[Michael LaGrone]

Greg,

We look forward to having you at WS. The lay down kart class historically in NCK has not had a great turn out, however we used to have a great 80 shifter class. There are still a few 80 shifter guys who frequently race with us. I used to be in the formula 80 shifter class, we all kind of elvolved into the 125 stock moto class. This class in the most popular / competitive in our club… But bring what ya got… we must race!!!!

Mike #16

[Michael LaGrone]

Lets see if this Link works

 

Thunder Hill Aug 1,2014 Race 4

 

[Michael LaGrone]

oops I will edit the post again :-)

[Michael LaGrone]

Bob, Yes Thanks for correcting me!!! I was not sure who it was so I looked on the sign up sheet… my bad… I will edit my post. It was you right?

You gave me a little :”love tap” in turn three :-)

[Michael LaGrone]

I usually start mine on the stand, it wont idle so you need a second person to help get it off the stand and keep it running while you get in the seat… With my set up (stock moto and a pump around). I find that NO CHOKE works best. Its always good to start it a few min BEFORE grid to make sure it starts… Shifters can be tricky… hope this helps

[Michael LaGrone]

Thanks to all who attended the Friday Race at Thunder Hill. It was a HOT one, for those of you who dont think being in good shape to race karts just found out the hard way ;) I started the day weighing in at 428lbs and ended the day at 419lbs. lost 9 lbs of water weight.

Any way on to other topics, the 250 twin did not do so well as I quickly figured out what all the super kart guys go through on a regular basis. After a bunch of jetting/tuning. 1st lap: pulling hard to the right, way too much over steer. and after one lap fell flat on its face! front cylinder stuck… bummer. But WOW that thing was fast (for about 30 sec)

A couple fast guys showed up from oregon & Washington Mike Ray and Todd Olsen

Race #1:

2nd lap Mike Ray goes inside on turn 11 oops… dirt nap. Then Connor Sollis, Joe Hollinger my self and Todd had a go at it. Connor gets the victory in the Formula class and Bob gets the win in the WC Stock moto class with my self getting 2nd place in the WC stock moto class.

Race 4:

Again its Connor,  Mike Ray and Todd up front with my self with in 30 yards. With Mike Ray getting the pole, Todd 2nd and my self third in the stock moto class. Connor getting the win in the formula 125 class.

Race 7:

Mike Ray had trouble at the grid, at the last moment he noticed that he had blisters in the rear right tire… in that heat we all cook the rear right tire. Then he had trouble starting the shifter…So I by default move up one position and get the pole with Todd beside me.

This race was much more competitive with Doug Ring and Joe hollenger in the mix late in the race. But at the end of the day Todd had too much for me and got the win by about 100 yards my self second and connor right on my rear bumper.

So Connor again gets the win in the formula 125 class Todd Olsen the win in heat 2 my self the 2nd place in heat two.

The over all win in the stock moto class goes to Todd Olsen with a 2/1 finish and myself 2nd with a 3/2 finish….

Over all a great day of racing.

Lets all get ready for willow springs, perhaps anothe friday night BBQ? The last one was a good try but we need more support!!! Lets go guys, how about some beer and BBQ friday night? Who is interested? Ill bring the grill.

Mike LaGrone #16

[Michael LaGrone]

I am very close, What Class are you running? I  will be going up to TH thursday night staying at the holiday Inn, you can bring it by and I can help you.

 

 

[Michael LaGrone]

We will be Heading up thursday night to take delivery of our new 250 Twin Super Kart BRC 250 FE, I wont have much time to run it this weekend I have my hands full in the 125 stock moto class. Depending on the results I may run it at Willow springs…. Looking forward to the Friday race…

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