Guys,
The much anticipated north vs south rotorhead challenge has finally been organized.

Make plans to attend this winner take all challenge on Saturday May 21.

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To all wannabe go-kart racers in the North vs. South Rotorhead Challenge Round #1:

$60. per person (Due by May 14th to reserve a spot)

The date has been set for Saturday May 21. The time is 2PM. The location is K1 Speed in Carlsbad.

K1 Speed is an indoor track with electric go-karts located in Carlsbad near Palomar
airport in North San Diego County. The karts are a lot of fun and challenging to
drive quickly. Everyone we know who has driven there has had a great time.

These people ranged from complete novices to experienced auto racers. Pro racers like Boris Said, Ron Capps, Travis Pastrana and Jeremy McGrath have driven there. The karts have good low end torque and the racing surface is relatively wide with high grip asphalt making for good close racing. Average laps are in the 32 to 35 second range. For more info see:

http://www.k1speed.com

All details have been worked out on this much anticipated event with K1's management and have come up with an exciting format with lots of driving for a great price!

Based on a 20 driver minimum, we will run two race groups of 10 drivers each.

Each
group will get a:

· 12 lap practice

· 14 lap qualifier

· 16 lap race - the Formula 1 style standing start will be gridded based on the
times from the qualifier

The top 3 finishers in the 16 lap races will receive a high quality trophy. Pictures
of the race winners and others will be made available via email. We get all of this
for $60. The normal price of this package to non-members is $75. Compare this with going to Dromo or Speedcircuit where you will pay $50 for just two non-race lapping sessions. Additionally the driving experience will be better with a wider track, better traction and faster karts than the other venues. But it doesn't end here.

K1 has generously offered a Grand Finale race of at least 14 laps. This race will
consist of the top 5 finishers in each of the two group races. The winner will recieve a huge trophy for his or her victory. This is a $300 value that K1 is throwing in free for our group only! If we have more than 24 drivers, we will have a third race group with the top 50% of each of the 3 groups going into this grand finale.

However, it is critical that we have at least 20 prepaid drivers so that we can
get the funds to K1 before the event. Let's not let this great package get away.
If it is successful K1 has said that they will work with us to put on other unique
races that may also include their future new venue in Irvine.

Get your money to John L. any way you can: cash, check, etc.

Kart Challenge
Attn: John Laiche
4075-104 Crystal Dawn Lane
San Diego, CA 92122

h/(858)552-8027

or send PAYPAL (e-check only) to Gary Salva PAYPAL account: gsalva@comcast.net

Money due by Saturday, May 14th.

Send your questions to So-Cal RX Club Gary S. or San Diego RX-7 Club John L.


Full details also up at:

http://www.socalrxclub.com/calendar/...tail.asp?ID=73



Cheers and see you all there!!!

-Bern

 

Bern,

I think several of us will be going to the Malibu Canyon run that day. It is schedule for the 21st. Sorry.

Assuming us San Fernando/San Gabriel/LA RX8 drivers are North So. Cal vs. SD/OC So. So. Cal Drivers. Go North !!!

 

Well... if you change your mind... come on down... I'm sure we can use some your skills for the N SO-CAL team!!! Why don't you guys reschedule the run and come join the festivities down south?!?!

-Bern

 

UPDATE FROM John!!!

Although the event is just over a week away, we are getting down to the wire on making a committment for the event. K1 Speed has given us a great deal , including trophies for the the high placers.


If you went to MazFest and did not get the opportunity to put your car on the track at Buttonwillow, you can take care of your driving fix here. Hey, even if you did get on the track, make plans for another dose of driving excitement.

Be sure to get your money in to Gary or I (John) to reserve your spot.
Send us an e-mail if you will be taking the challenge.


We will be meeting for dinner afterwards, so even if you cannot make the actual karting event, come join us for dinner. Likely Karl Strauss, but we haven't worked that out as yet.

Check the following for updates:
General announcement:
SoCal RX Club notice

Latest Info:
SD RX-7 Club

Hope to see you there.
John
1988 GTU
216k + miles

 

Just a few days left... there is still time to sign-up with the guys! If you haven't done so, go for it!!

-Bern