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Expert: - 1/26/2006


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I am 46, used to race mini stocks,  skip barber race school,  Porsche 911, tracked at sebring.
Daughter born and poof all the toys were gone.

I want to get back in to racing, but my budget is very limited. Kart racing?.  seems the only way I can go. where how?  thanks for your help
Brice Sarasota Florida

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Hi Brice:

I don't know a lot about Karting in the Sarasota area, but since I live here (Sarasota) too, I CAN get you involved in SCCA racing.  Some of the classes are nearly as inexpensive as upper level Karting.

I'm going to do a bit of web surfing though and may have a better answer for you later.

In the mean time, if you would like to join SCCA, give me a call at home , number in 926-3232 , I'm usually home evenings

Dan Liddy

OK  try going to 'www.tricitykartclub.com'  and/or contact:
Mark Roberts (727) 278-4926  that's a St.Pete/Clearwater number.   It looks like they do their racing at DeSoto Speedway east of Bradenton on SR 64.

Good luck !  

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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.

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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !

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