Title: CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 18, 2003, 01:57:28 pm
I've got strange ideas these days and I want to share one with you...
... for those who gonna come to le Mans in November, we may go to a go kart speedway 20 kms to le Mans on saturday afternoon and have an official CA Trophy.
The owner of the speedway often organise such trophies for companies and it's not so expensive considering the quantity of fun.
Is someone interest ??
We also organise a full championship with a second race in June 2004....
... for those who gonna come to le Mans in November, we may go to a go kart speedway 20 kms to le Mans on saturday afternoon and have an official CA Trophy.
The owner of the speedway often organise such trophies for companies and it's not so expensive considering the quantity of fun.
Is someone interest ??
We also organise a full championship with a second race in June 2004....
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: smokie on July 18, 2003, 02:41:53 pm
Nov - practice
May - pre-qualifying
June - race
Nice idea!
May - pre-qualifying
June - race
Nice idea!
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 18, 2003, 05:16:30 pm
... especially for you if you don't come in November, you still be qualify for june by racing in may. Do we reinvent the princip of ELMS? I hope no to not have to pay some fees to ACO ;)
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Canada Phil on July 19, 2003, 05:08:11 am
Hi Gilles & Smokie, I would like to suggest that we already have way too much going on in June.
I suggest Practice/Qualifying in November
additonal invitations to suitable participants ie: CA posters for Go Kart RACE at PQ in May
Then the winner would be able to wear the
Puke Green Jersey or other suitable disgusting apparel as the badge of honour to the Champagne Bash in June? A proper trophy of course to take home to the mrs.
Canada Phil
I suggest Practice/Qualifying in November
additonal invitations to suitable participants ie: CA posters for Go Kart RACE at PQ in May
Then the winner would be able to wear the
Puke Green Jersey or other suitable disgusting apparel as the badge of honour to the Champagne Bash in June? A proper trophy of course to take home to the mrs.
Canada Phil
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: smokie on July 19, 2003, 03:32:32 pm
June - just get there earlier!
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: powermite on July 20, 2003, 09:42:18 am
Just live in LeMans!!
PM
PM
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Canada Phil on July 21, 2003, 05:17:34 am
Hi Smokie, PM, I like both those ideas. Maybe a house on the Donkey Rd ::)
Canada Phil... keep buying the lottery tickets!
Canada Phil... keep buying the lottery tickets!
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Kpy on July 21, 2003, 08:26:03 am
Gilles-
Brilliant idea! How far from LM, how much etc???
Texan and English girls permitting, I shall pop down to see you in August.
Brilliant idea! How far from LM, how much etc???
Texan and English girls permitting, I shall pop down to see you in August.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: ChrisConsidine on July 21, 2003, 08:43:23 am
I think a CA karting adventure would be great. I think it would have to be sometime durring the week of Le Mans though. Those trans Atlantic flights get pretty expensive. Dave and I usaully go karting while I'm there for the race. We missed out this year, but Lizzie and I went instead. I got the track reccord. You English are too slow! hehe. :)
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Kpy on July 21, 2003, 09:16:51 am
Sorry Chris, but too much work in June. Nearly killed me this year, only respite was the wine tastiing with FG Friday am!
Maybe a warm-up in Nov. on the karting front, and take it from there?
Maybe a warm-up in Nov. on the karting front, and take it from there?
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on July 21, 2003, 10:00:44 am
Gilles
This sounds like fun.
I'm keen.
How long is the race ?
An hour would be good :)
Gilles :-* :-* Texan girl ;)
Mark 2003 Lemons Gang
This sounds like fun.
I'm keen.
How long is the race ?
An hour would be good :)
Gilles :-* :-* Texan girl ;)
Mark 2003 Lemons Gang
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 22, 2003, 11:41:33 am
I think a CA karting adventure would be great. I think it would have to be sometime durring the week of Le Mans though. Those trans Atlantic flights get pretty expensive. Dave and I usaully go karting while I'm there for the race. We missed out this year, but Lizzie and I went instead. I got the track reccord. You English are too slow! hehe. :)
Chris, by the look of the piccy next to your posts, can I assume you are some sort of semi professional kart racer?? Particularly in view of you job with Uncle Bobbys Skool of Making the Tires Squeal.
Should we allow pros into the race, or should Chris be the coach?
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 22, 2003, 12:26:02 pm
Probably should Chris not be eligible for rookie cup !
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: ChrisConsidine on July 22, 2003, 08:05:06 pm
How about you let me run but don't count me. No prizes for pros. Maybe give me a handicap even like some extra weight. My 130 pound frame is usally a huge advantage in an underpowered kart. We say that 10 pounds = .5 sec on the track at Bondurants.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: ChrisConsidine on July 22, 2003, 08:09:30 pm
You know, Dave is no slouch either. I found out this year that he raced Formula Fords with the late Senna.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: jpchenet on July 22, 2003, 08:22:26 pm
So maybe if you and Dave shared one Kart we might have a chance!! ;)
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 22, 2003, 09:46:43 pm
I gonna try the circuit on thursday afternoon...
... 2 tracks are available, the leisure one and the competition one.
On the leisure one you can be up to 15 at the same time.
... 2 tracks are available, the leisure one and the competition one.
On the leisure one you can be up to 15 at the same time.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: ChrisConsidine on July 22, 2003, 10:17:51 pm
Is ther a website for the track? Maybe some pricing?
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 22, 2003, 10:40:57 pm
sorry but no website, price is coming end of this week...
... gonna try to have the draw of the circuit to have your expert's eyes on it 8)
... gonna try to have the draw of the circuit to have your expert's eyes on it 8)
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 23, 2003, 11:37:23 am
By complete co-incidence, I have today had a letter from Honda UK inviting me to enter a Karting team into a 3 hour endurance race at Daytona International on Sunday Sept 28. This is subsidised by Honda and a four person team costs £60 per head. The carts are apparently very fast, being twin engine Prokarts. There are several prizes, including a guided tour of of the BAR Honda F1 factory.
Very good value I thought, until I realised that this Daytona International is in Milton Keynes not FLA!!
Seriously tho, is anyone interested??
Very good value I thought, until I realised that this Daytona International is in Milton Keynes not FLA!!
Seriously tho, is anyone interested??
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: jpchenet on July 24, 2003, 10:59:21 am
Hi Andy
If you're short of someone then let me know and I'll come along. I'm sure you'll get a better team by putting some lighter people into the Karts though rather than my bulky frame. ;)
If you're short of someone then let me know and I'll come along. I'm sure you'll get a better team by putting some lighter people into the Karts though rather than my bulky frame. ;)
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
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Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 25, 2003, 09:22:52 am
Yesterday I tried the "Challenge Grand Prix" on the little track.
For only 45 euros, you have 10 minutes of free trials, 10 minutes of time trials and a 20 minutes race.
But we can drive longer and even, if we are enough numerous, organise team race with a change of pilots. The system is you pay by kart, not by pilot.
The little track is 900m and 6m-large, the competition one a few less than 1200m and 8m-large.
Comments on the litttle track: not a lot of spots to overtake "properly" ;), good curves, a funny bridge,..., maybe it could be enough for a first try (could be completed by a few runs on the competition one).
Now I wait for your advice and ideas and interests !
For only 45 euros, you have 10 minutes of free trials, 10 minutes of time trials and a 20 minutes race.
But we can drive longer and even, if we are enough numerous, organise team race with a change of pilots. The system is you pay by kart, not by pilot.
The little track is 900m and 6m-large, the competition one a few less than 1200m and 8m-large.
Comments on the litttle track: not a lot of spots to overtake "properly" ;), good curves, a funny bridge,..., maybe it could be enough for a first try (could be completed by a few runs on the competition one).
Now I wait for your advice and ideas and interests !
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 25, 2003, 11:35:42 am
Gilles,
What is a Sodicart?
What is a Sodicart?
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 25, 2003, 11:37:31 pm
Sodicart is the brand of the chassis, and maybe by extension the brand of the kart...
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: ChrisConsidine on July 26, 2003, 12:01:24 am
Well I think we should run the competition karts and track. If we're going to do it, we should really go all out. I think we should run it on the Tuesday before the race. Most of our crowd will be there and there isn't much race stuff going on, so the Club Arnage team might be able to participate (including Dave and I).
If we could get 30 people, we could run the 1 hour race split into either four 15 min or two 30 min shifts as an enduro race. I don't know if any of you guys have ever run a real competition kart before, but 30 min of hard running can really kick your but. The key would be getting 30 people to fork over the 34 euros in advance to do this. I can probably russle up about four people in the Club Arnage team.
I think I can get some Club Arnage mechandise together for prizes. Maybe Gilles can check out some local trophy stores to get prices on some custom "Club Arnage" trophies.
To answert your question Andy, a Sodicart is a competition kart chassis manufaturure. All race kart chassis designs are pretty much the same.
If we could get 30 people, we could run the 1 hour race split into either four 15 min or two 30 min shifts as an enduro race. I don't know if any of you guys have ever run a real competition kart before, but 30 min of hard running can really kick your but. The key would be getting 30 people to fork over the 34 euros in advance to do this. I can probably russle up about four people in the Club Arnage team.
I think I can get some Club Arnage mechandise together for prizes. Maybe Gilles can check out some local trophy stores to get prices on some custom "Club Arnage" trophies.
To answert your question Andy, a Sodicart is a competition kart chassis manufaturure. All race kart chassis designs are pretty much the same.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on July 26, 2003, 03:09:02 pm
I think I can get some Club Arnage mechandise together for prizes. Maybe Gilles can check out some local trophy stores to get prices on some custom "Club Arnage" trophies.
Chris the speedway also sell kart trophies, from the little kart to the giant cup. I've got also a lot of pre-owned standard cups at home, just need a sticker or an engravery to become CA cups !
I confirm that 30 minutes of kart driving is really enough...
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Stu on July 26, 2003, 03:53:30 pm
I can get a good deal on trophies.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on August 02, 2003, 12:36:09 am
You could make this an international CA series with a track in France and one in the UK (south cost)
Do we have any dates yet ?
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
Do we have any dates yet ?
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on August 02, 2003, 06:38:53 pm
the first date is the 8th.November but i'm still the only one who's registered, so I'll be qualified by advance... ;)
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on August 05, 2003, 05:20:03 pm
Gilles
Where exactly is the track ?
and do they have a web site so we can see what it looks like ?
and where do we register ?
Ta
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
Where exactly is the track ?
and do they have a web site so we can see what it looks like ?
and where do we register ?
Ta
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on August 06, 2003, 08:29:04 am
Sorry Mark
No website of the track, so no pictures available of the competition track, the leisure one is here some posts up.
It's located along the RN 23 (the road between Paris and Le Mans) near to Montfort Le Gesnois. It's about 20 kms from Le Mans and it's straight from the Tertre Rouge crossing...
Where to register ? here I am !!! ;)
(but the track is too narrow for your Lotus :P )
No website of the track, so no pictures available of the competition track, the leisure one is here some posts up.
It's located along the RN 23 (the road between Paris and Le Mans) near to Montfort Le Gesnois. It's about 20 kms from Le Mans and it's straight from the Tertre Rouge crossing...
Where to register ? here I am !!! ;)
(but the track is too narrow for your Lotus :P )
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Kpy on August 06, 2003, 10:39:22 am
It's located along the RN 23 (the road between Paris and Le Mans) near to Montfort Le Gesnois. It's about 20 kms from Le Mans and it's straight from the Tertre Rouge crossing...
I'll be down for a look soon.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on August 06, 2003, 07:38:06 pm
It's located along the RN 23 (the road between Paris and Le Mans) near to Montfort Le Gesnois. It's about 20 kms from Le Mans and it's straight from the Tertre Rouge crossing...
I'll be down for a look soon.
As the Faisan Dore Auberge (the february picture of the Automobile Historique calendar), it's along the first Circuit de la Sarthe (the longest one)... and you are still able to drive along 75% of this former circuit.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on August 06, 2003, 11:56:50 pm
kpy
Whilst you're checking it out (getting in some sneaky practice) can you take some piccys for us ?
Mark
2003 Lemons gang
Whilst you're checking it out (getting in some sneaky practice) can you take some piccys for us ?
Mark
2003 Lemons gang
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Kpy on August 07, 2003, 02:02:07 pm
kpy
Whilst you're checking it out (getting in some sneaky practice) can you take some piccys for us ?
Mark
2003 Lemons gang
Whilst you're checking it out (getting in some sneaky practice) can you take some piccys for us ?
Mark
2003 Lemons gang
I shall certainly take some piccies. Due to my extreme age and a bluggered up collar bone ( thanks to a high speed collision with a lamp post with my push bike - pissed as anything, years ago), I shall need all the practice I can get and will need younger and lighter team mates.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on August 08, 2003, 10:45:53 pm
ok Gilles
Put me down provisionally.
How long is the race ?
As Kpy has asked for team mates
I assume it's an endurance race.
What kind of karts ?
A Bientot
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
Put me down provisionally.
How long is the race ?
As Kpy has asked for team mates
I assume it's an endurance race.
What kind of karts ?
A Bientot
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on August 08, 2003, 10:53:40 pm
2 types of kart engines cylindres...
270 or 390 cc. (first on leisure track, last in competition track)
depending of the number it could just be a gentlemen race by individuals, or a bigger endurance team race.
All has to be defined together.
270 or 390 cc. (first on leisure track, last in competition track)
depending of the number it could just be a gentlemen race by individuals, or a bigger endurance team race.
All has to be defined together.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on August 18, 2003, 03:07:13 pm
OK
I want the 390 cc. on the competition track :)
I'll mention this around and see if I can get a few more people...
Cheers
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
I want the 390 cc. on the competition track :)
I'll mention this around and see if I can get a few more people...
Cheers
Mark
2003 Lemons Gang
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on August 26, 2003, 01:25:40 pm
Gilles,
I've just heard of some karting on 15th of November, near Rouen : 2 stroke, 100cm3, on a circuit : 1200m long, 6m wide
2 to 4 pilots,
about 4 hours driving (3x 1h endurance races plus qualifications lap
Can the CA Karting trophy be run there (and then) ?
Mark
I've just heard of some karting on 15th of November, near Rouen : 2 stroke, 100cm3, on a circuit : 1200m long, 6m wide
2 to 4 pilots,
about 4 hours driving (3x 1h endurance races plus qualifications lap
Can the CA Karting trophy be run there (and then) ?
Mark
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on August 27, 2003, 10:53:50 pm
why not...
... as far as it stays nice and gentle and not turn in a bloody lawn mower race !
... as far as it stays nice and gentle and not turn in a bloody lawn mower race !
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Steve Pyro on August 28, 2003, 05:17:19 pm
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Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on August 28, 2003, 06:20:12 pm
Bunch of girls
they take the blades out
where's the fun in that ....
they take the blades out
where's the fun in that ....
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: yp on September 16, 2003, 10:00:07 am
so what is the end result??? I'm new in France and I would like to come down to join this competion.
What are the exact details, I mean like date,time, agenda for that day.
thnx
What are the exact details, I mean like date,time, agenda for that day.
thnx
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on October 24, 2003, 09:28:32 am
Is this happening ?
or are we now looking at 2004 ?
or are we now looking at 2004 ?
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on October 24, 2003, 10:23:33 am
:-[ Not a great interest in the CA population :-[
BTW I now may work this week-end and if you want to meet, come and join us at the Bar a Vin saturday evening ! :P
BTW I now may work this week-end and if you want to meet, come and join us at the Bar a Vin saturday evening ! :P
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Chef on October 24, 2003, 12:07:43 pm
my co-driver, robbo and i will be there in november. but due to me having to work fri night we wont be down untill sat about 5 ish. love to take part but we will be too late. :(
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Robbo SPS on October 24, 2003, 06:06:02 pm
my co-driver, robbo and i will be there in november. but due to me having to work fri night we wont be down untill sat about 5 ish. love to take part but we will be too late. :(
YOURE CO - DRIVER . Cheaky git . You will learn youre place. On the back of my motorbike if you continue , that will keep you quiet , and cold and wet proably.
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Gilles on October 25, 2003, 11:13:12 pm
I goona work all week long for a scottish team, so I won't be able to take part to the race, and even more organise it !!!
I just wait for all of you at the Bar a Vin on Saturday evening !
I just wait for all of you at the Bar a Vin on Saturday evening !
Title: Re:CA Go Kart Trophy
Post by: Mark 2006 Lemons Gang on December 15, 2003, 12:46:14 pm
Gilles
I'm around Rouen next week for about a week.
I'll check to see if the Karting track is open.
I'm also planning on going over to Honfluer for something to eat on Sat 27th December.
Let me know if you're interested in either or both of these events :)
Mark 2004 Lemons Gang
I'm around Rouen next week for about a week.
I'll check to see if the Karting track is open.
I'm also planning on going over to Honfluer for something to eat on Sat 27th December.
Let me know if you're interested in either or both of these events :)
Mark 2004 Lemons Gang
