Karting Event - Anybody Interested ??

[pugsy]

2001 Ferodo InterMarque Trophy - PF International (Grantham)
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After the success of last year's karting event with top prizes scooped
by the Peugeot Sport Club, this year's race will take place on Sunday 23
September 2001 (arrive at 9.30am for a drivers briefing session, for
10am race start).

The format will again be a 100 Lap endurance race, teams of four people
per kart, twin-engined Honda pro-karts, 40 minute qualifying session,
approx 2hr race, refuelling, 7 pit stops and all helmets, gloves and
overalls are provided, selection of trophies and prizes from Ferodo and
PF.

The cost per team is £160.00 inc. VAT (i.e. £40 per driver) with a £60
deposit payable in advance, balance on the day.

Clubs so far registered include Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Renault, Audi and
Subaru. For new clubs please pass a copy of this email
to the relevant region/section).

InterMarque Trophy (IMT) Rules
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1. A max. of 20 teams are allowed to enter the race (subject to the
discretion of the PF International Circuit).

2. Each team must consist of 4 drivers per kart.

3. Clubs are allowed to enter a maximum of 3 teams.

4. Points: 20/17/15/13/11/10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1
Additional points: 1 point to the driver of the team who sets the
fastest race lap of the event.
1 point for the team with pole position.
(Note - in the event of a tie the Team Trophy will be awarded to the
Club with the fastest race lap.)

5. Clubs with more than one team, may only aggregate the points from
their first two teams finishing positions.

6. Prizes: Team Trophy - for the club with the overall highest number of
points.
Driver Trophy - for the drivers of the winning kart.

(Note- Each team/drivers will be responsible for the engraving of the
Trophy(s) and their safe keeping and return for the following year.)

Individual Top Gun prizes will also be awarded, subject to the
discretion of Ferodo, for the drivers setting the fastest race lap per
team.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING A TEAM (OR 2) UP THEN PLEASE E-MAIL ME ASAP

events_north@lancerregister.com
or
trevor@tlmudd.freeserve.co.uk


Trevor [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/happy1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e1-->

[daved6]

I used to race F100A karts about 7 years ago ! [ reasonably succesfully ] mind you I was a few stone lighter [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/laugh1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e8-->

I wonder if Markja , Kevin A , plus another hot shoe ? fancy making up a 4 man team to represent the MLR [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/happy1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e1-->

[SilverRS]

Im up for this, not done any legal racing[img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/happy1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e1-->, but when I took an elise around Silverstone the instructor said I was above average and I didnt lose it which couldnt be said for a 911 turbo owner who had a good look at the grass areas around the track.
Cheers
Al

[TonyC]

Wow ! I'm up for this.
I've done several 2 and 3 hour endurance racers and have several karting trophies.
Mind you I'm probably out of practice and definatly not as fit. Better get down the gym !

How many possible people have we got so far....?

TonyC

[Michael K]

I just have an idea how to win it easily: Just get some 10 year old kids that know a little bit about karting, and they'll be able to cain any adult in those karts. I used to despair with my mates when a friend had a kart track and we would race about 3-4 hours every weekend getting within 1/100 of a second of each other and then some 10 year old kid would drive around the circuit, completely off the racing line and take half a second of our best laps... Just an idea [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/Wilk.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| middle >

[SteveC]

Ok, hands up all skinny b*****ds (not me).

Steve.

[Heave Ho Six]

Yeah you definitely need some lightweight short arses, unfortunately I don't fit either category [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/wink1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e3-->
I have only tried karting twice, first time I got a trophy, second time I got black flagged [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/wink1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e3-->

[TonyC]

Trevors post says these are twin-engined pro-karts.. none of that single engine 1bhp nonesense [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/Happy.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| middle >

These are the specs from the web:
Honda twin-engined Pro Kart
Engine: 2x 160cc 4 stroke
Rev Limit: 8,000 rpm
Max Power: 5.5 bhp each
Engine Life: n/a
Chassis: Simon Wright racing Pro Kart, space frame
Brakes: single piece disc
Tyres: Apexis racing slicks
Weight (inc. driver): 160 kg
Max Speed: 70 mph
0 - 60 time: 6 sec

C'mon, lets see if we can wear some skin off our arses [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/biggrin1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e13-->

TonyC
(12 stone skinny B'stard)

[RS Pilot]

Hmmm, could be tempted even if it's a fair trip from Darlo. Do you think they would mind if we used my 250cc gearbox kart instead of the ****py 4 strokes [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/biggrin1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e13-->

If I remember to brake with the left foot (gear box karts use convential pedal arrangement) I shouldn't go far wrong.

Mark (13 stone not quite as skinny as Tony b'stard)

[SteveC]

I would love to but this is two days before I am due to become a parent so I might get into just a bit of trouble if I do. Maybe next time.

Steve.

[TonyC]

Blimey RS, you've got a gearbox kart ? You must have testicles the size of melons ! Those things are 'kin quick.

Hmm, September... plenty time to get some slim fast and get to be an 11 stone Calista Flockhart wannabee.... [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/biggrin1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e13-->

TonyC
(Who saw someone else eat all the pies.)

[RS Pilot]

Tony,

Unfortunately my 250 gearbox isn't quite as quick as the modern CR250 engined karts. It's a 210 Villiers kart that I re engined with a DT250 motor (couldn't afford the repair costs for the Villiers). On short circuits I can use two gears and it's pretty much on par with 100 and 125's - give it a nice long straight and it's a different story. I've just grafted on a Dellorto 35mm carb so expecting a tad more power on the next outing [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/wink1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e3-->

Anyone up North is welcome a blast out on the kart at Warden Law (Sunderland) circuit

Cheers,

Mark

[TonyC]

Still a tasty sounding machine.

TonyC

[pugsy]

We have 1 team, Tony, Al and friends, anybody else up for it ???
Please let me know ASAP as I need to speak to organisors.


Trevor [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/happy1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e1-->

[TonyC]

C'mon chaps, we need more than one team....

Lets go maximum attack [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/biggrin1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e13-->

TC

[pugsy]

We have registered 1 team for the event and there is still a couple of available, anybody else fancy ago ??


Trevor [img]http://www.ltregister.f9.co.uk/graphics/happy1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e1-->

[Big Evo]

Trevor,

Is this event still going ahead? If so, we will be going but only as spectators - just an excuse to get out in the car really!! and hopefully meet other club members

[Silverrs II]

Yep still going ahead, there is only on mitshubishi team but clubs such as Audi and Pugueot have 3 booked in, Should be good racing.

All support is welcome, come and watch and fill the car park full of Evos and Mitsubshi's, remind them whos the boss, even if we do finish last in the race we will be th first ones home:)

[pugsy]

Big Evo

Teams taking place are:-

Alfa Romeo Owners Club (3)
Renault Owners Club (2)
Club Audi (1)
Peugeot Sport Club (3) - defending champions!
Porsche Enthusiast Club (2)
Mitsubishi Lance Register (1)
|PLS| some private teams

It's free to watch the the action , So let's see loads of support ! - Starts at 10.00 am
Details of the track etc. can be found at

http://www.teamcor.com/pf_international.shtml

Trevor :)

[TonyC]

LOL, nice one Al.

Jeerers and hecklers welcome. Especially those who shout My Granny can drive faster than that !

TonyC

[Big Evo]

How many MLR bods will be there altogether then??

We are going along with Rob Evo 6

[Silverrs II]

Not sure, but I turned uplast week after getting out of bed at 7.30, went to bed at 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only to find I got my dates mixed up. Full of blokes with their own karts
Hang my head in shame.