Rotax grouping this weekend

John Wehrheim · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:39 am Post subject:

I think Brad and Kerry are the only ones on soft tires. I know Tom Rogers is on YHC's. His best time is a 23.4
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Carl Cottrell · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject:

Southern Star Karting · Guest

whatever , talk to Bacon, he was the one that told me we were running with rotax , I personaly do not want to run with rotax , thats why I didn't buy one. I am quite happy running the way it has been , .......

Gary Head · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject:

Part of the reason for combining classes is for the sake of getting all the classes run before dark. The other is if someone wants to run another "similar " class they can and get more seat time and the club gets an additional $20. bucks

To me that's like letting the 'cup cars run in the nationwide series Rolling Eyes

I personnally like the classes seperate....... but who am I !
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DrChip · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject:

Looks lke I will be running TAG heavy by renting Daniel's KArt

"....returning to B'ville after 20 years away..." cb
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Mark Libby · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: Rotax and Tag together

I know this subject has been beaten to death many times, but I just couldn’t leave it alone.
As a Tag driver, all I know is that Steve Bushell and I are just looking to have more people to race with. I hear all kinds of talk about the need to keep classes separate because of safety, rules, points, horsepower, tires, etc, etc……… Isn’t the reason everyone puts their butt into a kart is to enjoy the thrill of speed and competition? I see very similar times for Rotax and Tag, so where is this big advantage? Safety? If someone is afraid to run with other karts of similar speed and lap times, either stay home or ban the other karts for the safety of everyone. If they are too dangerous to run with Rotax, then they must be too dangerous to be allowed on the track at all. I understand about the Rotax Qualifiers, but other weekends wouldn’t you want to have as many karts on track as possible? Rules? It’s a local club, not F1. Let the race director combine classes if he believes this provides the best competition. That’s why you have a race director. Maybe I’m still a newbie around here or maybe I just don’t GET IT. I enjoy racing at Barnesville so please don’t take any of this personally.
There, I’m done.

Carl Cottrell · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

Mark,

there is combined class - TAG. The problem is you want the club to force largest class to run with a small class because it is better for you. I don't understand why you think that is fair.

Second, if you want to run in a bigger class go get yourself a Rotax. Just like all the guys who race in the Rotax class.

Remember, the Rotax class racers are GSKA members as well and should have a say.

Mark Libby · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject: Tag Heavy with Rotax Masters

What I’m proposing is combining the Tag Heavy and Rotax Masters together so all the heavy karts race together. More karts, more competition, more interesting racing. Tires? The Tags run on YHCs and the Rotax on their usual D2s. I’d be interested in hearing from the Rotax Master drivers on their thoughts about this idea.

Thanks,

John Wehrheim · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject:

I am trying to keep out of this discussion, but it is difficult. I think one thing many are forgetting is that Karting like many motorsports are taking a hit due to the economy. Lets not forget that karters want to compete. If they didn't then why race. Lets not ignore the fact the number of Rotax entries and Tag entries have dropped significantly. Why, well I don;t think anyone has the magical answer, but I have to believe the economy is a major aspect.

So to get to my point, if we want to continue to grow this club and the classes, you need to have an environment where everyone wants to race. Look at the how much Clone has grown. Why, low cost, close competition and the fun factor. We even allowed Frank to race his Animal with us because we wanted him to race with someone.
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