BRR-SCCA Picnic and Kart Racing @ VIR Kart Track 9/14/2013

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BRR-SCCA Picnic and Kart Racing @ VIR Kart Track 9/14/2013

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Registration is open for the BRR-SCCA Picnic and Kart Racing at the VIR Kart Track on Saturday September 14, 2013. There will be 20 driver positions open for Kart racing.. we have had some really close races in the past.. so get registered today on a first come gets to race basis.

BRR Kart Raacing and Family Picnic Saturday September 14, 2013 at the VIR Plantation Valley Kart Track

The picnic is open to members and potential members and their families...all are welcome. The club will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, condiments, plates, utensils, and soft drinks. Attendees may bring a side dish, chips, dessert, etc, but it is not required

There is no fee for the picnic.

The fee for kart racing is $55.00 with a limit of 20 drivers.

Schedule

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Arrival and registration

11:30 AM Required driver's meeting for all kart drivers

VIR Kart Track rules and regulation will apply along with the VIR waivers. http://virnow.com/karting/policies/

Noon - 2:00 PM Kart Racing

One 15 minute practice which will be about 3 or 4 laps per driver to get use to the kart.

Then 15 minute races rotated between 2 groups of 10 drivers.

2:00 PM - ? Family Picnic
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link?
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Follow the registration path off the main BRR-SCCA web page.
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Can we make the skinny drivers carry more weight like they do in horse racing?
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glenthompson wrote:Can we make the skinny drivers carry more weight like they do in horse racing?
I want to say that at one of the past karting events we splits the race groups by weight.
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We will have a heavy class and a lite class.. You decide where you fall.. Break will be at about 170/180 pounds.. We will decide at the drivers meeting.
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glenthompson wrote:Can we make the skinny drivers carry more weight like they do in horse racing?
well im !@#$ED.
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Signed up today
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170-180? Sweet, I'll have that extra non-light beer and be one of the fast husky dudes!
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Any chance we can get this event posted to the main page?
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We need more drivers to make the Kart racing happen. You do not need to be a member to race or enjoy the picnic. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of kart racing and bench racing at the picnic. First drivers to sign up get the spots on the grid.
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Sign up for the picnic… does not cost you, its FREE.
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Better get registered. As an extra incintive I just received a press release from VIR announcing there new stratos 270cc karts
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n33d4sp33d13 wrote:Better get registered. As an extra incintive I just received a press release from VIR announcing there new stratos 270cc karts
Yep. 50mph+ :)
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hklvette wrote:
n33d4sp33d13 wrote:Better get registered. As an extra incintive I just received a press release from VIR announcing there new stratos 270cc karts
Yep. 50mph+ :)
I like.. :mrgreen:
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BRR Kart Raacing and Family Picnic Saturday September 14, 2013 at the VIR Plantation Valley Kart Track

The picnic is open to members and potential members and their families...all are welcome. The club will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, condiments, plates, utensils, and soft drinks. Attendees may bring a side dish, chips, dessert, etc, but it is not required

There is no fee for the picnic.

The fee for kart racing is $55.00 with a limit of 20 drivers.

Schedule

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Arrival and registration

11:30 AM Required driver's meeting for all kart drivers

VIR Kart Track rules and regulation will apply along with the VIR waivers. http://virnow.com/karting/policies/

Noon - 2:00 PM Kart Racing

One 15 minute practice which will be about 3 or 4 laps per driver to get use to the kart.

Then 15 minute races rotated between 2 groups of 10 drivers.

2:00 PM - ? Family Picnic
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Only four spots remaining! get 'em while they last!
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2 Days left to register… 3 spots open.. do not miss this fun filled picnic and kart race.. come on down.. everyone welcome… bring your friends and neighbors.
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You guys have fun. I've got family business back home (and race prep for next month) on deck.

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Hmmm , I think the Heavy weight class needs to be about 190+ !!!
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Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who came. This turned out awesome. Hopefully we do it again
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