NCVC Go-Kart Meet Ideas

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Gauging interest for the next NCVC meet, which will be a go-kart meet. The three places are either Driven Raceway (for those that went last time, you guys should remember it) in Fairfield, or Umigo Racing in Livermore, or Malibu Grand Prix in Redwood City

Comparing go-karts:
http://www.drivenraceway.com/go-karts.htm

http://umigoracing.com/aboutus.aspx




Pro and cons for each:
Driven
Pros
- faster go-karts (can be 45, but we'll most likely be going 40 mph)
- instant acceleration (due to electric motors)
- 3 separate races
- adds to our race count (for those who attended the last one)
- chance to rematch against me :tongue:
- NEW TRACK, NEW TRACK
Cons
- more expensive ($45)
- shorter races (about 4 minutes each)

Umigo
Pros
- longer race (15 minutes)
- cheaper ($25 if a membership is not necessary, $35 if a membership is required)
- would be a different track for those who attended the previous go-kart meet
Cons
- only one race
- gradual acceleration (due to gas powered karts)

Malibu
Pros
- unlimited laps
- cheapest ($21)
- new track for those that went to the last go-kart meet
Cons
- slower karts


If voting for Malibu, just say you are voting for it. I don't think I can add another poll option now. lol

[Pur_Blu]

Laz i would even throw in Malibu Gran Prix out in redwood city. Granted the cars aren't as fast but they have a "White Knuckle Night" program on SUNDAY where from 5pm til close its unlimited laps for 20.99. (friday starts @ 7pm)

Malibu Grand Prix
340 Blomquist St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Tel: (650) 366-6463

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Updated first post.

[Pur_Blu]

Im guessing everyone is busy to check the forums, lol in due time Laz in due time

[Pur_Blu]

just an update... i delivered next to the Malibu Gran prix a few days ago and here's what i found.

-decent speed (people werent going wot)
-longest track outta the three choices
-3 different cars to drive (might be age related)
-U get a drivers license HA HA

a con is its lap times not racing so really no way to pass unless the one in front drives super slow or goes off track... NO WALLS IN THIS ONE

[Pur_Blu]

And another note though it may not be the fastest we can treat it like...

THE 24HRS OF MALIBU

A last man standing Endurance race

[Kaotic Lazagna]

lol, how long is the unlimited laps? And can we all get in on the same race?

[Pur_Blu]

It starts at 5pm and goes till it gets dark. i would think at least 8pm. the place closes later then that but for safety reasons the track would close before that. There is mini golf arcades bumper boats and food. kinda like driven.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

My only concern with Malibu is all of us getting to race in the same race. If people get there before us, I'm sure they won't be leaving until it closes, cuz I sure wouldn't either. lol

[Pur_Blu]

this is true but i know the manager there lol. My old job got me some connects. i can talk to him and see what he can do about reserving a certain amount of spots for us. Once every else puts in there 2cents then we can go from there. as of right now mawr tuning!!!

[Pur_Blu]

what too soon??


BUMP!!!!

[computerlove87]

aren't the malibu karts just cheap "skandia" style kids go karts with lawnmower engines? although the unlt'd laps is kinda cool though.

I vote for malibu if the karts are decent, and umigo if they aren't :)

[ezhacker1]

what about gokart racer in burlingame? Ill look up some info, but its racing and not laptime. Iv done the unlimited gokart non kid one at malibu before, afterwards my hands were shaking and everything felt lighter than it really is.

[cali yaris]

Is there a suggested date yet?

[Pur_Blu]

Garm no we dont have a date set its more of a brainstorming tread. And the karts at Malibu would be like and Endro race with total laps and laptimes.

[ezhacker1]

http://www.gokartracer.com/super_track.html Track map: http://www.gokartracer.com/track_maps.html

[Kioshi]

Kaotic, I'm going to set a few dates, and it looks like a tie for the two places.

ezhacker1, that has really odd timings and days. It's not open as much as the other two places. I'm narrowing it down to the two in the poll.

This will be somewhat easier for people wanting to attend.

P.S. Kaotic - Franz just contacted me earlier today (Wed). He might be down :wink:

These are the dates I have in mind:

Aug 12, 13, 14
Aug 19, 20, 21
Aug 26, 27, 28 (might be difficult for those starting semester colleges, like myself)

Which dates work out for everyone?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

LOLOLOL, August 12 is my birthday, so I'll be at Driven for my free race. hahaha.


But yeah, Driven in Fairfield will be changing their track design starting on August 1, so it'll be new to all of us.

The 21st would work for me. The 26th would be the latest as I would like to be back in Sac to prepare for the semester.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Awesome if Franz can make it out.

[2007tRD]

Ok guys, I just moved to Fairfield. Count me in on meets, trackdays, and whatever else you guys get into!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yup, just remember to always check here. Sometimes we'll do last minute mini meets. lol.

[advocate]

Shit now I want the one with unlimited laps! I voted before I read your post, sorry Laz hahahaha.

I feel like I could drive those karts for at least an hour straight if not longer.

[2007tRD]

^unlimited laps...cool!

[computerlove87]

I'm good with any of the dates as long as they are friday nights or weekends LOL

[ezhacker1]

ill go no matter what!

[Pur_Blu]

Im in

[Kiteless]

Unfortunately I am going to be unavailable for the next 2 weekends but am keeping an eye out in the CA forums for local stuff going on. Especially if its NCVC related.

- Jason

[cali yaris]

no date yet? :wink:

[Pur_Blu]

Garm are u going to "try" and make it to one of our meets?? If so when are u free??

[2007tRD]

Who is free for a road trip to Laguna seca next Thursday? Maybe hit willow springs also...

[Pur_Blu]

If i can get some wheels i'd be down... i just got a set of tires but no wheels to put them on. Anyone know where i can get some 15x7.5 or 8 cheap??

[Kaotic Lazagna]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/2529765528.html


Call and ask about the specs.

[2007tRD]

I'm not going to race, just check them out, take some photos, get some souvenirs...just a social visit.

[Kioshi]

Hows Aug 20th or Aug 21st work for everyone?

Sorry for super delay, was sick a bit and other things to take care of.

[Kiteless]

Hows Aug 20th or Aug 21st work for everyone?

Sorry for super delay, was sick a bit and other things to take care of.

Works for me!

- Jason

[ezhacker1]

Saturday PLEASE

[Pur_Blu]

I got a set of wheels!!! finally might throw them on for the meet. im good for whatever day just let me know and im there

[Kaotic Lazagna]

If it's Saturday, then definitely after sunset for me.

[computerlove87]

so saturday night then for sure?

[ezhacker1]

i can do Sunday after 11 actually. But i would be leaving from the downtown SF around 11:15

[Kioshi]

ezhacker1 - so can you do Saturday? Kaotic and computerlove87 are both on those days and i think kiteless as well. Get 2 more people to agree on Sunday?

Thread is going LIVE tonight for the go kart meet. We have to do this before the semester starts at SFSU, Sac State, etc,,,


So its def. going to be at Malibu.

[ezhacker1]

sorry I meant, ill be free those two days, more so saturday than sunday. Ill hope to have a little surprise by then.

[Kioshi]

Saturday Aug 20th **confirmed**
**5pm**

Pur Blu - can you contact your manager there and see what he/she can do about getting us on the track...

So far list of attendees:

- Kaotic
- computerlove87
- ezhacker1
- Pur Blu
- kiteless
- Kioshi
- advocate ?
- 2007 TRD?
- Ma71-51o?
- dumb01?

Theres another member in the bay area...he posted on some thread few days back....i forget, it started with an F i think...FIND HIM! :mad::laugh:

Its going DOWN....im going to be thirsty as hell that day :frown:

Official thread will be posted later tonight.

[Kioshi]

sorry I meant, ill be free those two days, more so saturday than sunday. Ill hope to have a little surprise by then.

Me too....:tongue: I hope.

[Kiteless]

Darn, can only do Sunday this weekend.

[advocate]

Darn, can only do Sunday this weekend.

This weekend or next Justin?

[Kiteless]

This weekend or next Justin?

I am wide open next weekend! :headbang:

- Jason

[computerlove87]

yeah, this is next weekend, august 20th, ( I can do both no problem) Hmm, I wonder what Sean is going to arrive in? Parted Yaris or something...else

[Kiteless]

yeah, this is next weekend, august 20th, ( I can do both no problem) Hmm, I wonder what Sean is going to arrive in? Parted Yaris or something...else

If he gets his new toy, I am sure he will be in that. Can't wait to see it... Maybe even touch it. :D

- Jason

[ezhacker1]

We treating this meet like some of our past? Swap meet?

I got tokibo blues, NF and DF springs I want to get rid of.

[Kioshi]

Any of you know how to remove/slide the blower unit to the right??

We can def do this an install/go-kart racing/dinner meet.

Sorry I havent thrown the official thread up, im still sick, lazy and busy with the car.

[computerlove87]

Any of you know how to remove/slide the blower unit to the right??

We can def do this an install/go-kart racing/dinner meet.

Sorry I havent thrown the official thread up, im still sick, lazy and busy with the car.

Never tried, but I'll bring some tools and we'll try!

Now I have to get my center console in order quick!!! LOL

[computerlove87]

Not that this next meet will be a cruising kind of meet, but this might help out with our cruises... http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/10/bmw-s-ultimate-drive-app-crowd-sources-the-world-s-best-roads/

[Kiteless]

We treating this meet like some of our past? Swap meet?

I got tokibo blues, NF and DF springs I want to get rid of.

Ohhh sent you a PM on your springs. :thumbsup:

- Jason

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Just did a race at Driven earlier this morning. Love the new track. You can really feel it when the kart tops out.

[computerlove87]

We are still on for saturday night. right?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Taylor, it's Sunday now. http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35924&page=3

[ezhacker1]

whooopsi!!! Would suck to show up on saturday and no ones there.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Here's your new one, Jonathon.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Taylor, let me know if this one is fine for you.

[ezhacker1]

Awesome!!!! I'm so excited, we are starting to become a real club.

[Kioshi]

Awesome!!!! I'm so excited, we are starting to become a real club.

It took a few years, but we're headed in the right direction. :wink::tongue::laugh:

Those look nice Kaotic.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Ma71-51o, your sig :wink:

[ezhacker1]

OMG thats sic.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

What do you guys want the banner for our fb page to look like?

[ezhacker1]

lol, lets flood the board with different threads for different purposes. 1 for sig banner 1 for facebook dicussion.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha, I was thinking of making a thread for sig banners. I think I will, make it easier for requests and posts.