SoCal karting event May 9th at the new K1 in Torrance - Page 6 - LotusTalk

knucklehead · 05-09-2009, 10:26 PM

Glad everyone had a good time. Well accept Sean. I think I'll be wearing long pants in the future. That was a vicious crash. I wasn't watching, but the bang was crazy. Really glad to hear you and Jeff were OK.

Murix, I was just giving you a hard time. Good luck at the track.

apk919 · 05-09-2009, 10:36 PM

Hey, I know a bunch of those guys!

Man, I have to make it up to LA for one of those karting events...

On the other hand, we get to do some fun things in SD too...

Trendy Exige · 05-10-2009, 12:37 AM

Crap, I was knocked out all day and forgot this was today. I'm out with a flu like symptom since. I think I got it when I attended the Star Trek Movie premiere.

I just not got the email you sent me on Friday Jacob, sorry.

plastique999 · 05-10-2009, 08:58 AM

Jacob, thanks for arranging this!

Man there was a lot of bumping and grinding in this w2w....I hope I don't experience this much contact in SCCA.

vasracer · 05-10-2009, 12:40 PM

thanks jacob for arranging this, I really had a great time..

Harix · 05-10-2009, 03:19 PM

Anybody took a pics of the parked Lotuses? It was quite an awesome view!

knucklehead · 05-10-2009, 04:33 PM

I'm not sure what to do about the bumping. After the driver meeting I was asked if we should say something about trying to keep bumping down and I thought we were all experienced enough to avoid over bumping. But from what I heard from spectators that was not the case. We ALL need to be more conscience about keeping the bumping down and making cleaner passes (myself included, sorry Eddie). This track was a difficult track to pass on so I get why it was a little rough out there.

I also saw a couple of drivers not moving over when given the blue passing flag and it wasn't just one or two times. This was done in the qualifying laps. If this becomes a problem the drivers will not be invited back to the next event. It doesn't make sense to block in qualifying. It's all about time not what order you come in.

I like that this is kind of casual event and would like to keep it that way. I really really don't want to have to start policing what people do. That just takes the fun out of it for me. I also need people to be a little more diligent on showing up and on time. We had almost 40 people signed up for the event on Thursday night. I think only 24 people showed for the event. This makes us look bad to the karting facility. They block time out for us and I call in amounts a few days before to confirm. We have some clout from these places, because we can show up and have a good turn out. But when everyone starts bailing or just don't show up. We lose that clout.

Off my soup box.

mikehall · 05-10-2009, 06:09 PM

Ouch! But very well said.

Re the bumping, I did hit someone harder than I planned, it was supposed to be a 'hey move over I need to pass and you are ignoring the blue flag sort of tap" but I overdid it and got a 'no bumping' sign from one of the track marshals. I imagine most of us are guilty to some degree and should be aware of the image we create if we want to be welcomed back.

Getting there on time is just a common courtesy to Jacob. If Jacob puts in all the effort to organise and event like this and asks us to be there and ready to go at 1:30 lets be there and ready to go at 1:30.

kaz · 05-10-2009, 06:41 PM

The insta-torque battery motors make it harder to do a gentle tap there, how was the surface? made them handle better?

gmendoza · 05-10-2009, 07:15 PM

There was def some bumping but most of it was due to the track layout. It was almost impossible to make a clean pass.

Here's a vid a took. The kart was very dirty so the suction cup on the camara mount didn't stick very well and the camera was knocked off in the first lap when I was slamed against the wall after bumping someone. Luckly the K1 employees got some more footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOnvl1NQNwo

esoteric · 05-10-2009, 07:32 PM

It was nice to see everyone and meet some new people too.

Thanks Alan & Lotus Propulsion Lab for the beers afterward!

MaZinger · 05-10-2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks jacob!....but I hurt so bad I can't sleep now! so can we do some stretching or calisthenics instead of the flag meeting next time

knucklehead · 05-11-2009, 09:00 AM

LOL, yeah I'm a little sore too and had to take Advil to go to sleep. Thanks again to both you and Allen (Lotus Propulsion Laboratories) for beer and apts.

MaZinger · 05-12-2009, 08:57 AM

You're all welcome, after all a meal without beer is like a day without sunshine.

Amer · 12-13-2012, 02:18 PM

See below, the BMW guys are meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month in Torrance.

Anyone want to go tonight? They welcome other makes/models.

I'll definitely be there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eRock79

Just because Winter is coming doesn't mean that our meets aren't going off!

We meet twice a month (every second and fourth Thursday of the month) at 8pm. Our meets are located at:

Torrance Crossroads

24427 Crenshaw Boulevard

Torrance, CA 90505

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Torrance+Crossroads,+Crenshaw+Boulevard,+To rrance,+CA&hl=en&ll=33.804247,-118.32917&spn=0.00509,0.009645&sll=37.269174,-119.306607&sspn=9.978421,19.753418&oq=torrance+cro ssro&t=m&hq=Torrance+Crossroads,&hnear=Crenshaw+Bl vd,+Torrance,+California&fll=33.804024,-118.328505&fspn=0.005091,0.009645&z=17[/URL]

This link will show you the Wells Fargo building off of Crenshaw that we meet in front of:

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Torrance+Crossroads,+Crenshaw+Boulevard,+To rrance,+CA&hl=en&ll=33.803324,-118.328572&spn=0.001273,0.002411&sll=37.269174,-119.306607&sspn=9.978421,19.753418&oq=torrance+cro ssro&t=m&hq=Torrance+Crossroads,&hnear=Crenshaw+Bl vd,+Torrance,+California&fll=33.803549,-118.328282&fspn=0.001273,0.002411&z=19[/URL]

We have a great group of people that enjoy hanging out with each other, having fantastic discussions, and sharing knowledge. We're very laid back and low key, so stop by and see what's going on. Look forward to seeing you out there!

05-09-2009, 10:26 PM	#101 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 3,955	Glad everyone had a good time. Well accept Sean. I think I'll be wearing long pants in the future. That was a vicious crash. I wasn't watching, but the bang was crazy. Really glad to hear you and Jeff were OK. Murix, I was just giving you a hard time. Good luck at the track. Attached Images

05-09-2009, 10:36 PM	#102 (permalink)
apk919 You've got to be kidding Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Yawk City & Sandy Eggo Posts: 9,569 Images: 20	Hey, I know a bunch of those guys! Man, I have to make it up to LA for one of those karting events... On the other hand, we get to do some fun things in SD too... Attached Images __________________ Come along for a ride: my videos 2007 Aspen White Lotus Exige S (street ride) 2010 Isotope Green Lotus 2-Eleven (track ride) 2008 Yellow Hornet Lotus 2-Eleven (track ride 2) 2012 Radical SR3RS Last edited by apk919; 05-09-2009 at 10:42 PM.

05-10-2009, 12:37 AM	#103 (permalink)
Trendy Exige Exige Prestige Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hollywood Hills - Where the CARB regulation is your enemy Posts: 715	Crap, I was knocked out all day and forgot this was today. I'm out with a flu like symptom since. I think I got it when I attended the Star Trek Movie premiere. I just not got the email you sent me on Friday Jacob, sorry. __________________ '07 Exige S (Storm Titanium) - 2Bular Revised Header, Arqray Titanium Double-Tip Exhaust w/ Arqray Sport Cat & Euro Grills, Black Dash Cluster Mod, Cup Roof, LEA Dry Carbon Adjustable Wing, RTD Brace, Prototype Composite Dry Carbon Front Spoiler, Reverie Dry Carbon Side Skirts & Dry Carbon Side Scoops, 17's Team Dynamics 1.2G Matte Black Wheels, Painted Bulkhead Panel, Painted Consoles, 6k HID, Cup Car Airbox, RLS IC Pipes, Saikou Michi Catch Can, Rear Camera, VentureShield Entire Front Clam

05-10-2009, 08:58 AM	#104 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 4,027	Jacob, thanks for arranging this! Man there was a lot of bumping and grinding in this w2w....I hope I don't experience this much contact in SCCA. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,VolkCE28s,HoosierR6s,HawkHT10s,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts,BOE fuel surge, Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! 2008 Lotus 211...a few mods

05-10-2009, 12:40 PM	#105 (permalink)
vasracer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 268	thanks jacob for arranging this, I really had a great time.. __________________ vasracer 2006 Elise, Canyon Red, Sport/Touring, RTD brace, ss lines, Larini 8 inch, sport ECU, darthholder. 2009 Lexus RX 350 2009 Audi S5

05-10-2009, 03:19 PM	#106 (permalink)
Harix Star Certified SMOG tech Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Gabriel Posts: 641	Anybody took a pics of the parked Lotuses? It was quite an awesome view!

05-10-2009, 04:33 PM	#107 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 3,955	Bumping I'm not sure what to do about the bumping. After the driver meeting I was asked if we should say something about trying to keep bumping down and I thought we were all experienced enough to avoid over bumping. But from what I heard from spectators that was not the case. We ALL need to be more conscience about keeping the bumping down and making cleaner passes (myself included, sorry Eddie). This track was a difficult track to pass on so I get why it was a little rough out there. I also saw a couple of drivers not moving over when given the blue passing flag and it wasn't just one or two times. This was done in the qualifying laps. If this becomes a problem the drivers will not be invited back to the next event. It doesn't make sense to block in qualifying. It's all about time not what order you come in. I like that this is kind of casual event and would like to keep it that way. I really really don't want to have to start policing what people do. That just takes the fun out of it for me. I also need people to be a little more diligent on showing up and on time. We had almost 40 people signed up for the event on Thursday night. I think only 24 people showed for the event. This makes us look bad to the karting facility. They block time out for us and I call in amounts a few days before to confirm. We have some clout from these places, because we can show up and have a good turn out. But when everyone starts bailing or just don't show up. We lose that clout. Off my soup box.

05-10-2009, 06:09 PM	#108 (permalink)
mikehall Mike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 475	Ouch! But very well said. Re the bumping, I did hit someone harder than I planned, it was supposed to be a 'hey move over I need to pass and you are ignoring the blue flag sort of tap" but I overdid it and got a 'no bumping' sign from one of the track marshals. I imagine most of us are guilty to some degree and should be aware of the image we create if we want to be welcomed back. Getting there on time is just a common courtesy to Jacob. If Jacob puts in all the effort to organise and event like this and asks us to be there and ready to go at 1:30 lets be there and ready to go at 1:30.

05-10-2009, 06:41 PM	#109 (permalink)
kaz JabStrongFierce Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Downtown LA Posts: 2,845	The insta-torque battery motors make it harder to do a gentle tap there, how was the surface? made them handle better? __________________ 2006 Elise : JFG \| Nitrons \| 2bular 8" Single \| IMRP aero \| TWRD carbon \| K20/24 NA \| DRS EFI/Cosworth dash and tuning

05-10-2009, 07:15 PM	#110 (permalink)
gmendoza My car sneezes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 363	There was def some bumping but most of it was due to the track layout. It was almost impossible to make a clean pass. Here's a vid a took. The kart was very dirty so the suction cup on the camara mount didn't stick very well and the camera was knocked off in the first lap when I was slamed against the wall after bumping someone. Luckly the K1 employees got some more footage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOnvl1NQNwo __________________ '03.5 Final Edition Esprit ~ 5.7lbs/hp; mildly modded - 430rwhp, 353rwtq '80 930, '89 928 S4, '07 V8 Vantage www.fquick.com/gmendoza

05-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#111 (permalink)
esoteric Turns corners & heads EZ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,667	It was nice to see everyone and meet some new people too. Thanks Alan & Lotus Propulsion Lab for the beers afterward! __________________ Daily driven '05 Elise, Katana SC, CharlieX tuning, Seibon CF front clam with custom paint, Stage II exhaust, hardtop, Starshield, Pioneer ICE, dry CF door sills & panels, dry CF binnacle, color matched center console and surround, Sachs suspension, Moroso oil pan, EBC greenstuff brakes, Team Dynamic wheels w/ R888's PhlypSide quote - Tell people you prefer your cars to be like your women: "lightweight, fast, low maintenance, and easy on the eyes."

05-10-2009, 11:03 PM	#112 (permalink)
MaZinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: earth Posts: 38	Thanks jacob!....but I hurt so bad I can't sleep now! so can we do some stretching or calisthenics instead of the flag meeting next time

05-11-2009, 09:00 AM	#113 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 3,955	LOL, yeah I'm a little sore too and had to take Advil to go to sleep. Thanks again to both you and Allen (Lotus Propulsion Laboratories) for beer and apts.

05-12-2009, 08:57 AM	#114 (permalink)
MaZinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: earth Posts: 38	You're all welcome, after all a meal without beer is like a day without sunshine.

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