Feb 2012 Meet Possibility

[BonzoHansen]

Ok let’s talk February meet. February = north meet. The weather will likely be less conducive to bringing cars out. So Brian (Blackbirdws6) had a good idea. Let’s go go-karting at V-17 in Maywood.

Where: http://v-17.com/
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
Map: http://v-17.com/img/map-th.png

It will be one of these two days:
#1: Sunday 2/26
#2: Sunday 2/19

Trying to formally reserve space will be expensive and require a good amount of financial commitments to get it scheduled. So we’d go during an open public time. It was advised that we arrive as close to 1PM as possible to make sure we get on the track easily. We’d meet there at 12:30 and go in as soon as they open the track at 1 pm so there are less people around

Cost
STANDARD GO KARTING - $14.99 per race
** for all ages -57" minimum height
** save time, no registration on arrival, no paperwork, race tickets are usable by everyone in your party.
** price buster-buy 10 races get 11

HIGH PERFORMANCE KARTING -$25.00 per race
**2 races for $45.00
**3 races for $60.00
** DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED

Races are roughly 7 min long. The time is pretty good as most people’s arms are exhausted by the end if they are really manhandling the cars. They have food on the premises and the pricing was reasonable (read: not $20 for a burger, $10 for a hot dog etc).

Track Rules:
- Drivers must be above 57” tall and not taller than 78”
- Weight limit is 250 lbs.
- Drivers must wear closed toe footwear, or they will not be allowed on the track.
- To drive at full speed of 30mph, participants must hold a full drivers license and be over 18 years of age.
- Lower speed races up to 22 mph are available for anyone above 57” and without a full license.
- Drivers are not permitted to drink alcohol prior to driving the karts.
- When in the pit area and on the track you must comply with safety briefing instructions and obey all verbal and signaled commands given by V-17 staff.

The Cars
The high torque electric motors achieve 12 hp powered by 4 12 volt car batteries. The chassis is hand built and welded from 30mm chrome molybdenum tubes, giving it excellent flexion and torsion qualities. Rubber mounted sidewraps give extra side impact protection and prevent wheels from becoming entangled. The Asmo electric motor is mounted behind the driver in a low position. This unique design gives the Bowman Storm great handling qualities, better kart balance and improved braking.

And there is an arcade and lazer tag for those so inclined, and Jungle Jerrys Safari and the BounceArama for the kids.

What do you think? Vote in the poll. If enough people commit to going then we will make this the February meet.

[LTb1ow]

Weight limit 250lbs? What gives bro.

Def in

[BonzoHansen]

Weight limit 250lbs? What gives bro.

Def in

you must vote to count!

[LS1ow]

i was DEFF included in the discussion !

im in for V17... i go there a about once a month. to bad they wont let all of us on the Monster Kart....

[LTb1ow]

you must vote to count!

It was tough cause I really wanted to vote, "Do not want to go north for any meet" :lol:

[coolmanvette75]

Def in for v17

[BonzoHansen]

It was tough cause I really wanted to vote, "Do not want to go north for any meet" :lol:

that is why i added "on 2/19 or 2/26" :lol:

[LTb1ow]

Will this be a meet in which a certain amount need to confirm for it to actually happen, and or, will it need to be a pay in advance type deal?

[BonzoHansen]

If enough people commit to going then this is it. No $$ in advance. Just gotta wait a week for the results/decision.

[WildBillyT]

Any rules about blue turtle shells? LOL

[sweetbmxrider]

Should be super fun!!!! We need more meets like this!!!!

[Jersey Mike]

Down for the 19th, and Velocity 17 is a always a fun time.


...Soooooo, no drunk karting? And I don't have a driver's license, but I pwn all at Mario Kart... so we straight, right? Buk?

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

I'll beat you all. At Funplex over the summer I pulled the pit maneuver on one of the girls I went with on lap 2 :lol:.
Being skinny has it's advantages!

[Blackbirdws6]

I'll beat you all. At Funplex over the summer I pulled the pit maneuver on one of the girls I went with on lap 2 :lol:.
Being skinny has it's advantages!

Bring it. 9/10 most people overdrive these cars. Last time out, I was the quickest but likely the heaviest of my group.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Bring it. 9/10 most people overdrive these cars. Last time out, I was the quickest but likely the heaviest of my group.

Skinny = more top speed/better handling (if you can drive). Better weight distribution.

[LS1ow]

Bring it. 9/10 most people overdrive these cars. Last time out, I was the quickest but likely the heaviest of my group.

im with you on this. all my slips from pole position show im an animal even thou im big.

[Blackbirdws6]

Skinny = more top speed/better handling (if you can drive). Better weight distribution.

Pit manuevering girls in go-karts does not mean you can drive fast. The logic is sound but it just didn't play out that way on two separate occasions at this place.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Pit manuevering girls in go-karts does not mean you can drive fast. The logic is sound but it just didn't play out that way on two separate occasions at this place.

Just shows I take no prisoners :lol: I lapped everyone else on the track, even my friend who can drive but is heavier.

And for the record I didn't edit your post, I just hit edit instead of quote by accident

[Blackbirdws6]

Just shows I take no prisoners :lol: I lapped everyone else on the track, even my friend who can drive but is heavier.

And for the record I didn't edit your post, I just hit edit instead of quote by accident

LIES....Nick Fania makes no mistakes, no prisoners and does John Force burnouts on old tires.

Looking forward to attending this event. Hope this becomes official...

[WildBillyT]

LIES....Nick Fania makes no mistakes, no prisoners and does John Force burnouts on old tires.

Looking forward to attending this event. Hope this becomes official...

I hear he lives his life a quarter mile at a time

[coolmanvette75]

And for those 13.78 seconds, he is free...

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

There's a 10 minute safety briefing for a 7 minute race?! :shock: Damn civilized people in Northeast Jersey.

[KirkEvil]

this should be fun

[LTb1ow]

Money on BLS at beating stalker.

[KirkEvil]

money on you taking 12 minutes to finish a 7 minute race

[coolmanvette75]

Money on ffb beating beggs ;)

[KirkEvil]

beggs is DK. you lose.

[LS1ow]

Money on ffb beating beggs ;)

still have money on me running you over out on the 'crete.

beggs is DK. you lose.

this man knows what hes talking about

[The BIG Show]

250 pound limit?????? What is this, a kiddie ride? Bwa-hahahahahahaha.
Unless I can drop 40+ pounds in 1.5 months just call me "The BIG Spectator."
Hunter will love it. Put me down for 1+1(maybe +2) but only one rider........however I'm a weather wuss, so sleet/hail/snow = no Big Show.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Money on BLS at beating stalker.

I don't have experience with electric carts and only moderate experience on paved tracks but it should be interesting. :nod:

[LTb1ow]

I don't have experience with electric carts and only moderate experience on paved tracks but it should be interesting. :nod:

You seem to be talking a big game, don't start moonwalking.

[WildBillyT]

You seem to be talking a big game, don't start moonwalking.

Shamone!

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

You seem to be talking a big game, don't start moonwalking.

We already talked via text, he knows I'm not backing down. Merely stating reasons to show that I can overcome this adversity and beat him :wink:

[sweetbmxrider]

Listen pal, we're not on your water here.

[LTb1ow]

We already talked via text, he knows I'm not backing down. Merely stating reasons to show that I can overcome this adversity and beat him :wink:

Yea yea yea, stay in the bushes.

[LS1ow]

I don't have experience with electric carts and only moderate experience on paved tracks but it should be interesting. :nod:

woah woah woah, you cant just jump in the ring with ali because you think you can box

[Jersey Mike]

He knows I can box

[BullittSVT]

This. sounds. exciting.

[LS1ow]

loser gets an autographed picture of the pro-am jetski rider.

[Blackbirdws6]

loser gets an autographed picture of the pro-am jetski rider.

I'm pretty sure he already has a number of autographed pictures of himself in his room. What's one more right?

[LS1ow]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399753_2459335726001_1330380016_32433647_181915742 8_n.jpg

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

loser gets an autographed picture of the pro-am jetski rider.

:rofl:

[Fast92RS]

You guys may want to recosinder your dates at V17. A friend of mine is a city official for Maywood and knows the owner of V17. He told me that they will be closing shortly after January 28th. I think he said something about the owner of the property not renewing there lease. I'm not sure about all the details.

[BonzoHansen]

You guys may want to recosinder your dates at V17. A friend of mine is a city official for Maywood and knows the owner of V17. He told me that they will be closing shortly after January 28th. I think he said something about the owner of the property not renewing there lease. I'm not sure about all the details.

Huh. Unfortunately we can't do it before then so we'd have to roll the dice on that.

[Fast92RS]

Ok I am going to be there on the 28th for a comedy night. I will try and see what I can find out. I hope they don't cloe because its a cool place and a lot of fun.

[LS1ow]

i havent heard anything bout V17 closing but who knows. and i agree, its a great time everytime i go.

[68bird]

This sounds like a lot of fun...I'm in for either day.
That means I'll be in a go kart twice in February :grin:

[86blackbetty]

Finally i see a meeting up north...This place is so close to home but yet only been there twice ...nice idea... Should be a fun day

[LS1ow]

has anyone confirmed this closing rumor?

[Blackbirdws6]

has anyone confirmed this closing rumor?

I could make a phone call but I doubt they would openly discuss any issues over the phone. I still think it would be odd for a place with this much money invested to get pushed out due to lease issues. I'm not saying it couldn't happen but the place would take a good deal of time to evacuate.

[WildBillyT]

I could make a phone call but I doubt they would openly discuss any issues over the phone. I still think it would be odd for a place with this much money invested to get pushed out due to lease issues. I'm not saying it couldn't happen but the place would take a good deal of time to evacuate.

I wonder if attendance is down leading to insurance bills being to much to handle. Just thinking out loud of course.

[BonzoHansen]

I could make a phone call but I doubt they would openly discuss any issues over the phone. I still think it would be odd for a place with this much money invested to get pushed out due to lease issues. I'm not saying it couldn't happen but the place would take a good deal of time to evacuate.


i agree. this is where we are going, the meet thread will be up soon

[LS1ow]

if you guys want ill swing by and ask management or whom ever. V17 is i mere 4 miles from my house.

[Jersey Mike]

Justdoitbrah.

[LS1ow]

i have to go to the mall so ill stop by since ill be passing it. either tonight or tommaro

[Blackbirdws6]

If you can swing by, I would just discuss it generally as you have a bunch of guys looking to attend in late February but heard some odd rumors they were leaving/closing.

[Jersey Mike]

If you can swing by, I would just discuss it generally as you have a bunch of guys looking to attend in late February but heard some odd rumors they were leaving/closing.

You mean like... the truth!?! :shock:

[Blackbirdws6]

You mean like... the truth!?! :shock:

I assume the mods want to handle any arrangements.

[LS1ow]

I assume the mods want to handle any arrangements.

you mean you dont think they'd want me responsible for organizing a big meet with a lot of people ?


:bertstare:

[98CamaroSS]

Love to go, but I'm over the weight limit. :facepalm:

[Blackbirdws6]

you mean you dont think they'd want me responsible for organizing a big meet with a lot of people ?


:bertstare:

Your words, not mine :)

[sweetbmxrider]

you mean you dont think they'd want me responsible for organizing a big meet with a lot of people ?


:bertstare:

Ahahahahaha what a fuggin pal!

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Love to go, but I'm over the weight limit. :facepalm:

Perfect reason to start dieting with the new year :mrgreen:

[LS1ow]

Perfect reason to start dieting with the new year :mrgreen:

Nick is accually gunna sprint to the meet while carrying a log thats on fire.

[Jersey Mike]

and a LT1 in his backpack.

[BigAls87Z28]

Will have to do a few bumps of coke the weekends before, should be set to go.

[LS1ow]

Will have to do a few bumps of coke the weekends before, should be set to go.

gotta do what you gotta do

[WildBillyT]

Nick is accually gunna sprint to the meet while carrying a log thats on fire.

As long as the other 24 guys carrying the log can keep up.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

As long as the other 24 guys carrying the log can keep up.

That's what all of you guys are coming for right? :mrgreen:

[Fast92RS]

If you guys can't find out any info, I will find out on the 28th. My friend knows the owner so I am going to try and get the info directly from him.