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Hi Everyone, I ran my new Anderson chassis and engine set up. It was the maiden voyage. I did get the pole position with it. I raced it in the last race of the 2008 season on Saturday. The reasoning behind this is that I had the season won at that point. Sunday’s race was the start of the 2009 season.
I thought I would run my primary kart in Sunday’s race. It has been undefeated all year. With the limited testing time we get with the karts, I felt this was the way to go. Turns out, it was a good idea. In the race on Saturday, on the new Anderson I just built, the auxiliary fuel tank came loose and tipped on its side. The fuel pick-up for that tank is on the front of the tank to the inside of the kart. When the tank tipped, the fuel pumps would suck air, not fuel. Needless to say the engine did not like it. The lack of fuel caused a piston seizure in the lower cylinder. I was now running a 125cc. Until that happened, the kart was running pretty good. The seat was a bit too large for me and I was sliding around too much. I also found the new carbon nose did not work as well as the OEM nose Anderson sent with the kart. All in all, it was a good race. I placed second behind Marc Croslyn. If all goes well, I will be running the new chassis for the rest of the 2009 season.
I know Marc has been working hard on his kart and is closing in on me. His win of the Saturday race is a result of that. Looking at the lap times, he is in the thick of it.
Starting off the 2009 season on Sunday, and running my primary kart, I won the first race.
Having Ted Dale and Anthony Williams in the pit was a nice addition. Ted with his antics and Anthony, well, just a nice guy and a good racer. Good to have you guys attend. Hope you will be able to make more events.
As for the banquet, it was AWESOME! I had a WONDERFUL time! Even though I’m a not much of a drinker, I had a few “drinks”, and I still remember what I said! I even played “Simon Says” in the parking lot with a few boys and girls. LOL! I don’t know how guys can drink and still function the next day.
I love the Superkarts and running with all you guys means a lot to me. The USSK really is a Dream Come True! I enjoyed the weekend a lot!
I wish speedy recoveries to Jim Anthony, Butch Verrado and Mike McAlister.
Special thanks to:
The USSK Steering Committee for an excellent season of events; to Erin Tullis for all the endless hours of phone calling and web site work; to Scott Fiesler, for teaching me fab work; my son, Joey, for putting the karts together; to Kelgate Brakes; Russell Karting and Dunlop Tires for their support of the series and making EXCELLENT tires for me to win with; to Wiseco Piston Company for the pistons for my engine; and to my wife, Debbie, for putting up with all the hours I spend in the shop, and for editing my website.
Again, thanks to all that help make the races happen. Without you, we wouldn’t have the USSK.
And so closes a great season of racing and a new season has begun. I hope to see everyone in 2009. When the 2009 schedule is available, we will post it on this website.
See you guys in 2009,
Johnny
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West Racing News JOHNNY WEST WINS AT ROAD ATLANTA! |
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Contents Edited November 2008
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Date: 11/1/08 |
