United States Pro Kart Series

[Arie 0uimet]

I just took 15 minutes of my time to read every post in this thread and I still have mixed emotions about this.

The idea of growing the sport of karting and helping it to the next level with a "pro" series is all great. But what kind of progress are we making if we're using the same engine package that doesnt only date back years, but decades? If you look back through the years of karting, everything moves forward; the chassis, the level of competition, the series, the tracks. Yes, the engines are abundant and less expensive than the Tag packages (in reference to the yamaha), but look at some of the things Vortex is doing with their Mini Rok and how successful that program is at the FWT and Supernats. Progress is made in many ways, and one way is using these new, more efficient, more powerful, and more reliable engine packages.

And to some of the Yamaha rookie posts that were put up earlier, look at the Rotax ladder of classes. Mini Max runs nearly two seconds a lap faster at New Castle than Yamaha Junior Lite....food for thought.

Call me old fashioned, but if its a "PRO" karting series, then it needs to be treated like one. There is a need for local, regional, and national levels of racing. Its all about progression, and how a driver learns at each level. But its a PRO series, give the drivers a PRO level kart drive. I'm all for spending less money, but there's a time and a place for everything, and cost comes with this territory, its inevitable.
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[mark coats]

Hey TJ,
Great job on the logo!!
Thanks man,
Mark

[Mike Martz]

the two right engines + limited classes + 16 year old senior rule + tire rule + testing rule + great tracks + school friendly schedule + longer races = home run!

Mark - I knew it would be good!

Mike
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[Tom Varner]

any Chassis length specs for Rookie and Cadet classes?

[Tim Reed]

Have you decided on a tire yet? Bridgestones? MGs? Mojo?

What is the payout structure looking like for semi-pro and pro? What about Yamaha classes?

[Jim McMahon]

It'll be interesting to see how the Leopard Masters class with the 30mm restrictor in the exhaust works out. Hmmmmm
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[mark coats]

Mike,
Thank you for the kind words, I really think the racers will be pleased.

Tom,
Contact Jamie Sieraki at Franklin on that question.

Tim,
That will be determined in the next several weeks.

Jim,
It will just be easier on the "Masters" bodies and pocket books.

Attention all Karters,
Thank you for all of the emails, text & phone calls. They will all be answered now that the cat is out of the bag!
I hope the "TEAM" can live up to the series name. I promise that we will always listen to the racers and not sponsors checks to guide what we do to improve & promote US Sprint Racng.
There will be more press releases answering everyones questions in the coming weeks.
The NEW "USPKS" website will be launched anyday now.
Mark Coats

[Keith Bridgeman]

So I'm guessing after looking at the tracks this is a midwest series kind of being called a US or national pro series? Not really. Why not spread it out a bit more so it is a national series? I'm guessing Yamaha and TAG Leopard are spreed out through the whole country.
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[Jim McMahon]

[Greg Wright]

[William French]

To all those involved in this series, great job! I think this is exactly what is needed and I will predict that this series will be the one to be at in 2013! I for one can't wait to see it roll out in Moorseville in April. You can bet I will be there!

[Gary Osterholt]

[Jim McMahon]

[Gary Osterholt]

[Jim McMahon]