kart endurance race @Autobahn Sept 23rd! [Archive]

Dan Wurzer

08-02-2007, 11:23 AM

Hi, I'm new to this forum, but have been lurking for a while, usually post on the Euroteknik forums and audiworld.

Who would be in for a 2 hr outdoor karting event on september 23 at autobahn? I have organized a event with a bunch of guys I work with at Laurel Audi in Westmont and some fellow SCCA autocrossers, I am looking to have 20-30 poeple for a 1hr practice and qualifiers and a 1hr team endurance race with ten karts and 3 person teams. cost would be appx $150 a person.let me know if you interested. Thanks for the bandwith....
UPDATED aug 6th!!!!!

The date is Sept 23rd 8-11 AM. the plan is 1/2 hour practice and qually and a 1.5 hour endurance race of ten 3 person teams. If you are interested, let me know by giving me you team name, team captain and team member names. I am going to set up a paypal account to accept deposits for interested teams. the amount needed for the event is $450.00 per team($150 a person) and the deposit is $120.00 needed no later than Aug 10th and payment in full by sept 1st. Because of the deposit needed to suecure the date @ Autobahn, the deposit is non refundable if you cancel and if you paid in full and can not make it, you need to let me know before Sept 1st otherwise you will not get a refund. The kart track at Autobahn is brand new with karts capable of 60 mph. track is 1/2 mile long and 30 feet wide, should make for intense racing! Most of the guys involved work in the Automotive business and have done kart events at CIR and some others have either a background in SCCA/NASA and motorcycle track days, clean and fair racers all, no hacks that I know of.

UPDATE.....
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1. Team ApexMafia-Juan Andino Pedro Andino Dan Jigalov
2. Team Solokarters-Dan Wurzer Damon Troutman Riff Avila ***paid in full
3. Team VW-Greg Foskett TBA 1 spots open ***paid deposit***
4. Team Headhunters-Elvin Velesquez Jason Bulthuis Dan Yusko
5. Team GirlsGoneWild-Steffan Dossev Kent Nelson Joe Simpson ***paid deposit***
6. Team ChicagoRacers-Rick Apichairuk Peter Jankovskis Martin Lenick***paid deposit***
7. Team Humble All-Stars-Allen Skillicorn, Brian Domont,Kevin Benoit.***paid deposit $150***
8. Team TBA Wayne Pham Jim Lou Saba Nassiri
9. Team TBA Ramu Vangara Jigar Patel Hardik Vashi
10. Team TBA John Eggleston Robert Bialkowski Agnieszka Dybowska ***paid deposit***

Dan Wurzer

Mark Hirt

08-02-2007, 01:00 PM

Dan,

Sounds like a good event. Unfortunately between the hours of 8 and 11 I'll be somewhere along I35 in Iowa/Missouri or I70 in Kansas

Dan Wurzer

08-02-2007, 02:31 PM

Dan,

Sounds like a good event. Unfortunately between the hours of 8 and 11 I'll be somewhere along I35 in Iowa/Missouri or I70 in Kansas

I was aware of that, I know most SCCA'rs would not be able to attend. If this goes off well, I will be looking to plan more of theses next year, since I have alittle connection over at Autobahn.....

Adam Andrea

08-02-2007, 03:54 PM

I'm up for it. Anyone else?

Rick

08-02-2007, 04:32 PM

1. Team ApexMafia-Juan Andino Pedro Andino Dan Jigalov
2. Team Solokarters-Dan Wurzer Damon Troutman TBD
3. Team Butters-Greg Foskett Elizar Tellez
4. Team Headhunters-Elvin Velesquez Jason Bulthuis Dan Yusko
5. Team GirlsGoneWild-Steffan Dossev Kent Nelson Joe Simpson
6. Team ChicagoRacers-Rick Apichairuk Peter Jankovskis Martin Lenick
7. Team Humble All-Stars-Allen Skillicorn, TBD
8. Team Swampbuggy Allstars Jon Francis, Matt Reid, Brad Valenzo
9. open
10. open

:whistle:Hmm those names look familiar....:) Get Mickelson to run with you. Maybe Jim will do it too.

JAYKAY

08-02-2007, 04:37 PM

I am interested if I am not too much of a slow-ass for this group.

Jim

Rick

08-02-2007, 04:57 PM

I am interested if I am not too much of a slow-ass for this group.

Jim

Adam, Mickelson and you would make a competitive team. I think it would be great practice for the upcoming 24 Hour race.

Dan Wurzer

08-03-2007, 10:48 AM

c'mon, all these karters and no takers???? whos in!!!

rystar

08-03-2007, 12:37 PM

If Mickelson doesn't step up I may be interested. I have to double check the date though.

Jen

08-03-2007, 06:33 PM

I'd freakin love to! Sounds like a blast.
Jen

Adam Andrea

08-03-2007, 09:09 PM

I am interested if I am not too much of a slow-ass for this group.

Jim
I'd be happy to have you on my team.

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 09:28 AM

Alright, whoever is in, give my you name and email address as I need to know how many spaces are left. Also if you are in I need a payment made by the end of the week as I need to make a commitment to Autobahn and give them a deposit. thanks, dan.

peterjank

08-06-2007, 10:58 AM

Hi Dan,

Would you be open to an adjustment to the format?

How about shortening the practice/qualifying time and making the race longer? Have a combined qualifying/practice session of 30 minutes and make the race 90 minutes.

Rick

08-06-2007, 11:11 AM

Well it looks likes there are at least two teams from ChicagoRacers:

Rick, Martin, Peter
Adam, Jim, Ryan or Jen

We are just waiting on Ryan and Jen to confirm whether or not they can race on Sept 23rd.

Jen

08-06-2007, 11:51 AM

Oh I for sure can. Just let me know what I need to do. Email - jblauw@comcast.net or just call my cell 847.815.6272.

~Jen

Rick

08-06-2007, 11:54 AM

So the 2nd team is Adam, Jim and Jen. :)

Rick

08-06-2007, 11:56 AM

I think we just all need to send Dan a paypal deposit of $40. I think it's $150 for each driver.

Jen

08-06-2007, 12:24 PM

Hope you guys don't mind havin a giiiiiirl on your team! :redface:

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 12:26 PM

I think we just all need to send Dan a paypal deposit of $40. I think it's $150 for each driver.

yep, send either the $40 deposit, or you can pay in full. my email for the payment is inthefade@gmail.com

thanks!

also in reguards to the format change, I think we shold keep it the way it is, because most of the people have never driving a kart like this outdoors, so they want to have as much practice as possible. The only thing we could possible change would be the qualifying session, If everyone agrees , we could make it a 10-15 minute session and add the remaining time to the race. I just want to make sure everyone get enough seat time for the money spent....

thanks, dan.

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 12:27 PM

Hope you guys don't mind havin a giiiiiirl on your team! :redface:

no problem here!

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 12:27 PM

So the 2nd team is Adam, Jim and Jen. :)

team name???

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 12:32 PM

btw, here are the karts we are using. they are the 9hp version

http://www.rimokarts.com/karts-alpha.htm

MPIGP - Phillip Gordon

08-06-2007, 01:33 PM

also in reguards to the format change, I think we shold keep it the way it is, because most of the people have never driving a kart like this outdoors, so they want to have as much practice as possible. The only thing we could possible change would be the qualifying session, If everyone agrees , we could make it a 10-15 minute session and add the remaining time to the race. I just want to make sure everyone get enough seat time for the money spent....

thanks, dan.

Dan

Not trying to put any pressure on you but since Peter mentioned it I thought I would give you a heads up. When I first saw your post I spoke to a couple of my buddies about doing this race and we all agreed a 1 hour race is too short for a 3 man team. If everyone votes for a combined 30 min practice/qualifying session and 1 1/2hr race, we'd be in.

Rick

08-06-2007, 01:46 PM

I agree. I'd also prefer a 1.5 hour race and 30 minutes of practice/qualifying.

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 02:25 PM

I agree. I'd also prefer a 1.5 hour race and 30 minutes of practice/qualifying.

sounds ok to me. what we'll do is use that first 1/2 hour for all practice, and then use the top speeds from each time to determine starting positions...... each team driver has to spend at least 10 minutes in the kart during this session.

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 02:45 PM

here is the link to paypal. send payments to inthefade@gmail.com

http://tinyurl.com/36efo8

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 02:52 PM

UPDATED aug 6th!!!!!

The date is Sept 23rd 8-11 AM. the plan is 1/2 hour practice and qually and a 1.5 hour endurance race of ten 3 person teams. If you are interested, let me know by giving me you team name, team captain and team member names. I am going to set up a paypal account to accept deposits for interested teams. the amount needed for the event is $450.00 per team($150 a person) and the deposit is $120.00 needed no later than Aug 10th and payment in full by sept 1st. Because of the deposit needed to suecure the date @ Autobahn, the deposit is non refundable if you cancel and if you paid in full and can not make it, you need to let me know before Sept 1st otherwise you will not get a refund. The kart track at Autobahn is brand new with karts capable of 60 mph. track is 1/2 mile long and 30 feet wide, should make for intense racing! Most of the guys involved work in the Automotive business and have done kart events at CIR and some others have either a background in SCCA/NASA and motorcycle track days, clean and fair racers all, no hacks that I know of.

UPDATE.....
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At this point, already!, I have spots available for only 3 teams from this forum. Submit your request via a pm to me. I will review and let you know if your in. I have to do this because of popular demand......

1. Team ApexMafia-Juan Andino Pedro Andino Dan Jigalov
2. Team Solokarters-Dan Wurzer Damon Troutman Riff Avila *** paid in full ***
3. Team Butters-Greg Foskett 2 spots open ***paid deposit***
4. Team Headhunters-Elvin Velesquez Jason Bulthuis Dan Yusko
5. Team GirlsGoneWild-Steffan Dossev Kent Nelson Joe Simpson ***paid deposit***
6. Team ChicagoRacers-Rick Apichairuk Peter Jankovskis Martin Lenick***paid deposit***
7. Team Humble All-Stars-Allen Skillicorn, TBD
8. Team TBA Wayne Pham Jim Lou Saba Nassiri
9. Team TBA Ramu Vangara Jigar Patel Hardik Vashi
10. reserved until aug 9th.

EDIT....
I have a few single drivers looking for a team. pm me if your a single driver looking for a team as well...

Dan Wurzer

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Last edited by massconfuzion : 1 Minute Ago at 01:51 PM.

Rick

08-06-2007, 06:05 PM

I just sent in a deposit for team ChicagoRacers (Rick, Peter, Martin).

Rick

08-06-2007, 06:50 PM

Dan,

Did you reserve a team spot for Adam, Jim and Jen?

Rick

Adam Andrea

08-06-2007, 06:53 PM

I just sent Dan an email. We'll be sending our deposit shortly.

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 10:12 PM

Dan,

Did you reserve a team spot for Adam, Jim and Jen?

Rick

right now I have all the teams booked. The last team was on reserve, I posted it earlier this afternoon, and when I got home and checked my email, the other people on the reserve sent in a deposit and locked it in. If anyone drops out by not getting me a deposit before Aug 15, then they are the first alternate team.

thanks, dan

Dan Wurzer

08-06-2007, 10:24 PM

UPDATE!!!! new race plan as of aug 6th...
The date is Sept 23rd 8-11 AM. the plan is 1/2 hour practice and qually and a 1.5 hour endurance race of ten 3 person teams. If you are interested, let me know by giving me you team name, team captain and team member names. I am going to set up a paypal account to accept deposits for interested teams. the amount needed for the event is $450.00 per team($150 a person) and the deposit is $120.00. The kart track at Autobahn is brand new with karts capable of 60 mph. track is 1/2 mile long and 30 feet wide, should make for intense racing!

UPDATE.....
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now all teams are set, the next step is to pay your deposit to secure your team, If deposit in not received by Aug 15th, Adam's team would be in for the event

1. Team ApexMafia-Juan Andino Pedro Andino Dan Jigalov
2. Team Solokarters-Dan Wurzer Damon Troutman Riff Avila *** paid in full ***
3. Team VW-Greg Foskett TBA***paid deposit***
4. Team Headhunters-Elvin Velesquez Jason Bulthuis Dan Yusko
5. Team GirlsGoneWild-Steffan Dossev Kent Nelson Joe Simpson ***paid deposit***
6. Team ChicagoRacers-Rick Apichairuk Peter Jankovskis Martin Lenick***paid deposit***
7. Team Humble All-Stars-Allen Skillicorn, TBD
8. Team TBA Wayne Pham Jim Lou Saba Nassiri
9. Team TBA Ramu Vangara Jigar Patel Hardik Vashi
10.Team Newbys John Eggleston Robert Bialkowski Agnieszka Dybowska ***paid deposit***

Dan Wurzer

Rick

08-07-2007, 12:13 AM

It's good to see that Rob is jumping right in to the competition.

http://eit.utoledo.edu/LSG/Images/thumbs_up.jpg

That's the best way to learn!

Jen

08-07-2007, 10:31 AM

Awwww, well Im bummed. I was gonna send my deposit in today. :hum:

Dan Wurzer

08-07-2007, 10:53 AM

Awwww, well Im bummed. I was gonna send my deposit in today. :hum:

don't give up yet, If I don't get deposits from the other teams before Aug 15th, your team is in.

Jen

08-07-2007, 11:22 AM

OKay, hey should I send in the deposit just in case? I assume I'll get it back if we don't get in. :kungfu:
~Jen

Dan Wurzer

08-07-2007, 01:03 PM

OKay, hey should I send in the deposit just in case? I assume I'll get it back if we don't get in. :kungfu:
~Jen

hold off on the deposit, I will let Adam know if anyone else doesn't pay their deposit before the 15th.

Dan Wurzer

08-08-2007, 10:57 AM

UPDATED

here is the current status of paid deposits. If deposit in not received before Aug 15th, I will be offering those team spots to new teams on the wait list...

1. Team ApexMafia-Juan Andino Pedro Andino Ruben Navarropaid deposit
2. Team Solokarters-Dan Wurzer Damon Troutman Riff Avila ***PAID IN FULL***
3. Team Wheels-Greg Foskett John eggleston Rob Bialkowski ***paid deposit***
4. Team Headhunters-Elvin Velesquez Jim Ellis Dan Yusko2/3 PAID IN FULL
5. Team GirlsGoneWild-Steffan Dossev Kent Nelson spot open ***paid deposit***
6. Team ChicagoRacers-Rick Apichairuk Peter Jankovskis Martin Lenick***PAID IN FULL***
7. Team Humble All-Stars-Allen Skillicorn, Brian Domont,Kevin Benoit.***PAID IN FULL***
8. Team Shark Bait Wayne Pham Jim Lou Saba Nassiri***paid deposit*** $150
9. Team Triple D's Ramu Vangara Jigar Patel Hardik Vashi ***paid deposit*** $150
10.Team From Nowhere- Min Ju Chad Gough Alex Wheeler ***PAID IN FULL***

Jen

08-15-2007, 10:48 AM

So what's up? Are all the deposits in or are there any openings??

Rick

08-20-2007, 02:04 PM

What happens if it rains?

Dan Wurzer

08-22-2007, 04:52 PM

don't go jinxing the event!!!!! they will give us a make up date if needed. If no makeup there will be a refund.

Dan Wurzer

09-04-2007, 11:44 AM

ok, so all deposits are received, so now I need to rest of the entry fee, no later than Wednesday September 12th. I would accept either a personal check mailed to me or paypal, which is kiiling me with their fees.... If you would like to mail a check shoot me a pm and I will give you the address in which to send it to. Everything is going as planned and I should have trophies ready for the event for the top three teams. Thanks for everyones interest, I diddn't know what to expect when planning this, but it looks like it should be quite fun. Also, if anyone is bringing guests, I need thier names so I can sumbit a list to ACC so they can gain acess to the event. They are only allowing friends and family.

thanks, dan.

Rick

09-04-2007, 09:47 PM

Payment for the ChicagoRacers team has been sent via Paypal.

Dan Wurzer

09-10-2007, 12:57 PM

1st Annual Fall Brawl!

1. Team Puertorican Punishers-Juan Andino Pedro Andino Elvin Velesquez money owed
2. Team Solokarters-Dan Wurzer Damon Troutman Riff Avila ***PAID IN FULL***
3. Team Wheels-Kent Nelson John eggleston Rob Bialkowski ***2/3 paid***
4. Team Headhunters-Bob Vittorrio Jim Ellis Dan Yusko2/3 PAID IN FULL
5. Team Commiekarters-Steffan Dossev Greg Foskett Valdemaras Jurkus2/3 paid
6. Team ChicagoRacers-Rick Apichairuk Peter Jankovskis Martin Lenick***PAID IN FULL***
7. Team Humble All-Stars-Allen Skillicorn, Brian Domont,Kevin Benoit.***PAID IN FULL***
8. Team Shark Bait Wayne Pham Jim Lou Saba Nassiripaid in full
9. Team Triple D's Ramu Vangara Jigar Patel Hardik Vashi paid in full
10.Team From Nowhere- Min Ju Chad Gough Alex Wheeler ***PAID IN FULL***
1111111111111111111111111111111111111

Dan Wurzer

09-14-2007, 12:40 PM

OK! with a week to go with the event, all is going as planned, weather doesn't look like a factor, which is great. If anyone is planning on bringing friends or family, I need the name of those planning on coming. Also plan on being there by 8:30 AM for a drivers meeting and a discussion on how the race is going to be run. If anyone is going to need a loaner helmet or neck brace, let me know as well. According to the people at autobahn, all you need to wear is closed toe shoes, jeans or pants and a long sleeve shirt. I have ordered trophies for the top three teams as well. If you have any questions, email me at dpwurzer@yahoo.com

thanks,

dan

Rick

09-14-2007, 12:43 PM

"The Fall Brawl"?

Is contact allowed? Or will there be black flags for aggressive driving?

Dan Wurzer

09-14-2007, 12:45 PM

"The Fall Brawl"?

Is contact allowed? Or will there be black flags for aggressive driving?

the only aggressive thing about this event will be the title!!! I am hoping for clean, professional racing, especially from this forum!

Martin Lenick

09-14-2007, 07:16 PM

Dan Wurzer

09-15-2007, 01:13 AM

fThen, apparently, "titles" can be misleading.

Oops... "Never answer an anonymous letter."

You're "hoping for... especially from this forum." I'd be far more inclined to meet your expectations if you stop hiding behind your ridiculous "name". At least add a signature with your first name. Unless, of course, you've legally changed your name to Massconfuzion - kind of like Sting, or Madonna, or Fiddy Cent....

Very few "from this forum" know who you are. Don't hope for anything "from this forum" until you have earned any respect from "this forum".

I diddn't mean any harm, And knowing what you guys are capable of, I have nothing but respect for everyone on this forum(just wish I found this forum a long time ago) I have been an avid autocrosser for almost 20 years, I race once in a while at CIR, including having my 8 year old son racing there as well. I know a few guys names here, and I am a friend of Mark Hirt and I know Reed as well at CIR. I am a motorsports enthusiast by all means, and I am trying to put on a good event for all who are involved, this is really the first time I have undertook something this big before(12 of us from Laurel Audi in Westmont raced at cir in july, i think a few of you were there as well having your own gp at the same time on july 25) I am humbled that everyone that signed up to compete put their trust in me, that is all, I just thought Fall Brawl sounded good. For the record, And if anyone had asked earlier I would have offered, my name is Dan Wurzer, SCCA, ACNA and CIR member. 38 years old and a father of 2 boys who will be coming to watch their Dad get his ass kicked by team Chicagoracers!
It should be fun next weekend! I know I'm looking forward to it! Also there will be a trophy for each of the top 3 teams awarded at the end of the event.:)

dan wurzer
oak park il.

Rick

09-15-2007, 12:27 PM

:hum: Martin's the internet crusader against anonymous internet handles.

CIR-Reed

09-15-2007, 12:55 PM

Dan's a very standup guy Martin. If me vouching for anybody means anything I am vouching for the man! So cut him some damn slack!

Dan if you want to see what this team is really capable of you should organize a group of guys to come out and spectate at the 24 Hours of Lemons the last weekend in September.

www.24hoursoflemons.com (http://www.24hoursoflemons.com)

We will be piloting a $255 dollar 1985 Datsun 300zx that I think has about 200 pounds of "natural weight reduction." It should be an absolute hoot to watch. Especially Martin who has driven a stick shift car in like 15 years or something who is going to just jump right in.

Dan Wurzer

09-15-2007, 01:33 PM

CIR-Reed

09-15-2007, 02:36 PM

It is my dads car so I have only driven it a handful of times. The car is absolutely fantastic. It pulls like a train and very smoothly builds the power throughout each gear.

The fan relay went bad so the fans were staying on. We took it to the Audi Exchange and while it was waiting for the fan relay to arrive the wheels got stolen off of it overnight! I think my dad got the car back yesterday or something with new wheels and tires on it compliments of the Audi Exchange. They have handled everyting really well and in the end its a misfortune for them that the wheels got stolen because the replacement money came out of their pocket.

It only has a couple thousand miles so far but I can't come up with anything other than positives about it.

Dan Wurzer

09-18-2007, 04:59 PM

If you want any friends or family to attend the race on sunday, I will need the names before the end of the day this Thursday. everyone competing is expected to arrive no later than 8:45 AM so the event can get going on a timely matter. If you have any questions you can shoot me a pm thru the forum or call me on my cell. 847.809.4747

so far weather looks great for sunday, highs in the 80's!!!:)

thanks,
dan wurzer

Dan Wurzer

09-20-2007, 04:29 PM

Alright, I have the trophies, the weather looks great and we are all locked in for Sunday. Just make sure to be there for check in at the front gate by 8:30 and the drivers meeting is at 8:45.

thanks to everyone here on these forums for their participation!

see you sunday!!!!!!

dan wurzer

Rick

09-20-2007, 04:41 PM

Martin: we should get there at 8:00 am so I can teach you how to heel toe.

Dan Wurzer

09-20-2007, 06:55 PM

Martin: we should get there at 8:00 am so I can teach you how to heel toe.

c'mon, who you foolin.... I am already planning on giving you guys the 1st place trophy.......:frown:

Rick

09-20-2007, 10:02 PM

c'mon, who you foolin.... I am already planning on giving you guys the 1st place trophy.......:frown:

Thanks for the kind words, but I'm sure that many of the other teams have drivers who better than we are.

I really do have to teach him how to heel toe for the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons race. I was going to let him drive my car up and down the entrance road to practice.

Rick

09-23-2007, 07:40 PM

Allen and his team kicked ass today and won first place! Congratulations guys! I think Dan's team finished second? :clap: Overall a pretty fun race. Great even Dan! Tell me next time you have another one.

Dan Wurzer

09-24-2007, 09:20 AM

For sure, congratulations to Team Humble Allstars for a great victory, the top three teams were still on the same lap after 164 of them, I believe the 4th place team was only one lap down. As for lap times, everyone was within tenths of each other. I just want to thank everyone who came out to compete, it was a fun and very cleanly driven event! It was nice to get a chance to put a face with all of you from this forum, and thanks Rick, my team did come in 2nd place:) I will do this again for sure next year, and I will let you guys know about it!

dan wurzer