09-10-2017, 06:11 PM
Nice words for Chris ....thanks Dave and Ted for sharing this.....
Chris....represented the type of person that makes Vintage Karting so popular and a past-time to get involved in,
your words about Chris are what most are looking for from this hobby, sure there are lots of Vintage Racers involved,
but I feel ...just like back when all this got started, there are many more just looking for something fun to do that doesn't
take a lot of money and you can do it yourself .
Sometimes I notice there are more non members or " hidden " people using the Forum then those of us that signed up,
the so called "lurkers" are either wannbe ' vintage owners or have acquired an old kart and want to have the same experience that Chris enjoyed with his vintage karts......they may be a bit intimidated by the racing aspect of this sport, while the best part is just having fun working on the kart and making laps.
Like Chris.....a parking lot away from the public works, as long as the police department doesn't tell you to get going "Or Else" !
The more Play-Days the better, you can do your own thing, hang out with a few friends, it's a great escape.....like being a kid again .......even when you're considered an "Old Guy" by those somewhat younger.....nothing beats having a simple racing kart to have fun !
Losing Chris is so sad, not fair in the scheme of life and a shock for all his friends, but he knew how to have fun and that's something to remember .......he was a guy that knew what Vintage Karting was about, the heart of it .....
Chris....represented the type of person that makes Vintage Karting so popular and a past-time to get involved in,
your words about Chris are what most are looking for from this hobby, sure there are lots of Vintage Racers involved,
but I feel ...just like back when all this got started, there are many more just looking for something fun to do that doesn't
take a lot of money and you can do it yourself .
Sometimes I notice there are more non members or " hidden " people using the Forum then those of us that signed up,
the so called "lurkers" are either wannbe ' vintage owners or have acquired an old kart and want to have the same experience that Chris enjoyed with his vintage karts......they may be a bit intimidated by the racing aspect of this sport, while the best part is just having fun working on the kart and making laps.
Like Chris.....a parking lot away from the public works, as long as the police department doesn't tell you to get going "Or Else" !
The more Play-Days the better, you can do your own thing, hang out with a few friends, it's a great escape.....like being a kid again .......even when you're considered an "Old Guy" by those somewhat younger.....nothing beats having a simple racing kart to have fun !
Losing Chris is so sad, not fair in the scheme of life and a shock for all his friends, but he knew how to have fun and that's something to remember .......he was a guy that knew what Vintage Karting was about, the heart of it .....