[Bruce Peck]

Is there availability of any other parts out there?  Disks, floaters, springs?

[Bruce Peck]

I’m 95% confident I would bring a kart/driver for this (Yamaha sprinter).   Like Jerry said, where do we send a check?

[Bruce Peck]

Kelly:

Last year’s times (best time for winner):
Piston Port Hvy (100cc Pipe Hvy) – Rained out
100cc Pipe Med – 2:23.2
Stock Leopard Day 1 – 2:35 (they got this one in before the rain)
Stock Leopard Day 2 – 2:33
http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/982942

For 2012:
100cc Pipe Hvy – 2:23.8
100cc Pipe Med – 2:23.6 (Pierce Baldus ran a 2:21 but he and Bernie were DQ’d I think because they had not modified their P-51’s to WKA rules)
Stock Leopard Day 1 – 2:32.8
Stock Leopard Day 2 – 2:33.1
http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/862828

 

[Bruce Peck]

Buddy of mine just ordered a sprint-enduro seat from him Monday I think.  So yeah, he still has some inventory.

[Bruce Peck]

Well, if you haven’t seen it, here is one of the primary makers that is leaving the sport.  Not a good sign . . .

http://karting.4cycle.com/showthread.php?37189-New-Concept-Design-Closing

 

[Bruce Peck]

Jeff, thanks for the input.  I’m not optimistic about this year, but if folks like yourself make your interests known then maybe we can make it happen next year.  So far there have been precious few that have spoken up and most of them are the folks that would be there anyway making up a “normal” grid for Daytona.

[Bruce Peck]

Info from the WKA website

http://worldkarting.com/index.php/series/vega-tire-tsracing-road-racing-series/88-rr-series/201-sprint-rr-classes

362.8 WKA 125 SHIFTER Final 1 & Final 2:
DRIVER REQ: Age 18 and older. Road Race Class 2 Shifter license.
ENGINES: (1) Mass produced, single-cylinder, motorcycle engines of up to 125cc displacement, currently available production, approved by WKA: Honda CR Reed, Kawasaki KX Reed, Suzuki RM Reed, Yamaha YZ Reed, Gilera 125cc and TM Motocross will be allowed. (See Section 613 for specifications.) All engine specs must be unaltered OEM parts unless otherwise specified in this manual. All competitors must be prepared to produce verification documentation of proper dimensions and component data for the engine utilized for competition prior to the time of post tech inspection. (2) ICC engines with homologated pipe and 30 mm carburetor.
EXHAUST: Motorcycle engines – Any fixed WKA approved pipe (No adjustable pipes allowed) with silencer. ICC engines – stock homologated ICC pipe and silencer.
INTAKE SILENCER: ICC requires stock, homologated airbox. Motorcycle requires airbox (See 551.4.2) and/or air filter. Where specific track or ordinances requires the use of an airbox, this will be noted on entry form. Competitor is responsible to maintain compliance with any rules or ordinances regarding noise regulation.
∆FUEL: Open Fuel.
MINIMUM WEIGHTS: CIK bodywork – 410 lbs., WKA bodywork – 430 lbs.
TIRES: Open Compound, 5″ or 6″ Diameter Rims, Rear Tires 7.00″ Min. Width
OTHER: (1) CIK style bodywork allowed, either conforming to all dimensions listed in Section 200 (except the forward “C” dimension) or CIK approved bodywork that is readily available at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the racing season. Carbon fiber, Kevlar and metal are not legal construction materials for nose, side pods and steering fairing. (2) Radiator must be mounted on the right or left side of the driver between the tires. (3) All karts must use rear bumper rule 359.3.5. (4) Standing start procedure utilized. (5) Rear track width must be a minimum of 50″ and a maximum of 55 1/8″ on karts using CIK style bodywork. (6) Must use the 125 Sprint Shifter Seat rule described in Section 360.4.4. (7) No butterfly style steering wheels allowed. (8) WKA 125 Shifter runs both race days for a single championship. (9) WKA sprint bodywork allowed; bumper and nerf bar rules apply to these karts except that the minimum bodywork width as defined in 358.6.6 shall be 42″. Either CIK style side pods or Sprint Enduro side panels are allowed.

[Bruce Peck]

Kelly:  for laydowns there are just two classes – Med and Heavy – One runs on Sat, the other on Sun.  Below is from the WKA site.  The P-51 has to run 15 pounds heavier than the K-71.
http://worldkarting.com/index.php/series/vega-tire-tsracing-road-racing-series/88-rr-series/200-laydown-rr-classes

312.7 100cc PIPE MEDIUM & HEAVY:
DRIVER REQ: Age 16 & older, RR Class 3 license.
ENGINE(S): ENGINE(S): Yamaha KT100 (only Yamaha heads with OEM casting “Yamaha” are legal), ARC Comer P-50, ARC Comer P-51, PRD-RK-100, Parilla PV-92, Komet K-71
per Section 605, TKM BT82, PRC PP-100, DAP T-50, HPV 100, Komet Piston Valve.
EXHAUST: Any fixed WKA approved pipe.
FUEL: Spec Fuel.
MINIMUM WEIGHTS-MEDIUM: Yamaha – 360 lbs., Piston Port – 385 lbs., and Comer P51 – 400 lbs.
∆MINIMUM WEIGHTS-HEAVY: Yamaha 380 lbs., Piston Port – 405 lbs., and Comer P51 – 420 lbs.

[Bruce Peck]

Kelly:  If Lindsay runs the PP Heavy class I can at least be a back-marker for her.  At my weight right now I would need two P-51’s to keep up.  :-)

[Bruce Peck]

Well, so far the response has been underwhelming.  Thanks John, Glen, and Craig.  I’ve had one other individual contact me directly by email (thanks!) and indicated he would prefer Sportsman over pipe.  Does anyone read this part of the forum any more?    At this point I plan to run my normal 100cc Pipe Heavy (Piston Port) class, but will still mount up a Yamaha if interest seems to pick up.  People have to speak up for this to work.

[Bruce Peck]

Martin:  knowing that you’re a Woodbridge guy I assume you will be at Summit Point?  Go talk to the Animal sprint guys there.  There should be plenty.  If you’re just looking for something to get laps in you might want to look at the Briggs LO206 engine and the parts required if you were going to run the 206 class (spec pipe, only drum type clutches, etc.)   They’re just a rope pull start so they are simple, low cost, pump gas, change oil, go have fun.   There should be a couple of 206 sprinters at Summit so go look them up.   I’d also go ask questions in the enduro section of the “other” kart forum.  You know, the one for the type of engine you want to run . . .   You’ll get lots of input there.

There are shops out there with complete LO206 packages with clutch etc like this one:
http://www.fastermotors.net/LO206ENGINEPACKAGES.html

 

[Bruce Peck]

We’re talking about 100cc laydowns and the 36″ wide sprinters (Animal and 2-cycle sprint – 100cc).  The OP was asking about Yamaha Sportsman.  R60 compound works great on those – 10-12 lbs.  On some weekends I’ve run some of Friday practice, race Sat, race Sun and still have center lines on some of the tires.   I’ve given some of my take-offs to budget racers who’ve used them for another weekend.  Don’t know about your shifters.  Have you discussed your application with Adam Batton at Hoosier?  abatton@hoosiertire.com 574-784-3152

[Bruce Peck]

Dart Kart Club has the MyLaps race results out of the scoring system right on their home page.

http://www.dartkartclub.com/

 

[Bruce Peck]

Back in the 80’s a buddy of mine had a 100cc Mac Minarelli.  It was a rotary valve motor which looked very similar to the photo below although there were reed valve versions available too.  His fins were black similar to your picture.  The head seems to be turned in opposite directions between these two motors but it may not matter.

[IMG]http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/yamadog35/Misc/MacMinerelli_zps435dc706.jpg[/IMG]

[Bruce Peck]

Chuck Bunnell (Dart Kart race director at Mid Ohio) used to have plans for the crank up type that many enduro guys still use (I have two just like it).  Here is the thread on the old eKarting site with a link to his site where he had plans to build one.  Problem is, his domain is for sale and not active any more.  So . . . Calling Chuck.  Can you make those plans available somewhere again?

http://eknclassic.com/viewtopic.php?t=75347&highlight=

Note that you can also make these an electric winch up as well.

[Bruce Peck]

Definitely Hoosier R60 compound.  Lots of guys have switched and haven’t looked back.  They’re consistent and last forever.

[Bruce Peck]

I heard the big Saturday night party is at David’s house again this year.  ;-)

[Bruce Peck]

How was the turnout in general?

[Bruce Peck]

Kudos to the Davis crew – Carol, Gene, and Scott.  Having the live Race Monitor and the results posted so quickly at the conclusion of each race was great to have.  It is how it should be and I know it took planning and work to get it done.  Thanks!

[Bruce Peck]

Looks like it was Pierce, Bernie, then Ryan.   The results are being posted pretty quickly at the end of each race at dartkartclub.com.

http://www.dartkartclub.com

 

[Bruce Peck]

Thanks again.   Looks like a good battle going on up front in Yamaha Heavy.

[Bruce Peck]

Definitely raining per this Daytona web cam.

http://www.beachlive.com/beach-weather-cams/beach/daytona-beach_24474

 

[Bruce Peck]

That’s what it looks like Tim.  Red Flag.  Hope everyone is OK.

Weather looks very overcast as well.  Maybe it started raining?

[Bruce Peck]

Thanks Scott (and Gene).  Keep it coming.  This is nice to have for those of us that couldn’t make it down this year.

[Bruce Peck]

Thanks Gene.  Due to some family issues I won’t be able to make it down this year.  This will make it nice to keep track of what is going on.  Everybody be safe!

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