Oreville and Blitz F-1000
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:32 pm
Hi, Guys,
Devin and I had our first outing of the season for Father's Day at Oreville.
They're running up to four vintage classes every Sunday, right on the bill with all the modern classes. This is one track where modern and vintage seem to mix fine, with no problems, jealousy or bad temperament; we all get along great, and enjoy watching each other run.
Devin ran her 1960 Dart Super K/AH-58 in exhibition class, and I ran my 1960 Go Kart 800 (yes, we got the original Azusa Posi-Stop brake to work well) with a single MC-6 in two classes -- exhibition and 100cc.
I thought that some of you would enjoy seeing Red Rose Racing's latest addition. It's a 1962 Blitz F-1000 and will carry an MC-91 with a head change to make it look like an MC-7. Not trying to fool anyone, but a 7 just can't keep up with the hot 91's I run against at Oreville and everywhere else, and I just want the kart to be competitive and wear what will look to most people like the engine it would have worn in 1962. Until recently, the only Blitz I ever saw up close was when I raced at Cuddebackville back in '62, and that Blitz had a new MC-7 pushing it. Very cool machine, and the kid driving it cleaned everyone else out good and proper.
Anyway, here's a few shots of our new Blitz. It's ready to be assembled except for sanding and painting the Go Power wheels.
I can't make Quincy this year. Devin starts her five-week stint at the Pennsylvania Governor's School of Excellence for the Arts this weekend, as one of only a handful of of Pennsylvania violinists chosen to attend this state-sponsored program. Wishing everyone a great time, and all the best to Gus and Terry.
Devin and I hope to see all of you at Fremont.
Warmest regards...
Devin and I had our first outing of the season for Father's Day at Oreville.
They're running up to four vintage classes every Sunday, right on the bill with all the modern classes. This is one track where modern and vintage seem to mix fine, with no problems, jealousy or bad temperament; we all get along great, and enjoy watching each other run.
Devin ran her 1960 Dart Super K/AH-58 in exhibition class, and I ran my 1960 Go Kart 800 (yes, we got the original Azusa Posi-Stop brake to work well) with a single MC-6 in two classes -- exhibition and 100cc.
I thought that some of you would enjoy seeing Red Rose Racing's latest addition. It's a 1962 Blitz F-1000 and will carry an MC-91 with a head change to make it look like an MC-7. Not trying to fool anyone, but a 7 just can't keep up with the hot 91's I run against at Oreville and everywhere else, and I just want the kart to be competitive and wear what will look to most people like the engine it would have worn in 1962. Until recently, the only Blitz I ever saw up close was when I raced at Cuddebackville back in '62, and that Blitz had a new MC-7 pushing it. Very cool machine, and the kid driving it cleaned everyone else out good and proper.
Anyway, here's a few shots of our new Blitz. It's ready to be assembled except for sanding and painting the Go Power wheels.
I can't make Quincy this year. Devin starts her five-week stint at the Pennsylvania Governor's School of Excellence for the Arts this weekend, as one of only a handful of of Pennsylvania violinists chosen to attend this state-sponsored program. Wishing everyone a great time, and all the best to Gus and Terry.
Devin and I hope to see all of you at Fremont.
Warmest regards...
I may do CAD work all day, but I know zilch about computers! Thanks, Jeff and Jeff. I saved that nice pic of you on the kart. Jeff (1), I like the Blitz! TJ