[Steve Baker]

The cooler the head and the hotter the oil makes the most power.

[Steve Baker]

and the 4 cycle guys should be looking at this as a good problem to have………..it means more racers are leaving 2 cycle to go 4 cycle racing………..!

[Steve Baker]

David,

Yes the WF starts very easy with the pull cord just like the LO206 engine. WF is a great package and we are still waiting for it to catch on in these parts of the country like it has in the West.

 

[Steve Baker]

16 more days

Thousands of dollars in cash & prizes up for grabs in the 3 Pro Gas classes!

http://www.worldkarting.com/index.php/news/121-most-recent-pit-boards/1018-03-05-2015-contingency-list-continues-to-grow-for-gold-cup-series

[Steve Baker]

Some updated WKA information can be seen on their facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Karting-Association/328200929432

 

[Steve Baker]

You can view some updates on the WKA Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Karting-Association/328200929432

 

[Steve Baker]

Next meeting will be Tuesday 11/25/14 at 8:00 PM eastern time. Larry Jones from Larry Jones Motorsports will be our special guest and subject matter expert with us for this KTCC meeting.

http://www.larryjonesmotorsports.com/

Tire Cutting Technology

Agenda for ATCC 11/25/14 meeting
1) Basic tire cutting
2) Chassis dynamics vs tire cutting
3) Tire temps pre / post tire cutting
4) Tire cuts for qualifying and A mains
5) Camber and tire crowns
6) Tire cutting as a business
6) Round table discussion

Future meeting topics – Karting Organization structures and operation, Race track designs, Race events and promotion activity, Kart racing safety, CNC billet parts and machining processes to name a few upcoming conference call topics.

If there are any other Kart Shops, Engine Builders or Kart Racing Component Manufacturers that want to participate in this Karting Technical Conference Call (KTCC) please contact me.

Thanks
Steve
419-217-3881 cell
E mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

Next meeting will be Wednesday November 19 at 8:00 pm eastern time.

Call in phone number = 605-562-0020
Participant code = 704 407 016 #

Everyone is welcome!

Agenda:

1) LO206 track directory update – ( 29 tracks listed to date )
2) New track Q & A
3) LO206 rule set
4) Chassis / Body work style specs
5) Promoting LO206 racing
6) Round Table discussion / meetings going forward

View this site for the 29 tracks and series racing the LO206 http://www.racingwhere.com/sprint-racing/series/all
If you know of other tracks racing LO206 e mail me or Richard Thom at Racingwhere web site so he can add more tracks.

Steve
419-217-3881 cell
E Mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

Thanks Chris for posting the above information. We will use for a basis of rules discussion in this Wednesday night conf call.

Next meeting will be Wednesday November 19 at 8:00 pm eastern time.

Call in phone number = 605-562-0020
Participant code = 704 407 016 #

Everyone is welcome!

Agenda:

1) LO206 track directory update
2) New track Q & A
3) LO206 rule set
4) Chassis / Body work style specs
5) Promoting LO206 racing
6) Round Table discussion / meetings going forward

Steve
419-217-3881 cell
E Mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

Thanks again to all the participants in last nights KTCC conf call meeting. A special thanks to Kevin Gertgen president / CEO of Performance Trends Inc. Meeting was very educational and informative, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge in the area of Computers and Software Technology for Performance Engine Building and racers assistance with his Engineering background and previous years at Ford Motor Company in their Dyno laboratory test facility. If you have questions for Kevin you can contact him per below contact info.

Performance Trends Inc – Producing Quality Computer Tools for Racers and Engine Builders since 1986
http://performancetrends.com/

Topics of discussion at ATCC 11/12/14 meeting
1) Software for Dyno testing
2) Water brake vs. Inertia dyno testing
3) Engine only vs. Chassis dyno testing
4) Engine simulation computer software
5) Flow bench measurements
6) Computer analysis for camshaft profiles
7) Performance engine building and software
8) Computer / electronic engine component gaging
9) Tech barn technical measurements with computers
10) Technical round table discussion related to future engine building with computers

Future meeting topics – Karting Organization structures and operation, Race track designs, Race events and promotion activity, Kart racing safety, CNC billet parts and machining processes to name a few upcoming conference call topics.

If there are any other Kart Shops, Engine Builders or Kart Racing Component Manufacturers that want to participate in this Karting Technical Conference Call (KTCC) please contact me.

Thanks
Steve
419-217-3881 cell
E mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

Thanks to Richard Thoms at http://www.RacingWhere.com you can now view some of the tracks racing the LO206 program. Keep tuned into this site as he continues to add more tracks with LO206 badges.

http://www.racingwhere.com/sprint-racing/series/all

Next meeting will be Wednesday November 19 at 8:00 pm eastern time.

Call in phone number = 605-562-0020
Participant code = 704 407 016 #

Everyone is welcome!

Agenda:

1) LO206 track directory update
2) New track Q & A
3) LO206 rule set
4) Chassis / Body work style specs
5) Promoting LO206 racing
6) Round Table discussion / meetings going forward

Everyone is welcome!

Steve
419-217-3881 cell
E Mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

We are establishing a good size list of tracks racing the LO206 program. I am sure there are a lot more out there so e mail me the track name or web site so we can add to the list. As I mentioned before the web site http://www.Racingwhere.com, thanks to Richard Thoms, will have a Badge dedicated for the LO206 racing tracks program directory.

Thanks again for all the support!

Steve
419-2167-3881 cell
E Mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

I went to the WKA annual meeting ( 18 hour round trip drive ) and I can tell you first hand that running a karting organization and keeping everyone happy is no easy task. I would encourage all kart racing members to attend this meeting and get involved in this open communication membership meeting. If you would take the time to understand how difficult running a series is you might have a different perspective. I can tell you WKA truly wants karting to be successful and is always open for recommendations from members. You may find it more productive to get involved and supporting the organizations with ideas and being part of improving kart racing for everyone involved. We all truly need to work together and support this sport for future karting growth!

Thanks
Steve Baker
419-217-3881 cell

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
Albert Einstein

[Steve Baker]

Next meeting will be Wednesday October 29 at 8:00 pm eastern time.

Call in phone number = 605-562-0020
Participant code = 704 407 016 #

Everyone is welcome!

Agenda:

1) LO206 track directory update
2) Engine basics
3) Tuning
4) Carb set ups
5) Engine life and maintenance

Steve
419-217-3881 cell
E Mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

Thanks to everyone who participated in last nights LO206 meeting, we had 33 callers in this meeting. First step is to develop a directory of all the tracks in US and Canada that are racing the LO206 and their classes. If you know of any tracks, e mail me or post on this thread.

Next meeting will be Wednesday October 29 at 8:00 pm eastern time.
Call in phone number = 605-562-0020
Participant code = 704 407 016 #

Thanks again for all the support!

Steve
419-2167-3881 cell
E Mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com

[Steve Baker]

All I can say is wow, what a weekend of WKA Gold Cup Sprint racing. A special thanks to the WKA staff for putting on a great weekend of racing and activities. Thanks also to all the sponsors, supporters, promoters and racers for their continuing support in helping grow the GC series going forward. We were blessed with beautiful weather all weekend.

As I walked around the pit it was so cool to watch all the chassis companies working with their customers, giving them advice and turning wrenches themselves also to help. Thanks to Mark & Jim Lipari from Coyote Chassis, Stevie & Stacy Roberts from Roberts Kart Shop / Razor Chassis, Paul Sr and Paul Jr Rice from MGM Chassis and Kyle Luttrell from Ionic Chassis Company.

Thanks to Bobby, Randall & Van for doing very thorough tech and supporting all the racers with tech questions. It’s reassuring to know that WKA has a fair and consistent tech program.

The comradery after the races is always entertaining to be involved with, watching and listening to the bench racing. Thanks to all the families for having cookouts and feeding anyone who walked by. I am always impressed by the Roberts Kart Shop groups 7 course meal spreads, they have every kind of food you can imagine, even 1 inch thick steaks! The Van K Rim Company, Brian Bass and family cooking Brisket and sides for everyone is always a treat after a long day of racing.

A special thanks also to all the participants in the Golf Ball throwing contest. There were 170 golf balls sold at $5.00 each, $850.00 total, including a silent donor that matched the $850.00, this program was able to donate $1700.00 to the Carol Getty’s Orphanage Program for Christmas presents for all the children. Congrats to Dustin Demattia for throwing the golf ball closest to the marker, 25.5 inches away, and winning the Briggs & Stratton Animal engine.

Thanks
Steve

[Steve Baker]

All I can say is wow, what a weekend of WKA Gold Cup Sprint racing. A special thanks to the WKA staff for putting on a great weekend of racing and activities. Thanks also to all the sponsors, supporters, promoters and racers for their continuing support in helping grow the GC series going forward. We were blessed with beautiful weather all weekend.

As I walked around the pit it was so cool to watch all the chassis companies working with their customers, giving them advice and turning wrenches themselves also to help. Thanks to Mark & Jim Lipari from Coyote Chassis, Stevie & Stacy Roberts from Roberts Kart Shop / Razor Chassis, Paul Sr and Paul Jr Rice from MGM Chassis and Kyle Luttrell from Ionic Chassis Company.

Thanks to Bobby, Randall & Van for doing very thorough tech and supporting all the racers with tech questions. It’s reassuring to know that WKA has a fair and consistent tech program.

The comradery after the races is always entertaining to be involved with, watching and listening to the bench racing. Thanks to all the families for having cookouts and feeding anyone who walked by. I am always impressed by the Roberts Kart Shop groups 7 course meal spreads, they have every kind of food you can imagine, even 1 inch thick steaks! The Van K Rim Company, Brian Bass and family cooking Brisket and sides for everyone is always a treat after a long day of racing.

A special thanks also to all the participants in the Golf Ball throwing contest. There were 170 golf balls sold at $5.00 each, $850.00 total, including a silent donor that matched the $850.00, this program was able to donate $1700.00 to the Carol Getty’s Orphanage Program for Christmas presents for all the children. Congrats to Dustin Demattia for throwing the golf ball closest to the marker, 25.5 inches away, and winning the Briggs & Stratton Animal engine.

Thanks
Steve

[Steve Baker]

Paul,

That should be fine since we are trying to get this message out to everyone before next Wednesday.

Thanks
Steve

[Steve Baker]

http://www.worldkarting.com/index.php/news/121-most-recent-pit-boards/958-10-10-2014-product-awards-for-nearly-every-class-at-gold-cup-grand-nationals

[Steve Baker]

http://www.worldkarting.com/index.php/news/121-most-recent-pit-boards/958-10-10-2014-product-awards-for-nearly-every-class-at-gold-cup-grand-nationals

[Steve Baker]

http://www.worldkarting.com/index.php/news/121-most-recent-pit-boards/958-10-10-2014-product-awards-for-nearly-every-class-at-gold-cup-grand-nationals

[Steve Baker]

16 days away!

http://www.worldkarting.com/index.php/news/121-most-recent-pit-boards/956-10-02-2014-gold-cup-grand-nationals-shaping-up-to-be-a-good-one-at-kershaw

[Steve Baker]

16 days away!

http://www.worldkarting.com/index.php/news/121-most-recent-pit-boards/956-10-02-2014-gold-cup-grand-nationals-shaping-up-to-be-a-good-one-at-kershaw

[Steve Baker]

Andy,

Yep, its what I asked for…………….thanks for the history lesson!

Steve

[Steve Baker]

Hi Andy,

I searched the http://www.cikfia.com site but could not find the 4 cycle engine technical specs? Do you know what 4 cycle engines they use in Europe?

Steve

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