[Jeremy Ellison]

The entry list is up now and can be found at: http://www.showdownracingllc.com/event.html

Looks like 19 in medium and 13 in heavy as of now.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Bump. Still available. Price negotiable.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Price lowered.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Thanks! See you on the 26th.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Hey Sebastian, Having not done a night race with you guys yet, can you give me an idea of what the schedule will be? What time do the pits open and practice start? Thanks!

[Jeremy Ellison]

Thanks! Hope to see some of you out there.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Still available? Which temp lead is it?

[Jeremy Ellison]

Thanks Gif, you may have saved me from serious injury :). I see why people run synthetics now…

[Jeremy Ellison]

John,  what kind of clutch stall speeds are you guys running with the SR-Y? Good to hear you’re getting that much time out of the motors. Mine should be fresh for the next race. Are you doing rings or pistons in-between rebuilds?

[Jeremy Ellison]

We had 4 in the class at the last race, hope to get some of you guys to come up from Georgia next month! I think if we can get ~8 karts out to a few races, we’ll hit a tipping point where more we’ll get more people showing up regularly.

[Jeremy Ellison]

I’m a big fan of the SR-Y pipe since they introduced it for the Gopro Motorplex series. The biggest plus is that we’re now faster than the Jr’s. I’d venture a guess that at Mooresville, it’s worth about a second a lap (<55 second laps).

It’s definitely got more bottom end, but it doesn’t seem to pull much more on top. We’re still turning about 14,2 on the downhill (same as the 4 hole can), which is nice because there’s little incentive to rev them up to hell (and rebuild them every weekend).

[Jeremy Ellison]

Do you think it’s an issue with the KT in general or maybe your plug/ignition module? I’d try a new plug first and then maybe then swap out the ignition.

Does it start easily on the stand?

[Jeremy Ellison]

Ted,

Word on the street is that we’re going to a pipe next year. I haven’t heard anything official yet though. Perhaps a new tire as well. I may have a spare can lying around, though I think you can probably pick one up on ebay for cheap (that’s where I got mine).

[Jeremy Ellison]

Got some advice at the track and ended up running 10/73 and 11/81. Thought I’d leave it here in case someone searches for the info.

[Jeremy Ellison]

New Price. $1000 Shipped (CONTUS).

[Jeremy Ellison]

Rick, I like that idea :). I think I’m going to buy a set of lever type scales for the car, then I can just use the scales without the lever extensions for the kart as well.

Tim, thanks for the info. I have a TAG on it now, but am seriously considering a switch to KT-100 (can) for several reasons (maintenance, cost, driver development).

P.S. I got a KartLift (Pro model) along with my kart. It’s freaking awesome. Great design, excellent execution.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Thanks for the responses. I’ll call the local shop and see if I can use their scales. I’ve been eyeing a set of race car scales already (lever type, using bathroom scales), so I may just pull the trigger and use those for the kart as well.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Price is negotiable.

[Jeremy Ellison]

I believe VIR does practice days at the kart track every Sunday. Hours vary on their schedule. I want to get out there in August to check it out, but have not yet been.

 

Jeremy

[Jeremy Ellison]

Figured it out. Basically followed the instructions from an 07 Leopard manual.

[Jeremy Ellison]

Interesting. I’ve never run a KT-100 direct drive, but have thought about it (ditching the clutch is attractive…). I know people do it,  so I’d be interested in what you figure out.

If you have a friend with a clutched kart, you could always get them to give you a push :)

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