from the NCK. Is that you, Erik Maxfield and Ryen Miller? ;)

It should be epic. :)

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Of course, you’re right, Debbie. It’s not time to make those plans to improve the event already. I’m just a little overexcited! :lol: I’ve been out of karting for about four years and want to get back into it again. Which brings me to this question: I know Mike Wayne (of Australia) has hooked up with Tim Kyser to rent a used kart… is anyone willing to do the same for me? I’m looking for a Stock Honda, preferably Sodi, Birel, CRG, or TonyKart, with minimal wear and minimal damage. How much do people generally charge for that?

Here’s the Stock Honda grid so far, just off of interest I’ve pulled of the EKN classic forum:

1. Jimmy McNeil
2. Randy Pierson
3. Clark Gaynor Jr
4. Joseph Hollinger
5. Jeff DeMello
6. Juan Jaramillo
7. Kerry Matthews
8. Todd Kageals
9. Bill Pyles
10. Mark Nagy
11. Rodney Davies
12. Jason Campbell
13. Shawn Warner
14. Rich Stokes
15. Chris Hegar
16. Hegar #2
17. Hegar #3
18. Hegar #4
19. Maybe Hegar #5?? :lol
20. Rob Miller
21. Bill Cox
22. Tyrone Johnson
23. Stephen Lamana
24. Nicholas McClure
25. Sam Zavaglia?
26. Mike Wayne?
27. Ray Chiappe
28. Beck Duggleby

I don’t know whether Jason Santander runs Stock Honda or not…

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Thank you, Debbie. That was very helpful. I couldn’t figure out how to get onto the old forum.

Here’s a few suggestions and thoughts of mine:

I think it should be top priority to run the full track. Even if you’ve got to pay some extra corner workers, that’s nothing compared to the cost of everything else in the event. Also, if we get an entry list of around 400 (which I personally do not doubt), is there a possibility of extending the weekend into Friday? Some people are coming from very, very far away; it may discourage the international competitors if the event is only two days. I don’t mean to sound greedy, but would Bernie (or Chris) be willing to take that step to rent the track for another day? I’d understand why they wouldn’t want to, and it wouldn’t bother me, but it may bother others. Furthermore, Stock Honda should be separated into two classes: light and heavy. On a technically challenging, ultra-high speed track like Circuit of the Americas, weight is paramount.

OK, I’ve spouted my overcritical nonsense. ;)

I’m 100% sure I’ll make it, but I’m not sure if I’ll be racing! I may just watch longingly as a spectator if the finances don’t come through. Stock Honda is my ultimate goal, but Stock Leopard may be the more reasonable choice financially. I’ll be 15 this August, so it’s my dad who is, <ahem>, responsible for making it all happen. Luv ya, Dad! :lol:

Speaking of which, will Stock Honda, TaG Senior, or Stock Leopard be open to 15 year olds? Or will 16 be the limit? If so, I may have to settle for TaG Junior.

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The site looks great, and the registration went very smoothly.

Good job, guys! :)

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So, a kart race at COTA is, in fact, happening. That’s great news! I still don’t have a kart but expect one Stock Honda entry from the DFW area! :D

Also, there are tons of Stock Honda racers, sprint racers by profession, who might be willing to do a road race just this once. Next time I’m at a TX Prokart Challenge race, I’ll spread the word.

EDIT #1:

Also, a few questions…

A: Who (or whom) is/are officially organizing this event?
B: Is it going to be affiliated with IKF?
C: Is it another USKGP?
D: What track layout is going to be used? The 2.2 mile short course is the only variation I can think of other than the original 3.4 mile course.
E: Is the date set? Because I’d say that July 12-13th could easily be one of the hottest times of the year in one of the hottest places in North America. It isn’t as consistently hot in June or late September.

Here’s a quote from Wikipedia regarding the Austin heat…

Austin has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa), characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Austin is usually at least partially sunny, receiving nearly 2650 hours, or 60.3% of the possible total, of bright sunshine per year.

Austin summers are usually hot, with average July and August highs in the high-90s °F (34–36 °C). Highs reach 90 °F (32.2 °C) on 116 days per year, and 100 °F (37.8 °C) on 18.[62] The highest recorded temperature was 112 °F (44 °C) occurring on September 5, 2000 and August 28, 2011.

…and a link to Austin climate data, also courtesy of Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas#Climate

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