06-20-2017, 06:17 PM
I have been saying the same things for years but it has only got worse.
A couple things.....
Avon has practice by class which definitely decreases the "speed sheer" effect.
We have limited the "trophy events" to five classes. The rest of the classes get to run heats but because there is no line up or rewards, they are much more casual & fun.
All that being said, running 40-50 year old karts is inherently dangerous, especially for old guys like me. Last year at Avon a really good driving guy (you know who you are) was out there practicing all by himself and ended up upside down with a ruined kart and some REALLY bad road rash injuries. Not his fault, things happen and we all need to be aware of this.
Hopefully our event will go smoothly and we will make sure to do our best to make it safe. Black flags will be at hand!!
You can count on that.
Hope to see a bunch of you at Avon in July!!!
Scott
A couple things.....
Avon has practice by class which definitely decreases the "speed sheer" effect.
We have limited the "trophy events" to five classes. The rest of the classes get to run heats but because there is no line up or rewards, they are much more casual & fun.
All that being said, running 40-50 year old karts is inherently dangerous, especially for old guys like me. Last year at Avon a really good driving guy (you know who you are) was out there practicing all by himself and ended up upside down with a ruined kart and some REALLY bad road rash injuries. Not his fault, things happen and we all need to be aware of this.
Hopefully our event will go smoothly and we will make sure to do our best to make it safe. Black flags will be at hand!!
You can count on that.
Hope to see a bunch of you at Avon in July!!!
Scott