[Alan Michel]

I’ll just predict on classes I follow..

S4 SM
1. Robert Marks
2.Bonnier Moulton
3.Mike Jones
4.John Crow
5. Nick Firestone

S4
1. Jordon Musser
2.Ryan Kinnear
3.Gian Cavaciuti
4. Jimmy McNeil
5. Renato David
(I do plan on taking one of those spots :P)

[Alan Michel]

Hoping SKUSA also implements it.

 

 

 

[Alan Michel]

Aluminos chassis Sold.

2016 Praga Evo   still available  $3500

2015 Praga Evo still available  $2700

can make it a full turn key package ready to hit the track if needed,
add $4000.  (engine, pipe, radiator, mounts, hoses, fuel pump, electronics, tires, etc)

 

[Alan Michel]

sold

[Alan Michel]

Honda still produces the parts,  to keep our shifters alive.

 

[Alan Michel]

ohhh man!!  I was excited for a minute..  started reading this post and thought things were active again.   then realized it was from 2014 lol

 

 

[Alan Michel]

wow.  name ? what shop?

[Alan Michel]

try the new MRC ones.  work well for me, definitely save the chassis.

[Alan Michel]

3/8 update: lowered price, just raced kart at SKUSA PKC Willow event in s4 class.  fast lap heat 1, finished 2nd both heats and Main event.  a few thousands of a second off fast lap in main.  kart is straight and still fast!!   

Rolling Chassis for $3800   $3500 **$3250  **$2950

[Alan Michel]

3/1 update:  lowered price , I just raced the kart again this weekend.

Rolling Chassis for $3800   $3500 **$3250

full package race ready $8000  $7750  **$7500** Proven fast package

raced at Challenge of Americas, strong Shifter field. Qualified 3rd & 4th.  finished 3rd both days  prefinal races,  didn’t finish Main event Saturday, finished 5th on Sunday.  kart is fast!

Kart available at Willow, will be racing SKUSA ProKartChallenge with it Saturday.    thanks!

[Alan Michel]

interesting…   I didn’t know about it.

[Alan Michel]

***Price drop to $7750*** to compensate additional use.  kart still in great shape and fast.     I will continue to use it until sold, next round is March 3-4 in Willow Springs, CA.

***rolling chassis price $3500***

update:    kart still for sale, just raced it at Buttonwillow for the first round of SKUSA proKartChallenge.  first time racing the s4 class…  finished 3rd in S4,  super competitive speed all weekend,  set fast lap on heat 1,  right behind Rob Logan all main event.

I prefer to sell only the rolling chassis but would sell full race ready package as is  if buyer needs full package.

thanks

[Alan Michel]

swapping motors wouldn’t work in the shifter class(and probably neither on the other classes).  many different fuel systems, jetting’s, etc.   wouldn’t be fair to race with an engine you haven’t practice with or had time to find out what works on it best.  I have two engines and they need different jets to perform at their best.    leased engine?  the builder should then be happy his engine is sold after the event for retail cost plus $1000 on TOP of the lease money$ charged for the race itself. win win! right?  (unless of course the builder has spent considerable time on that specific engine to make it the best or is just a one of a kind cylinder and cant replicate easily, then he is out of luck :)              goal accomplished

I don’t think the claim system will be used too often in the shifter class, but it is a good thing to have.      if you have raced for a few years,  it should be obvious to you that some engines are stronger than others, no questions about that…  so this might help distribute those engines.        the talented drivers that are winning now will continue to win, I don’t doubt that.

 

my guess is we won’t see all of the ‘strong’ engines in next few races, some will definitely will be saved for SuperNats lol

 

 

[Alan Michel]

Greg, that wouldn’t happen in SKUSA national races.   Do you think D.Formal or any supernats winner would not give up the engine?

If anybody had the chance to buy Formals supernats engine at retail + $1000 right after the race, who would not buy it?          Most likely whoever bought it will find out that it was a great engine just like most of the front runners in the s1 class,  but the new owner can’t win with it, it was definitely not only his engine that won supernats.     But, the rule does provide (1)some sense of leveling the field.  Knowing that you can get a winning engine without paying ridiculous amount of money for a “stock class” engine.        and,(2) if the forced seller was in some way cheating and spent a lot of money to built that one engine, he might not be willing to go to that extent again(I believe those are the 2 main goals behind the new claim rule)

But it’s racing, and people will spend whatever they can  to win…

 

 

[Alan Michel]

I don’t think the full details are set, but it is coming for sure in 2016.  Maybe you should call Tom, as he said in the video he is always available to his customers :P

I’d guess the drivers who finish last will be given preference to claim an engine if they’d like and would have to pay what the cost of a new engine is plus $800 or $1000 dollars to make it happen.

 

there is obviously gong to be people in favor and against this, both will have valid points.  It can be a pain in the ass, but it could level the paying field (or give you a a sense of it).   If they feel the need for that it must be they have reasons to think someone is not playing by the rules or bending them.

 

I would like to hear opinions on this topic…

[Alan Michel]

Sorry, no.  $320 the lowest and that’s a steal.  Free shipping too.

Text 480 365 9558 if interested.  Thanks

[Alan Michel]

still have the things below available. the rest is sold.  thanks

2. 2 OTK Magnesium Long Rear Wheel Hub- 50mm x 115mm      bought them at SuperNats, used them 2 sessions, they are practically new.
RETAIL is  $234 EACH+tax about $500.    Will take $345 for them, free shipping included within the USA

5. 2 Long Rear Wheel Hub Aluminum – 50mm x 115mm used couple times, in great shape.  $75 shipped

7. NEW  SKUSA MG White WET tire. stilled rapped in plastic. I bought them for SummerNats 2015 at Indiana, have been in temperature controlled room since. $135 dlls

8. well used INTREPID  T2 1020 axle.  $65

9. World Formula engine  (stock)  less than 3 hours of use  $650

[Alan Michel]

any changes to the engine that would be allowed or required  for COTA in comparison to  S1/S2 classes at SKUSA ?      I’ve only raced skusa events in the past, but considering first 2 COTA races will be less than 2 hours away from my home, I’ll definitely think about it.

 

[Alan Michel]

***ebay auction NO RESERVE   ends Tuesday around noon****  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kestrel-4250-Racing-Weather-Station-/121831315907?hash=item1c5db659c3:g:Ua4AAOSwnH1WYK4Y

 

I’d rather cancel the auction and sell to a person on this forum, contact me if interested. thanks

[Alan Michel]

yeah,  saw it was updated a day or 2 after my post.    Phoenix works for me ;) !

 

 

[Alan Michel]

updated: still for sale OTK mag rear LONG Hubs, aluminum long hubs, MG white  wet tires, HD and N axles, rest is sold.    Will be posting new things to sell this week(weather station, mychron 4, gps05, SKUSA Pipe almost new only 5 track sessions on it(supernats), MRC shifter radiator with mount, and also my 2015 Praga shifter kart.  thanks

[Alan Michel]

updated sold items and lowered price of others.  thanks

[Alan Michel]

To me, the show has improved with every episode.   I really liked the last few weeks and Hope the season 2 is successful so we can have more seasons!

good reality show for people with any interest in motorsports I think.

 

[Alan Michel]

good.   Arizona should be adding 5-6 to the group.     See you there!

[Alan Michel]

any changes to the engine that would be allowed or required for COTA in comparison to S1/S2 classes at SKUSA ? I’ve only raced skusa events in the past, but considering first 2 COTA races will be less than 2 hours away from my home, I’ll definitely think about it.

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