Karting GTG, Castle Combe

[nickg]

Saw the pics from scott - couldn't see yours for some reason.
V8RKY seemed to get a big lead very quickly and then couldn't be caught. Both their drivers were very quick but I think they benefited from less changeovers. Each changeover cost at least a lap...........(not that I'm a bad loser or anything!)

 

[Flyer]

Saw the pics from scott - couldn't see yours for some reason.

Hmm Here's a link to a page I've just threw up with the pics on, but not in the same order: Karting Pics . Let me know if there's any problems with that.

 

[RichieRuss2000]

Saw the pics from scott - couldn't see yours for some reason.
V8RKY seemed to get a big lead very quickly and then couldn't be caught. Both their drivers were very quick but I think they benefited from less changeovers. Each changeover cost at least a lap...........(not that I'm a bad loser or anything!)

Howdee... we changed over five times in the actual race... perhaps if we had another driver we wouldn't ache so much... strange how the 2 teams with two drivers came first and last...

I'm sure revenge won't be too far off in the horizon... I'm up for another day as that was fantastic!

Cheers RichieR

 

[oceanic]

V8RKY Kicked **** they where so good!! Must be pro's...

When is the next one as the mantel peice needs a new peice of silver.

Great day thanks for the invite

 

[scotth_uk]

I went to Premier Karting just outside Reading yesterday morning for an end-of-project celebration. About 16 of us all up. Some heats, follwed by racing and a final with the 8 fastest drivers.

I qualified #1 for the final by gaining the highest number of points during the heats and races. Came second in the final. :-( I lost to my boss.

 

[Flyer]

I went to Premier Karting just outside Reading yesterday morning for an end-of-project celebration. About 16 of us all up. Some heats, follwed by racing and a final with the 8 fastest drivers.

Did that format work out better than Sunday's? We have that option for next time.

Came second in the final. :-( I lost to my boss.

Strategic? Prime Minister Howard, meet Mr Latham

 

[scotth_uk]

I liked the endurance event, but once a team gets away, that's the end of the day for most.....

The frantic pace of the event yesterday was great fun, as each race was only 5 laps. If you had one spin during that race you would really have to work hard to gain back the time. As a lot of people won individual races, there was a lot of satisfaction. The 20 lap finale seemed to interest everyone, including the drivers who did not qualify (a surprise to me). You were only out of a cart for about 5 minutes at most, which I think added to the excitement.

And BTW - I did not let my boss win. I was desperately trying to whoop his a55! He got about 8 lengths on me at the start and I just couldn't catch him. He and I are almost exactly the same speed.

We both tried to let our customers/partners do well, but they were just so bad! One of the guys from Cisco was mouthing off about how good he is on a kart, etc., etc. and complaining about the karts when he came in from a heat. He was rather good, but was quickly silenced when my boss and I both whooped him.

All through the morning, I didn't make a single comment about the karts.

 

[Flyer]

Sounds good Scott, think we might do that one then. You aching a bit today then?

Just kidding about letting your boss win

 

[scotth_uk]

Not sore at all today - the seats on the karts were a lot more comfortable/flexible, and came right up to my shoulder blades.

 

[RichieRuss2000]

That sounds like fun... I have done that format before 'every man for himself' with the fastest 8 drivers at the front for the final... I know what you mean about the seats on the Castle coombe carts my back and sides took 3 days to heal!

I'm well up for any further carting events...

Cheers RichieR

 

[scotth_uk]

The other exciting thing about the reading karts was the fact that they had built a bridge out of plywood. Added a huge dimension of fun to the day.

See the diagram:

http://www.premier-karting.com/premier-karting-go-indoor-kart-circuit-woodley-reading-berkshire.htm

 

[scotth_uk]

But this: http://www.buckmore.co.uk/content.php/ is where we should go next.

 

[Flyer]

I like the idea of Buckmore Park (only 500-mile round-trip):

2-hour Mini Grand Prix
Prokarts:
£62* (Jan – Mar)
£69 (Apr – Oct)

Although this may help ...

Buckmore Park's huge fleet of 13hp twin-engine Prokarts are user-friendly and suitable for novice and experienced competitors alike. With a top speed approaching 70mph, the computer-designed Biz/Sisley chassis incorporate many technical innovations to ensure consistency and reliability.

Hmm, wonder if there would be much interest in this ...

 

[oceanic]

Richie Rich

Yeah richie count me in as well cant wait for the next one. I am still hurting from the event.

Richie :bannana: