Official Discussion Thread: 24 Hours of Charlotte

Scott Bulger · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 76

Sounds like a nightmare from the Pink Floyd album....

Perhaps we should have a forklift "accident" or a demonstration from the CAT NASCAR Team that got out of hand would be great excuses for the wall to come tumbling down.

...or perhaps, if a couple of holes in the wall just happened to occur overnight....or even a plot from another competing facility to destory VLK that went awry....

Best of luck to everyone competing! Wish I could make it! Hope everyone has a great time- the list of participant looks like the who's who in indoor karting...

And by the way, no one has to worry about Tags showing up, he'll be busy racing at the Indy 500...

Scoot

Chad Arndt · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 574

I hope I get to see him flip of track officials in person. That would rule!
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Michael Casino · Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

HAHA Scott that's hilarious. Too bad you won't be able to make it hopefully we will see you at the twelve.
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Alex Gantt · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 323

As you have probably heard, the wall will not come down in time...BUT... We have changed some turns and i would definitely say that the track is a bit more technical now. I like it a lot. and you all BETTER like it cause ive been bustin my butt changing these corners! haha. Can't wait for the weekend. I had the pleasure of seeing mike and diego tonight. Did great... Going to be an awesome race this weekend. 24 hours...woo!
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Patrick Britain · Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 373

tell Mike and Diego that that Gordon guy is a bum, they better beat him again. Laughing

(i kid because i'm jealous)
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Tony Stevens · Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Posts: 40

Alex,

I've heard what would be turn 3 (second right hander, just before you're thrown into the back section) has been extended. Anything else aside from the other corner(s) you guys changed before this week?

Tony

Michael Ibach · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 77

Thats it Tony. Other than the hammerhead before the front stretch but that was changed a couple weeks ago.
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Wes Greene · Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 25

Rob H- Are you still planning to do live coverage?

If so, do you have a web address set up yet?
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Mike Smith · Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 404

Ran a bit of practice yesterday after the Gordon Event (news on that in another thread), and was able to set new track record at 32.173. This of course will be obliterated in the 24, and the current track is still very young. Much faster drivers than I have yet to take the track, so I am sure we will see 31's before too long.

Ran an assortment of karts, and things feel pretty good at this point. Karts will be fitted with new tires and setups gone through prior to the green flag, but we have a nice base to choose from already. They feel close, and Fred and Co. do a great job of weeding out the dogs.

My SRD compatriots are at the track currently with most of team MC Squared, so we'll see what they can do in today's practice. Team NAFTA will be there tonight in it's entirety, so today should be a great night of racing.

See you all later today!
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Michael Ibach · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 77

Oh so u got me by a hundredth right now eh? I think come the 2nd hour or so we'll be well under 32 so it should get interesting. Gonna be a fun race.
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Alex Gantt · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 323

I had a great time meeting people at work today. It's nice to finially have a face to put with names that i see all the time here on IKN. all the guys from oregon are super nice and very talented on the track, it was a pleasure. I cannot wait for this race, there is a lot of talent on display this year and its going to be a fun one. See everyone at qualifying tomorrow!
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Michael Ibach · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 77

Mr. brown nose himself now has the track record.
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Jordan Pembleton · Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 8:21 am Post subject:

Scott Bulger · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 76

Congrats to Hans, Mike, Don, Robbie and Joe for winning the 24 Hours of Charlotte!

Scoot