The Fantastic '4'

REAR · Post by **REAR** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:27 am

At this years running of THE BIG ONE we once again experienced a record turn-out and with that came a record-number of outstanding machines that would be judged for the Fantastic '4' kart show.

With this many karts in attendence the judging became extremely difficult this year and many top tier entries that could easily win a show at any other venue had to be turned away. Though we are sorry that we had to overlook some entries there is a plus side to all of this. It is our hope that as the quality and the quanity of the events entries increases that the 'bar' will continually be raised and that our guests will be encouraged not discouraged to keep striving to help us preserve America's early karting heritage with many more to come of the most beautiful and memorable American made karts to ever grace a track.

After much discussion and consideration between the judges it was voted that this years winners of the coveted 'BIGGIE' in no particular order are the following Gentlemen.

Rick Raetz
1964 Dyna-King
Mc 75

Charlie Craibe
1961 Bug Scorpion
W.B. 610

Al Klusman
1959 Chennery Sprint Kart
Dual W.B. 700s

Ted Johnson
1962 Van Tech
Homelite XP-1000

Thank You to these winners for sharing their efforts with all of us and may they now enjoy the fact that they are the owner of some the finest machines that our hobby contains.

R.E.A.R.

Dean Seavers · Post by **Dean Seavers** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:03 pm

Congrats! Pictures?

Jeff Troy · Post by **Jeff Troy** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:06 pm

Four excellent choices.

Each one a magnificent example of purity and history. Loved 'em all.

Congratulations to all four owner/restorers.

Warmest regards,

Post by **Jeff Campbell** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:10 pm

I don't have all the photos yet, but here are a few photos I pulled out, still looking for one of Rick Raetz's 1964 Dyna-King with MC75 and-or a photo of all 4 lined up.

...and there are more photos of the 1959 Chinnery C-Open kart over in the other post I made yesterday:
http://www.rearenginekarts.com/phpBB30/ ... ?f=1&t=746

Jeff

Bill Gorham · Post by **Bill Gorham** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:14 am

I am imptressed with the pictures. Those are some very nice vintage karts,

On a side note I have tried to contact Ted Johnson in the past but with no avail. I would love to talk with him and others about Homelite engines.

Bill

REAR · Post by **REAR** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:57 am

If you scroll down to THE BIG ONE photo album post made by Stan Wauthier you will find photos of not only Ricks machine but also the other winners of the coveted 'BIGGIE'.

I have also singled Ricks Dyna-Kart out and sent those photos to the moderator for individual posting.

As a side note, Ricks kart truley represents what we are trying to do here at R.E.A.R and we would like to again Congratulate him and Thank him for sharing this Fantastic machine with all of us.

R.E.A.R.

Dean Seavers · Post by **Dean Seavers** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:29 am

Great stuff! Thanks for posting pics! Many, many of the folks have wonderful karts they can be very proud of!

Post by **Jeff Campbell** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:56 am

Here are some photos of Rick Raetz's 1964 Dyna-King with Mc75... and a photo of the Fantastic 4.

Jeff

ted johnson · Post by **ted johnson** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:40 am

Thanks for the kind words and the beautiful pictures. It was a real honor to be included alongside of Al and Jack, Rick and Charlie. The Biggie will be displayed proudly! Bill, email me at: nosnhojkart@yahoo.com
Ted

Post by **Jeff Campbell** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:42 am

I was curious so I looked up some specs for that Homelite XP-1000 saw motor on Ted's kart, I listed the specs of interest to us Karters below ....

Model: XP-1000
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MANUFACTURED BY: HOMELITE CORPORATION
PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK, U.S.A.
YEAR INTRODUCED: 1965
YEAR DISCONTINUED: 1966
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 6.11 cu. in. (100 cc)
CYLINDER BORE: 2.1875 in. (55.5 mm)
PISTON STROKE: 1.6250 in. (41.2 mm)
CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD: 4 reed pyramid type
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.: not advertised
WEIGHT : 19.5 lbs. (8.8 kg) powerhead only
CONSTRUCTION: Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE: Phelon or Wico flywheel type
CARBURETOR: Tillotson HL-261A series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT: RK-98HL
MINOR REPAIR KIT: DG-5HL
STARTER TYPE: Automatic rewind
OPERATING RPM: 6,000 to 6,500 under load
IGNITION TIMING: Position stator plate fully clockwise
BREAKER POINT SETTING: 0.015 in. (0.38 mm)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP: Position is fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE: Champion UJ-11G
SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS: Ball on flywheel side, needle roller on clutch side

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