Winter Karting at F1

**PMad** · 10-13-2006, 12:34 AM

Well the weather is starting to get a little colder and that only means one thing...Winter Karting at F1 Boston.

We'll be starting up next month and I'll post the schedule both here and on the regional mailing list. It's usually the third Sunday of the month but I try to avoid the football playoff games. The Patriots are always a threat to be a participant.

If you've never joined us, it's a casual meeting just to keep everyone active when most of the cars are put away. F1 has run a special in the past, 20 laps for $20 on Sunday. We usually run three separate races of 20 laps but you can run as many or as few as you'd like. They have a pretty good pub there and we usually stay around for something to eat and drink and discuss cars, mods, next season's events, etc.

You can get directions and info about F1 Boston at their web site www.f1boston.com

If you have any ideas regarding this event or future events don't keep quiet, let me know

**PMad** · 10-30-2006, 03:22 PM

Here are the dates for the karting. I have had a lot of interest for this so I'm expecting a good turnout.

Nov 19
Dec 17
Jan 28 (should be the bye week for the playoffs)
Feb 18
Mar 18

Plan to be at F1 by 12:45. We'll do a head count and reserve the track time. Depending on how busy they are we may have to wait but typically we can get on right away.

**PMad** · 10-30-2006, 03:30 PM

BTW this is open to anyone 18 yrs or older with a driver's license. So bring friends and family

NJ2000R · 11-01-2006, 11:53 PM

Pat, about how many will the track accommodate? I have a few friends looking to do this also, so maybe we could plan to go on one of the dates that you have set already

**PMad** · 11-02-2006, 01:51 PM

I think it's twelve per race for "arrive & drive". If you have more we may be able to set up a differnt type of event (Mini Gran Prix) where we all can drive. Let me know how many you'll having coming and I'll check with F1 to see what they can do.

**PMad** · 11-02-2006, 02:13 PM

Bad news,

F1 discontinued their Sunday special pricing of 20 laps for $20. The closest deal is 3 races for $70 or 4 races for $80. You'll have to get a license too which is $10 for a day or the annual license for $25. Obviously if you plan on coming back to F1 or do more than two events the annual license make the most sense. They allow you to convert a day license to an annual license for $15 if you do it on the same day. In other words, you can try it out and if you like it you can convert to the annual license.

NJ2000R · 11-02-2006, 02:21 PM

$70 for 3 races isnt bad, only $10 more than the $20/20 lap deal....I'm guessing 5-10 drivers? maybe more? nobody can make the november date, but december looks ok so far....

**PMad** · 11-02-2006, 02:53 PM

I think it's still a great deal.

You do have to get license though which you didn't have to do last year.

Let me know once your sure of the date and numbers. We can prebook the time but we have to pay in advance.

**PMad** · 11-15-2006, 05:43 PM

Just a reminder, first event is Sunday. Be there at 12:45 and we'll do a head count

See you there!

cvalois1 · 12-11-2006, 05:39 PM

Pat, are you guys still planning on going to F1 Boston next Sunday, 12/17?

**PMad** · 12-12-2006, 02:00 AM

I'll be there @ 12.45

cvalois1 · 12-12-2006, 11:03 PM

Cool. I'm 99% sure I'll be able to make it. If so, we'll see you there.

**PMad** · 12-16-2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvalois1

Cool. I'm 99% sure I'll be able to make it. If so, we'll see you there.

Bad news

I have no less than 3 events scheduled for Sunday. My wife informs me that a family commitment is more important than kart racing.

Go figure. See you in January. Have a Merry Christmas

**PMad** · 02-20-2007, 04:43 PM

Last event for the season will be March 18.

It's been pretty busy this season at F1 so instead of waiting for track time I'd like to reserve time to do a Mini Gran Prix event.

The way it works is there are 3 "qualifying" races and then the top drivers duke it out in a final race. We need at least 8 people but it would be a lot more fun with up to 12.

The cost $75 each and you will have to pay in advance. Let me know if you're interested and we'll work out the details.

10-13-2006, 12:34 AM	#1
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	Winter Karting at F1 Well the weather is starting to get a little colder and that only means one thing...Winter Karting at F1 Boston. We'll be starting up next month and I'll post the schedule both here and on the regional mailing list. It's usually the third Sunday of the month but I try to avoid the football playoff games. The Patriots are always a threat to be a participant. If you've never joined us, it's a casual meeting just to keep everyone active when most of the cars are put away. F1 has run a special in the past, 20 laps for $20 on Sunday. We usually run three separate races of 20 laps but you can run as many or as few as you'd like. They have a pretty good pub there and we usually stay around for something to eat and drink and discuss cars, mods, next season's events, etc. You can get directions and info about F1 Boston at their web site www.f1boston.com If you have any ideas regarding this event or future events don't keep quiet, let me know __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

10-30-2006, 03:22 PM	#2
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	Here are the dates for the karting. I have had a lot of interest for this so I'm expecting a good turnout. Nov 19 Dec 17 Jan 28 (should be the bye week for the playoffs) Feb 18 Mar 18 Plan to be at F1 by 12:45. We'll do a head count and reserve the track time. Depending on how busy they are we may have to wait but typically we can get on right away. __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

10-30-2006, 03:30 PM	#3
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	BTW this is open to anyone 18 yrs or older with a driver's license. So bring friends and family __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

11-01-2006, 11:53 PM	#4
NJ2000R Certified FORD Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NoRtheRn NJ Posts: 2,633	Pat, about how many will the track accommodate? I have a few friends looking to do this also, so maybe we could plan to go on one of the dates that you have set already __________________ My Photos at Superford.org 2013 Grabber Blue Boss 302 #0003 2000 Cobra R #262 of 300 1995 Cobra R #223 of 250 (IMSA "Hacker Express" #00) 1993 Cobra R (SpeedVision World Challenge "Program Motorsports") 2014 Raptor - Ruby Red SE 1977 Bronco 1968 Mustang 428CJ 1966 Fairlanes - 500 and Squire 1936 Ford 5-window 'The Hot Rod'

11-02-2006, 01:51 PM	#5
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	I think it's twelve per race for "arrive & drive". If you have more we may be able to set up a differnt type of event (Mini Gran Prix) where we all can drive. Let me know how many you'll having coming and I'll check with F1 to see what they can do. __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

11-02-2006, 02:13 PM	#6
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	Bad news, F1 discontinued their Sunday special pricing of 20 laps for $20. The closest deal is 3 races for $70 or 4 races for $80. You'll have to get a license too which is $10 for a day or the annual license for $25. Obviously if you plan on coming back to F1 or do more than two events the annual license make the most sense. They allow you to convert a day license to an annual license for $15 if you do it on the same day. In other words, you can try it out and if you like it you can convert to the annual license. __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

11-02-2006, 02:21 PM	#7
NJ2000R Certified FORD Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NoRtheRn NJ Posts: 2,633	$70 for 3 races isnt bad, only $10 more than the $20/20 lap deal....I'm guessing 5-10 drivers? maybe more? nobody can make the november date, but december looks ok so far.... __________________ My Photos at Superford.org 2013 Grabber Blue Boss 302 #0003 2000 Cobra R #262 of 300 1995 Cobra R #223 of 250 (IMSA "Hacker Express" #00) 1993 Cobra R (SpeedVision World Challenge "Program Motorsports") 2014 Raptor - Ruby Red SE 1977 Bronco 1968 Mustang 428CJ 1966 Fairlanes - 500 and Squire 1936 Ford 5-window 'The Hot Rod'

11-02-2006, 02:53 PM	#8
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	I think it's still a great deal. You do have to get license though which you didn't have to do last year. Let me know once your sure of the date and numbers. We can prebook the time but we have to pay in advance. __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

11-15-2006, 05:43 PM	#9
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	Just a reminder, first event is Sunday. Be there at 12:45 and we'll do a head count See you there! __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

12-11-2006, 05:39 PM	#10
cvalois1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holden, Ma Posts: 53	Pat, are you guys still planning on going to F1 Boston next Sunday, 12/17? __________________ 2001 SVT Cobra Convertible #2170 Check out some of my in-car track videos at: Virginia International Raceway Watkins Glen Lime Rock Park New Jersey Motorsports Park Calabogie Motorsports Park New Hampshire Motor Speedway

12-12-2006, 02:00 AM	#11
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	I'll be there @ 12.45 __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

12-12-2006, 11:03 PM	#12
cvalois1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holden, Ma Posts: 53	Cool. I'm 99% sure I'll be able to make it. If so, we'll see you there. __________________ 2001 SVT Cobra Convertible #2170 Check out some of my in-car track videos at: Virginia International Raceway Watkins Glen Lime Rock Park New Jersey Motorsports Park Calabogie Motorsports Park New Hampshire Motor Speedway

02-20-2007, 04:43 PM	#14
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	Last event for the season will be March 18. It's been pretty busy this season at F1 so instead of waiting for track time I'd like to reserve time to do a Mini Gran Prix event. The way it works is there are 3 "qualifying" races and then the top drivers duke it out in a final race. We need at least 8 people but it would be a lot more fun with up to 12. The cost $75 each and you will have to pay in advance. Let me know if you're interested and we'll work out the details. __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

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