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Post by royalracing8 on May 10, 2011 10:11:15 GMT -5
i have raced dirt karts for years. i have always wanted to race a grandprix race. this year is first year for martinsville to have a race. i would really like to race or drive a kart. i have mainly ran flatheads. i have no experience in shifting a kart. i have raced sprint cars and minisprints so i can handle speed. i was wondering if anyone had an open seat who would be willing to let me try it? i weigh 200 and have taken some road-course driving schools.
-Ajaye Royal
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Post by Garritt Powell on May 10, 2011 10:47:36 GMT -5
If you have a dirt kart with a flathead on it, You can race that. I'm sure there will be a number of people running their oval karts.
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Bowser
Junior Sportsman
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Post by Bowser on May 10, 2011 16:11:42 GMT -5
we have an extra clone to rent or buy. race ready!
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Post by royalracing8 on May 12, 2011 6:38:32 GMT -5
what kind of tires would be best? i have never raced this type of race before
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Post by karter72 on May 12, 2011 8:01:28 GMT -5
Vega yellows, Hoosier R50 or R60, Burris 44 or 55, Firestones.
I've been running the Vega for a while and a combination of the Burris but there are a lot of guys running the Hoosier's with good results too
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Post by royalracing8 on May 13, 2011 8:10:18 GMT -5
how long are the tires good for? do you guys use prep or cut them? i know on dirt you only get like 2 weekends out of them before they practice tires lol. are a majority of the tracks have lots of left handers?
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Post by mikeh on May 13, 2011 8:21:33 GMT -5
Depends on the class, but the Flat Head/Clones could get 8 races from a set, but as with any racing, new tires are always faster. Our Rules DO NOT allow preping at the track. Some people do prep at home, but mostly to keep the tires fresh, tire tuff as an example. Softer is not always faster.
At some tracks, like Terre Haute older tires, scuffs, are better. If the track is abrasive, then scuffs are better. If you are racing on Sealer, hold on!
Higher HP classes will go through 2 sets a year or more.
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Post by royalracing8 on May 13, 2011 16:18:08 GMT -5
much more affordable than dirt. well if i can find a tire sponsor for the race. i will most def try it! i usually run only 52% cross in this 01' piranah anyways. i will get ahold of scott or you if i for some reason would need to borrow a clone. what is weight on clone heavy?
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Post by mikeh on May 13, 2011 16:58:49 GMT -5
Clone hvy is 380. Lite is 350
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Post by racer61 on May 15, 2011 18:33:09 GMT -5
hello fellow racers; are there any stores close to the pits at the Martinsville? anyone know this area? THANK YOU
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Post by B Angel on May 15, 2011 19:54:23 GMT -5
Not a lot of stores real close, what kind of store are you looking for?
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Post by buster31 on May 15, 2011 21:27:58 GMT -5
The Circle K Shell, fuel station/mini-mart required for the Clone class gas purchase is right across the street from the pits. Downtown (start/finish) is 1 block from the pits. There are eateries and antique type shops on the downtown square. What kind of store are you looking for?
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Post by racer61 on May 25, 2011 19:36:20 GMT -5
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SIRA STAFF & THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE FOR PUTTING ON A VERY GOOD RACE OVER THE WEEKEND. WE LOVED THE TRACK. GREG, YOU DID A VERY PROFESTIONAL JOB IN TECH 4 CYC. THE PEOPLE OF MARTINSVILLE WERE FRIENDLY TO ALL. I KNOW AN EVENT LIKE THIS TAKES ALOT OF VOLENTEERS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. THANKS AGIN THE ALLARDS.
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