[tonyd]

Gotta Pocketbike sitting inthe garage? Bring it out to Maine indoor karting this winter and have a blast with Area51 MiniMoto Racing.
Sorry no MiniMotard class just yet.

Pocket Bike Racing at Maine Indoor Karting, Scarborough, Maine
Winter Racing Series, 2006-2007
MIK-WRS

Who: Anyone with a pocket bike that falls within our specs. and the desire to race.
What: An indoor pocket bike racing series on a 9-turn semi-technical road course.
When: The MIK-WRS will run from November to April with a total of six races being run.
Where: Maine Indoor Karting in Scarborough, Maine (1.5 hours North of Boston)

About the series: Prizes and cash discounts will be awarded to the over all winner each race month.
-Points will be awarded using the MIK League points system found here: http://maineindoorkarting.com/league.html
-Maximum of 10 riders on track for practice/qualifying and race sessions.
-Track Manager has right to stop racing at anytime for any un-safe rider.
-All pocket bikes MUST have a transponder (Supplied by track) attached to the pocket bike-no transponder-no points. Transponders will be handed out AFTER practice and before qualifying.
-All judgments by the officials are final any rider can protest a decision in writing within 48 hours of the event a decision will be made within 72 hours.

Cost: $45.00 per racer. (NO Pit fee, No visitor fees, No Entrance fees, No additional fees).

2006/2007 Schedule: -All races run on Sunday Mornings and start at 8:30 A.M. doors open one hour prior.
RACE DATES:
November 19th-First Race date
December 10th
January 14th
February 18th
March 11th
April 8th

Safety: Pocket bikes will be run on an indoor course where safety is our NUMBER one concern-most racers need to go to work or school the next day. It is our PRIORITY to run an injury free series-this is only done by using your head and racing smart. All racers will sign a Waiver form before being allowed into the pits. ALL Racers UNDER 18 will need a SIGNED PARENTAL WAIVER FORM. NO Racers Under 13 Years OLD. Proof of age for all participants will be requested.

Pocket Bike-Tech Rules:

1) Production pocket bikes only with these exceptions: Engine should be stock (39-50cc 2-stroke for minimotos).
2) Frame & chassis modifications are allowed but still must fall under pocket bike standards.
3) Any tire or rim may be run, any sprocket set-up.
4) Any front end set-up may be run.
5) Any flywheel, spark plug, ignition system or exhaust may be run
6) Engines should be in good working order, FREE FROM ANY LEAKS, any leaking of ANY fluids on the track will result in a warning a second warning will result in disqualification with rider on “suspension” for the next race.
7) Any fuel may be run as long as it is gasoline-smokeless synthetic 2-stroke oil is advised and recommended.


Safety GEAR:

1. Full Face Helmet-*** approved-Preferably SNELL rated.
2. Gloves (leather or synthetic)
3. Jacket or full race suit (Leather or Synthetic-ARMOR or MESH)
4. Pants-(Leather or synthetic) No jeans unless they are motorcycle rated (Dragon, etc.)
5. Armor is recommended but OPTIONAL
6. Over the ankle boots.

RACING:

A. After bike and rider have gone through tech. inspection a sticker will be issued and they will be cleared to practice.
B. Practice’s are run in heats 8 riders per session each session is 8 minutes and each rider will have 2 practice sessions.
C. Qualifying-8 riders will qualify from the grid-qualifying is 4 minutes long-best lap time gets pole position for feature race. One second chance qualifier to be offered.
D. The feature race is 8 minutes. Everyone runs in the feature according to qualifying time-fastest lap wins overall.

[daviid]

not like im going to attend anyways, but what im not understanding is Racing Section Rule D.

from the way it reads it doesnt matter where you finish aslong as you have the fastest lap. thats not really racing now is it.

[tonyd]

I asked the same question when the facility posted those rules for us.
It was clarified that starting position for final is based on fastest lap, 1st guy over the line is the winner.

Sorry for not fixing that in this post.

[a13x]

I'm interested.

If you do a Minimotard class you'll have even more interest.

[R7]

And I've got a pocketbike for sale if anyone wants to race

[Pookie]

Originally posted by a13x
I'm interested.

If you do a Minimotard class you'll have even more interest.

Mini motard is in the works. There are a couple of safety concerns they are trying to work out.

[a13x]

Originally posted by Pookie
Mini motard is in the works. There are a couple of safety concerns they are trying to work out.

Any word? If they need some of us minimoto guys to come talk to them, or demonstrate the bikes, let me know. I worked with Dave Olcott of Transworld on the Master of Mini series and know all the area Minimoto guys pretty well.

[tonyd]

When I was at MIK with the pocketbike group on 12/10 the staff was saying they had a group of Mini-tarders testing the track the week before and were trying to work something out. They were working with the group that rides the Bear Ridge kart track in the summer so if you know any of those guys ring 'em up for info. There is no motard info on the MIK website yet.

MIK staff said the motard guys were having a hard time staying upright and they had some safty questions but that they were planning on setting it up soon.

Next Pocketbike race at MIK is Jan 14.

Pookie, what's up? Do you still have your Polini's? Would be great to see you back at the mini track sometime.

[tonyd]

We ran one pocketbike class and one motard class this weekend. Looked like most guys were running 70-110cc with 12" wheels.

Motards will be running the remaining dates this winter.

February 18th
March 11th
April 8th

Please contact Marc at MIK for details, and to let him know if you plan on racing. They may need to make some schedule/class changes if attendance grows.

www.maineindoorkarting.com

[ianwaldecker]

We had some great racing of both Pocket Bikes, and Mini Motards this past Sunday. I was amazed, as was Marc (Event Coordinator) at the times the Mini Motards were pulling, they were as fast if not faster than most of our guests drive our karts. Granted they have much better acceleration than the karts.
From what I saw, fun was had by all. If you were here, you know, if you weren't, you should try it on our next running.
Check out our website for more details: www.maineindoorkarting.com
Roll over the "events" tab and select Pocket Bikes.
Send along any questions/comments.

[SVRACER01]

why didnt you tell us beforehand that you were doing motards? you said "no motards" you did add a "yet" in there but then you come back with "the mini motard guys were fast" WTF! i woulda been there... im 1/2 an hour away. now i gotta wait a month? BOOOOOO
when did you guys start running the motards? just last race? kinda sucks that youre halfway through the season now

[a13x]

Originally posted by SVRACER01
why didnt you tell us beforehand that you were doing motards? you said "no motards" you did add a "yet" in there but then you come back with "the mini motard guys were fast" WTF! i woulda been there... im 1/2 an hour away. now i gotta wait a month? BOOOOOO
when did you guys start running the motards? just last race? kinda sucks that youre halfway through the season now

Yup. Hopefully I can make the rest of the dates. Will show ya what the minimotards can REALLY do!! heheh I keed I keed. Can't wait to try out my new Elka rear shock thou.

[tonyd]

Originally the pocketbikes and motards were going to run on different weekends. I didn't know the motards were running until I got there last weekend. It worked out really well with the 2 groups alternating on the track. See you guys in Feb.

[SVRACER01]

TEAM ALOXX

[OreoGitorio]

.... i was REALLY bored....

[a13x]

Ian,

How was the Motard class broken up? Was it just one big class with all types of bikes in it? Or split up at all, etc etc.


You know Seth Bradbury I assume....

[ianwaldecker]

So far we haven't put out true advertising for this, so if you haven't heard much about it, this is why. We've heard that a lot of people are interested in running in this series (a real series hasn't started yet) but we're still working out the kinks. So far we've run two sessions and they've seemed to go very well.
To answer the previous question, we haven't had to split groups up, because we haven't had more than 8 people show up yet. We're thinking that 8 riders will be the max on the track at the same time, but this isn't definite yet.
Stay tuned for updates, they should be coming very shortly (a couple days or so)

~Ian

[SVRACER01]

*rubs hands together in anticipation*

[Pookie]

Originally Posted by tonyd

Pookie, what's up? Do you still have your Polini's? Would be great to see you back at the mini track sometime.

Yo Tony! Yep, still got the Polini's. Last season on the big bikes was a little crazy juggling the 250, the new 600 and Curtis lost interest in the PB's. Hope to get up to the hill once or twice this year. I finally got some race rubber for that thing.

I'll catch you guys in the other forum...

[a13x]

Well I'm on board for coming up this Sunday. Pretty sure the ladyfriend is coming along to ride as well.

Racing starts at 8:30am!! jeesus!!

[SVRACER01]

is there any practice time?

[pasta-rocket]

Me and erasmo are heading up on sunday, see you there alex,,,any chance you have an extra 50 ??? I have 2 but we have an extra rider if you have another bike.

[OreoGitorio]

Too bad it's so early, i'd come watch.

I wanna see pics & race reports

[SVRACER01]

ill try to remember the camera

[a13x]

So much for that.

7:30am and I'm loading up my gear and I get a call from a fellow rider who was planning on going. Word is the races are over at 10am. WTF? Checking the MIK website and apparently they 'Open' at 10am for karting.

Yea driving 1.5 hours each way, paying $45 bucks, and having 1.5 hours of Event Time sounds like not-such-a-swell idea on Sunday morning. That's 3 hours of driving, 1 hour of loading/unloading, and probably 30 minutes of actual riding time.

Not worth it for me.



Bump that timeslot up a bit and perhaps we'll have something going on. Right now unless you live 20 minutes away it's just not worth it. Driving from Boston? Hartford? Come on. If the bike guys are paying to ride then get them out there at a reasonable time, not sticking it in before the 'real' customers come in at 10am.

Sorry won't see anyone today, was looking forward to riding.