Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Our pit spot....This is what $50 will get U.....Damn we need some sponsors.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Keep checking back we will post some pics when we get there.....
We are headed south here in an hour or two....I hope we are ready for them.
Brian
Brian
Monday, December 24, 2007
Daytona bound.....
We got about everything ready and we are leaving Cartersville around midnight after Christmas dinner....Weather looks good and the new Falcon looks better.
2008 Falcon dirt kart racing chassis...... from Brian Wheeler on Vimeo.
If anybody knows who it is in Cartersville that is singing this song please send me there e-mail address.
Brian
2008 Falcon dirt kart racing chassis...... from Brian Wheeler on Vimeo.
If anybody knows who it is in Cartersville that is singing this song please send me there e-mail address.
Brian
Thursday, December 20, 2007
WKA.......?
I agree with Gene on this one....Almost everyone that races a kart is/was/or will be affected by what WKA does.....If they folded who would take over the rule book....? How many tracks are not gonna use the WKA 2008 tech manual next year.....? How many tracks use the AKRA motor rules.....? It does mater and they will listen if U make enough noise.....I can be very loud when I need to be.
I filled Jimmy Rivers ear full at the last Ga State race about my amazement over the stupid valve lenght rule that was to take effect this year starting at Daytona, I also sent plenty of e-mails....Guess what they listened and now the rule has been dropped.
When this years tire rules were posted on the WKA website they didn't clearify that it was thick HT3's only for Daytona....So I sent some more e-mails and contacted my new 4cycle rep and voiced my opinion that the rule need clarifying....Well they listened again and I'm a nobody as far as WKA knows.
However I think Hotdog is dead on with his post about WKA catering to the kart shops and a certain few race teams....Why....? Because they thing if the tick them off they will take there ball and go home....They really need the sponsor money I guess....? I've seen this with my own eyes at Dexter and the tire cutting that was allowed to skirt by....When they were called out about it all they did was start fussing about being called cheats....One guy was being very obnoxious at the grid talking to the WKA tech officals....They wouldn't stand up to him...It took a local lady that works at Dexter to tell the guy to calm down and walk away or she would have him removed because, in her words...."Nobody is allowed to talk like that at Dexter I don't care who U are"....He walked away.
I think for WKA to get the numbers back anywhere close to where they used to be they have to give up trying to be the pro series and come to terms with the fact they are really more like the amature series....Drop the entry fees and enforce the rules no mater who it is that's caught breaking them....More karters like us will show up.....Let the big boys race for the money....We race for leather.
Brian
I filled Jimmy Rivers ear full at the last Ga State race about my amazement over the stupid valve lenght rule that was to take effect this year starting at Daytona, I also sent plenty of e-mails....Guess what they listened and now the rule has been dropped.
When this years tire rules were posted on the WKA website they didn't clearify that it was thick HT3's only for Daytona....So I sent some more e-mails and contacted my new 4cycle rep and voiced my opinion that the rule need clarifying....Well they listened again and I'm a nobody as far as WKA knows.
However I think Hotdog is dead on with his post about WKA catering to the kart shops and a certain few race teams....Why....? Because they thing if the tick them off they will take there ball and go home....They really need the sponsor money I guess....? I've seen this with my own eyes at Dexter and the tire cutting that was allowed to skirt by....When they were called out about it all they did was start fussing about being called cheats....One guy was being very obnoxious at the grid talking to the WKA tech officals....They wouldn't stand up to him...It took a local lady that works at Dexter to tell the guy to calm down and walk away or she would have him removed because, in her words...."Nobody is allowed to talk like that at Dexter I don't care who U are"....He walked away.
I think for WKA to get the numbers back anywhere close to where they used to be they have to give up trying to be the pro series and come to terms with the fact they are really more like the amature series....Drop the entry fees and enforce the rules no mater who it is that's caught breaking them....More karters like us will show up.....Let the big boys race for the money....We race for leather.
Brian
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
We got our new 2008 Falcon and it's almost finished....
The numbers show up much better in the daylight....
Devin went up to York's tonight and picked up the body.....Damn the graphics look good....He did a killer job...We owe a big thanx to York. Devin worked his butt off at Thunder pitting for them and York returned the favor....He just had to mount the body as soon as he got back to the shop...Here are some pics I took tonight.
Brian
Devin went up to York's tonight and picked up the body.....Damn the graphics look good....He did a killer job...We owe a big thanx to York. Devin worked his butt off at Thunder pitting for them and York returned the favor....He just had to mount the body as soon as he got back to the shop...Here are some pics I took tonight.
Brian
Thursday, November 22, 2007
I put the outlet in the tire rack....
One more thing off the list before we go to Daytona.....I'll post a pic tomorrow.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Leaving things un-done......
Time to get back on the ball....Daytona is only 44 days away.
It's finished and turned out well....
It's finished and turned out well....
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
We got our 2008 Falcon ordered....
It's pretty much the same as our 06 that we just sold....We just wanted a new one for next years WKA races....I hope to get atleast one race on the kart before we head to Daytona.
I called about staying at the same condo this year that we stayed in last year.....It was already booked.....I asked her to please call if the other party backed out....She called about a week ago, we got the same place we had last year.....Here is a pic Jennifer took the morning we left.....If the weather is half as good as it was last year it will be great.
I called about staying at the same condo this year that we stayed in last year.....It was already booked.....I asked her to please call if the other party backed out....She called about a week ago, we got the same place we had last year.....Here is a pic Jennifer took the morning we left.....If the weather is half as good as it was last year it will be great.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
This looks like it could be a fun class.....
( New )BS Class ( Box Stock Class )
FKA Racing, Inc. introduces a new Box Stock class for the 2008 season. The intent is to have an affordable class that anyone can ride and have fun. This class will participate in the points system and a champion awarded a leather jacket at the end of the season. It will also be part of the senior classes that pays out money after each race. It should prove to be an exciting class. We will monitor our rules and if necessary adjust accordingly. Anyone is welcome to copy and use part or all of our listed rules on the BS class.
The following rules apply to the new BS Class:
Must meet FKA age criteria for Senior classes to race this class. Must be 15 years of age by October 2008.
Weight for BS Class: Minimum 375 lbs.
Spec engine: 6.5 ( OHV ) This is the only engine allowed for the BS Class.
Call Jimmy Sims for engine information: 386-938-4211
The engine can be purchased for under $200
The only modifications allowed to the engine are: You can disconnect or remove the governor. You can disconnect the oil sensor and off/on switch.
Gasoline Only: no higher than 93 octane rating. ( to be checked with -digatron fuel meter )
Spec Tires: Maxxis EL tires Only ( $155 set ). You will only need one set!
Spec Clutch: Shoe type clutch Only, Noram, Max Torque, etc. ( clutches range in price $35 - $85. Clutch driver must be a 16 tooth. You can run any back gear. 35 chain only.
Claimer Rule: As a participate in the class, you may purchase any engine that finishes ahead of you for $200 ( minus the clutch/chain guard/throttle kit ). The engines in this class will be teched by FKA tech officials the same as any other class ( FKA tech rules apply ). Anyone refusing to sell their engine ( by the claimer rule ) will be disqualified and not allowed to race ( in the BS Class ) for the remainder of the season!
You can purchase Maxxis EL tires for $155 a set.
Contact me with any questions:
Sims1@alltel.net
386-938-4211 office 386-303-1533 cell
Thank you for supporting FKA Racing!
Jimmy Sims
Note: If enough interest is shown we would start a 325lb. lite BS class.
FKA Racing, Inc. introduces a new Box Stock class for the 2008 season. The intent is to have an affordable class that anyone can ride and have fun. This class will participate in the points system and a champion awarded a leather jacket at the end of the season. It will also be part of the senior classes that pays out money after each race. It should prove to be an exciting class. We will monitor our rules and if necessary adjust accordingly. Anyone is welcome to copy and use part or all of our listed rules on the BS class.
The following rules apply to the new BS Class:
Must meet FKA age criteria for Senior classes to race this class. Must be 15 years of age by October 2008.
Weight for BS Class: Minimum 375 lbs.
Spec engine: 6.5 ( OHV ) This is the only engine allowed for the BS Class.
Call Jimmy Sims for engine information: 386-938-4211
The engine can be purchased for under $200
The only modifications allowed to the engine are: You can disconnect or remove the governor. You can disconnect the oil sensor and off/on switch.
Gasoline Only: no higher than 93 octane rating. ( to be checked with -digatron fuel meter )
Spec Tires: Maxxis EL tires Only ( $155 set ). You will only need one set!
Spec Clutch: Shoe type clutch Only, Noram, Max Torque, etc. ( clutches range in price $35 - $85. Clutch driver must be a 16 tooth. You can run any back gear. 35 chain only.
Claimer Rule: As a participate in the class, you may purchase any engine that finishes ahead of you for $200 ( minus the clutch/chain guard/throttle kit ). The engines in this class will be teched by FKA tech officials the same as any other class ( FKA tech rules apply ). Anyone refusing to sell their engine ( by the claimer rule ) will be disqualified and not allowed to race ( in the BS Class ) for the remainder of the season!
You can purchase Maxxis EL tires for $155 a set.
Contact me with any questions:
Sims1@alltel.net
386-938-4211 office 386-303-1533 cell
Thank you for supporting FKA Racing!
Jimmy Sims
Note: If enough interest is shown we would start a 325lb. lite BS class.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Anybody wanna buy a Falcon.....?
Too late it's already SOLD....
We are getting a new 2008 Falcon....
Brian
We are getting a new 2008 Falcon....
Brian
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Thunder in the Mountains.....2007
Some tuff racing.....Check back I'll post a few more pics later this week.
Thunder in the Mountains--Kart race from Brian Wheeler on Vimeo.
Thunder in the Mountains--Kart race from Brian Wheeler on Vimeo.
Monday, September 17, 2007
WKA Kart Nationals.....Dexter Raceway
Good run for us....Qualified 6th out of 18....Much better than we did at Daytona. I was pretty close on my guess for pole in Stocklite.....McDonald set pole with a 12.782....I guessed 12.70. To bad he was lite at the scales....Tippons was to and that jumped us up to 6th with a 13.064.....Right behind Thompson who had a 13.048....Very good qualifying run....Got hung-up on the outside after moving to 5th....Ended up finishing 11th....The crowds were huge and we are looking forward to Daytona.
Qualifying....
Race results....
Qualifying....
Race results....
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