Rad_Capz wrote:
The great thing about this photo is that you're looking in the right direction. It's like you're dreaming about being a great Sprint Car driver! 
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Aug. 31, 2009 10:16 p.m. friedgreencorrado HalfDork
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Aug. 31, 2009 10:40 p.m. Luke Dork
Most definitely grassroots
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Also, I found this photo during my interweb travels this afternoon:
Somewhere in the UK, circa 1980.
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Aug. 31, 2009 10:42 p.m. friedgreencorrado HalfDork
In reply to Luke:
Two thumbs up!
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Sept. 1, 2009 2:07 a.m. CLNSC3 New Reader
Nice work! I can honestly say I have never seen anybody put a go kart on top of a civic before! Definitely grassroots!
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Sept. 1, 2009 6:14 a.m. bravenrace HalfDork
You have an attitude about mid-westerners pal!
My boys are 14, and yes, they run the same course. The class is FMA (Formula Junior A). I used to run the Civic, and actually ran 85-91 Civic and CRX si's throughout the 90's. So I'm looking forward to getting back into it. The 4 wheel dollys that most the guys use to carry their kart(s) from the pits to the track gave me an idea. I think I'll get a small trailer to haul the kart next year. Then I'll make a front wheel assembly and handle that can be quickly attached to the trailer so I can haul the kart around the pits without needing a truck to haul a dolly in.
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Sept. 1, 2009 7:58 a.m. pinchvalve UltraDork
Before it goes in GRM, I would add one of these on top of the cart:
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Sept. 1, 2009 8:01 a.m. Woody SuperDork
friedgreencorrado wrote:
Rad_Capz wrote:
The great thing about this photo is that you're looking in the right direction. It's like you're dreaming about being a great Sprint Car driver!
In Sprint Car World, that would be "hangin' a right".
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Sept. 1, 2009 8:41 a.m. Keith PowerDork
If the kart was on top of an E30, would it be more Grassroots? Because I've done that. This is no different!
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Sept. 1, 2009 8:50 a.m. Karl La Follette Reader
grassroots , but i like to allways say the word hellbilly
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Sept. 1, 2009 8:56 a.m. bravenrace HalfDork
Okay, I turned the car around so that the GRM decal shows in the picture.
How's this? Good enough to get in the mag? I have to admit that it's not the best side of the car!
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Sept. 1, 2009 5:44 p.m. ultraclyde New Reader
We have a local guy that started bringing his grandson to autox's to run his go-kart. Now, it's a Wal-Mart style flat cart with semi-knobby tires and a 3 horse Briggs on the back painted lime green. The best part is that they bring it in strapped over the motor cowl of the grandpa's beat-up Karmen Ghia. Priceless. The kid goes hell-for-leather and has a great time, even if he is slower than the highschool kid in the clapped out civic.
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Sept. 1, 2009 8:30 p.m. friedgreencorrado HalfDork
Grtechguy wrote:
friedgreencorrado wrote:
Grassroots. I've seen city-slickers put their auto-x tires up there.
This is hillbillly:
I went to high school with a kid who's family built that. or one just like it.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes attracts a lot of odd material
If they're running the Dunes, they may not be a redneck! Around here, something like that has a 20% chance of being someone's wedding limo.
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Sept. 1, 2009 8:32 p.m. friedgreencorrado HalfDork
Woody wrote:
friedgreencorrado wrote:
Rad_Capz wrote:
The great thing about this photo is that you're looking in the right direction. It's like you're dreaming about being a great Sprint Car driver!
In Sprint Car World, that would be "hangin' a right".
DOH! (slapping forehead)..
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Sept. 1, 2009 8:40 p.m. friedgreencorrado HalfDork
bravenrace wrote:
You have an attitude about mid-westerners pal!
Well, I was married to one for a few years...
bravenrace wrote: My boys are 14, and yes, they run the same course. The class is FMA (Formula Junior A). I used to run the Civic, and actually ran 85-91 Civic and CRX si's throughout the 90's. So I'm looking forward to getting back into it. The 4 wheel dollys that most the guys use to carry their kart(s) from the pits to the track gave me an idea. I think I'll get a small trailer to haul the kart next year. Then I'll make a front wheel assembly and handle that can be quickly attached to the trailer so I can haul the kart around the pits without needing a truck to haul a dolly in.
Absolutely cool. I get a big kick out of watching the kids run. I guess it's like a baseball fan watching Little League or something..
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Sept. 2, 2009 3:15 p.m. Karl La Follette Reader
mga and ago cart
found on mg.org
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Sept. 4, 2009 7:14 a.m. Jensenman MegaDork
Definitely grassroots. This leans strongly toward hillbilly:
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Sept. 4, 2009 8:32 a.m. bravenrace HalfDork
friedgreencorrado wrote:
bravenrace wrote:
You have an attitude about mid-westerners pal!
Well, I was married to one for a few years...
bravenrace wrote: My boys are 14, and yes, they run the same course. The class is FMA (Formula Junior A). I used to run the Civic, and actually ran 85-91 Civic and CRX si's throughout the 90's. So I'm looking forward to getting back into it. The 4 wheel dollys that most the guys use to carry their kart(s) from the pits to the track gave me an idea. I think I'll get a small trailer to haul the kart next year. Then I'll make a front wheel assembly and handle that can be quickly attached to the trailer so I can haul the kart around the pits without needing a truck to haul a dolly in.
Absolutely cool. I get a big kick out of watching the kids run. I guess it's like a baseball fan watching Little League or something..
I know what you mean. Last weekend the finish had a pretty sharp turn before it. I really got a kick out of seeing them come around that corner with the tail hanging out just a little bit, enough to know they were on the edge, but not enough to slow them down. At that moment I realized they get it.
BTW, I never felt like that when they were playing little league!
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Sept. 4, 2009 8:52 a.m. Rusty_Rabbit84 Dork
very badass!! Grassroots all the way!
