Round 3, KART 2005 series

The 2005 KART season continues with seasoned myKARTers battle it out with new challengers and old hands alike in order to claim top honours… and hence, bragging rights as THE BEST AMATEUR KARTER in the Klang Valley *grin*.

Expect some close racing throughout the year as many of the drivers from continue to improve their performance and gain vital time on the regulars.

Key information on the event details:
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date: Saturday, 2 April 2005
time: 0730hours **don’t be late, wake up at 6:30am
venu: Citykarting, Shah Alam Stadium Kart Circuit
fees: K2/100cc = RM150; K3/80cc = RM80
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Programme details:
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0730-0800 – registration
0800-0830 – race briefing
0830 – first qualifying heat starts
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For those interested, please register on this website with comments to this event notice.

As usual, you must be a subscribed member of the myKART mailing list at
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[*][url]http://groups.yahoo.com/group/my-kart/[/url]
[*]Please send a blank email to my-kart-subscribe@yahoogroups.com if you wish to join the myKART group for regular amateur karting fun.[/list]

More information can be found via the “books” link above, and specifically:
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[*][url=http://my-kart.org/web/index.php?q=node/32]myKART reference manual[/url]
[*][url=http://my-kart.org/web/index.php?q=node/4]myKART 2005 season reports[/url]
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Updated entry list as at 1900hrs on 1 April 2005:

K2 category – 100cc

[table=tables-professional No|Driver|League|Current Seeding
1.|Salehuddin|K2|1
2.|Fazlur Rahman|K2|2
3.|A Muhaymin|K2|4
4.|Brian Eravelly|K2|5
5.|Yew Siak Jin|K2|6
6.|Simon Tan|K2|7
7.|Shaeran Baba|K2|9
8.|Tarmizi|K2|10
9.|Devan Sridaran|K2|12
10.|Nazaruddin|K2|13
11.|Azlee|K2|16
12.|Abd Razak|K2|17
13.|Munib|K2|18
14.|Jason Lu – BM5|K2|19
15.|Yip Yen|K2|20
16.|Nazim Mansor – B328|K2|21
17.|Ashraf Dewal|K2|23
18.|Ng Wei Li|K2|24
19.|Shahrul Azlan|K2|25
20.|Stanley Tai|K2|30
21.|Yusnee Yusof|K2|-
22.|Alban de Souza|K2|-
23.|Nurul Alis|K2|-]
* Nurul Alis is a K2 entrant due to competitive karting experience.

K3 category – 80cc

[table=tables-professional No|Driver|League|Current Seeding
1.|Irwan (Cardula)|K3|1
2.|Henzee|K3|2
3.|Tom Tan|K3|3
4.|Luen|K3|4
5.|Khairul Hizam|K3|5
6.|Alexander McNab|K3|6
7.|Edy Hazry Daud|K3|7
8.|Melvin Goh|K3|8
9.|M Razmyn A Rahman|K3|9
10.|Zoolhilmi Mohd|K3|13
11.|Yan|K3|14
12.|Tengku Sofnis|K3|18
13.|Danny Lee|K3|19
14.|Dino|K3|21
15.|Ahmad Rizal Halim|K3|22
16.|Brian Cyclonite|K3|23
17.|Steward Loke|K3|24
18.|Joey Teo|K3|29
19.|Izrul Aimin (bombe)|K3|32
20.|Angeline Ling|K3|-
21.|Lee Gan Ping|K3|-
22.|Vincent Sia|K3|-]

76 thoughts on “Round 3, KART 2005 series”

    1. I’m in too…K3 only:)
      hopef
      I’m in too…K3 only:)
      hopefully will not be straight from KLIA again…hehehe…

      1. I aim to be there this time,
        I aim to be there this time, still no points this season! Count me in.

      2. Razmyn, don’t forget:
        1) no
        Razmyn, don’t forget:
        1) no more mad dashes from overseas
        2) bring roti canai!

        1. Re: Razmyn, don’t forget:1) no
          [quote=ed]Razmyn, don’t forget:
          1) no more mad dashes from overseas
          2) bring roti canai![/quote]
          a few things I learned the other day…
          1)next time I need more speed…literally…hehehe…MACH 0.84 definitely was not enough…nevermind the higher fuel consumption;)
          2)next time must ask wife to pack the “special” rotis together with the racing gears…else end up over someone again:(
          [felt really bad for Brian C…so sorry dude…hope you’re really…really ok…next race I belanja you some roti..ok;) ]

          hehehe!!:D

          1. Round 3 KART 2005 series
            Hai Fazz,

            Me in for round 3, k3…..wuuhaaa. To all karters, you guys really amazing in round 2….fuishhhh a superb race….”berpeluh” to catch you all…..keep on going guys..thats the true racing spirit…

          3. Re: Im in for K3…more CCW actio
            [quote=jwrx]Im in for K3…more CCW action please…[/quote]

            This round it is CW. But surely no less fun, huh? 😉

          4. heheh…but no more action at
            heheh…but no more action at the “fazlur corner” then:)

          5. Re: heheh…but no more action at
            [quote=razmyn]heheh…but no more action at the “fazlur corner” then:)[/quote]

            Tryin’ to be funny huh? I’ll dock 10 points from you!! 🙂

          6. hehehe…don’t larr like that
            hehehe…don’t larr like that…I belanja roti next race ok:)

          7. oii razmyn u seem to love rot
            oii razmyn u seem to love roti so much!
            is that what u offer the passengers when u go up the aisles & chitchat with them when u’re bored?
            does roti do the trick also with them stewardesses… :p

          8. Re: oii razmyn u seem to love rot
            [quote=ed]oii razmyn u seem to love roti so much!
            is that what u offer the passengers when u go up the aisles & chitchat with them when u’re bored?
            does roti do the trick also with them stewardesses… :p[/quote]

            “Hey gorgeous. Hows about we go out for roti canai & teh tarik?” Razmyn said in his most debonair way.

          9. haha…siot!!
            rotis/curries
            haha…siot!!
            rotis/curries only work when its been a week or more away from home…
            which incidentally…the rotis/curries always seem to go bad after such time:(

            hehehe

    2. Round 3 – 2 April 2005
      opps! just realised i hvn’t registered. pls count me in Bro if there’s still space.

      cheers!

      munib

      1. Re: Round 3 – 2 April 2005
        [quote=munib]opps! just realised i hvn’t registered. pls count me in Bro if there’s still space.

        cheers!

        munib[/quote]

        Yes – still got space.

  2. count me in again in K3 ! i w
    count me in again in K3 ! i wanna be the back marker again =P

  3. i’m joining
    Hey Fazz, count me in once again ya… K3 🙂 Had lots of fun in round 2.

    Thanks.

  8. Round 2
    Fazz,

    Count me in…. and this time i’ll put an alarm clock!! Any wake up calls most welcomed….

    Ashraff

  13. I received PMs from deanna wh
    I received PMs from deanna who is K2 confirmed and Tom Tan (butt2head) who is K3 confirmed for round 3.

    Fazz

      1. i’m in K2, again

        hope my l
        i’m in K2, again

        hope my luck is way better this time!!

  15. plz register me too.. i’m in
    plz register me too.. i’m in for k3.
    hmmm?? ha…jjxman already added me up there… thx!!

    1. me & my frens in too for rd3
      me & my frens in too for rd3 K3
      1)steward loke
      2)yan
      3)danny lee
      4)dino

  17. Hi Fazz…please include me f
    Hi Fazz…please include me for round 3.

    Thanks,

    Brian E.

  18. Bro, pls count me in R3/K2…
    Bro, pls count me in R3/K2…Tks. Btw, Nurul Alis wish to join Deanna in our next coming round 3. What’s you recond??

    1. Re: Bro, pls count me in R3/K2…
      [quote=euss72]Bro, pls count me in R3/K2…Tks. Btw, Nurul Alis wish to join Deanna in our next coming round 3. What’s you recond??[/quote]

      Nurul Alis – the karter / racer etc?

      1. She’s a karter, have been a c
        She’s a karter, have been a champ b4 and very active in motor racing. Wishing to join us in 100cc..advise?? ps: she’s d original owner of d 125cc which I been using.

        1. Re: She’s a karter, have been a c
          [quote=euss72]She’s a karter, have been a champ b4 and very active in motor racing. Wishing to join us in 100cc..advise?? ps: she’s d original owner of d 125cc which I been using. [/quote]

          yup the same Nurul Alis I had thought of. Adian’s wife – kiki? Isn’t it? Should be okay for 100cc – I have some reference of her 125cc karting resume.

          1. Yup you are right, her nick n
            Yup you are right, her nick name is “Kiki”. Great, i’ll let her know. Thanks bro, looking fwd for next round..very “gatal” already 🙂

          2. Wah, dun main main with Kiki
            Wah, dun main main with Kiki – she drifts in her MX 5 wan!!!! I am scared liao

          3. Hooiiiiiiii FAZZZ…
            WHERE A
            Hooiiiiiiii FAZZZ…
            WHERE AM I?
            U MISS OUT MY NAME????
            HOW COULD YOU??!?!?!?!?
            OF ALL PPL??!?!?! ME!!!!
            THE PRETTY ONE!!!

          4. Re: Hooiiiiiiii FAZZZ…
            [quote=JJxMan]Hooiiiiiiii FAZZZ…
            WHERE AM I?
            U MISS OUT MY NAME????
            HOW COULD YOU??!?!?!?!?
            OF ALL PPL??!?!?! ME!!!!
            THE PRETTY ONE!!![/quote]

            Ooops! Genuine oversight! Sorry.

  19. Count me in this round for K2
    Count me in this round for K2

    Also:

    Angeline & Gan Ping for K3

  21. Fazz,
    Please count me in for
    Fazz,
    Please count me in for the round 3 race.

    Thanks.

    Udi

    1. I might miss this round, have
      I might miss this round, have something up…will call you Fazz for last minute entry if available.

      Enjoy racing guys!!!

      Regards

      Azmee

      1. Re: I might miss this round, have
        [quote=azmee2104]I might miss this round, have something up…will call you Fazz for last minute entry if available.
        [/quote]

        ok bro.

  22. above list updated as of 2000
    above list updated as of 2000hrs on 25 March. K2 category is full for two groups. And K3 category full for two groups. Keep responding to be on wait list. I will adjust one of the categories to 3 groups depending on responses.

    1. Hey Fazz…. can’t wait to ra
      Hey Fazz…. can’t wait to race again this Sat. Anyways, to avoid confusion next time just call me Brian C or Brian Cyclonite ok? forget Brian Su la… it’s so confusing. hahahaha

      see you. bye.

      1. Re: Hey Fazz…. can’t wait to ra
        [quote=cyclonite]Hey Fazz…. can’t wait to race again this Sat. Anyways, to avoid confusion next time just call me Brian C or Brian Cyclonite ok? forget Brian Su la… it’s so confusing. hahahaha

        see you. bye.[/quote]

        Okay Brian C! *grin*

        1. Fazz,

          my apologies, will n
          Fazz,

          my apologies, will not be able to make this saturday. pls take my off the list.

          1. Re: Fazz,
            [quote=jwrx]Fazz,

            my apologies, will not be able to make this saturday. pls take my off the list.[/quote]

            Okay bro.

            Khairul Hizam will take your place in K3 as he just texted me his confirmation.

    1. Wun make it this round, do ha
      Wun make it this round, do have safe fun! ( need to run a lot of errands prior to overseas departure… )

      Wah we got 2 beauties racing in K2….and both are good drivers – you have been forewarned!!!

      1. Re: Wun make it this round, do ha
        [quote=Jules]Wun make it this round, do have safe fun! ( need to run a lot of errands prior to overseas departure… )

        Wah we got 2 beauties racing in K2….and both are good drivers – you have been forewarned!!!

        [/quote]

        Isn’t karting one of your errands you need to run too? hehehe!

        Drop by in the afternoon? I was thinking of rubbing the YGK after the race, alvin is joining me, provided he doesn’t FFK.

        1. Re: Wun make it this round, do ha
          [quote=bmFive][quote=Jules]Wun make it this round, do have safe fun! ( need to run a lot of errands prior to overseas departure… )

          Wah we got 2 beauties racing in K2….and both are good drivers – you have been forewarned!!!

          [/quote]

          Isn’t karting one of your errands you need to run too? hehehe!

          Drop by in the afternoon? I was thinking of rubbing the YGK after the race, alvin is joining me, provided he doesn’t FFK.

          [/quote]

          Yes, karting is an errand too for me but not in my missus books!!! he he he!!!

          Afternoon, PRO-GARAGE drop off & u know what this means!……anyway let’s see how I run with time.

          Have fun!

      2. Re: Wun make it this round, do ha
        [quote=Jules]Wah we got 2 beauties racing in K2….and both are good drivers – you have been forewarned!!![/quote]

        I am sure of that! Anyway, I’ve always said that it is great to have diversity and people who have more experience in karting to join us. That’s what makes it all fun.

        1. Re: Wun make it this round, do ha
          [quote]
          I am sure of that! Anyway, I’ve always said that it is great to have diversity and people who have more experience in karting to join us. That’s what makes it all fun.
          [/quote]

          Hear Hear!! …..(devilish grin.)

  24. hahaha….well…we better be
    hahaha….well…we better be extra extra careful when turning into corners.. dont wanna catch rear tyre of the racer infront of u..hahah…

  25. Entry list just updated as of
    Entry list just updated as of 2330hrs on Friday 31st Mar 2005. So far 23 K2 drivers and 22 K3 drivers. Pre-registration is closed, but those still interested please post your interest here with your cell phone number to be on wait list. I will give a call if the slots are available… of course, you may just turn up on Saturday morning.

    1. Got a call that Deanna will n
      Got a call that Deanna will not be able to join the race.

      List update as at 7pm Friday.

  26. Quick update of the results o
    Quick update of the results of round 3 – my full report and results will follow:

    K3 results: Khairul takes control

    [CSV]
    Pos,Group,Driver,Grid,Kart,Points
    1,(A),Khairul Hizam,7,5,20
    2,(A),Irwan (Cardula),8,11,16
    3,(A),Alexander McNab,4,10,14
    4,(A),Zoolhilmi Mohd,6,12,12
    5,(A),Faiz,9,6,11
    6,(A),Joey Teo,3,4,10
    7,(A),Edy Hazry Daud,5,14,9
    8,(A),Yan,2,13,8
    9,(A),Luen,1,15,7
    10,(B),Melvin Goh,7,11,6
    11,(B),Tengku Sofnis,6,14,5
    12,(B),Ahmad Rizal Halim,5,10,4
    13,(B),M Razmyn A Rahman,9,6,3
    14,(B),Izrul Azhar,3,12,2
    15,(B),Steward Loke,2,5,1
    16,(B),Lee Gan Ping,4,4,0
    17,(B),Angeline Ling,1,13,0
    18,(B),Brian Fernandez,8,15,0
    [/CSV]

    K2 results: Fazz takes championship lead with win

    [CSV]
    Pos,Group,Driver,Grid,Kart,Points
    1,(A),Fazlur Rahman,7,20,20
    2,(A),Salehuddin,1,25,16
    3,(A),Brian Eravelly,5,55,14
    4,(A),Simon Tan,8,19,12
    5,(A),Nazaruddin,9,28,11
    6,(A),A Muhaymin,4,17,10
    7,(A),Shaeran Baba,10,24,9
    8,(A),Shahrul Azlan,11,18,8
    9,(A),Yew Siak Jin,3,22,7
    10,(A),Devan Sridaran,2,H,6
    11,(A),Yusnee Yusof,12,30,5
    12,(A),Jason Lu – BM5,6,27,4
    13,(B),Nurul Alis,8,30,3
    14,(B),Ashraf Dewal,9,18,2
    15,(B),Munib,1,28,1
    16,(B),Ng Wei Li,3,19,0
    17,(B),Yip Yen,6,20,0
    18,(B),Abd Razak,4,24,0
    19,(B),Alban de Souza,5,27,0
    20,(B),Nazim Mansor – B328,2,22,0
    21,(B),Tarmizi,7,31,0
    DNS,(C),Azlee,-2,DNS,dns
    [/CSV]

  27. A small commentary on the eve
    A small commentary on the event from my POV (before my proper blog report). Had good fun with a number of plusses:

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    [*]great competition
    [*]efficient turnaround
    [*]very cooperative members
    [*]great amount of volunteer work – thanks to all of you (you know who you are!)
    [*]thanks Simon for donating the printer (nevermind it not working – we shall get it right next time)
    [*]great action after the k2 incidents – special thanks to Brian E for being ambulance driver
    [*]and of course my win was a big booster for me!
    [*]great discussion & fellowship at Agora after the race
    [/list]

    Some points for improvement:
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    [*]two incidents due to brakes??
    [*]need operators to properly check karts for brakes
    [*]to emphasise to drivers to apply more caution in racing
    [*]operators to have trained first aider and well stock first aid kit
    [*]must test equipment before events (Simon – sorry to put blame on you when it is really me who should’ve tested before the event)
    [/list]

    Feel free to have your say!

    1. Drat, I just missed out on po
      Drat, I just missed out on points, and kiki kicked our arse in Final B! Bad day, bad day 🙁 hahaha

      After the race, I stayed on for some winter testing. Left the track at 6pm (reached there 7:25am!).

      After the incidents in the K2, maybe it would be a good idea to make racing suits and rib protector compulsory? I think if those involved in the incidents did not have gloves & suits on, it could have been much worse.

      1. Re: Drat, I just missed out on po
        [quote=OSFlanker]Drat, I just missed out on points, and kiki kicked our arse in Final B! Bad day, bad day 🙁 hahaha

        After the race, I stayed on for some winter testing. Left the track at 6pm (reached there 7:25am!).

        After the incidents in the K2, maybe it would be a good idea to make racing suits and rib protector compulsory? I think if those involved in the incidents did not have gloves & suits on, it could have been much worse.[/quote]

        Whoa. You guys are really serious about testing!

        You are right about proper suits & protection for the K2 category. I would say that suits, gloves, full face helmets, rib protectors are highly encouraged & recommended. But what is more important is knowing the limits of the kart and the conditions.

        I had trouble getting the hang of my kart 27 in the first qualifying, but had opted to take a few laps to figure out the braking (was not too firm) and accelarator (which did not ease when you lifted off). As a consequence I dropped several places at the start (started on pole), and had to claw back once I figured out the peculiarities. I’ve been involved in a painful incident and was not intending to rush headlong trusting the kart (that I have not driven) too much!

        Well done to Kiki too for a strong showing.

    2. Re: A small commentary on the eve
      [quote=TheFazz]A small commentary on the event from my POV (before my proper blog report). Had good fun with a number of plusses:…..
      ……Feel free to have your say![/quote]

      Fazz, congrats to u for a well derserved win (Vibrating Salute….!). It was indeed another fun filled weekened due to the electric atmosphere. Accidents or incidents such as the ones yesterday (could be worse though) is bound to happen in any racing event even under the most organised mangement incluidng F1. What is key is the continous effort to instil discipline for all to adhere to certain racing ethics. Of the many I would ask all fellow mykarters to specifically avoid front to rear wheel contact during overtaking or risk flying over the racer in front. As you have repeatedly said, the overtaker must be responsible as there are no rear view mirrors.
      On another matter is the frustration of a few who are not able to start the race together in K2 rolling starts due to some kart problems. I would suggest a few steps to address it:
      1) When its too far to catch up for the K2 formation lap, let the late starter join the race with the others as soon as they pass the track entry point on lap 1. For this we need someone to signal to the racer when to enter the track. This is a bit like the F1 rule for pit stop starts.
      2) Or do a standing start like it was for K3 subject to a waiting time limit.

      Just my observations to ensure everyone had their fun (Big grin…)

      1. Re: A small commentary on the eve
        [quote=naza]Fazz, congrats to u for a well derserved win (Vibrating Salute….!).[/quote]

        Thanks! It was indeed a satisfying win. As always, my cautious start to the race paid a lot of dividends. I didn’t even attempt to fight for the first turn, but opted to see how the other drivers tripped over each other. I slipped by a number of karts during the 2nd corner melee. By the end of the first lap I found myself quite well up. Had a good dice with all the drivers I had to pass for position, and we all gave each other lots of room. Great stuff!

        [quote=naza]It was indeed another fun filled weekened due to the electric atmosphere. Accidents or incidents such as the ones yesterday (could be worse though) is bound to happen in any racing event even under the most organised mangement incluidng F1. What is key is the continous effort to instil discipline for all to adhere to certain racing ethics. Of the many I would ask all fellow mykarters to specifically avoid front to rear wheel contact during overtaking or risk flying over the racer in front. As you have repeatedly said, the overtaker must be responsible as there are no rear view mirrors.[/quote]

        Racing is still a dangerous sport. This is an important thing to remember. So it is a real mindset that needs to be cultivated.

        This is a mindset that we have to constantly mould in mykarters. During the lunch after the event, I was having a discussion about the direction of mykart with Deanna (who turned up for lunch/teh tarik) and a number of other mykarters, and we agreed that the attitude of mykart drivers are in general better than most in motorsports. We agreed that mykart has a strong role in motorsports in Malaysia in a sense that we promote the “professional approach & attitudes” in an industry where egos are the size of ocean liners (it takes a woman to give this perspective).

        [quote=naza]On another matter is the frustration of a few who are not able to start the race together in K2 rolling starts due to some kart problems.[/quote]

        Agreed! I believe responsibility is for the front row drivers to maintain a pace to allow drivers to catch up.

        [quote=naza]I would suggest a few steps to address it:
        1) When its too far to catch up for the K2 formation lap, let the late starter join the race with the others as soon as they pass the track entry point on lap 1. For this we need someone to signal to the racer when to enter the track. This is a bit like the F1 rule for pit stop starts.[/quote]

        We will need volunteers for this, but most importantly for drivers to really understand their own location on the track vis a viz the main bunch. When I was leading the bunch, I saw Tarmizi who quite smartly waited for us to get by – given the relative distance (I too have done the same). I saw him slowly entering the track and instantly understood what he was doing and quickly got ahead of him. Again, this was what I talked about at lunch in relation to moulding drivers into a complete “package”.

        [quote=naza]2) Or do a standing start like it was for K3 subject to a waiting time limit.[/quote]

        Disagree with this one as this will cause problems for the 100cc karts which are not designed to idle/stationary for too long.

        [quote=naza]Just my observations to ensure everyone had their fun (Big grin…)[/quote]

        I am glad you did so, and hope everybody did as well!