Frank Weir is at it AGAIN. Once again through the hardworking efforts of 'Kartings Classiest Gentlemen' and all around nice guy Mr. Frank Weir, the 2014 running of THE BIG ONE has recieved international acclaim in the November issue of Vroom Magazine. It is truely a honor to be one of the few Americ...

Mike, Always good to see you and Kathy. Quite a few others who attend THE BIG ONE were there also so it was a worth the price of admission just to see some old friends. Found a heck of a deal on new sprockets, bought 8 of them for $6.00 each. Did pretty well selling also. Almost sold the never start...

Al,

Its a kart swap meet. Mostly modern stuff but every once in a while you'll find a old part or two.

http://www.ovka.com/swap_meet.php

R.E.A.R.

There is going to be a swap meet this weekend Saturday the 7th in Dayton Ohio at the Hara Arena and Rear Engine American Racers will be there so stop on by our table and say "Hello".

R.E.A.R.

Frank,

The square washers can be easily made by hand.

Heard that someone in Kentucky ended up with the old WB stock however I cannot confirm it or have contact info.



R.E.A.R.

Teddy,

Rob said he talked to you about this. If you need any more help with this don't hesitate to give me a call.

Bob

Frank,

Try McMaster Carr for the bolts or search for a place called the 'House of a Million Screws'

R.E.A.R.

Paul Martin, the guy who makes the MCP Brake systems that many retro fit to their karts is also a long time slot car racer over here in Ohio.

Who built the 'King' track ?

Bob

DAMN! Got a weakness slot cars myself...still do to this day.

Great collection, love all of those Manta Rays, La Cucarachas, and the Chapparels.

Are the 2E's correct running cars ?

Bob

Dominic, Have been using the factory over the engine fuel tank set-up for quite a few years and never had any sort of failure. The oem mount is strong and it supports the tank well. You have to keep in mind however how long or how many laps you have run because the tank capacity is not that great. L...