Buccaneer Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Here's something that is pretty cool, go-kart racing indoors on either a 1/4 or 1/2 mile track at speeds of around 50mph. Its a real blast to say the least and you get ranked for fastest lap, place, pro points etc... http://www.f1racefactory.com/It cost $25 a race for adults and $75 on Mondays for the full 1/2 mile track for the entire day which would be 11 hours of racing. Maybe we could schedule an ACE day out event and let the competition begin...LOL. They do do grooup events, so maybe they would give a discount. Oh BTW, and they do serve beer what a mistake that will be...LOL At least they make you wear a helmet. They also have the slower cars for the Rookies that go 35mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I have been to the other indoor track and it was a blast That track sounds like it would be alot more fun. Count me in if we have a track day....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I have a license for the speedway track on the other side of town. Use to race karts a bunch in Illinois. I am game for some racing there. Set it up we will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'm in, depending on cost and day/date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Several of us "old time" ACE Members did this a couple years ago. Keith and Kelly were the only ones I can remember that were there. We went to the track at 48th St. and Washington. It would be nice and centrally located for everyone in the valley. It's a real kick and feels like you're going alot faster than you really are. I'd be in for it given the right date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Several of us "old time" ACE Members did this a couple years ago. Keith and Kelly were the only ones I can remember that were there. We went to the track at 48th St. and Washington. It would be nice and centrally located for everyone in the valley. It's a real kick and feels like you're going alot faster than you really are. I'd be in for it given the right date. Ya BUT, this track is better. F1 track is the place. and Besides Eddie what is wrong with you driving over to this side. You need to get out of that bad air over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Ya BUT, this track is better. F1 track is the place. and Besides Eddie what is wrong with you driving over to this side. You need to get out of that bad air over there.Hey! I'm close enough that I'm breathing that expensive Snottsdale air :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 You can count us in too depending on date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'll talk to Dwayne tonight at Firebird about setting up a possible ACE event at F1 and get with F1 on the cost and requirements for a group rate.Is there a preference on days of the week that work best and time? I think they are open to 10 or 11pm.Oh, one more thing...and they don't allow doing dounuts on the track...Eddie Doh :D ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'll talk to Dwayne tonight at Firebird about setting up a possible ACE event at F1 and get with F1 on the cost and requirements for a group rate.Is there a preference on days of the week that work best and time? I think they are open to 10 or 11pm.Oh, one more thing...and they don't allow doing dounuts on the track...Eddie Doh :D !Friday evening or Sat/Sun only for me. Weekday evenings no-go due to 0500 wake up time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh, one more thing...and they don't allow doing dounuts on the track...Eddie Doh :D !I'm just trying to figure out of that's a cop joke or you poking fun at my drag racing skills??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Lol...I would never make fun of any waist line of a law enforcement official active or retired...However, your drags racing skills is another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing2 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 MMM, Doughnuts..... :D Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 I'll check into what the cost will be this week and get back to everyone on it. It really is a blast and we'll see who will have the bragging rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I'm in for any Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Weekends are good for us too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 F1 Kart UPDATE:I talked with one of the track organizers at F1 about a group race event for ACE. We basically have two track options plus maybe some time options as well.1. We can do an exclusive track reserve where by no one can race on the track but us for a cost of $1,500 per hour...WOW! That didn’t appeal to me at all, but that’s just me. This was more of a Corp type arrangement and cost option.OR2. With 10 or more members it would cost $20 per race each vs $25 in the fast karts and faster 1/4 mile on track two, for races #1 and #2 and then the third race would only be $10 each, which is pretty cool only we would have to race with others and only get a discount on the per race rate.Lisa, the lady I talked to at F1 said they could as maybe work out some times that might work out better and maybe even give a better rate if we had say 25+ members show up and we gave them a definite number and date.So, what do you all think? Maybe we could get the Tucson members to come on up as well. Please voice your opinions and concerns. I can call Lisa back and see if there are any other options/discounts available to us if we have can provide a definite number in a group and make plans in advance. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Well, the $1500 an hour I would say no to as well. If we had 25 people show up, that's $60/head per hour.So the $25, $20, $10 deal sounds best to me. That's $55/head or less if you stop and probably will last about an hour or my in my best guess.How much per race after the third? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Actually it would be $20, $20 and $10 for a total of $50 for three races which I believe would be 45 laps or so which is a lot of racing on a 1/4 mile track believe it or not and will wear you out after the adrenaline surge wears off. Three races would last close to an 1.25 - 1.50hrs total time.Sean, I didn't ask how much after the third race, but would be cool at $10 a race after that or even $15. I will call Lisa back and ask some more questions and post the results.If anyone wants any other questions asked, post them here, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 oops, misread how teh cost went. 20/20/10 still better than 60 for 25 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 20/20/10 still better than 60 for 25 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ78Vette Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I would be interested in going as well. Just let me know on the date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 I called F1 again and left a message to get back with me on what it would cost after the third race, no return call yet...TAG! Their it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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