f1boston

[nt650hawk]

I actually like T2 more. I like the drifting part that I put the cart into at the back.

T1 the cork screw and be a tricky one as well. You need to introduce a drift using the down hill and get the cart positioned and pointing into the groove that is very small. Slightly off and you're crossing up the steering wheel and need to straighten out to get traction. At this point you are going wide and already behind for the next turn.

[ku996r]

1. Bhavesh
2. Noxin
3. TheIglu + leathers
4. Daytona440
5. McBiggity
6. TriumphDog

7. DuncanMoto (won't know until Sunday morning)

nt650hawk - spectating (c'moooon...that won't be fun! )
8. ku996r

what time works for you guys?

ok, I spoke with Andy in Sales over the phone and since we only have 8-12 people, he recommended the mini grand prix. The endurance race is typically for groups of 20 or so

on Sunday 1/25:

track 1 (min 8 people, max 10) is free from 11am - close

track 2 (min 10 people, max 12) is free from 2pm - close

I'd say 2pm is good...it gives you the opportunity to save money and eat lunch at home, gives an hour for you to drive there, and it doesn't matter if we have anywhere between 8-12 people, because both tracks are available at that time

He said it was $80/person, and they don't offer any discount, but I asked if there were discounts for students (I'm in grad school) and he said that would take 20% off.

So when it's all said and done, it's $64/head and we get 45 laps (3 ten lap races, 1 final 15 lap race) for 30 mins

and if we book more than 14 days in advance we have to pre-pay 50% of the cost up front, then the other 50% within 14 days of the event. if we book w'in 14 days of the event, we pre-pay the whole thing

here's the roster

1. Bhavesh
2. Noxin
3. TheIglu + leathers
4. Daytona440
5. McBiggity
6. TriumphDog

7. DuncanMoto (won't know until Sunday morning)

nt650hawk - spectating (c'moooon...that won't be fun! )

we need at least 1 more person to book track 2, and at least 3 more to book track 1....anyone else?? R7? oreocabrio?

[ku996r]

For the down hill corkscrew, its the perfect spot to upset for inside pass just as you start to drift out, just make sure those teenage marshall didn't see you doing that.

I actually like T2 more. I like the drifting part that I put the cart into at the back.

T1 the cork screw and be a tricky one as well. You need to introduce a drift using the down hill and get the cart positioned and pointing into the groove that is very small. Slightly off and you're crossing up the steering wheel and need to straighten out to get traction. At this point you are going wide and already behind for the next turn.

[breakdirt916]

What's it take to get both tracks combined?

good question!

so I called about doing this and the rep said track 1 and track 2 are only connected for league racing and large private corporate events.

to book a large private corporate event, you need to rent both tracks for an hour. Track 1 will be $1,800 will be and track 2 will be $1,600. In addition to that initial $3,400 figure, you need to pay a track connection fee ($$?) and the weather can also play a factor on allowing us to do this (no snow) since the connector is outdoor

I've never been on track2, is it better than track1?


Heh, one of the guys at work may be coming. I'll post up once I know for sure.

sure thing, def. let me know

two tracks:

[Daytona440]

If we are short on people I can ask some of my karting teammates if they want in...

[R7]

we need at least 1 more person to book track 2, and at least 3 more to book track 1....anyone else?? R7? oreocabrio?

Sounds fun and I'd be into something like this in March or April, but the next 2 months are prime ice riding, and that's my plan

[viva_brasil]

I did track 2 last year and didn't like it much, though I managed fastest time of the group (my brother's grad school group). Coming from brazil where there are plenty full outdoor circuits with karts running 80km/h+ on the straight, I thought F1 was kinda shabby- especially for the high price.

But hey, when I get back that's the only karting option in MA right? So count me in (definitely if it's track 1, maybe if it's track 2). I'll see if my brother can come if you're short on people.

and here's another reason why to come to brazil: http://www.kartodromogranjaviana.com.br/ only 15 mins away from my house... and it's summer now too.

[breakdirt916]

1. Bhavesh
2. Noxin
3. Noxin's coworker
4. TheIglu + leathers
5. Daytona440
6. TriumphDog
7. ku996r
8. DuncanMoto (+1?)

9. McBiggity - maybe
10. Viva Brasil (+1?) - maybe for both

nt650hawk - spectating (c'moooon...that won't be fun! )
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roster updated

so far we have 8 confirmed, and 4 maybes

we're good to do track 2!

but if we get 1-2 more definites, we can do track 1 (larger, elevation changes)

it doesn't look like we'll have a definite roster list by this Sunday so we'll have to pre-pay the full balance by next week

[breakdirt916]

I just ran some laps with that coupon, and all I can say is: this is going to be a blast!


I also found that you guys are going to destroy me. Of each 15 lap race I did, only 4-5 laps were in the 20's; and my best time was only 20:547

[TheIglu]

I like track 2 personally

[TheIglu]

I can get a +1 confirmed right now, you need one more?

[BURZA]

I am new here and have karted before. I got wind you guys are fast and worth the mettle. Count me in for Sunday Jan 26.

[BURZA]

speaking about prepayment.. do you take PayPal?

[breakdirt916]

Track 1 booked for Sunday 1/25! Arrive at 2:30 for the safety briefing and race at 3:30. Also, please paypal $65 to bGuy216 at yahoo dot com and send me your first and last name.

1. Bhavesh - PAID
2. Noxin - PAID
3. Noxin's coworker - PAID
4. TheIglu - PAID
5. TheIglu's friend - PAID
6. Daytona440
7. TriumphDog - PAID
8. TriumphDog's Friend - PAID
9. ku996r - PAID
10. DuncanMoto - PAID
11. stormstudio - PAID

Summary:

Date: Sunday 1/25/09
Time: 3:30 PM Race Time (NOTE THIS IS LATER THAN WHAT I MESSAGED EVERYONE EARLIER!), show up ~2:30 to register and suit up
Place: F1Boston 290 Wood Road Braintree, MA 02184
Race: Mini-Grand Prix: There will be three 10 lap races followed by one 15 lap race. Everyone does all 45 laps
Tentative Cost: $65/person, which includes day license (this is what I negotiated over the phone, so hopefully there aren't any glitches here) - SEND PAYPAL TO BGUY216 AT YAHOO DOT COM AND SEND YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME

If you're not on the roster and want to come, please PM me!

[noxin]

Sounds good to me (and my co-worker).

[breakdirt916]

Track 1 booked for Sunday 1/25! Arrive at 2:30 for the safety briefing and race at 3:30. Also, please paypal $65 to bGuy216 at yahoo dot com and send me your first and last name.

1. Bhavesh - PAID
2. Noxin - PAID
3. Noxin's coworker - PAID
4. TheIglu - PAID
5. TheIglu's friend - PAID
6. Daytona440
7. TriumphDog - PAID
8. TriumphDog's Friend - PAID
9. ku996r - PAID
10. DuncanMoto - PAID
11. stormstudio - PAID

Summary:

Date: Sunday 1/25/09
Time: 3:30 PM Race Time (NOTE THIS IS LATER THAN WHAT I MESSAGED EVERYONE EARLIER!), show up ~2:30 to register and suit up
Place: F1Boston 290 Wood Road Braintree, MA 02184
Race: Mini-Grand Prix: There will be three 10 lap races followed by one 15 lap race. Everyone does all 45 laps
Tentative Cost: $65/person, which includes day license (this is what I negotiated over the phone, so hopefully there aren't any glitches here) - SEND PAYPAL TO BGUY216 AT YAHOO DOT COM AND SEND YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME

If you're not on the roster and want to come, please PM me!

[Nate Dawg]

CBRsteve is going also. When I talked to him today, he said he was a GO.

[TheIglu]

If you need any more people, let me know ASAP, may be able to get one or two. Not going to ask anyone until you say we need more though.

[breakdirt916]

I am new here and have karted before. I got wind you guys are fast and worth the mettle. Count me in for Sunday Jan 26. speaking about prepayment.. do you take PayPal?

great to have you on board; this will be a blast

I already sent you a pm, but yes! send paypal payments to bguy216 at yahoo dot com

Sounds good to me (and my co-worker).

see you guys on Sunday! thanks for the quick payment

CBRsteve is going also. When I talked to him today, he said he was a GO.

is he your +1?

also, what's his NESR s/n? I couldn't find a cbrsteve under the memberlist

If you need any more people, let me know ASAP, may be able to get one or two. Not going to ask anyone until you say we need more though.

thanks for the patience, forum organization is often tricky, but as of now we should be all set with meeting the minimum (10) requirement

I am pending 3 payments, but I will let you know (within a day or so) if any of those fall through and whether or not we need another one to hit 10

this is going to be a great winter fix!

[Nate Dawg]

strevecbr900rr is coming.
and I have +1

[breakdirt916]

strevecbr900rr is coming.
and I have +1

ok, I pm'd steve and am awaiting payments from you and your +1

I haven't heard anything from daytona440 for about 2 weeks now: are you in or out?

[Daytona440]

ok, I pm'd steve and am awaiting payments from you and your +1

I haven't heard anything from daytona440 for about 2 weeks now: are you in or out?

sorry dude,
was on vacation all last week. swamped at work.

Yes I'm in.

[breakdirt916]

We're on!

I'll see you guys at 2:30 at F1boston!!!!!

we have 1 open spot if you want to show up and race, but it will cost you $80 for not telling me/pre-paying earlier

[Daytona440]

We're on!

I'll see you guys at 2:30 at F1boston!!!!!

we have 1 (pending 2) open spots if you want to show up and race, but it will cost you $80 for not telling me/pre-paying earlier

fair enough. i just sent a paypal to you.

Do you know how to cancel it?

[Daytona440]

Sorry dudes, looks like it's official, I'm out.