ORLANDO KART CENTER RE-PAVING PICTURES

Andre Martins · Advertiser Joined: 02 Oct 2001 Posts: 509

DAY ONE PROGRESS

You can go to our website and click on the day one progress:

http://orlandokartcenter.com

1- They leveled the whole track adding 40 tons of asphalt
2- They scrapped the track removing 200 tons of asphalt
3- They sodded 80% of the whole infield

I will have more updates tomorow
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Orlando Kart Center
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Jerry Brown · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:16 pm Post subject: Wow !

Very impressive Andre - wow...... We are some very spoiled karters here in Florida with the quality of tracks available to us in Central Florida. I am looking so forward to the FKCS race at your new facility.

Jerry Brown
F/A Alonso # 308 Rotax masters
F/A Alonso # 223 TAG Heavy

Jeremy Fletcher # 308 Tony Kid kart

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2771

Looking good
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Nathaniel Dewitt · Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 109

are the layout and curbs staying the same?

jim rogero · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:52 am Post subject:

Andrey, Looks great! Is that configuration # Q95F297314B or Q95F297995Z ??

Todd Kovi · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:34 pm Post subject:

Jim, REALLY?

Anyone can see its configuration Q234Z453, Rev C. ... jeez of all the people who should know it should be you!

Shocked

I heard the asphalt mix is built specifically to give the best grip for Maxxis and Hoosiers.

Looking good Andre!, Can't wait to see the finished project.

jeff grose · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:31 pm Post subject:

looking good andre, let us know when we can come over and put down some practice laps>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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#31 Gillard/PDBAmerica
IAME Leopards by P1 Engines
Tag Sr./FKCS/WKA
Driver: Jesse Grose
Remember: "No matter where you go,there you are"

Nathan Adair · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject:

Looking great. I'm excited to see the finished result.

Andre Martins · Advertiser Joined: 02 Oct 2001 Posts: 509

Day two complete.

http://www.orlandokartcenter.com

If all goes like the plans tomorrow is the last day.
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Andre Martins
Orlando Kart Center
www.orlandokartcenter.com

www.tonykartflorida.com

Tony Kart World Champion - 1986,1987,1989,1991,1992,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2004,2006,2007,2008

Kurt Mathewson · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject:

Very impressive Andre! I look forward to trying it out. Gotta admit I didn't like the old track as it was far to rough. Not only is repaving a huge commitment but adding grass-wow, thats over the top! Congratulations, I hope everyone turns out and supports your effort and large investment here. I will come up as soon as I have a kart here to drive. One question, don't you have to let the surface cure at all in order to not tear it up?
Congratulations, well done.

Kurt Mathewson

jeff grose · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:50 pm Post subject:

anybody want to join us at OKC for wet practice,the water truck is out on the track Wink

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#31 Gillard/PDBAmerica
IAME Leopards by P1 Engines
Tag Sr./FKCS/WKA
Driver: Jesse Grose
Remember: "No matter where you go,there you are"

Andre Martins · Advertiser Joined: 02 Oct 2001 Posts: 509

Day 3 is complete.

All the track has been re-paved. All the new grass is down.

The track will open for rental karts tomorrow.
The track will be open for owners on Wed, Sat and Sun.
All owners MUST use MG blues with minimum 15 lbs psi.

We will monitor the new asphalt very closely, the asphalt plant is literally 1/2 mile away from the track and they will be making daily trips to see when the asphalt has cured enough to allow for more g forces.

I would like to thank everyone that has supported OKC.
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Orlando Kart Center
www.orlandokartcenter.com

www.tonykartflorida.com

Tony Kart World Champion - 1986,1987,1989,1991,1992,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2004,2006,2007,2008

Jerry Brown · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:09 am Post subject: Tires

Andre - I didn't get time to run you down at the FKCS race this weekend. A couple of questions....

I assume you guys have a good stock of the MG blues on hand?

Is there an on site kart center with tire changing equipment to assist if needed?

As soon as i finish the N FL Rotax next weekend we are heading your way for some track time while the FWT / Vacation time takes place at OGP.

Everyone is excited about the new track surface and the FKCS crowd is ready to bring it to Orlando for sure...

Thank You,

Jerry Brown

Brian G. Wilson · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:42 am Post subject:

jeff grose · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:46 pm Post subject:

Brian
My understanding is Andre wants only MG blues on the track until the track is cured, as different compound tires have a tendency to pull up or displace freshly laid asphalt, with that being said the FKCS visit to OKC is scheduled for May 25-27, with many different compounds being ran that weekend. We are planning to mount some MG blues on the TAG kart for some quick practice in the next couple of weeks.
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#31 Gillard/PDBAmerica
IAME Leopards by P1 Engines
Tag Sr./FKCS/WKA
Driver: Jesse Grose
Remember: "No matter where you go,there you are"