MAZOC Karting Challenge 27 April (Sat.)

GM_Traitor3.5 · 04-30-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Just so folks know. The SPK guy with the hat was Jens Scott. He runs the SPK kart track. I've been coordinating with him every since we started to plan for this event. He contacted me the day after the event to ask if we had a good time, etc. He truly wanted to get feedback on how we felt about our karting event. I told him to come to the board and just read the comments and find out for himself. Okay, not really.

I told him that we all had a great time and that many want to come back again. He said that if we wanted to do an evening karting session to just let him know when and he would work with us to make it happen. I'll leave the coordination for the next event up to someone else though.

I completely understand the safety aspect of it and wanting to keep the hooliganism to a minimum to prevent injuries. I didn't really have any complaints at all, I had a blast.

Z Stig · 04-30-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

I completely understand the safety aspect of it and wanting to keep the hooliganism to a minimum to prevent injuries. I didn't really have any complaints at all, I had a blast.

I agree with the safety aspects! It would have been a real bad situation had somebody gotten hurt.
But in Dana's situation, it seemed like he overreacted a little bit. She was not being aggressive and bumping people, she was just driving in the warm up laps getting used to the kart, and when you have folks learning in that environment, it is easy to miss a braking point, or discovering that a little pressure on the brakes can lock the back tires and around you go! Personally, I think the video could have been more involved in the "unique" handling capabilities of the typical kart.

Jon, as far as you not setting up this next time... If I gave you the impression that I was not grateful for you setting this up, or for the coordination you worked, that was not my intent.

I think I can speak for all, even those that had issues, the overall event was great and a fun experience that most of us want to do again! I was trolling with the hybrid comment, as I respect that some people like those cars, they are just not my thing. And if you give us a hard time... I may troll a bit. His direct quote was "I guess driving those Nissans don't instill good driving skills?". That was after the first warm up laps for Group A and B, but before any of the races. Later in the day, he seemed like a good guy, but my comments were based on Dana's experience and his statement to me.

m4a1mustang · 04-30-2013, 12:06 PM

My only complaints are really just about the officiating staff. :|

ZCarMan · 04-30-2013, 12:08 PM

If anyone feels compelled to offer constructive criticism then feel free to contact Jens Scott directly at: (540) 878-7196

m4a1mustang · 04-30-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

If anyone feels compelled to offer constructive criticism then feel free to contact Jens Scott directly at: (540) 878-7196

It's cool. We know how it all operates now so we know what we can and can't do.

m4a1mustang · 04-30-2013, 12:25 PM

I know I speak for everyone else when I say I had a great time and am highly appreciative of Jon for putting everything together for us.

ZCarMan · 04-30-2013, 12:33 PM

I'm glad that everyone enjoyed themselves.

eastwest2300 · 04-30-2013, 12:43 PM

Jon, you are the man, duude!

RandyD · 04-30-2013, 12:53 PM

and Kudo's to Pat for hanging out all day with no Kohl's to go into...

m4a1mustang · 04-30-2013, 02:18 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets confused by cones.

RandyD · 04-30-2013, 02:23 PM

b1adesofcha0s · 04-30-2013, 03:10 PM

Cones weren't as bad as I was expecting. Like Josh said, it's relatively low speed so you have time to think before making your move.

m4a1mustang · 04-30-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Cones weren't as bad as I was expecting. Like Josh said, it's relatively low speed so you have time to think before making your move.

You don't have time to think out there... if you think... you're dead.

MightyBobo · 04-30-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Just so folks know. The SPK guy with the hat was Jens Scott. He runs the SPK kart track. I've been coordinating with him every since we started to plan for this event. He contacted me the day after the event to ask if we had a good time, etc. He truly wanted to get feedback on how we felt about our karting event. I told him to come to the board and just read the comments and find out for himself. Okay, not really.

I told him that we all had a great time and that many want to come back again. He said that if we wanted to do an evening karting session to just let him know when and he would work with us to make it happen. I'll leave the coordination for the next event up to someone else though.

He probably referred to us as Nissan Enthusiasts because that is what I told him we were.

Jon, why not see if he could let us have some time to show people "the line" and work on basics? Instead of just throwing people out onto the track.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

shadoquad · 04-30-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Jon, why not see if he could let us have some time to show people "the line" and work on basics? Instead of just throwing people out onto the track.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

Is everyone there to post competitive times, or is anyone just going for fun?

04-30-2013, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
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04-30-2013, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I know I speak for everyone else when I say I had a great time and am highly appreciative of Jon for putting everything together for us. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-30-2013, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	I'm glad that everyone enjoyed themselves. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 21	and Kudo's to Pat for hanging out all day with no Kohl's to go into...

04-30-2013, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets confused by cones. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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