Go-karting...the aftermath | FerrariChat
Buy

Go-karting...the aftermath

Discussion in 'North & South Carolina' started by iceburns288, Feb 18, 2006.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 2
  1. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2004
    2,116
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Charles M.
    #1 iceburns288, Feb 18, 2006
    Well at lunch, whilst he was in the bathroom, we decided it was Daniel's job to do the post-race write-up! Have fun, man... :) He can do a subjective play-by-play with neat little additions I’m not quite skilled enough to write! I’m also too tired to write with creativity anyways :p.

    I'd first like to say that our friend Jeremy (L8braker) was on pole, so congrats to him! He also went on to win with Dwight (HUTCH91TR) by just over 8 seconds. Their team set a fastest lap of 32.144 (set by Jeremy), fastest of the day as well, on lap 76. They had the lead about 90% of the race and finished with 100 laps complete .
    Eddie and my dad were team 2, which is also where they finished, and Eddie set their fastest lap of 32.444 seconds on lap 76. They beat my team by 23 seconds.
    Our team, Kevin and I, started fourth and was the only team to move up in position! We finished 3rd yet managed to stay on the lead lap, albeit barely. We were 31 seconds behind at the finish and I set the fastest lap for us on the second to last lap, lap 99, with a 33.140.
    Steven (N24RE) and someone whose name here I am not actually sure (I’m kinda dead at the moment, but I apologize ) started third and finished fourth thanks to my teammate making a slick move very early in the race ;). Their fastest lap of 32.574 was set on lap 90 by I think Steve. They finished 2 laps behind the leaders at 98 laps.
    Team 5… well, let’s just say they started out in a hole; Daniel was on this team! (I’m givin you a hard time, man, you were actually faster than me anyways :p) Eleven people showed up to race, but Daniel and his teammate were kind enough to each give up a stint to let him on their team. Good job, fellas, as the rest of us were all too selfish to do so :p. Their fastest lap of 32.661 on lap 79 was set by I have no idea who (they had the most confusing driver order ever with 3 people). They also finished with 98 laps.

    The amazing thing is how well the racing worked out. The average time of the first place team was 35.166 seconds per lap. Incredibly the last place team had a lap average of 36.146! All teams were within a second of each other on average and all the fastest laps were within a second too. Daniel also showed up with an awesome gift for me, a Ricambi America hat. Thanks man! I still don't know why you gave it to me after all the crap I gave you this weekend ;)

    If this confused you, suck it up and read it a second time! My arms hurt! ;)

    Pics in a few minutes...
     
  2. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2004
    2,116
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Charles M.
    #2 iceburns288, Feb 18, 2006
  3. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,451
    Winston Salem, NC
    #3 Ricambi America, Feb 18, 2006
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  4. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2004
    2,116
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Charles M.
    #4 iceburns288, Feb 18, 2006
    Who's the idiot with red Pumas? He looks stupid... ;)
     
  5. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2004
    2,116
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Charles M.
    #5 iceburns288, Feb 18, 2006
    Oh HECK YES. Not for the faint of heart :). Or faint of forearm muscles!
     
  6. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2004
    2,116
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Charles M.
    #6 iceburns288, Feb 18, 2006
    How long was the course? Right now I have our average speeds at about 35mph... which can't be right... I thought you said it was 1/3 of a mile?
     
  7. k wright

    k wright F1 Rookie

    Feb 4, 2004
    2,544
    North East TN
    Full Name:
    Kent Wright
    #7 k wright, Feb 18, 2006
    I was the looser that showed up late, many thanks to you guys for including me on your team.

    Also thanks for the struts and the hat. I had no idea that Steve Barney was there?..N24RE. Steve thanks to you and Daniel my car looks and drives 1000 times better than it did when I got it.

    Is this a monthly thing or what?

    Ken Wright
     
  8. HUTCH91TR

    HUTCH91TR F1 Rookie

    Nov 7, 2003
    2,894
    Charlotte, NC
    Full Name:
    Hutch
    #8 HUTCH91TR, Feb 18, 2006
    Nice pics Chris!!!

    Jeremy clearly won the race for us, I was sliding and squealing the tires all around the course... and spinning occasionally.

    Definitely a hell of a lotta fun!!!! When are we gonna do it again????

    Great meeting everyone :) !!!!
     
  9. iceburns288

    iceburns288 Formula 3

    Jun 19, 2004
    2,116
    Bay Area, CA
    Full Name:
    Charles M.
    #9 iceburns288, Feb 18, 2006
    It better become one! As long as my dad keeps payin for it, that is... I can't afford $100 a month :(. Hey it's ok you were late, you made it in time for the race :).

    BTW, I went through the other thread to get names for the people that were there, so there may be some mismatches. Sorry guys, I'm just bad at remembering names! :p
     
  10. L8Braker

    L8Braker Formula 3

    Nov 10, 2003
    1,567
    Asheville NC
    Full Name:
    Jeremy Stafford
    #10 L8Braker, Feb 19, 2006
    Wheewww is anyone else sore?? hahaha Those things gave me a good workout.

    I had a blast and it was nice to meet everyone. I especially had fun with Eddie on the first stint where we were so close. My teamate Dwight aka Hutch didn't let me down! We qualified first & last, but he improved with every stint and wound up getting a very quick lap himself. I'll post pics later and my wife got a two tiny video's on my digi cam if anyone wants to host them. Thanks Daniel for organizing it.

    I vote for a monthly meet! Satuday morning like that was perfect for me.
     
  11. 360 Spyder

    360 Spyder Formula Junior

    Feb 7, 2004
    379
    Near the Cows....
    Full Name:
    Rob
    #11 360 Spyder, Feb 19, 2006
  12. Juan-Manuel Fantango

    Juan-Manuel Fantango F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 18, 2004
    14,634
    Full Name:
    Juan
    #12 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Feb 20, 2006
    Its the low center of gravity that helps.
     
  13. L8Braker

    L8Braker Formula 3

    Nov 10, 2003
    1,567
    Asheville NC
    Full Name:
    Jeremy Stafford
    #13 L8Braker, Feb 20, 2006
    Funny observations.....I noticed Eddie & I set our fastest time on lap 76 but he was about 1/2 lap behind so he wasn't following my line. The other thing was I believe Ken set the fastest lap for team 5 because he was around me at that point. I was behind Ken for a while trying to find a way past(which was hard) until he made a slight bobble then he was right behind me for a few laps. It was funny because as soon as Ken realized the mistake he snapped his fingers haha.

    For any of you guys who didn't come, who live in Charlotte no less, you missed out on the most enjoyable event in a while! I know everyone was scared to get on track with Daniel, but after you pass him then you are safe!
     
  14. BrianC

    BrianC Formula Junior

    Apr 6, 2004
    908
    North Augusta, SC
    Full Name:
    Brian C
    #14 BrianC, Feb 20, 2006
    Her name is Toni McCray. She no longer works at VLK. She is working for Evernham Motorsports as the Marketing and Media Relations Director for the #98 NASCAR Craftsman Truck team driven by Erin Crocker.
     
  15. 360 Spyder

    360 Spyder Formula Junior

    Feb 7, 2004
    379
    Near the Cows....
    Full Name:
    Rob
    #15 360 Spyder, Feb 20, 2006
    Good for her!! (Maybe Ray will put her in a car/truck at sme point... she's got the skills!!) She was a real sweet girl too. And... in working for Evernham, she is in a round-about way working with Scott; #10 Valvoline Dodge. :D
     
  16. eddie gramisci

    eddie gramisci Rookie

    Aug 20, 2004
    26
    #16 eddie gramisci, Feb 20, 2006
    Hey Jeremy, wnat to join the league with me?
     
  17. eddie gramisci

    eddie gramisci Rookie

    Aug 20, 2004
    26
    #17 eddie gramisci, Feb 20, 2006
    Actually I'm going tonight with my brother.
     
  18. L8Braker

    L8Braker Formula 3

    Nov 10, 2003
    1,567
    Asheville NC
    Full Name:
    Jeremy Stafford
    #18 L8Braker, Feb 20, 2006
    What League?? I'd be interested, but weeknights are tough.
     
  19. eddie gramisci

    eddie gramisci Rookie

    Aug 20, 2004
    26
    #19 eddie gramisci, Feb 21, 2006
    I went last night, THEY ARE MONSTERS!!!
    the good news is that i went down to 31.05, my average was 32.00 sharp
    It cost $ 50 , it is efery monday from 7 pm to 11 pm.
    you get sooooo much driving that you want to stop ang go home.
     
  20. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,451
    Winston Salem, NC
    #20 Ricambi America, Feb 21, 2006
    Quick! Call the Paramedics or 9-1-1 !! Eddie just suggested that he was *tired* of driving!!! He must be having some type of medical emergency, because there's NO WAY the Eddie we all know (and love) would say such a crazy thing!
     
  21. eddie gramisci

    eddie gramisci Rookie

    Aug 20, 2004
    26
    #21 eddie gramisci, Feb 21, 2006
    The level of competition with this guys is so high that you try to stay with them at no cost, just think:45 minutes practice non stop, 15 minutes qualifyng, 10 minutes first race, 10 mintes second race, 15 minutes finals.
    If you are good you make it to every race, so not only you are really tired, your body is in pain, the stress makes you dizzy etc. etc. etc.
    Most of this guys don't even brake at any turn. I asked them how they do it, they said: 2 years of coming here every monday (that explains everything)
     
  22. HUTCH91TR

    HUTCH91TR F1 Rookie

    Nov 7, 2003
    2,894
    Charlotte, NC
    Full Name:
    Hutch
    #22 HUTCH91TR, Feb 21, 2006

    HHHMMMM.... Every monday, you say, from 7 to 11.... HHHHMMMM

    Anybody else up for doing this monday the 27th????
     
  23. L8Braker

    L8Braker Formula 3

    Nov 10, 2003
    1,567
    Asheville NC
    Full Name:
    Jeremy Stafford
    #23 L8Braker, Feb 21, 2006
    Fridays maybe but Monday I'm already so tired from work. Are there any other days Eddie??
     
  24. HUTCH91TR

    HUTCH91TR F1 Rookie

    Nov 7, 2003
    2,894
    Charlotte, NC
    Full Name:
    Hutch
    #24 HUTCH91TR, Feb 21, 2006

    Jeremy - Get your priorities straight!!!!! ....... and quit your job :D :D !!!!!!!
     
  25. RedlineG60

    RedlineG60 Formula 3

    Dec 25, 2003
    1,135
    Simpsonville, SC
    Full Name:
    Andy Thomason
    #25 RedlineG60, Feb 21, 2006
    yeah come on jeremy be a bum like me!!!! jk i'm not a bum no mo ;)
     
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page