Additional classes requested as of today:

Sprint G-125 (Similar to CES) Came from racers in MI.

Sprint stock 125 honda (Checking on rules) Came from Chris & Brad

Sprint Yamaha Jr. ( 8-11, Yamaha/small carb/4-hole can, 230#) Ran this in the past.

2 other possible classes (These would possibly run on Friday at the end of practice):

Yamaha pipe heavy (410#, Yamaha, any fixed pipe) Ran this in the past.

Controlled Spec (Looking into rules. Similar to WKA)

Again, these are just REQUESTS!! Once we see what people request then we will look at a schedule to see if they can be fit in without difficulties. End of June the latest I would like to have the list of classes so I can play with a schedule.

Test for Kelly!

THE MAN is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Had to download a different browser (Firefox).  I hate computers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Linda for posting to Gilbert.

Linda,

THANKS!!!

You know what it takes and it isn’t easy!!!!!!!! Adding classes is easy, making them all work is the tough part.

THE MAN

The KART/MARRS-RUSSELL KARTING SPECIALTIES ROAD RACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS event and entry forms are now on the KART web site (www/kart.org).

As for the local option classes rules, I have asked Maysha to post them on there also. More then likely it will be added to the other forms as a page 3??  As for KART rules, if you are not a current KART member or not sure of the rules, call or e-mail me and I can let you know the rules for your particular classes.

Remember, you draw for your starting position for this event.

Look forward in seeing everyone there October 3-5.

THE MAN

The LOCAL OPTION class rules are now on the KART web (www.kart.org).

SPONSORSHIP:  There are only 8 classes left needing sponsors as of to date!!  If you or someone would like to sponsor a class, let me know ASAP. I’m in the process of filling these last few spots as we speak.

FYI!!!!!!!

Due to the response I have received, we will be adding one last local option class  (B-STOCK) to the schedule to race 8 on Saturday. The  weight is 465#. If they want to run on Sunday, they will run in the UNLIMITED II class in race 10 on Sunday.

Maysha will get the schedule changed and re post it on the KART web site.

UPDATES:

1) We have added B-STOCK to race 8 on Saturday. It will run/scored separately with the Unlimited, Control Spec I and Sportsman I classes.  UPDATED event schedule will be posted within the next few days on the K.A.R.T. web site (www.kart.org). B-stockers will be combined with Unlimited as ONE class on Sunday.

2) Those pitting where electrical power is, cost is $30.oo per day. There are only 2 spots left available on lower level. These will be saved for possible sponsors needing electrical. Track management or myself will come by during the weekend to collect.

3) Local option rules (excluding B-STOCK and SPRINT TAG SR.) are now posted on the KART web site along with the event information. Here are B-stock and Spring Tag Sr. rules:

B-STOCK: 18+, gas/oil, 465#, 2 x 100cc controlled motors.

SPRINT TAG SR.: 16+, gas/oil, CIK bodywork (14″ max width driver’s fairing).

WEIGHTS:

PRD FIREBALL – 350

PARILLA LEOPARD – 360

ROTAX MAX FR125 – 380

IAME – 30 – 390

PARILLA DRAGON – 400

VORTEX TT – 405

MOTORI SEVEN – 415

SONIK TX125 – 415

4) Out of 35 classes, ONLY 3 left that need a sponsor. $200.00 per class.

UPATE:

Only 3 classes left needing a sponsor. You or someone interested in sponsoring a class, let me know (donnaandkelly@hotmail.com or 316-218-3645). $200.00 per class. You get a reserved pit spot (if you wish), T-shirt, name on that class awards, announcements. Let alone being a major part of one hell of a event!!!!!!!!!

I’m very impressed with the comments that people have e-mailed or text me that they can not wait for this event to happen. As some of these racers said, MT POCKETS and other KART/AMARRS racers have traveled to various parts of the country over the years and supported those events so it’s time to go to there event and support them.  Yes we have always enjoyed those events and just from us, we are happy to see some of those racers coming back to our play ground.

Isn’t that what it is called that we can watch on our computers on like we did for Mid Ohio??   If not, correct me!! This could be my first mistake?? LOL

David,

YES that word!!!!  U knew what I meant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Chris,

U R a SPAZ!!!!!!  LOL

Lyle,

Would you like to sponsor a class???  I sponsored one myself and would be more then glad to give that one up if you do. If so give me a shout at 316-218-3645.

Joe,

Didn’t catch it earlier but it is FRIDAY – SUNDAY. SORRY!!!  It still  AWESOME!!!!!!

As far as this video you put together, as a representative of KART/MARRS, BIG THANKS of what you put together here for our event. Nice to have people out there that want to promote road racing no matter where they are from!!!!!!  THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To all,

As for parts going to be available at the track, RUSSELL KARTING SPECIALTIES, HEGAR MFG, HE ENTERPRISES, MISI KART PRODUCTS to name a few, will be there and should have parts. There will also be racers like MT POCKETS, BALDUS RACING  that will have certain parts if needed.  Keep in mind RUSSELLS is not far from HPT and if you let them know any last minute items you have forgotten, give them a call by Thursday of the event as I know they would be more then happy to deliver parts to you at the track.

Joe,

On youtube.com, put in brad read in search bar and there is a video there from HPT 2013. Good video of the piston port race at least until a rock cracks his go pro lens.

Chris,

They have Sunoco 100 Unleaded, 110 and 112 Leaded.  The 100 is what I’m thinking would not pass in the past but I will be checking it that Thursday when we get there.

Sam Linhardt normally brings some VP 110. Need some. text me how much and I can make sure he brings plenty

PISTON PORT CLASS RULES: The board had a meeting and voted to run the above rules at the 2014 nationals.

More questions:

1) How is the grid line-up determined ? By draw. Draw a number per class and line-up is determined from low – high number. Noon each day is the deadline to enter and draw. After noon, you go behind those who drew in the order you entered.

2) Are dual/4 wheel brakes required ? Above 100cc stock (A-limited – up for both sprint and laydown). The break teather is not mandatory at this time.

3) How do  the shifters start ?  Standing Formula 1 style start. We pre-grid them back a ways and start them and they pull down to the flagman. Once last kart stops, the flagman gives them all a signal then raises the flag. 10 secs later he drops the flag and first class leaves when multiple classes are running together. He does the same 10 sec flag for the remaining classes as well.

All other classes do the normal Lemans standing start.

4) Is practice split into groups ? Only if needed. This is determined of the amount of traffic. Has been done both ways. FYI, We will have 2 sessions Sat/Sun for Jrs. (8-11) and the Animals. Normally the first session is 1/2 way through practice and second one is at the end of practice. Friday will be the same but will give the Jrs. & Animals 4 sessions most likely.

5) Transponders available to rent ?  YES. $10.00 for the weekend.

6) Is there pump gas with no ethanol available ? Yes. There is a HY VEE located at 29th & Wannamaker which is on the N.W. side of Topeka where most of the motels and easting establishments are located. I have a co-worker looking for other stations and will post them what he finds out which will probably be Mon or Tues.

Here are a couple of things for food for thought.

1) I personally have purchased some very very nice items from one of our class sponsors to go as a silent auction to be given away Saturday nite at the awards/meal ceremony. I have 2- Hitch receiver locks, 2 – trailer wheel locks, 2 –  trailer locks and 1 – trailer door lock. These will be on display in registration along with bid sheets. If interested, put your name and what you want to bid on each items bid sheet. Top bidders get the item they bid the highest. GREAT NEWS is that, those who bid will receive a ticket for a special drawing!!!  The drawing will be for CASH!!!! Here is the deal, once the amount it cost to purchase these items have been meet, then that amount will be deducted from the total income and the remaining balance will be given to some lucky person who bid on any/all the items. Just for bidding and you are the lucky winner, you are guaranteed a minimum of $25.00 even if I have to pay it!!!!

2) It has been requested to have a “CALCUTTA” race. This is where people buy a particular racer in a particular class and if that racer wins, then the buyer wins the pot including what they bought in for. As of now, the 100cc Controlled I class on Saturday has been suggested. I will talk to people Thursday nite thru Friday morning to see if there is interest.

Joe,

As I told you on the PM, this is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A BIG THANKS from all of us from KART and MARRS!!!!!!!!!!  I owe you big time!!!!!!!!!!

Racers,

Another reason why all of us who road race are such a tight family!!!!!!!

Questions/answers:

1) Can we get in after 10:00pm Thur ??  NO. We will not have anyone to be able to sell passes after 10pm. SORRY!!!! gates will open at 7:00am each day.

2) Concessions available  ?? Yes. They will be serving lunch all 3 days along with having a breakfast menu Sat/Sun.

In case you don’t know, Saturday after the races (Approximately 5:30), MARRS is hosting the awards ceremony for the Friday/Sat. classes and there will be plenty of good old BBQ and beverages (both non alcoholic and alcohol). We want EVERYONE to attend this as it’s not just for those who are receiving awards. Come have a good time!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, Lindsay (my daughter) who works in the HR department that owns the Carlos O Kelly’s in Topeka has set it up for us to come enjoy some good old Mexican food on Friday nite if you are interested. There is no special pricing that I am aware of but, she was able to get them to sponsor one of our classes  and several racers plan to go there around 7:00pm to show there support.  Everyone is invited. It’s easy to get to and Lindsay will be available to give anyone directions.

A BIG THANX to EVERYONE who attended!!!!!!!! I can speak for all the KART/MARRS racers, officials when we say THANK YOU for all the kind comments for such a fine event let alone the Saturday nite festivities. And speaking of Saturday nite, the special award that was presented to myself was a major shock to me if you didn’t notice!!!!! THANK ALL OF YOU from the bottom of my heart who were involved.

Outside of mother nature on Friday morning which gave us a small delay, it was super weather the rest of the weekend. Even with rain Friday morning, we still had plenty of practice time by what racers told me. As for the races, SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CHAMPIONS!!!! Several had finishes that where the main flagman had to call the finish.  It was a major disappointment that this event was not on Race-monitor.com as Maysha had IT issues and tried several times to get it fixed so we are sorry for that. That’s OK though because you had to be there to see the tight racing!!!!!!!

SUPER NEWS: NO RED FLAGS ALL WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU ALL for racing hard and clean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To the HEGAR family (Chris/Ryan): Next trip back you need to grow some hair and party with the REAL partiers!!!!!!!  LMAO.

B-STOCK group: See how we are, treat us right and we treat you right!!!!!!

Hope to see all who were there this year and more at next years event.

SINCERELY,

THE MAN

FANTASTIC RACE!!!!! Had to be the most fun anyone could have.

1) See the hand signals when they were coming up on slower traffic?? Super sportsmanship by them all!!

2) Mike, we need to talk about spinning out!!  LOL

3) Doug, banging on the steering wheel coming to the checkered must have done it!!!  LOL

GREAT job all you ANIMAL racers!!!!