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Keith Vail
 Post subject: Need to add F125 to the classes on pre-reg page
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I emailed Carl and Emmie but have not heard a response so I figured I would post up here as well. I have spoken with an autocross VP and he assured me that I will be able to run my kart at Danville so I went to pre-register for the event but F125 is not an option. I just registered under "?" for the time being.

If nothing can be done to the pre-reg I will get it fixed at registration on Saturday, so no biggie.

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It probably wouldn't take much to push me in the direction of getting a kart for autocross. :? I think I need to look into this.

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Rodney.........

oh, Rodney..........................

No headroom issues, and a set of tires is $250. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

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Is there anything in the rules about your knees having to be below the steering wheel? :)
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Gwen Baake wrote:
No headroom issues, and a set of tires is $250. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:


A set of tires is actually less then $250 and that is for the tires that the top National guys run. Sets of wheels for less than $200 if you buy them used, new they cost just over $200. The motor needs more attention and if you get a built engine like mine is you need to run 110 octane leaded race gas but the rush is unlike anything you will experience in anything else! I can promise you that.

Gwen already called dibs on a fun run. :D

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Gwen Baake wrote:
and a set of tires is $250.


So one 17" A6 is the same price as a set on a kart?!?! Not fair! :cry:
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Keith, if you don't mind me asking, how much did the kart itself cost? Or maybe in general, how much can you get a goo f125 kart for used (or new)?

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JamesShort wrote:
Keith, if you don't mind me asking, how much did the kart itself cost? Or maybe in general, how much can you get a goo f125 kart for used (or new)?


Well a new one race ready will cost you somewhere close to $9k. My kart which did not come with many spares but has a kill engine and has been meticulously maintained can be had for around $3k. You can have a really nice setup for under $4k and you can tow it behind the WRX no problems.

You get a vehicle that makes around 40 hp and has a 385 lb minimum weight with driver and gear and the consumables are cheap!

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The question is, will it fit INSIDE the WRX :).

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JamesShort wrote:
The question is, will it fit INSIDE the WRX :).


I highly doubt it. They range from 48-55 inches wide and are about 72 inches long.

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Rodney.........

oh, Rodney..........................

No headroom issues, and a set of tires is $250. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:


LOL.... thought about it and you're right, NO head room issues!

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Just put it in "Cheater Mod" class :wink:

Crap, I could never make a 385lb weight limit without the damn cart being carbon fiber :cry:
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rule 8.2 may have to be modified somewhat

says while quicking searching the Google machine for karting goodness

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Awwww shucks. The WRX hatch is only 43" wide and 55" deep :(. Anyway, if a Mustang GT can tow some tires or a kart, then a wrx HAS to be able to ;).

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Steven Carter wrote:
rule 8.2 may have to be modified somewhat

says while quicking searching the Google machine for karting goodness


Yeah, just a little.

I'm slightly interested in that rule changing, but I recall there was a legitimate reason for it being there. Don't remember why though.

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