wrx -> shifter kart?

[Ron Tsumura]

I think you would need to register for the practice. Maybe we can share/split the practice?

Pending if we even get into the practice. There is a priority list. Maybe you will find favor in the Registeration persons eyes?

[Jarrett Gorlick]

the issue of getting in was another reason i didn't want to register cause I'm pretty much the bottom of the barrel.
I would even enjoy not registering, being one of the coordinator's servants or working, and then just go nuts on the slalom or skidpad or whatever is set up.
If anyone running the practice checks this thread out, there is my offer, servant for the day

[Ron Tsumura]

Pretty sure the point is you can't drive unless you are registered? Insurance and all. I think I might have a good chance of getting into the practice. Pretty sure if we split the entry with me you will get in. Just costs money. Better get used to that phrase...

[Max Hayter]

You can drive if you don't get in the practice. Just pay the $10 insurance and you can share some of Ron's runs (provided he gets in!).

[Jarrett Gorlick]

I definitely don't mind paying the insurance and ron I'll pay your entry fee if you want, or we can split it, whatever you want.
now go get into the practice!

[Ron Tsumura]

Done. It is in somebody else's hands now..

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Ron has been great enough to let me try out his kart, pending fitment haha.
In a nutshell, he said I could come out to the next practice and give it a whirl but heres the issue:
I would like to work his shift as what he is doing is ridiculously nice and I don't want to run my wrx. I would love to not register, work for him and run once or twice. He did bring up having me run on the kids kart course, which maybe would be better than registering, working, etc. and running once or twice.
Anyone have any ideas as to what would work best?
edit: ron just suggested getting some area of el toro to practice, I would love that if possible.
and I think I can get that shifting down pretty well, its just a sequential, with a dirtbike clutch. but I'm not guaranteeing anything haha

Can't get around the 10 dollar sanction fee, and one of you would need to get into the practice.

[Jarrett Gorlick]

thanks aaron, now we just wait for Ron to get into the practice and I definitely understand and am fine with the $10 fee.
Thanks again to everyone, its ridiculous how helpful everyone is, I'm glad solo is mostly adults haha

[Marshall Grice]

Thanks again to everyone, its ridiculous how helpful everyone is, I'm glad solo is mostly adults haha

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lol j/k. I drove my shifter kart for the first time at the last practice and it's insanely fun....even compared to the Berry Evo! You won't be dissapointed.

[KJ Christopher]

I drove my shifter kart for the first time at the last practice and it's insanely fun....even compared to the Berry Evo! You won't be dissapointed.

Are you bringing to the next practice? (Should I be wearing long pants?????)

[Aaron Goldsmith]

I drove my shifter kart for the first time at the last practice and it's insanely fun....even compared to the Berry Evo! You won't be dissapointed.

Are you bringing to the next practice? (Should I be wearing long pants?????)

My bruises just recently went away from just getting into and out of the Seat in Marshall's cart. Sideways my rib cage is about an inch too big for the gap in the seats wrap around arms.. the gap doesn't stretch open easily. Makes me sad, i'd never be able to get out of that cart if there was an emergancy.

[Marshall Grice]

I drove my shifter kart for the first time at the last practice and it's insanely fun....even compared to the Berry Evo! You won't be dissapointed.

Are you bringing to the next practice? (Should I be wearing long pants?????)

I still gotta figure out if i'm going to be at the next practice.

[George Schilling]

Ron has been great enough to let me try out his kart, pending fitment haha.
In a nutshell, he said I could come out to the next practice and give it a whirl but heres the issue:
I would like to work his shift as what he is doing is ridiculously nice and I don't want to run my wrx. I would love to not register, work for him and run once or twice. He did bring up having me run on the kids kart course, which maybe would be better than registering, working, etc. and running once or twice.
Anyone have any ideas as to what would work best?
edit: ron just suggested getting some area of el toro to practice, I would love that if possible.
and I think I can get that shifting down pretty well, its just a sequential, with a dirtbike clutch. but I'm not guaranteeing anything haha

You should email KJ with your request. He's the event master for this event. He may not be monitoring this thread.

[Mako Koiwai]

He (KJ) may not be monitoring this thread.

?! hahahah ... KJ has a message a few above yours ;)

[George Schilling]

He (KJ) may not be monitoring this thread.

?! hahahah ... KJ has a message a few above yours ;)

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[Q V]

unemployed college student (been there, well, still sort of there, lol): a kart would be a genius idea. Buy a tow hitch for your wrx & just get a small trailer. anything goes wrong w/ the kart, you can still go to school!

Also, show up at a practice and we would let you try one. (Best way to get someone hooked. )

I'm interested in a kart... yes i am...

[Mako Koiwai]

QV ... how many different vehicles have you AX'ed this year?!

[Rick Brown]

unemployed college student (been there, well, still sort of there, lol): a kart would be a genius idea. Buy a tow hitch for your wrx & just get a small trailer. anything goes wrong w/ the kart, you can still go to school!

Also, show up at a practice and we would let you try one. (Best way to get someone hooked. )

I'm interested in a kart... yes i am...

It's just a step (or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5) up from K1

[Mako Koiwai]

Forget Karts ... big boys (like Robert P) run budget FFords ... $6,500 used ... what I would LOVE to get one day!

We need a few to get a class going. I think this would be a great challenge for the Berry family ... that EVO's got to be getting old.

[Jarrett Gorlick]

I would love to run a fford mako but that requires a big ol trailer, bigger tires, bigger things breaking etc.
on another note, what are my chances of fitting a kart in my wrx? like rear seats pulled, maybe getting a nice piece of wood to make a flat ground from the back of the trunk to behind the front seats?

[Mako Koiwai]

Jarrett did you see this:

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[Rick Brown]

I would love to run a fford mako but that requires a big ol trailer, bigger tires, bigger things breaking etc.
on another note, what are my chances of fitting a kart in my wrx? like rear seats pulled, maybe getting a nice piece of wood to make a flat ground from the back of the trunk to behind the front seats?

A shifter is about 55" wide. Doesn't fit inside much but big vans and pickups. You can narrow it some by moving the rear wheels in and removing the side pods. Around 6 feet long and about 2 1/2 feet tall.

[Jarrett Gorlick]

Mako - thats awesome! major congrats to Jonathan, how old is he?
Rick - thanks for the info, I wouldn't be too worried about towing a very small trailer with my wrx, similar to what I've seen with the either white or silver evo that comes out to el toro with the kart on the back (probably someone in this thread)

[Casey Brier]

I am looking to make the switch *MAYBE* one of these days to F125 as well. mainly for cost reasons.. also it would be cool to get my son a jr cart and he can race go karts with daddy. (i'm talking a few years out)
anywho, if anyone has seen me before you'd know I am 6'2" on a good day, and 280 pounds. does anyone know if fitting into a kart would be a problem with the correct seat? (do they make big boy seats that large?)
I have raced in the karts at K1 speed. I'm sure I look silly, and the extra weight would make me not compendative.... but as long as I can go fast and have fun, thats all I'll really be after at that point.
any advice?
thanks!

[Rick Brown]

I am looking to make the switch *MAYBE* one of these days to F125 as well. mainly for cost reasons.. also it would be cool to get my son a jr cart and he can race go karts with daddy. (i'm talking a few years out)
anywho, if anyone has seen me before you'd know I am 6'2" on a good day, and 280 pounds. does anyone know if fitting into a kart would be a problem with the correct seat? (do they make big boy seats that large?)
I have raced in the karts at K1 speed. I'm sure I look silly, and the extra weight would make me not compendative.... but as long as I can go fast and have fun, thats all I'll really be after at that point.
any advice?
thanks!

They make big seats and they have karts with "extended porches" that move the pedals forward for taller people.