jedi-knight83 0 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Hello. A long long time ago (see my previous posts) I used to be part of this forum and had a lovely 95 Corrado. I also arranged quite a few karting events. In the past couple of years I've been lazy and just joined onto other open races but recently I've been getting more into it again and have always wanted to race in a championship. I understand most people won't know me but as I say I've been part of these forums for years and I also now run a detailing company you may or may not have heard of http://www.cambridgeautogleam.com . Anyway this is nothing really to do with that but I wanted people to know I'm a genuine person :) I've always wanted to race in club100 and be part of a championship but the costs are prohibitive for me at £175+ per race. So to keep costs low I'm aiming to run a series of races using the hire karts and raceware of each track we visit. Each race should be £65 or less. Now this is pretty early stages at the moment so I'm just going to take it one race at a time so if you want to just race in this one event thats fine. But I'm already planning another 2 races for 2015 to make up a little mini season so if you want to race it those as well I'll make a league table. For 2016 I want to run a season with at least 8 rounds.. but again people can just do as many races as they like, even just one single race.. but hopefully there are others out there like me who would like a fun but CHEAP championship :) Please feel free to invite friends who you think would be interested. 2015 Round 1 – Friday August 28th, 7pm arrival – Lakeside Karting Race Format 19:00 – Arrival, Sign in, Suit up, Briefing 20:00 – 10 min Practice / Qualifying 20:15 – Race Start. 30 min sprint from a grid start 20:50 – Trophies, Lap times Cost and Payment The cost is £65 per driver which is payable to me as I’ve already booked and paid for the track. Please pay via the paypal link below either using your paypal account or if you don’t have an account you can pay direct with a credit or debit card Drivers and other details are on a little blog site I made. Apologies its so basic at the moment. I'll develop it as I go along. https://thehirekartcup.wordpress.com There is also a Facebook page you can like to keep up to date with new races. Thanks and feel free to ask any questions. Nathan Edited August 26, 2015 by jedi-knight83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 23, 2015 Just posting to verify the legitimacy of Nathan - was a very active member quite some years ago and a good guy :) Hope all is well with you mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 23, 2015 He washed my car once upon a time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys. Cant believe how time flies. I was over 10 years ago I had the Corrado. I still see it now and again in Cambridge actually. Looks bit worse for ware compared to when I had it :( My old VR6 when it was nearly perfect and had the schrick manifold. Got a Mk5 GTI now, and a Caddy 2.0 TDI, and a Polo R-Line for the wife :) ... so still firmly in the VW camp. Edited July 23, 2015 by jedi-knight83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted July 25, 2015 Quick bump. I've had quite a few from here before come karting with me so I thought there would be some more interest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 11 Posted July 25, 2015 Noggy blue s3?! Blast from the past! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted July 25, 2015 Noggy blue s3?! Blast from the past! Yes thats me... Went from the VR6 to the blue S3... then to a grey S3 after I wrote the blue one off.. then M3.. then skint lol ... now a mk5 GTI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted July 28, 2015 Sorry. Me again. I've got a small window where I could actually cancel this and get my money back. Obviously I'd prefer to run the event and race but I've been surprised by the lack of response so perhaps people aren't interested so much in karting these days? When I used to run events a few years ago the uptake was pretty fast and I always filled the grid. Can I ask is it the Price? Venue? Race Format? Anyway if anyone is actually interested if they can let me know ASAP otherwise as I say I'll have no option but to cancel and try to get my money back. Regards Nathan Willits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted July 28, 2015 sorry Nathan - i did look as would like to have joined but it is too far away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted July 28, 2015 sorry Nathan - i did look as would like to have joined but it is too far away No need to apologise :) if its not what people want then its not what people want.. like i say I was just a bit surprised as I used to get a good quick response. Its not just this forum.. I've posted it up quite a few places and its the same story. I've got about 12-15 people who have said they definitely want to race but until they pay I'm going to keep trying to find people that want to commit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted July 28, 2015 it is a pity though as i really do love karting & the track & karts looks excellent ive been a hand full of times with friendly work do's etc & have won every time my old MD at Rock Direct even brought his GT3 in that day after one event for a spirited passenger ride as my prize :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 28, 2015 I'm out of the country the following day otherwise I'd make a weekend of it down there. Just trying to remember if thats the circuit we went to EONS ago, when we had a bit of rain and with all the karts on slicks, it was like an ice skating rink? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted July 28, 2015 I'm out of the country the following day otherwise I'd make a weekend of it down there. Just trying to remember if thats the circuit we went to EONS ago, when we had a bit of rain and with all the karts on slicks, it was like an ice skating rink? :) I think mostly I arranged races at rye house.. although i did a few at lakeside and one at red lodge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted July 28, 2015 Id like to do a bit but sadly at the moment there bot wnough funds in the bank to attend , great idea though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted August 2, 2015 Another little bump.. probably the last one as it doesn't seem like anyone here is interested :roll: Getting there slowly with the grid but it looks like all will be ok now and it will definitely go ahead. 8 Already paid and 4 more on that list I know are paying imminently. If you are interested in this and have been holding off now is the time to let me know please :) I've also put up the details of the next race which will be at Red Lodge at the end of September. The winner of that race will receive a refund of their race cost as a bit of a prize. See here for details. https://thehirekartcup.wordpress.com/upcoming-races/r2-red-lodge-sept-25th/ List for Lakeside. Green = Paid 1. Nathan Willits 2. Mark Preston 3. Mikaela Kirby 4. Andrew Stefanczyk 5. Andy Otoo 6. Matteo Macchi 7. Grant Ashley-Smith 8. Tim Phelps 9. Neil Shaw-Smith 10. Stuart McLean 11. Anu Ogunade 12. Katy Ogunade 13. Kesh Naidoo 14. Clive Hill 15. Chris Pincher 16. Sally Shaw-Smith This list will not be updated on here. Please see the website for the up to date list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted August 26, 2015 Lakeside race now full. Next race is Red Lodge on September 25th. https://thehirekartcup.wordpress.com/upcoming-races/r2-red-lodge-sept-25th/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
