Slow and steady as she goes. Yore just used to driving Fords.
Tom Nields jumped in my Zip Kart at willow without ever being in a Shifter Kart and was rivaling the times of Scott Pruett and his shifter kart. Tom drove it like he stole it.
You might not recognize the name while the Margay guys will.
Another friend , Tom Kistler was clocked at Daytona going just under 170 mph using the same 250 Rotax. You might have made a lot of noise but like a Ford it was fastest while on a trailer.The Kart I was driving at Willow was Hayabusa powered...
What was your Zip Kart powered by again?
I figure Havasu is half way...and you all get to fight trafficFuck that, have it at your place!!!
There's a real nice track right across the street from Denny (skyskier)Fuck that, have it at your place!!!
I got to drive a shifter cart One time. It was ridiculously over powered, and I could never keep it stuck to the ground, on the curves! The slightest push of the throttle and it would spin right out.
I suppose it would take some serious seat time to learn to drive one properly.
A blown flat would be Way more fun.
How the neighbors must of longed for radios and barking dogs on the job site.
I was just thinking...if it worked with 18cc's, a 49cc motor would be perfect!
The closest that you've ever been to Willow springs is the time you snuck into the ladies room at the Willows restaurant at the bluewater casino then proceeded to push that button on the toilet and shot yourself in the face with spring fresh water! . Willow springs your ass!The Kart I was driving at Willow springs
Oh so you know joe do ya??The closest that you've ever been to Willow springs is the time you snuck into the ladies room at the Willows restaurant at the bluewater casino then proceeded to push that button on the toilet and shot yourself in the face with spring fresh water! . Willow springs your ass!
Looking good Dave!When I was driving Formula Fords in the early 80’s, I picked up a 125cc dirt cart to keep my reactions and car control in practice.
Carlsbad Raceway, which was 8 or so miles from my house, put a dirt oval in and I’d go run it on Saturday nights.
The power to weight ratio really made it fun.
It definitely kept your skills sharp!
Sure had slot of fun out there. Started running street cars there at 16, raced 4 wheelers on the dirt course, the Kart stuff and SCCA even put road races on there and we raced the FF.
As they say, the good old days are gone for good
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In the later 60's the damn Ma Bell job site phone cable rough in crews started using 2 stroke drill motors to drill the studs and plates. In those days Ma Bell's crews were performing the residential and commercial pre-wiring.How the neighbors must of longed for radios and barking dogs on the job site.
Adams kart track is a great venue or at least it was back in 80's when I ran there.
Karting all day then dance the night away @ Club Metro.
I was like 13 or 14 there. Haha!Karting all day then dance the night away @ Club Metro.
The Adams family were a great group of people.
I imagine you were from the south bay, Hawthorne maybe?
if he's already in the lead by large margin missing a couple of races won't hurt besides that ten dollar trophy ain't gonna last forever but the memories will. Do it all!
Post pictures
Just thought I would mention that Bill Rowan of R&I trailers is into vintage go karts. Just thought you might know him.
Not really. I am a hoarder/colector of crap.
Hey admitting it is the first step to recovery but recovery is for quitters.You need to add this to your collection of fine collectable rip rap.
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I saw one of thoeat a garage sale for $20 and i didn't buy it now wish i had.You need to add this to your collection of fine collectable rip rap.
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If you ever decide to get rid of some of your go kart stuff I'll be interested
I used Burris tires as did many others.
