Who's out there?

[Troy V Smith]

Hi Folks, curiosity is killing me - I'd like to know as well as being a benefit to the moderators and organizers. With the development of a karting track in LA, it would be nice to get a general roll call. Who plans to participate and be part of the karting line-up? Who is in the LA area and what are you running?

Troy Smith - Monza/Stock Moto
Virginia Smith - Arrow/TAG Leopard

[Buddy]

TROY,

My name is Stephen Lamana and I live in Metairie. I have been in karting for over 11 years and currently participate in the 125cc shifter class . Having essentially grown up in karting, I can tell you that there are at least 15 active karters in the south Louisiana area, with at least another 5-6 who are not active karters, but have the equipment to be.

[Mitch Wright]

I have been karting for 44 years I currently own 3 karts, 09 Birel Monza Super Sportsman (F200) 2 Speedway karts 10 PRC Seraph F200/open and 08 PRC Icon F200 or Stock 4/
I look forward to meeting you all.

[Max]

Name is Max and I just got started in Karting. Only done 3 Autox so far, but will be ready for more action next year. I have a 2005 Avanti 125 shifter with a TM K9b ICC. Been autoxing and some track days for about 3 years.

[Troy V Smith]

Great to hear from you all - aside from myself, I know of three other shifters, 4 briggs and a couple TAGs from the Lafayette area. Working on getting those folks included in this forum as well. And of course, trying to talk all my "fellow" workers into the pursuit of karts - heck, i figure if I can talk my wife into one - everyone else should be easy!

[Goukisama]

How much does one of those carts run for? Or if someone wanted to get into it?

[Mitch Wright]

New rolling Chassis with body and seat start around $2300.00 Complete turn key start around $3200.00 a new turn key shifter Kart run over $10,000.00. Like all motorsports the price of the equipment is directly related to how fast it goes. Good used equipment can be found for $1800.00 and up depending on the class, year and condition.

[Fast55]

Troy,
I have a Kid Kart and a Cadet for my future world champion grandsons, a CRG KT-100 and a clone kart for me.
paul

[jgould14]

Hello all, my name is John Gould. I live in Denham Springs and plan to race as much as my work schedule will allow. I have a Intrepid Sirrius with the Rotax and plan to run in the Masters class. Also I plan on buying another kart for my daughter to race. Just not sure yet what class will be best for her.

[Mitch Wright]

Hi John,

How old is your daughter? For new racers I recommend the 4 Cycle or Sportsman classes. The cost of the equipment is less, the ratio of driving to working on the kart is greater and allow time to understand chassis tuning and to learn racecraft.

[Twin1300]

Bobby Newsom and live in Denham Springs, LA and is planing on having his son race both oval and road course with a F200 engine!

[Joe_914]

Hey everyone, I have a kart as well. CRG shifter with a Vortex RVS ICC motor. Just can not wait for the track to open up. My son also runs a Junior Sportsman kart powered by a Briggs World formula. Live in Mississippi and this will be my shortest drive to any place I run at.
Going to TGPR next weekend for a lapping day. 5.5 hours one way!!!!!!!!

[AnthonyHarwin]

Troy,

You know most us, but I'll name a few that will come play:
125cc shifters - Anthony Harwin (me), Pat Leonard, Richard Booth, Dunn Moore, David Walker, Jordan Hueget, Jerry Odom, Dan McNulty, Stephen Rougeou
TAGs and KT100s - Jerry Odom (Parilla Leopard and KT100), Ricky Torres (Rotax DDR2), etc
Briggs Animals and Flatheads - Lindsay Harwin, Karl Winston, Logan Courtney, etc
Clones - there are now over 35 Clones in Lafayette. Many are running weekly at the Moore Park Track (membership is now over 60 racers). On any weekend you can expect a turnout of 15+ per day.

Anthony

[Glock Guru]

Me and my kids plan on karting when the track gets up and running.

-Troy

[Troy V Smith]

Wow - the starting lines are getting bigger! Glad to see you and the boys finaly made it Anthony!

[Bob Beasley]

I've got one of the Clones and race it at Moore Park. I think I can convert it to a F200. I've read the engine rules. Are there any Chassis rules? What about items like fuel and clutch?

I'm new to karting and need to read up on Tech and Safety equipment rules as well. Anybody have a link for NOLA's rules?

[Mitch Wright]

Welcome to the fun world of F200, Chassis and engine rules can be found www.speedway-karting.com. Fuel will be pump gas from the pumps at NOLA F200's run well on 87 or 91. Clutch is open I have had the best service from Tomar Steller 3 3 disc, Tires are Burris B55, Your Helmet will need to M or SA 2005 or newer. Garett will have the rules posted this week.

[Bob Beasley]

Thanks Mitch!

When I go to speedway-karting.com>F200> On the left menu F200 FAQs and F200 Rules the links are broken.

Any other options?

[Scott@NMS]

Hey Bob! Scott Foremaster here. Long time, no see. Did you sell the RX-7? How long you been runnin' karts? I must say, I have been missing being on the track and karts or a dedicated track bike is sounding good...

[Bob Beasley]

Hi Scott! I've still got the Mazda Goat but have increasingly become addicted to kart racing. Paul and I started last summer and have been really enjoying it! Hope to see you at NOLA when it opens!

[Mitch Wright]

Ok Try these 2 links, go to the table of contents tab at the top of the page.
http://www.burrisnationalspeedwayseries.com/v03/info.aspx General rules and info

http://www.burrisnationalspeedwayseries.com/v03/rulebook/v/BNSS_Rules_Section09.pdf F200 Rules

If you still are having trouble send me an e-mail and I will send you the PDF's
mitch@nolamotor.com