We have had a relatively stable group of us that kart once a month at LMK in Fremont (www.lemanskarting.com). We typically do the discounted "combo" which is $40 instead of $60 on Thursday nights for a practice, qualifier, and race. They have, however, been having 1/2 off specials through their Facebook account, so we may be able to kart on Thursday for $30 or Friday night for $30.

Our last time out last Thursday (4/1), there were some "fun" 240SX-drivers that thought it'd be fun to do straight line drifting during the session. I'm not talking about sliding around a turn, I'm talking about going straight and kicking the kart sideways while I'm barreling down at 30mph. Well, the track got red flagged, drifters were warned, etc., etc. Point-being, that I'd like to give as much effort as possible for us to fill up an entire group of 9-11 karts with our own people. It's not a matter of being fast or slow, it's a matter of not driving in a manner that ruins the fun for the others. I'm curious how many of you can commit to joining us for some fun. We typically sign up for an 8:30 or 9pm race, and you have to arrive 30 minutes prior to the race time. Update - I'm working on the date and will let you know asap. Come on all you High Octane Tuners, let's have some fun!

 

First experience on the go carts. Wow. Right after I left, I almost ran my z off the road thought I was still in the carts. Thanks for tires by the way

 

It's always an interesting adjustment going from the kart back into a car. A few of us stayed to run in the next session since the drifters made our session so "interesting". No prob on the tires. BTW, it was the Hankook Ventus V12 that I was thinking of last night.

 

Absolutely crazy fun last night. I love how we can slide the car around to get thu a corner and still be able to carry the speed in LMK. No way I can do that in GKR which traction is everything.

 

Got to do it again.

 

When are you guys going next? If you guys have room let me know.

 

We'll have room. We are trying to fill up the group of 10/11 so that we don't get jackals like this last time. We gently talked about 4/29, but nothing was firmed up.

 

I'd be down.. sounds fun.

 

Keep me posted, Im off work by 4pm so if its in the afternoon Im in.

 

We always go at night, 8:30pm or later, and typically our race is at 9.

 

First post updated for the next proposed event. Let's do this!

 

Im in for 4/29

I haven't been to LMK in a while. Do they still let you go in with a long sleeve and jeans? Not a fan of their suits.

 

Yup, only GKR requires the suits. LMK you can wear your street clothes, just no flip flops!

 

I'm in for 4/29.

 

4/29 is out, as two of the 3 "core" guys can't make it, so unless we can get 9-11 on our own, I propose we change it. So far it looks like it's just me, CaliD, and ntrinsik for 4/29.

 

I'm down, and maybe a friend of mine. 30 bucks you said? :P

 

I'm interested, but 9/11 is the Pebble Beach/Carmel Valley cruise and lunch. Steve you mentioned 10/11? How's that going? A list started yet?

 

The Thursday night special is $40 instead of $60. Earlier this month they had a 1/2 off deal going, so I believe our combo would be $30 if they extended that promo. I'd plan on $40, and spend $10 on beer if it's only $30.

Sorry, that 9-11 drivers, not the date. I'm planning this for late this month or early May. If we could get 9-11 people, we'd go with April 29th. If we can't get that many, I'll reschedule it for another Thursday when the core of us that go can help make the numbers.

And it's Scott, you honestly wouldn't believe how often I get called Steve. At work, friends of friends, I don't get it. I guess I look like a Steve, though my screen names all have Scott in them one way or another based on which car forum we're talking about.

 

Sorry about that Scott, I even knew it from talking with you at Rob's two Sat's ago, when you had my 300ZX there on the dyno.
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