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24 Hours of America 2012: 5 teams available
We currently have 5 team spots available. To reserve one of these team spots you must pay the $900.00 deposit immediately.
We do have a few individuals looking to be placed on teams or matched together. If you are an individual and you are interested, pelase contact Karen immediately.
Deposits can be paid online by clicking the Pricing the Registration tab above and then navigating to the payment link.
Where:
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Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC
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When:
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May 4-6, 2012
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| Track: |
16 turns, just over 6/10th of a mile |
Kart Type:
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270cc, 11 hp, 4 stroke, Honda engine on a European Dino Chassis.
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| Kart #'s: |
Teams select their own kart number 1-30 (kart numbers still available are listed under the Pricing tab. |
| Team Size: |
Rules are 2-10 drivers, however, most teams will be 4-6 drivers. |
24 Hour Driver Requirements:
- Driver's must have experience or must take one of regular season race schools or the advanced race school the Friday of the event.
- Driver's must be 18 years or older OR have experience/ previous racing with Endurance Karting and applied for clearance from Johan/Karen Schwartz. (Average age of our participants is 39 years old)
- Minimum driver's height is 5'0"
- Maximum driver's height is 6'6" and Maximum driver's weight is 275 lbs. As each person is built differently, the maximums are guidelines.
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| Individuals: |
Are you an individual or small group who needs help getting matched up with others to make a team? Email Karen |
Race Classes:
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We will run the following race classes/divisions during the race. Teams
will select one to compete in:
GT1, GTSP, GTP, GT40, GT40 Pro, GT50, GTBB (defined in the rules) |
| Weights: |
We will use a weight compensation system during the race that will balance the lightest to the heaviest teams. Details will be posted soon. |
| Provided: |
The following is provided: |
- Kart, tires, fuel, mechanics,etc.
- 10' x 10' tent per team
- 3 meals (Sat. lunch and dinner, Sun. breakfast) drivers only
- T-Shirt for each driver
There are no electrical hook-ups track side. Please make your own arrangments for your electrical needs.
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Schedule: Any changes to the schedule will be posted here as well as being sent out to all teams just prior to the race.
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| Thursday, May 3 |
5:00 - 7:30 pm |
Early Registration (tba) |
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Friday, May 4 |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Advanced Race School - Optional $195/driver, 1 hour of seat time total with feed back between each ontrack session. (details below) |
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9:00 am |
Registration Open |
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12:15 pm |
Karts Assigned (teams will have access to their kart at the 5:30 Practice/Qualifying) |
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12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Practice Sessions - 30 minute blocks, $85 per block (details below) |
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4:20 pm - 5:00 pm |
Driver's Meeting |
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Practice (practice will continue right into qualifying) |
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7:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
Qualifying |
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| Saturday, May 5 |
8:50 am - 9:25 am |
Driver's Meeting: Manditory for all drivers |
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9:30 am - 9:50 am |
Q & A: 1 member of each team must be present |
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10:00 am |
Team Photos |
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10:30 am |
Green Flag - 24 Hour Race |
| Sunday, May 6 |
10:30 am |
Checkered Flag - 24 Hour Race |
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10:45 |
Awards Ceremony |
Our karts are safe, fun and easy to race. Here are some quick facts about our karts:
- Equally prepared and maintained by our staff
- DINO European chassis
- Top speed ~ 50 mph
- Hydraulic disc brake system with ventilated rotor
- Honda 270cc – 11 hp -
4 stroke engine
- Aluminum wheels
- Slick tires
Decalling will be allowed on the karts. See section marked Karts, Track Tips, and Rules for details.
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Advanced Racing School:
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Paid Practice Blocks: 30 Minute Blocks: |
Overview: The advanced school will consist of high speed lapping sessions with individualized instructor feedback in regard to adjustments to racing line, braking, lifting, etc. Feedback and additional tips will be given specific to 24 hour racing consideration.
The school starts at an advanced level immediately. Students are expected to already know their flags, racing terminology, and how to find the racing line/apexes.
School participants will be broken in to two groups. While one group is on track, the other group will be getting feedback from their instructors.
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Overview: Six - 30 minute practice sessions are available for purchase. This 30 minute practice block can be for one person or share between a group. Sessions will start and stop at the same time for all.
The schedule below lists availability for each time slot. At the time you purchase your session(s) you will specify the time slot(s) you want. If you need to have your session time moved we are happy to do where slots are still available.
Note: The Friday evening 2.5 hour practice/qualifying is already included in team entry. These 30 minute paid practice blocks are optional.
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- Friday, May 4, 2012 (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- $195/Participant
- Limited to 30 Participants
- Uses Corporate Fleet (same brand and almost identicle to the 24 hour karts)
- Lap times will be printed for participants
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- Friday, May 4, 2012 (12:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
- $85.00/30 minute practice block
- Limited to 30 Participants
- Uses Corporate Fleet (same brand and almost identicle to the 24 hour karts)
- Lap times will be printed for each kart at the conclusion of each 30 minute session.
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Friday, May 4, Advanced Race School
8:00 |
8:25 |
Intro/Tips on this track |
8:25 |
8:45 |
Group 1 Session 1 On Track |
8:45 |
9:05 |
Group 2 Session 1 On Track |
9:05 |
9:25 |
Group 1 Session 2 On Track |
9:25 |
9:45 |
Group 2 Session 2 On Track |
9:45 |
10:20 |
Track Walk |
10:20 |
10:40 |
Group 1 Session 3 On Track |
10:40 |
11:00 |
Group 2 Session 3 On Track |
11:00 |
11:20 |
Group 1 Session 4 On Track |
11:20 |
11:40 |
Group 2 Session 4 On Track |
11:40 |
12:00 |
Final Review and 24 Hr Tips |
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30 Minute Practice Blocks
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start |
12:30 |
1:05 |
1:40 |
2:15 |
2:55 |
3:30 |
end |
1:00 |
1:35 |
2:10 |
2:50 |
3:25 |
4:00 |
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