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Hi, folks,

Robert called me this morning and asked me to let you know that he is having computer problems and will be unable to post any news for the next couple of days. We are still on for Grattan next week, the weather is looking great and we are both looking forward to seeing everybody there.

Todd

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Still have yet to rebuild my motor, but I’m in for a test day. Just let me know how much.

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Not sure if I can make it this time. Still need to fix my water pump and I might as well rebuild the bottom end while the motor’s on the bench.

Put me down as a definite maybe.

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Here’s some video from April, 2017. Water temps are kind of hard to see, but I was running in the 130s. I ended up pulling a strip of tape off the radiator to get it into the mid-140s where my engine likes it, but apparently I took no more videos that day. Hope this helps.

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[quote quote=94521]GO! [/quote]
Yay

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That is good news! Thanks for everything, Robert. I’ll be out on Saturday… What time do you plan on getting there?

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And tell your friends at Heritage Farms they might have better luck drawing investors if they fix the simple spelling and grammar errors on their website. LOL

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Go ahead and apply my cash towards a mother’s day run since I won’t be making it to MIS the following weekend. With my current situation I might not make Mid-Ohio, either. :(

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My new piston arrived today… guess I can take my time installing it. ;)

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Thanks, Robert for putting all this together. I can do mother’s day if you do arrange it.

Todd

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Jet it rich! LOL

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[quote quote=91927]In my 4o years RR karts and a lifetime of being around it I have yet to see new karters join the sport/hobby jumping right in to the National level events.[/quote]

Um… yes you have. Me!

In 2001 with no previous karting experience at all I bought a 125 shifter and showed up at the WKA Mid-Ohio nationals. It took almost five more years to get my first podium finish at that level.

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I still have the same phone number I gave you last fall.

Todd

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I’m in for both days. I’ll drop a check in the mail on Friday.

Todd

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April weather is always “iffy” in the Great Lakes region. If it comes down to committing to one weekend or the other the odds favor the later weekend for better weather. But I’ll be there no matter what.

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My phone died last week. I’m taking it in tomorrow to either get it fixed or buy a new one. Hopefully I can keep the same number, but I’ll email you when I know.

Here’s a photo from last year when we got rained out. Hopefully we won’t have that problem this time. I sure miss Enzo… he was a great dog.

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Too bad about Nelson, the new pavement looks awesome. Maybe next year.

I can’t make it to Pitt Raceway this weekend, but I’ll do Grattan in Oct. since I have 5+ gallons of race fuel I need to burn before winter. I’ll drop a check in the mail tomorrow.

Todd

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Let me know when you go to Nelson. I want to see that new asphalt.

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Hey Robert – have you seen this?

http://www.nelsonledges.com/2017/06/08/update-june-8/

Hard to believe it’s been almost ten years since we raced there.

Not sure if I’ll be ready for Mid-Ohio, but if I don’t race I’ll at least come out for a day or two.

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[quote quote=81288]The WKC folks won’t come (they didn’t come in 06′ either) and the CES guys won’t travel that far.[/quote]

WTF? It’s right off Exit 1 of the PA Turnpike (I-76). They’ll drive to freaking Daytona every year no problem but suburban Pittsburgh is somehow out of the question?

It will be interesting to see the turnout for this race. I’m hoping “the track formerly known as Beaverun” becomes a permanent fixture on the schedule.

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[quote quote=80861]Not a peep about PittRace huh? Is anyone planning that far out intending to run the AKRA gig there? Man I certianly hope so! I have been there, we ran the original course and even though that circuit was a bit short it was a nice place. The garages were awesome! The full course will be a great challenge and a very raceable layout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M84kH2LSvi8 RPM [/quote]
I’ve been waiting to run on their “South Track” since it was first proposed almost 20 years ago under the original management. Now that the new pavement is down on both circuits it looks like an awesome track. I’m planning on the AKRA race there and if you can get us another day  of practice I’ll be there as well. Only two hours away from me… :)

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Glad I checked this thread before I left! The overnight temps will be a lot more bearable.

I’ll be there late afternoon Saturday.

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Aww, sorry to hear about Chance. I met him last year at Grattan. He was a cute little guy, but he sure wasn’t a fan of my big dogs. LOL

It’s never easy to say goodbye to our furry friends. Enzo left a huge hole in both my heart and my wallet, but the wallet will be a heck of a lot easier to fill. I’ll try to get you a check next Friday.

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Hey Robert – I’m definitely in for both days. I need to check with Ken to see if he wants to come along. But it’s going to be 2-3 weeks before I can send a check. I’m pretty much broke after paying vet bills.

My dog Enzo developed a serious health issue earlier this week but the absolute worst part is he just passed away in my arms about two hours ago as I was about to load him into the van to rush him to the vet clinic (again).

Sorry to cast such dark clouds over this thread, but I thought you should know.

:(

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