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:

Originally Posted by V17

- 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

Originally Posted by V17

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]

Originally Posted by LTs1ow

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]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

you must vote to count!

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

[coolmanvette75]

Def in for v17

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by LTs1ow

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

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

[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 .
Being skinny has it's advantages!

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by 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 .
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]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

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]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

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]

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

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]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

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 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]

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

Just shows I take no prisoners 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]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

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?! 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