[Robert Lawson]

Wow, quite surprised by the response.

Thank You all very much!

I have 32 “yes” inquires and only 25 spots!

Have not got the mail today but I was at 12 paid entries this morning. Got text confirmation of 3 more on the way this afternoon.

We’ll only take the first 25 so if you have contacted me with a “yes” response I wouldn’t wait any longer.

The local’s (my deadbeat buddies) have been notified to do the same.

I’ll post a list later this evening.

Thanks Again,

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Gotta be a record of some kind, posted this on Monday and I have just 2 spots remaining! Anytime you can get 25 individuals to do ANYTHING in a week its good stuff!!!!!

Of course not all on the pre-list are paid yet. I expect at least a couple of these to punk out on me so I’ll start a list of alternates.

Checks started arriving as early as Monday from the locals. When they arrive I add them to the official “paid” list. Have heard from many that the check is in the air and to expect it on date X. Have also heard “I’m in” but no mention of Puffy getting his $$$ back, so we’ll see who actually makes the list and who does not.

No discrimination here, I’ll leave my Brother at home if he doesn’t get that $$$ over here this week!

JW’s famous line rings true: “Nothing says I’m IN like a check!”.

Don’t miss out because it’s 12 weeks away and “you have plenty of time”.

It’s first pay, first play at Puffy’s place!!!!!!!!

Brutis, you have my addy. Get’ er done Boss!

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Dennis,

If it’s a HAPPY family of 25 sharing a beautiful 70 degree day it will be perfect!

I did guarantee Mr. Bernier it will NOT snow and we’ll get at least 68 and sun. No, I’m not a Meteorologist but lets be honest, any of us can be as accurate!!!! Personally I’ve been very fortunate when setting up these tests that none have been canceled, shortened or rescheduled……knock wood!

In my ramblings I forgot to invite any DKC officials (uh hmmm, Gene, Jerry, Chuck) to come out and (criticize my driving) check the scoring loop and grounds (free lunch) before they host the National a month later. :)

Love those guys (bloody karting family) because they are just like us!!!!!!!!

This thing is filling quickly, I have 9 spots remaining and have not contacted most of the local Mafia here in town. Don’t get caught napping!

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Jerry, can’t believe I blew the “were like family” line already when you and I have such a close resemblance!!!! :)

Got it, Mr. Revely is in.

The 2 of you for lunch then? ;)

See you there.

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

C’mon Eric, you guys are like Family!!!!!!

…..and now that I have your e-mail addy I will add you to that list posthaste! ;)

Eric x 2, got it, you are in…..don’t forget Mom & Pops, I count on them to eat the food so I don’t have to take it home!!!!!! :) :) :)

Thanks for participating, it just wouldn’t be the same without the Chappells.

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

I worked out the details with Grattan Management.

This is the e-mail I sent to a select group of friends last night. Of course I’m going to give friends and locals first right of refusal!!!

There are quite a few regulars that do these test days, some right here from EKN.

Hey Guys,

Hope everyone has made it through the Holidays unscathed!

We have a closed test at Grattan on Saturday April 12th 2014. Closed means I’ll only take a limited number of drivers. Once that number is reached sign-up will be closed. No one will admitted at the track.

Crew and spectators are welcome!

Fee per Driver is $160.

Practice will run from 9-5 with a 30-45 minute break for Lunch.

Marshalls, EMT’s, Tow Back and Lunch for Drivers and Crew are included.

Overnight camping Friday is OK.
Race Fuel will be there.
Garages and Electrical will be available.
Beacon provided for data collection.

Our first chance for a make-up date is Sunday April 13th. We could also have the choice of the Thursday (May 15th) before the WKA National May 16-18. Anything after that is subject to Grattan’s very busy schedule. More than likely sometime in Sept-Oct 2014 for a weekend day.

The details will hit EKN tomorrow, right now I have about 15 spots to fill.

Happy New Year!

Hope to see you all there!!!!

Robert

Thanks for looking in!

Send check or MO to:

Robert Lawson
21845 Holly St.
Clinton TWP., MI. 48035

[Robert Lawson]

Listen, I’m just poking fun Bobby.

Brian made a statement at the track about “bigger displacement” and I should of asked questions then. It sounded as though he was joking and I didn’t want to look like an idiot. I had no idea this was a common occurrence with a few of the B-Stk karts. It’s completely legal, never questioned that.

I was not suggesting any wrong doing…..other than the scoring issue. With Race Cast available through out practice day, and we were watching it, finding your place in the Q is easy and super handy. And, in this case, now being aware of the rules for each class on different days, a little misleading.

It’s obvious there was an electronic gremlin of some kind involving the kart/transponder in question. No harm – No foul. I do not race for points so it really isn’t an issue……except for my ego. Which is now recovering nicely! :)

I commend these guys for finding a way to keep their class of kart active. B-Stk karts are anything but cheap to maintain. Adding a second pair (or more) of engines (and clutches, pipes, etc.) for a specific formula shows they are committed to the class.

Well aware of what the HUB boys are doing. We eyeballed Craig doing what we thought was testing for Daytona on helmet cam from MIS in September. Just happy to have them back, in any form. The HUB brand is iconic to us lifers. My Pops had many tight races with Neil and Jerry back in the day. Straight up good guys!

I’ll move on now….

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Hmmmm, after viewing the video for the 20th time I found an anomaly!

Not sure if this page will come up but check the link…..

http://www.mylaps.com/en/lapchart/2952091

Would love to know how the #90 went from 9th to 1st on the 6th lap. That car turned a 1:22. :) That’s a 42+ second jump from the previous lap time!

Must have been flying, literally! He never cam past us in the video.

These onboard video’s are invaluable. As my Bro pointed out……I made a lot of mistakes! They will also drive you nuts….OR, prove your not. Knew I saw an Ambulance heading out of the Speedway during the race. Finally found it on the video…Wife thought I was seeing things!!!!!

My day just keeps getting better. ;)

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Mylaps is up.

Quite surprising the lap time difference between a true B-Stk (12-29-13) and their Unltd (12-30-13) counter part.

How many of the twin guys used bigger displacement engines on Monday? I heard of this at the event but it didn’t register.

Feel that much better about our result now!

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Jeff,

If you make it to Grattan or M-O we’ll give it another go! I think the Gas Gas will get the best of us at those circuits, but we’ll try. I’ll have to get you a copy of the Daytona race, I can’t stop watching it!!!!!

I know my crew enjoyed the race for the lead, “very exciting race of inches” they said.

Those guys were the class of the field, a well rounded competitive field at that.

Congrats to all the winners at kart week, deserving every one.

Didn’t make it to the Man Cup event but did stop on the way out Saturday for the Dirt consi’s. Always exciting that Dirt stuff.

Did anyone else get video????

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Daytona is very much alive and well, great to see the healthy turn out!

Yes the weather was challenging but the Officials and WKA did a fine job getting us as much time on track as possible. Even the DIS Nazi’s were pleasant this year!!!!! A very pleasant surprise to see a more relaxed attitude with paddock/garage parking and portable transportation. Even saw a few very well mannered pets. Always nice when the entire family can attend. ;)

Brandon, Chuck, Jerry the other Officials and the Girls in reg were awesome in the face of adverse conditions. Great job folks!!!!!

Very satisfied with the performance of our little ICC spec F-125. I got a 2:03.5 with a top speed of 137 on the MyChron. Had a titanic tug-o-war with Jeff Metter in Ultd. 2….very clean and sportsman like battle. Good race Jeff, that was huge fun! The helmet cam shows just how crazy the first few laps really were in the middle of the pack. Really had to be on your toes for sure. Good to see the Unltd. class so healthy with more entries than both sprint shifter classes in the same race group combined!

Thanks to everyone we spoke with sharing info on air/weather and their approach, greatly appreciated!!!!

BIG thank you to Tom Barth (getting better I hear!!!!!!) for the carb set-up and Larry Rumsey for “the coin flip” that decided our jet choice for the race!!!!!

Can’t forget Bill at UTEC for the weekend sponsorship package that got us down there, you helped make our positive result a reality.

Hope everyone made it home safe and beat the storms just in time like we did!

Really looking forward to the Nationals in our region in 14′ and a return to the Beach next December.

Have a safe and prosperous New Year everyone!!!!!!!!!!

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

We are locked & loaded!

Pulling out of the fair City of Detroit first thing tomorrow. Nothing like waking up early Christmas morning, get the rig warmed and start heading toward the Beach!!!!!!

Looking forward to it, Merry Christmas and safe trip to all.

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Just a couple weeks to go now….

Roof is on, garage is toasty, 1 kart down and 1 to go.

The recent weather has lit the fuse, I’m ready to burn rubber outta here tomorrow!!!!! (MY kart is finished!!!!!)

[Robert Lawson]

JF,

Will you be at the Speedway?

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Thanks for the count down Brian!!!! Like sand in an hour glass it moves too slowly. Unless of course you have not touched anything yet. Like me!!!!! Tried to sneak in a few long over due projects before Daytona and hit a snag, or 2!

Jim,

I find that EXTREMELY hard to believe. Spoke to a VERY excited young man up here last night with a new ride from Fry Racing and he’s over the moon happy with his purchase! Were going to make room for him in the trailer so he can join the rest of us crazies in Fla. I gave him and his Dad the best (and most logical) advice I could on running this kart…….DON’T TOUCH ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!

Sure hope you are around down there, I made it clear I will be of little or no assistance when it comes to modern day air cooled 100cc stuff. Now, a K88 or K78 is another story!!!!!! :)

My garage has no shingles on it, after tearing it off Rich and I both agree were too bloody old to be doing this $hit!!!! We got it ready for a new roof, one of my In-Laws is supposed to finish it up. All the material is here but the weather has not cooperated, it kept raining on his only day off! The tarp survived 50+mph winds the other day but now it’s colder than a well diggers hind parts out there! We’ll get back on track once it’s done and start making progress prepping for Daytona.

Now if I can come up with a plan to sneak my CBR250R into the trailer my Holiday season will be perfect! Love my new little bike, was worth every mile to Atlanta and back. (Thanks Freewheeling Honda!)

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Greg,

We’ll figure it out down there. If we still get a confirmation like the old days I’ll buzz you with a garage # so you know where it is.

What class/group will you be racing? We will run the Practice Day and the Unlimited classes so were there for the duration.

With the weather change here I’m getting more and more antsy, looking forward to it!

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Greg,

We have a garage rented, if you need somewhere to store/work on your kart you are always welcome with us.

Just 2 of us in there, plenty of room.

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

I have not read every page or post here but it seems this subject was started as a poll. Looking back at the first post it’s clear this was an idea, to find if it has a pulse or not.

Has 216 people with $600 been found? Did you send the required $300 deposit due by 11-30-13?

Lets be honest, finding $130,000 (65K per day) to rent a facility in the current condition of Road Race Karting is absurd. It’s just not out there.

Just the thought of getting out there to some may have blurred their vision. The excitement took over and ran with an “idea”.

I never saw this as a viable event that would actually happen. Great idea, very ambitious. But, it’s a killer….let excitement and ambition overwhelm your judgment and you’ll never hold another event……anywhere! All or nothing, make or break…..think about it…..130K (plus, plus, plus…..)

I hope for all of you really wanting this to materialize that you get your wish.

If it were my a$$ on the line…..It would take a lot of Milk to soften THAT cookie!

Good Luck,

RPM

PS: Roger, my standing offer from Laguna years ago still stands. PM a contact number, I have questions.

[Robert Lawson]

Mike,

I believe your tire question was answered on the other forum. A shifter class Road Racer (or WKA official) will have to help you with the specific regs for each of these class options.

This raises yet another issue, with no “online” rules and regs it’s very tough for a TEMP member to be sure which class to choose if pre-entering. Especially when time is short to take advantage of pre registering.

I know why it isn’t downloadable (insurance requirements/lack of compensation) and they are solid reasons no doubt. But, we as participants, should question and be concerned that TEMP members may not be completely educated or compliant with these rules/regs. There needs to be a way for TEMP members to secure the proper info before attending an event, after all, they do pay a fee for the right to compete.

If you get no input here contact Keith @ WKA : keith@worldkarting.com
and ask for some guidance on class choice.

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Dude that’s sweet!

How many do you suppose finished???

That’s a huge field…..

[Robert Lawson]

Hey Mike,

Don’t think WKA has a RR tire rule. You’ll get opinions on tire brand and compound from other CIK guys here I’m sure.

Being a “laydown guy” guessing on a CIK set-up, I’d assume a softer compound for the road course (passing) because the oval will just be drafting. Weather will play a factor in that choice as well. Brand? All the major brands are pretty good but Hoosiers are made here the USA. I’ll be on Dunlops.

200#’s……I resemble that! Well, I’m a bit lighter but know the feeling. Make yourself small: elbows in, head down, knees together, feet low and out of the air flow, hand position, etc.

You’ll get some tips on tweak’s to the kart too. Rad and seat angle, fairing of choice, etc.

It’ll be a good time, you’ll like it.

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Mike, check the other forum you posted in.

[Robert Lawson]

Mike,

If its a CIK chassis, depending on your size etc., I would start at 19-22. If its a true “enduro” laydown I would start at 20-22.

What I have learned about Daytona is simply this: be patient! Start fat with jetting and overdrive your gearing (so to speak). Be aware of the time of day you are practicing compared to your race time, watch the forecast and pay attention to wind direction and speed.

A slight fellow may gear for a draft with little or no wind while a larger guy has no choice but to gear for any wind and watch rev if infact you get into a draft.

It’s the beauty and frustration of Daytona! Sea level, that damn wind, and the WOT!!!!

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

ATTENTION: Non WKA members

Just got an answer from Keith @ WKA (thanks for the quick response!) about non members and pre-entry.

Non members, that will require a “temporary” license CAN pre-enter by writing “TEMP” in the license # space on the form.

The temporary membership fee and paperwork will need to be executed when picking up your pre-entry packet upon arrival. All temp memberships are handled at the Event.

So, they just made it SUPER EASY, CONVIENIENT and AFFORDABLE to attend for non members by allowing this procedure.

Thanks WKA and all involved in the organization and execution of this event.

Looking forward to it!

RPM

[Robert Lawson]

Geno,

Is the weekend membership offered on a “pre-entry” form?

I’ll do the yearly since we’ll do both the Nats up here in 14′ but the other guys……not sure.

Would like a garage so we’ll be pre-entering.

Tryin to get a head start…..on what is needed that is!

Thanks

RPM

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