[Robert Brooks]

Freddy , you’re  making HUGE assumptions and Generalizations. Do you expect a 6’3″ driver to get to 175 lbs?  that’s not healthy. My doctor has told me that he does not want me below 205 lbs. So to make Sr weight I’d have to go 20-30 lbs under that. Not possible…. Karting at the top national level has just been excluded for anyone that is larger than the average person if they are under 32 yrs old.

[Robert Brooks]

David, and others. It’s not that simple.

Cole is talking about trying to be competitive at a National Level where hundreths of seconds matter. 10-15 lbs at the Top national will not be at the front of the field. We don’t care about trophies, after 4o years I don’t keep them.

As you know, My Driver is in the exact same situation; in fact I wonder how much the recent change in the Rmax rules were made because of him being too competitive in the Rotax Masters class.

He is a few years under the 32 age limit, but is well over 6′ and 200 to 210 lbs. He’d have to lose around 25 lbs to make weight in Sr. Rotax,  so after 2o years of karting and running at the front at National level races, we are effectively legislated out of karting. Because why would I want to spend $10,000 running a national championship race knowing we can’t be competitive in Sr. Rotax due to height/Weight.  My son and I are among the few that are “lifers” in karting. We did not use this a stepping stone to other forms of motorsport as he aged. But now we find our selves being forced out. Apparently the other Masters drivers are afraid of having competition from a mid 20’s driver. I guess karting has so many entrants that it can find ways to exclude an entire group of current and possible future drivers.

I do understand why Rmax did this, however, I disagree and think its just another example of shortsighted organizations finding ways to make karting less inclusive and drive people from the sport. I don’t think your Masters class will see growth based on this exclusion.

I have heard a rumor that SKUSA is considering breaking their S4 class into 1 class for over 40yrs and 1 for 25 to 39yrs. If SKUSA does that, we’re in at the 1st race and will be a participant for years.

[Robert Brooks]

I guess I should be happy that the US Org for Rmax just changed the rules for 2015  so that my driver can no longer run in Rotax Masters. Now I won’t need the two Rmax engines I have, so I won’t have a need to update them. Anyone need a Nationals level winnning Sr Rotax engine?

Looks like after 20 years of Karting, we’ve been legislated into retirement.

[Robert Brooks]

Any idea how the nations standings turned out?

[Robert Brooks]

Anyone have room for a Chassis to get from the Supernats to Dallas or Waco Tx Area?

Please text me @ 951-522-6299

[Robert Brooks]

I saw one on craigslist.
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mpo/4700886759.html

[Robert Brooks]

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[Robert Brooks]

SOLD

[Robert Brooks]

Its not Go Pro in Mooresville, N.C. It’s in Kershaw S.C.

[Robert Brooks]

Any update on entry numbers by Class??

 

[Robert Brooks]

I have a 4 month old 32MM Kosmic lynx.. email sent
THX, RB

[Robert Brooks]

FYI: The Calendar on PKRA’s Web site shows the track as closed 10-31-14 and open practice 11-1 & 11-2. I hope its just not up to date.
Can you tell me what tires are to be used for WF Masters?

[Robert Brooks]

My Suggestion:
Come out the the F100 karters race @ Apex (Lake Perris) on May 17th.
Also the Tri-C Karters race on May 31st @ the Cal Speed kart track.
(I’ll be at both events)

[Robert Brooks]

Santa Claita: I think most of the shops in that part of the Valley have closed, They may still be working with folks, but the store fronts are gone. Anyone?

[Robert Brooks]

Brandon, If you’re considering LAKC, you must be in So Cal. What city do you live in.
There are quite a few options and great people at great shops to talks to. I can suggest some when I know where you are located. (Oh now I see Santa Clarita)
I’ve been is this sport with my family for 18 years, and Its only MY opinion but I would NOT start in PRD.
In So. Cal, Start wth an HPV. (KPV)
LAKC runs a great program, but IMHO I would not START racing in PRD. If you are really interested in this sport we want you around for a long time, so don’t dive head first into the deep end without first taking swimming lessons. Learn whats its all about first, get some experience, there is SOOO much to learn and then if you (and your family) want to run at a higher level of competition, try a faster (and more expensive) class.
Here is the name and number of a person who specilazies in the New to Karting Individual, and has been around for longer than I have and won’t steer you wrong. MDG Karting 1657 N. Glassell Ave. Orange, CA 92867 714- 305-6123. Also try: 714-928-5278

[Robert Brooks]

FYI:  (KPV engines are sold)

 

[Robert Brooks]

 FYI: (KPV engines are sold)

[Robert Brooks]

Try Empire Karts 909-793-9695. They had  a line on some.

[Robert Brooks]

3 sets left!

[Robert Brooks]

I sent your question to US National Certified Tech Inspector John Motley.

Here is his reply to me:

125 MAX: Cylinder with pneumatic timed exhaust valve. Cylinder has to be marked either identification code 223 997, 223 996 or 223 993.

 – See more at: http://www.gorotax.com/rules-and-regulations.html#sthash.lMEdOgie.dpuf
PS. My Cylinder is 223 997

That cylinder is eligible for all series that run 2014 USRMC Rules including the Nationals.

[Robert Brooks]

Southern Calif.

 

[Robert Brooks]

Submit a request for quotes on Iship.com.

I’ve had good luck with this service

[Robert Brooks]

Huey Lewis and the News:

The Heart of Rock N Roll

[Robert Brooks]

THANKS!!!!

 

[Robert Brooks]

does anyone know if the video from the event is archived anywhere?

Even though I was there, I’d like to see how my son got taken out on the 1st lap of the main.

THX

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