Great Lakes Lotus Club: Monthly Meets - LotusTalk

chrisp993 · 03-17-2009, 01:40 PM

The sun is shining here in the Midwest, so time to dust off our toys? I hope so

Anyway, Great lakes Lotus Club is kicking off it's (mostly) 1st Tuesday of every Month meets with a gathering at Kart2Kart on Tuesday April 7th @ 7pm.

Plan is to swap war stories of winter survival

and indulge in some (gently) competitive karting action: a great way to knock the rust of your driving skills ready for the upcoming track season

For those of you who aren't familiar, Kart2Kart is located at 42705 Van Dyke in Sterling Heights, MI 48314 - just south of 19 Mile on Van Dyke, with website at Kart2Kart

If you plan on attending it would be a big help if you can email and let me know using track@greatlakeslotus.com so I can co-ordinate refreshments and kart logistics.

Hope to see you there .......

kestrel74 · 03-17-2009, 01:56 PM

At this point, a definite possibility. Are club dues still 40./ year ?

kestrel74 · 03-17-2009, 01:58 PM

Oops....just got the email.............a price REDUCTION !! What a deal ! everyone should join !

kestrel74 · 03-17-2009, 02:12 PM

Good idea putting renewal options on MotorsportReg.com : MotorsportReg.com > Online Registration for Driving Events !!! easy way to renew !

shadowhusky · 03-24-2009, 03:57 PM

I am going to try to make it. As usual thought, everything always comes down to the last minute decision because of work.

How much does it cost to drive. They don't have any info in their site.

kestrel74 · 03-24-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowhusky

I am going to try to make it. As usual thought, everything always comes down to the last minute decision because of work.

How much does it cost to drive. They don't have any info in their site.

Yeah, tell me about last minute decisions !!......... I don't remember how much it was, but I believe it was not real inexpensive....of course the more laps you buy the cheaper it gets.

chrisp993 · 03-24-2009, 05:39 PM

Need to work out a deal with them - depending on attendance, club will chip in some $$$, so figure on $40 for three 10 minute sessions. I'm thinking their practice, qualifying, race formats, with race grid position determined by the qualifying session would be fun.

trfewfe · 03-25-2009, 08:37 AM

Chris, I'm in. See you there! Rob.

riksche · 03-25-2009, 06:18 PM

Hey Chris - count me in.

Hartz · 03-25-2009, 06:39 PM

Barring any last minute disasters at work, I'll be there.

viciously · 03-25-2009, 06:58 PM

This sounds like it could be a lot of fun. I'm curious however, what sort of karts they employ. Are they of the same breed as the ones I've piloted as an adolescent that were adjacent to the local mini-golfery? Or are these fire-breathing dragons the likes of which I've only encountered while eating Funyuns and drinking Mountain Dew in my parent's basement?

chrisp993 · 03-25-2009, 07:06 PM

They occupy the space between dragon and mini-golf. Seriously, it's fun. Karts are indoors, gas not electric, real top speed maybe 35mph ....... which is plenty fast as it does get very competitive

MMMotorCity · 03-26-2009, 11:32 AM

I will be there

kestrel74 · 03-26-2009, 11:34 AM

( As of right now ) I'll be there....no karting tho !....and subject to change every hour....

fireball25f500 · 03-26-2009, 12:08 PM

I'm there!

chrisp993 · 04-02-2009, 05:04 PM

Quick reminder for those nr. Detroit, our first Monthly Meeting will be at Kart2Kart next week, Tuesday April 7th

Location: Kart2Kart in Sterling Heights, website at Kart 2 Kart
Time: Arrive 6:30pm to 7pm to get ready for Karting at 7:30pm
Format: Grand Prix style
Cost: Members @ $40, Non-Members @ $50, Free if you just want to hang-out / watch / heckle
Reward: There may be prizes. For sure there will be pizza and drinks. Along with the Glory of Success, Agony of Defeat, etc. etc.

The Grand Prix style means that everyone karting will get three approx. 10 minute sessions: Practice, Qualifying, Race, with grid positions for the Race determined by best time in Qualifying. If you have a helmet / gloves (racing or biking) then by all means bring these along – it can also get a bit cold at this time of year (due to the karts incredible speed) and so a fleece or similar jacket is a good move.

Two items to remember if you are planning on coming next Tuesday AND want to compete in the first 2009 GLLC Karting Grand Prix

1. Drop me a PM – there is a limit to the number of karts we can run at one time so this will help me manage logistics with Kart2Kart.
2. Register at Kart2Kart using: Club Speed Online Registration and entering event code “Lotus” as this will save you time on the night.

See you there!

Legato · 04-07-2009, 08:28 AM

I will try to be there!

chrisp993 · 04-07-2009, 12:40 PM

Hope you make it! Don't you have the bag of

BIG

prizes kindly donated by Auto Europe

Ryephile · 04-08-2009, 11:07 AM

It was great to meet everyone and put in some hot laps in the karts!

Thanks to Chris for putting this together, it was a great season opener. I look forward to future events throughout the years.

Cheers,
Ryan
[the one with the Stig helmet

]

riksche · 04-08-2009, 06:14 PM

Yeah, it was a lot of fun. Thanks Chris for setting this up. BTW Ryan, you missed out on a nice hat that you won for your race finish. Should have stuck around for a few more minutes.

03-17-2009, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrisp993 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 334	Great Lakes Lotus Club: Monthly Meets The sun is shining here in the Midwest, so time to dust off our toys? I hope so Anyway, Great lakes Lotus Club is kicking off it's (mostly) 1st Tuesday of every Month meets with a gathering at Kart2Kart on Tuesday April 7th @ 7pm. Plan is to swap war stories of winter survival and indulge in some (gently) competitive karting action: a great way to knock the rust of your driving skills ready for the upcoming track season For those of you who aren't familiar, Kart2Kart is located at 42705 Van Dyke in Sterling Heights, MI 48314 - just south of 19 Mile on Van Dyke, with website at Kart2Kart If you plan on attending it would be a big help if you can email and let me know using track@greatlakeslotus.com so I can co-ordinate refreshments and kart logistics. Hope to see you there ....... __________________ 2007 Exige S Ardent Red w/Track Pack & Traction Control Mods: Ohlins/Plans Motorsport 46mm DA, Machined Steering Arms, Polyflex Bushings, Stock LSS w/R888 or Stella Corse w/Hoosiers, Lotus Motorsport Engine Mounts, Accusump, Kaaz Close Ratio Gearset w/Quaife LSD, Lotus Motorsport Clutch, Pagid Blacks, Larini Sport 8 inch Exhaust, Schroth 6 Point, Data Acquisition by Race Technology DL-1, Video by VIO-POV

03-17-2009, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	At this point, a definite possibility. Are club dues still 40./ year ? __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

03-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	Oops....just got the email.............a price REDUCTION !! What a deal ! everyone should join ! __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

03-17-2009, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	Good idea putting renewal options on MotorsportReg.com : MotorsportReg.com > Online Registration for Driving Events !!! easy way to renew ! __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

03-24-2009, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
shadowhusky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East China, Michigan Posts: 344	I am going to try to make it. As usual thought, everything always comes down to the last minute decision because of work. How much does it cost to drive. They don't have any info in their site. __________________ 2005 Elise, Aubergine, Touring Pack, Sport Pack, Hardtop, Quicksilver Exhaust, Cup Air Box, Tilting Clam, Mesh Grills all around - ( fabricated, not purchased ) 55w 6000k HID's, Painted Engine Covers, Center Console, A/C Surround, Polished Shifter Arm, Ball,and E-Brake Handle, Multivex Mirrors. 2008 Jeep Liberty, Jeep Green Metallic 2002 VW Jetta TDI, Metallic Blue, Daily Driver, 155,000 miles and going strong

03-24-2009, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
chrisp993 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 334	Need to work out a deal with them - depending on attendance, club will chip in some $$$, so figure on $40 for three 10 minute sessions. I'm thinking their practice, qualifying, race formats, with race grid position determined by the qualifying session would be fun. __________________ 2007 Exige S Ardent Red w/Track Pack & Traction Control Mods: Ohlins/Plans Motorsport 46mm DA, Machined Steering Arms, Polyflex Bushings, Stock LSS w/R888 or Stella Corse w/Hoosiers, Lotus Motorsport Engine Mounts, Accusump, Kaaz Close Ratio Gearset w/Quaife LSD, Lotus Motorsport Clutch, Pagid Blacks, Larini Sport 8 inch Exhaust, Schroth 6 Point, Data Acquisition by Race Technology DL-1, Video by VIO-POV

03-25-2009, 08:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
trfewfe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester Hills Michigan Posts: 72	K2K Chris, I'm in. See you there! Rob.

03-25-2009, 06:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
riksche Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, Michigan Posts: 100	Hey Chris - count me in. __________________ Rick 2006 Solar Elise, Sport, Touring 2007 BMW X3 2008 BMW 528xi

03-25-2009, 06:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hartz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Plymouth, MI USA Posts: 46	Barring any last minute disasters at work, I'll be there.

03-25-2009, 06:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
viciously I wanna go fast! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 393	This sounds like it could be a lot of fun. I'm curious however, what sort of karts they employ. Are they of the same breed as the ones I've piloted as an adolescent that were adjacent to the local mini-golfery? Or are these fire-breathing dragons the likes of which I've only encountered while eating Funyuns and drinking Mountain Dew in my parent's basement? __________________ Robert __________________ 1981 Honda Accord LX (lawn ornament), 1994 AM General H1 (off-road beast, when running), 2004 Ford F250 (beefy diesel daily / tower), 2006 Lotus Exige (track toy and weekend cruiser), 2008 Honda CRF 230L (off-road learners bike, to be replaced next summer)

03-25-2009, 07:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
chrisp993 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 334	They occupy the space between dragon and mini-golf. Seriously, it's fun. Karts are indoors, gas not electric, real top speed maybe 35mph ....... which is plenty fast as it does get very competitive __________________ 2007 Exige S Ardent Red w/Track Pack & Traction Control Mods: Ohlins/Plans Motorsport 46mm DA, Machined Steering Arms, Polyflex Bushings, Stock LSS w/R888 or Stella Corse w/Hoosiers, Lotus Motorsport Engine Mounts, Accusump, Kaaz Close Ratio Gearset w/Quaife LSD, Lotus Motorsport Clutch, Pagid Blacks, Larini Sport 8 inch Exhaust, Schroth 6 Point, Data Acquisition by Race Technology DL-1, Video by VIO-POV

03-26-2009, 11:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
MMMotorCity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 72	I will be there __________________ 2007 Phantom Black Audi RS4 2005 Ardent Red Lotus Elise 1995 Bright Red BMW M3

03-26-2009, 11:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	( As of right now ) I'll be there....no karting tho !....and subject to change every hour.... __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

03-26-2009, 12:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
fireball25f500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 35	I'm there! __________________ 2005 Elise, Magnetic Blue Metallic, Sport Package, Touring Package 1991 SCCA Spec Miata, 2008 Waterford Hills ITA Champion http://www.geocities.com/bcbackwoods

04-02-2009, 05:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
chrisp993 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 334	GLLC: Kart2Kart, Tuesday April 7th Quick reminder for those nr. Detroit, our first Monthly Meeting will be at Kart2Kart next week, Tuesday April 7th Location: Kart2Kart in Sterling Heights, website at Kart 2 Kart Time: Arrive 6:30pm to 7pm to get ready for Karting at 7:30pm Format: Grand Prix style Cost: Members @ $40, Non-Members @ $50, Free if you just want to hang-out / watch / heckle Reward: There may be prizes. For sure there will be pizza and drinks. Along with the Glory of Success, Agony of Defeat, etc. etc. The Grand Prix style means that everyone karting will get three approx. 10 minute sessions: Practice, Qualifying, Race, with grid positions for the Race determined by best time in Qualifying. If you have a helmet / gloves (racing or biking) then by all means bring these along – it can also get a bit cold at this time of year (due to the karts incredible speed) and so a fleece or similar jacket is a good move. Two items to remember if you are planning on coming next Tuesday AND want to compete in the first 2009 GLLC Karting Grand Prix 1. Drop me a PM – there is a limit to the number of karts we can run at one time so this will help me manage logistics with Kart2Kart. 2. Register at Kart2Kart using: Club Speed Online Registration and entering event code “Lotus” as this will save you time on the night. See you there! __________________ 2007 Exige S Ardent Red w/Track Pack & Traction Control Mods: Ohlins/Plans Motorsport 46mm DA, Machined Steering Arms, Polyflex Bushings, Stock LSS w/R888 or Stella Corse w/Hoosiers, Lotus Motorsport Engine Mounts, Accusump, Kaaz Close Ratio Gearset w/Quaife LSD, Lotus Motorsport Clutch, Pagid Blacks, Larini Sport 8 inch Exhaust, Schroth 6 Point, Data Acquisition by Race Technology DL-1, Video by VIO-POV

04-07-2009, 08:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
Legato Ring taxi in training Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 40	I will try to be there! __________________ Peter Mullin Auto Europe Lotus Sales 248.642.5622 248.645.5007 fax Peter@autoeuropesales.com

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04-07-2009, 12:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
chrisp993 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 334	Hope you make it! Don't you have the bag of BIG prizes kindly donated by Auto Europe __________________ 2007 Exige S Ardent Red w/Track Pack & Traction Control Mods: Ohlins/Plans Motorsport 46mm DA, Machined Steering Arms, Polyflex Bushings, Stock LSS w/R888 or Stella Corse w/Hoosiers, Lotus Motorsport Engine Mounts, Accusump, Kaaz Close Ratio Gearset w/Quaife LSD, Lotus Motorsport Clutch, Pagid Blacks, Larini Sport 8 inch Exhaust, Schroth 6 Point, Data Acquisition by Race Technology DL-1, Video by VIO-POV

04-08-2009, 11:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
Ryephile Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 65 Images: 29	It was great to meet everyone and put in some hot laps in the karts! Thanks to Chris for putting this together, it was a great season opener. I look forward to future events throughout the years. Cheers, Ryan [the one with the Stig helmet ] __________________ \| \| "Wisdom is not a function of age, it is a function of experience."

04-08-2009, 06:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
riksche Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, Michigan Posts: 100	Yeah, it was a lot of fun. Thanks Chris for setting this up. BTW Ryan, you missed out on a nice hat that you won for your race finish. Should have stuck around for a few more minutes. __________________ Rick 2006 Solar Elise, Sport, Touring 2007 BMW X3 2008 BMW 528xi