11-07-2004, 11:41 PM
The same arrangement is available next Saturday at VIR. The fellow I mentioned, Mark Underwood, is coordinating the half-days at the track. Here are the next track dates: November 13 (Saturday) 9am-12pm and> December 4 (Saturday) 9am-12pm.
Sorry to build you up, Mike, but the karts aren't run on the raceway itself, but on a dedicated kart track, ourdoors and probably about a half-mile with thirteen turns and some elevation changes.
The karts are pretty even, although inevitably there are a couple that are hooked up and a couple that pull to one side or have some quirk. As "arrive and drive" goes, it's easy and relatively cheap. They provide driving suits, helmets, and (now I find out) neck braces (the "hourse collar" type).
I've done it twice now and will again (not next weekend, though). Contact Mark Underwood if you're interested. Or let me know directly if you have other questions.
Sorry to build you up, Mike, but the karts aren't run on the raceway itself, but on a dedicated kart track, ourdoors and probably about a half-mile with thirteen turns and some elevation changes.
The karts are pretty even, although inevitably there are a couple that are hooked up and a couple that pull to one side or have some quirk. As "arrive and drive" goes, it's easy and relatively cheap. They provide driving suits, helmets, and (now I find out) neck braces (the "hourse collar" type).
I've done it twice now and will again (not next weekend, though). Contact Mark Underwood if you're interested. Or let me know directly if you have other questions.