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Guys,
Where are the rest???? My-Kart is to be the grassroots source of talent but how lar like this?
Dunno if I said this before – Wai Leong is presently only relying on us for the 10 names since he is well aware we have the mass and public attention.
In return to “assisting” him for the participants – dun forget he gets some funds to run these too plus perhaps sell you some gear, My-Kart will be given some form of “sponsorship” in return for our future events. Me, nothing as this is my personal effort in pushing for My-Karts cause in our karting!
[b]So once again – I appeal for the names PLEASE. I want to be in position to submit the names ( at least 5 – 6 ) this weekend![/b]
Patrick – where is your boy? Father can hang up his helmet lar.
Fazz, waht about your brother’s kids?
Mark – your kids??
Mumu – apa macam brudder? Your son Danial too young right?
yeah, my princess ain’t a driver material yet and son, too young!Thanks.
Guys,
As mentioned to Fazz, AP and Wai Leong is giving us the hurry up on the submittal of names. Apparently, MAM has requested for a meeting tomorrow with Wai Leong and hence the urgency.
I think we should put in the names 1st since this is a first come first served basis. As long as your child is motivated enough to do this – I think any obstacles can be overcomed.
SO let me start :
1) Brian Eravelly’s nephew ( 8yrs old )
Over to you guys….
reward volunteers with free coaching….by seniors ( this is to get new volunteers who are typically newbies ). or when finance permit – free runs on k3 which I am sure even seniors will enjoy….
i think many will raise their hands for helping out then…i hope.
of course – there must be a minimum number of rounds where u have helped to qualify….
Aiyah – just my brainstormed ideas and sorry, we should start new thread for this!
[quote=luen]Jules sifu, when i see you on track next time, i will ask for your ATM card and PIN(you said just ask anything ma 😉 )[/quote]
sure, you can ask but I never say that my answers will be true or real….so upfront, my pin number is 676767. 😛
Chris,
Well, as some would know – we as in My-Kart are threading on thin ice as we are not affliated to AAM and hence our events….are illegal in THEIR eyes. And they are the Numero Uno when it comes to controling of motorsports both in regulation setting and enforcement. ( this includes penalising those who participate-lar…but of course, we always call our event BY INVITATION ONLY & STRICTLY FOR MEMBERS only )
Until My-Kart is recognised by AAM, the recognition will not happen which for the majority, may not be a bad idea…..why? When AAM is involved, the must inspection the track and they charge for this, not to mention other event application/processing fees. This is why, a race entry USING YOUR OWN machine already cost RM250 per round….
At the end – it makes our present more expensive. In addition, all of you will then need a medical, then sit for a test to qualify for a AAM competition license and these are not free, tho it includes a 3rd party liability insurance.
With exception of some of you hardcore drivers – I think the hassle and extra money incurred is not worth effort.
Thankfully, MAM is now in the fray – giving AAM a run for their money….
My wish is for My-Kart to be recognised by potential sponsors as a talent generating/harnessing pool and we feed into the more official racing programs such as KKS. In return, we get some sponsored events/programs…
Anyhow, I am speaking on my own capacity and the opinions expressed are soley mine, based on my littel years in this sports.
I am sure Fazz can address to you more officially.
Chris – back to KKS, if you are keen to race, we can always chat and see how we can get you on the track…..for some hunting.
CSetter,
yes, there is RMC I guess…..that is if you can afford to take 3 days off ( your family time ) and pay mega buck for their homologation tyres.
The KKS’s races are a CLUB event – so I cannot comprehend their rationale at the moment. ( the appeal is they run over ONE day and the tyres are….well more kind to my wallet…)
Well, I am still promoting KKS racing as really, this is the next most economical race from K1….
Will keep you all posted, as always.
In regards to the Licensing – Paul David has written to me and mentioned that a National License is needed BUT the club accepting your entries have final say on whether you can race or not…..which YES, is not much of a firm answer for now.
I did explain that this is the only one senior class available to seniors and there is no option but the answer is still above, which he subtantiated by saying that safety cannot be compromised and the 125 is mighty powerful…..in hands of beginners, which we all can agree.
Naturally, I also mentioned that I am bringing a number of My-Kart members to race in the club. So a solution is needed – which he yet to explain how we can go around this “ruling”.
Technically to qualify for a National License – you need to complete 6 races as a Novice License holder….
I think the solution could be ( THIS IS MY GUESS ) :
1) we are given a special race briefing…after the main one for all newbies – normal-lar.
2) be required to put a special marking on our rear plates…..to show we are newbies ( like P plater )
3) and surely we are observed extra closely by the COC and his marshalls for race conduct.Due to the postponement – they have time and will perhaps ( I hope )address this topic as well in the ASR ( Additional Supplementary Rule ).
To assure you all – thanks to your K1 & K2 experience plus private wings…..all those I know who wants to join this WILL NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES IN RACING SAFELY.
I will keep you informed of any new info….
[quote=naza]…its a promise or I will eat my songkok![/quote]
I siap sos maggi cili nevertheless! no use also aku rela! he he he
Devil666 (Fauzy), Amar and rest reading this.
I know u both love racing and I am sorry if I dashed your aspirations in this forum. I could have worded it gentler but then again, I was quote worried abt the lofty words you use to describe your ambitions.
Fazz’s reply, in essence says it clearer than my words in a subtle way -it reflects that he CFO, I the Engineer. he he
Well, if you are keen – do join more my-kart racing, be willing to learn, ask, toil and find the correct package and go more serious racing. We are surely keen to see another My-Karter reaching the highest echolon in motorsports.
If u see me at track – ask me anything, please.
NO NEWS YET….will post as soon as I hear anything. In meantime, you guys prepare yourself, your gear and kart for battle-lar! 🙂
We all can dream – but can I ask if anyone of us are THAT TALENTED enough to be given a SPONSORSHIP?
Are we disciplined enough to train DAILY to be one, brave enough to make this a career, hungry enough to race at every chance ( any class ), bothered enough to even start learning from very basic ( ie, cleaning ur kart, equipment )? I did some of the above and still am no where 🙁
You need all this even when you have a super rich father to buy you all the rides. At end, its a SPORTS – not a dream, not a ego ride, not a DECENT female attracting pursuit. PERIOD.
In Europe, the boys start like most of us – fun karts, then private karts, racing on club, then national and then european level. The advantage they have is – they have races practically 50% of the year. So they get lotsa practise, lotsa racing and lotsa track time. Be assured, many dun make the cut too to higher levels. Its only whenyou win enough, sponsor take note and then want to sponsor you. Not everyone ends up like kimi, lewis, button, heiki and they are all kart champions. You heard of Bas Lammers? Super talented, super dedicated ( runs 10km daily, works in SH factory and track operator ) but still no where today, as I heard. ( Left sport or so I was told…. )
Talking abt dedication, tho Europe is not that big but some travel & sacrfice a lot for their pursuit. In regards to travelling – imagine in Australia….they drive for more than 8 hours, reach track – go race, finish race SUnday nite, father drive home – u sleep in car and next monday, go school. Can u hack that? Here, we moan abt driving to KB….or Langkawi! Actually, very few drivers drive, they fly!
Sorry to bring you crashing down on your dreams ( hey, like u say – its mine too and every speed hungry fella reading this now )
sponsorship builds FROM a certain mass and if we dun have that mass and the correct public acceptance of the sports…..no need talk further. ( hope u understand my meaning )
cheers.
Guys,
Race for this weekend postponed to a still unknown date. So there is enough time now for those keen, to join. DESMOND? no more family event right?
Anyhow, reason for delay is safety – tyre barrier was not sufficiently put up,so I am not complaining yet.
Cheers,
Juesstuart,
I am not 100% sure on the age but if they allow those turning 16 this year to join, then they should allow him in the program till 19….but the latest start age would be 16 – as I inteprete it.
the 15000 fee is to buy ur own equipment so if u move away – u sell ur stuff and recoup what u can but then is a waste of MAM’s effort in investing in you…. Of course, there will be genuine cases why they have to leave but the reason they want the parents to commit money is so ppl dun jump out blindly from program….
Anyway, best to ask Wai Leong ok!
