RACER MEETING UPDATES

Meeting date and time unchanged at Feb 9 @ 2PM in the  shop.

We have received comments from racers and I am posting them so you can ponder them and be prepared for a meaningful discussion.

• Sr 206 weight — change from 380 to 375  —  also comments for no change
• Avoid doubles because if you break in the first, you miss the second
• Rain dates rather than doubles
• If doubles, then evening rainouts will be doubled on next day race
• Tire lease contract — See below
• FNL  —  Avoid NASCAR (Jun 21) — either double up or schedule around
• JR “League”  —  Max age JR high but no min age

We will be adopting a sharing format “for all genres” which will allow better use of time for all.  We will start with 20 min of raceday discussion, then switch to FNL for 20 min, then next issue for 20 min etc.  We will return to raceday, and any others, after each group gets their first session.  We will ask that ALL are quiet to respect others time, and allow us to moderate discussions.

TIRE LEASE —  We have been asked about getting new tires multiple times per season and have developed a contract that would allow the racer to change tires when he likes.

• Cost is $150 + $50 X number of changes you desire
• Changes are scheduled by the racer
• Contract is per racer not a multiple racer group
• Tires turned in must be the same ones issued
• Damaged tires  —  beyond “normal” wear will be charged
• MGIR tires
• Serviceable used set must be turned in at start or end of year

I will post other issues as they are presented for your consideration.  We hope to see you Feb 9.

 

RACER MEETING FEB 9 2PM

Once again we intend to have a racer meeting in the shop @ 2PM to initiate the 2020 season.  Let your ideas flow and we look for a positive discussion on a variety of subjects.  Some have sent in ideas and if you let us know, we will post so others can consider prior to arriving.  Here are some things we or others have thought of to ponder.

RACEDAYS  –  Avoiding holidays, mothers day, CKNA, & Rt66, we have 13 possible dates for races.  Apr 4, May 2, Jun 13,20,27, Jul 18,25, Aug 1,8,15, Sep 12,19,26.

• Is 13 enough or do we add in Oct?
• Do we need to avoid Rt66?   if not that could give us 3 more possible dates
• Evening schedule for Jun, Jul, Aug?
• Rainouts — Drop em, have rain dates, double up?
• New rainout double idea is to delay any that occur on evenings to the next day event?
• Bodywork will remain open as long as insurance does not mandate change?
• Drops?  how many

FNL

• 3-8 Race sessions?  Apr through early Oct
• Ballast to 200# driver?
• 21 races count for season awards?
• Session awards — Do we “beef up” cash awards and delete trophies?
• 7PM Drivers meeting?
• Elite karts?
• Oval challenge?  every other week

JR HIGH

• 2-8 Race sessions?  May through Aug
• Change entry format to allow intermittent participation ie, weekly or session?
• Wed or Thurs nights?
• 6PM Drivers meeting?
• Session awards are cash with season awards @ Banquet?

HIGH SCHOOL

• 2-8 Race sessions?  May through Aug
• Ballast to 180# driver?
• Premium or original karts?
• Wed or Thurs nights?
• Entry format is weekly or reduced session price?
• 6PM Drivers meeting?
• Session Awards — cash or trophies?

Advise if you have other ideas to consider, and save the date, between Super Bowl & Daytona 500.

 

2020 JOB OPPORTUNITIES

We will be adding staff for the 2020 season.  This is a full-time position with a workload heavier in the summer months.  If you have the interest to work at a kart track, call us to discuss details.  Racing experience is not a prerequisite.  Call Matt, Jim, or Les to inquire or setup interview.

ENDURANCE RACE

We will host an endurance race on Sunday Sept 29.  This 2-hour format was well liked earlier in the year.  It allows for single or multiple drivers.

RACE DETAILS — This will be a 2 hour endurance race with our premium karts.  We are targeting this at a 3 person team but teams can be ANY size.  During the 5 pit stops, you may change drivers and/or get a different kart with a full fuel load.  Karts hold 6 quarts of fuel and burn ~ 1 gal/hr.  Choose your team, your team name, and call to reserve your spot.

• Date — 29SEP19
• 9:00 sign in
• 9:20 practice sessions for each driver
• 9:45 Drivers meeting
• 10:00 Green flag
• 5 mandatory timed pit stops including at least one fuel stop
• Cost is $300/team pre-register and $350 the week before race
• Cost includes practice, driver passes, and insurance
• Prizes — Concept Cash commensurate with entries
• Call to secure your spot as space will be limited

RAINOUT UPDATE

Last raceday we got a general show of hands to endorse future rainouts.  Unless there is substantial input in any other direction, we will adopt the following @ race 8 (Aug 10).

Rainout 1 date of Sep 28 will be a double event.  Rainout date 2 on Oct 12 is a single event for the present but will become a double event if any other rainouts occur.  All other rainouts will be cancelled.

RAINOUT FEEDBACK

At the last race I asked for thoughts on rainout makeups and here are the results.  All have wanted to double up and most on the rain dates already scheduled.  Doubles later would mean without evening schedule and with cooler temperatures.  Some have suggested a lower lap count.

I plan to proceed with a discussion at next race (Aug 3) and if approved, give a one race timespan for negative reasoning, and then adopt the following:

Rain date 1 (Sep 28) would already be a double since we have had 3 rainouts.  Rain date 2 (Oct 12) is now a single race but would become a double race if we have another rainout.  Rainouts beyond 4 would be dropped.

 

NEW OPPORTUNITY

Bill has decided to depart from CHMS.  This was an abrupt move and leaves an opportunity for someone else to help make racing karts enjoyable.  If you have the skill to meet people, visit with them about a racing future, and help them plan their next racing adventure, then we may have a great opportunity for you.  Our job includes marketing rentals, sharing competition challenges, and officiating rentals and racedays.

If you have the skill set and the desire, call us to set up an interview for either part-time or full-time work.

NEXT ENDURANCE EVENT Aug 11

We will be holding our next endurance event on August 11 (Sunday).  This event will be the “dice and coin format” style and is usually done by a single driver BUT if someone elected to do a team event, that could be done.  You may check on the format under the format endurance tab and also confirm the timeline under the next race tab but the highlights are as follows:

• Race is 3 – 20 min sessions w/kart swaps at breaks
• Driver ballast to 200#
• 9AM sign in followed by practice, drivers meeting, and race
• Cost is $120 per entry ($150 after Aug 4)

Call us to confirm your spot.  We are considering a 3 hour team race in Sept (less chance of hot weather) so look for a post and start forming your team.

HONOR

The Masters class intends to remember their fallen comrade Randy Howe by honoring him in our points race 6.  The “Masters group” has secured special trophies for this event for the Masters LO206 class.  Randy raced with us last year and we have a few of the previously created stickers left.  Stop by the showroom if you would like one.

ENDURANCE RACE

We are finally scheduling our next endurance race.  After the earlier 3 hour team race, we will next offer a 1 hour “iron-man” format.  This format has one green flag and one checkered flag  with no mandatory pit stops.  Pit stops, driver changes, etc WILL be allowed but NOT dictated or timed.  You can make this a single driver or a team event.

Date: Sunday July 14, 2019

Time: 9:30AM signup, 10AM practice (optional), 10:30 Race start

Cost:  $120/entry (includes driver pass & ins for all drivers) — $150 after July 7

Practice:  $20 (optional)

Driver ballast to 200#, Concept Cash prizes commensurate with entries