If you are interested in organized racing and live in the US. A new club has been created with Buggy Racing as it focus. The club is North American
ParaKart Racing Association NAPKRA.ORG
I invite anyone who is curious about racing to register and check out the new site. It is still iunder construction so please bear with dust.
Bisonaction jackson - 31-12-2007 at 05:50 AM
Seems to me that the ragflappers are much more organized than your group......ajTaper123 - 3-1-2008 at 07:27 AM
Anytime you get more than one buggy going... there's always the unofficial fun race down the beach and back.
My only concern with trying to bring local races to our area... would be land usage. We buggy on a public beach, and to cone off an area or otherwise
try to block off an area for a race might start to raise eyebrows with people. Seems the more "official" something gets... the more people start to
hold out their hand. Permits? Safety? etc etc etc...
So I'll stick to just having fun here, but think racing could be a great thing in the right places.acampbell - 3-1-2008 at 10:15 AM
I just got the nod from the State of GA to use Jekyll Island Beach for a buggy event. Looking at the tide tables for mid- May...USA_Eli_A - 3-1-2008 at 11:32 AM
well aj, we've got a pretty good handle on things. we looking forward to some fun fun fun fun. bison and ellis are quite motivated. we're going to
start as soon as FEB. We have a pilot registration form on the web site NAPKRA.org
doesn't hurt to participate. kullas - 3-1-2008 at 11:44 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by acampbell
I just got the nod from the State of GA to use Jekyll Island Beach for a buggy event. Looking at the tide tables for mid- May...
I havent even got a buggy and going to the races sounds like a blast ripsessionkites - 3-1-2008 at 07:19 PM
to kullas,
not everyone will be racing, since we need volunteers on the side. you're welcome to my buggy in any race i'm not in.kullas - 3-1-2008 at 08:40 PM
Thanks
but its looking like i will have a buggy soon enough :D
NAPKRA Pilots: Decals and Placards Now Available
bbrex - 29-1-2008 at 06:36 PM
For all of you that are NAPKRA Pilots placards and Number decals are now available.
Contact me to order yours today.
Brad Rex
US 44barnes - 30-1-2008 at 04:52 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by bbrex
For all of you that are NAPKRA Pilots placards and Number decals are now available.
Contact me to order yours today.
Brad Rex
US 44
Now its for real. bison - 30-1-2008 at 02:26 PM
Just a little update since there are replys to this thread. (really didn't expect any, so I never checked)
As of today Jan 30, 2008 there are 72 registered pilots with NAPKRA.
16 from Canada
15 from Mexico
41 from the US
Insurance is in the works, we have two options and are deciding on which one is the best value. Many other areas are still being worked on. Resources
section will have instructions on how to run races for most conditions and # of attendees among many things that are already there. The rules are much
easyer to read. Much of this achieved in a very short time by many pulling together to help. (too many names too list)
We already have feedback from our Mexican pilots of a place that is well AWESOME and HUGE!!! South of Texas and if I am correct quite possibly within
the subtropical area which means TRADE WINDS. The video I have seen is a local TV?? production with helicopter shots and the area is mostly sand (I
think) and the buggy shots show smooth wind from what I could tell. The area is close to the Gulf. We are already talking about a spring trip for
2009.
So if you are interested in NAPKRA then just go to www.napkra.org and look around. If you would like to see the whole forum then just sign up! Ask questions, contribute or just lurk.
Our first training race is January 16 & 17 at Seaside, OR. Weather permitting!
Richard Ridgeway (US99)
Buggy Bison
bison@theoregonshore.comsunset-Jim - 30-1-2008 at 02:49 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by buggybison7499
Our first training race is January 16 & 17 at Seaside, OR. Weather permitting!
Richard Ridgeway (US99)
Buggy Bison
bison@theoregonshore.com
Uhhh, you mean Feb, right... Taper123 - 30-1-2008 at 03:24 PM
The spot in those videos in Mexico is about a 14 hour ride (including an hour for crossing the border) from Houston. I have friends with family in
Monterrey, and that is where they go when they hit the beach.
Great area to kiteboard, buggy, land sail... and just have fun. My friends recommended four wheel drive, and get out before it rains or stay in
certain spots. But said it's a nice area, more of a small fishing town, with a very very very nice beach.
I can't make NABX due to work issues. As long as it's the first week of April, about the only way I can ever make it is to quit my job... but this
place is closer, on the water, and looks like it has LOTS of open area.
Anyone else interested in making a late March or mid April camping trip in '08 instead of '09???USA_Eli_A - 30-1-2008 at 05:04 PM
ooooooooo.......Mexico instead in '08. And you'd be going in March. hmmm.....that sounds RAD.
The First series of Races are Feb 16th-17th. Just about three weeks out. RipSessions Kiting Sent Prizes, I''ve donated a kite and some other
goodies.
If any other retailers/wholesalers would like to donate prizes to the club, they don't have to be donated in time for the Feb race. We will create a
'bank of prizes' so that we are ready to ship em out to future events.Deadhead - 30-1-2008 at 05:54 PM
Hey Taper, might be able to due mid April after we get back..........Taper123 - 30-1-2008 at 07:34 PM
Cross the border on the 12th and come back on the 14th?ripsessionkites - 30-1-2008 at 09:36 PM
Glad you got the goodies Eli. I'll be giving out more prizes per event as it happens. If you got a race event, PM, I'll send you some prizes to help.
Eli, I elected you the Prize Keeper. :P
When is this MEXICO trip? I wanna go. Again that piece of land is #$% HUGE!jellis - 31-1-2008 at 11:02 AM
Hey BuggyBison NAPKRA is adding 5 or more new members a day.
As of this am NAPKRA is 77 strong.
North American ParaKart Racing Association rocks.USA_Eli_A - 7-2-2008 at 04:11 PM
update....almost 100 members. aprox 20 in Mexico... Ellis has been invited and is heading down to conduct a racing clinic in Mexico.
First Club Race Feb 16th 10 a.m. Location: Sunset Beach
The force is strong.....Pablo - 8-2-2008 at 07:51 PM
Hey Ricardo, I see you guys have a BC group, any races planned up that way?ripsessionkites - 9-2-2008 at 07:42 PM
i have to read this and napkra now too. j/k =)
as of yet right now
we have event insurance
nothing is planned for right now, as everyone here in BC is geared up for NABX. some who arent attending NABX, will probably head to the Sunset Beach
event on Feb. so hopefully not all the American Racers win all the prizes I've sent down. (i'm hoping Eli-US26 doesnt win that Lime Green Hummer -
NAPKRA inside joke)
Hopefully a larger group of BC than last year will be present at NABX. 2008 will be bigger year since we just had 4 new buggiers / some oldies coming
back.
As for future events in BC, we'll have to leave that up to our NAPKRA #11 rep, which we are voting for now. It takes time, but check back on NAPKRA
there, since that's where the racing is. If you plan on hosting an event NAPKRA Committee is always here to help.
Personally, I have a few events that I'm setting up right now. White Rock has its annual Regatta which I'm working with the Orginizers (BCKA), and
have some sort of racing there. Cresent Beach Lifeguards phones me annually as well to have their "Beach Day", which they want buggiers/boarders to
come. Depending on our Spring/Summer access to the SOD Farm is another event location. City Richmond and PKC are working together. Lots to come in
2008 season.
Not to forget the ROAD TRIP to MEXICO.
Side Note: I think NAPKRA should make a Female Racing League, ie B.O.O.B.S. In BC we have 4-5 female buggiers.Taper123 - 11-2-2008 at 11:11 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
Not to forget the ROAD TRIP to MEXICO.
Not everyone is going to make NABX.... so why not go to the beach in Mexico instead! My passport is in the works, and will apply within the next
week for the wife's.ripsessionkites - 12-2-2008 at 02:15 AM
i'm trying to get the whole month off April right now ... i'm already booked in for NABX the first week, Las Vegas Vacation the second week. Come back
for one week, and plan on the Trip to Mexico since NAPKRA was talking about an event in April for the good winds. anyone wanna go halves with me on a
helicopter? we could get some good aereal kitebuggy video/pics.
sorry Taper123, I got your PM on NAPKRA but forgot to reply too it, thx for the info.
too many good kitebuggy locations and so little time.
napkra.org
jellis - 14-2-2008 at 10:46 AM
In 44 days the membership has grown to 91 pilots. Please take a look and let your vote guide this club. There is insurance for events and membership
is free. There will be training for the new pilots, to the race tips for the pros, to gatherings just for fun. One of the benefits of this club is to
unite us, like the Sierra Club, horse clubs, fishing clubs, etc that use their strength for the good of their membership. Our sport needs your help,
whether you are a racer or a cruiser, together we can help protect and grow our sport.strictlycarved - 14-2-2008 at 10:59 AM
hey i just joined even though i dont buggy yet, hopefully soon.
Club #10 Update
USA_Eli_A - 16-2-2008 at 03:51 PM
Just a quick note:
Club #10 started at 10 a.m.
An Overtaking VS. Crossing Q&A started the day. Jon Ellis Demonstrated light wind techniques with his 16m RM+.
Reps and pilots with banners and big single lines kites have the beach looking very festive!!! Can't wait to release the pics....
Discover Paragliding is on scene and looking forward to clear skies for tandem tows...
KBSS is tuning buggies and looking over Mods.
Bison has been super helpful clearifying general guidlines for race rules.
The tide is on the way out...and the wind is picking up
Good time and good vibes.gross213 - 25-2-2008 at 10:23 PM
just a reminder...we've got a calender...there are events scheduled out as far as october. so far the weather provided great conditions for each club
event.... still looking forward to the Ellis clinic report from Mexico....
Several of the NAPKRA guys from Mexico will be at La Pesca June 13th to 15th. I should be able to go as well. Would be nice to have some more US
buggier's make the trip.
Smooth highways and easy to find... nice hotels and a killer buggy spot. Anyone else have their passport ready and want to use it?jellis - 4-5-2008 at 10:11 AM
Everyone in North America is welcome to join the North American ParaKart Racing Association at NAPKRA.org. It is free and your local club gets event
insurance, a right to voice their opinions and call for a vote to make changes or to add something, everything is open for inspection and any
information the club has is open to its members, we have sponsors that have contributed prizes for local club events that is ready to send out, the
NAPKRA.org web page is up with a calendar for events, the resource area has lots of great buggy information, there is a pilot members list of over 120
pilots and growing daily, links to buggy event sites, other forums, weather, wind; the NAPKRA pilot member forum has a gallery, racing discussion,
racing tips, racing events, Western, Central and Eastern Regions, with Local club, and the North American Cup areas for discussions on the forum.
NAPKRA hopes to be able to help buggiers with local issues as a group of concerned buggiers and not just one lone buggier. The association hopes to
encompass all sides of buggying, from fun get togethers, racing events, training events, new areas to buggy (Mexico pilots are great hosts), 5% to 10%
discount at select sponsor merchants, and on and on. Please join and help NAKPRA lead bugging in North America to new heights in a fair manner that
all can be proud of.
New Club 2
jellis - 4-5-2008 at 10:13 AM
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask. NAPKRA now belongs to 120 buggiers.USA_Eli_A - 4-5-2008 at 10:21 AM
I HERE TEXAS WENT WELL LAST WEEKEND????USA_Eli_A - 4-5-2008 at 11:17 AM
FYI: WE NEED HELP IN LAS VEGAS...OR I'LL MOVE THERE AND DO IT MYSELF. USA_Eli_A - 4-5-2008 at 11:17 AM
WELL SAID MR. ELLIS.....WARM WELCOME TO ALL THAT PARTICIPATE!centex_buggier - 4-5-2008 at 08:32 PM
Cinco de Mayo was great. We had two sets of very well organized racing for both class A and class B. I'm sure Brad will post the results in the next
day or two, but hats off to the organizers!! Also a huge thanks to Jon Ellis for making this happen and to Above it All Kites and Ripsession Kites
for donating the prizes.
Steve E.jellis - 5-5-2008 at 06:17 PM
Thanks for the kudos Steve, but it is a lot of like minded buggiers that make NAPKRA.org work.....USA_Eli_A - 13-6-2008 at 10:17 AM
IS CLUB #10 RACING THE WEEKEND OF THE 21ST....????
THERE IS A BBQ BUT ELLIS METIONED RACES!!!gross213 - 13-6-2008 at 08:45 PM
I have heard nothing on the NAPKRA site , everyone went mute. :flaming:jellis - 14-6-2008 at 09:16 AM
I am heading to Sunset Beach today with Brad Rex. He is up in the area visiting family. I will set up races if it is not too late.USA_Eli_A - 14-6-2008 at 01:07 PM
mute, usually means it's windy and everyone is kitingaction jackson - 14-6-2008 at 01:15 PM
Just waiting for the 6pm sunset session here. Took the boat out last night for fireworks and anchored out in galveston bay................aj:piggy:USA_Eli_A - 14-6-2008 at 02:54 PM
DUDE,I'm sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssso jealous!action jackson - 14-6-2008 at 08:51 PM
Sunset was sweet!!! I got 15-20 with the 12m phantom. I"ll be hitting the bay for a sunrise sail in 6 hrs!............aj
racing discussion - napkra.org
awindofchange - 14-7-2008 at 06:15 PM
Hey buggy racers!!!
We've been having a discussion on the '09 racing season over at NAPKRA.org Anyone that is with the club and hasn't been there lately should take a
minute to view the discussion and add their input. Right now we are trying to get suggestions/input to finalize the event dates for next years
season.
On another note, we're heading to Ivanpah this weekend to do some moonlight buggying. Full moon riding is awesome. If you can make it out there we'd
love to have ya join us. This is not a formal agenda, just a get together with the Vegas club for riding. I plan on getting out late Friday night
and staying through the weekend. Hope to see ya out there!USA_Eli_A - 2-10-2008 at 12:06 PM
Club #10 event at Alvord Dry Lake Bed:
October 20-22nd, with a land sailor event to folow.
So grab your buggies, blokarts, and landsailors and head on out!!!
If you know someone who doesn't know, and should, tell them all about it!!!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
USA_Eli_A - 5-10-2008 at 03:52 PM
I HOPE THESE DIRECTION ARE ACCURATE!!
Directions from Portland, OR to Alvord via Fields, OR:
Distance: 429.1 milesDirections from Portland, OR to Alvord via Fields, OR:
Distance: 429.1 milesBeginning at Portland, OR
Go East on I-84 for 3.0 miles to I-205
Go South on I-205 for 2.1 miles to US 26
Go Southeast on US 26 for 111.6 miles to
US 97 (Madras, OR)
Go South on US 97 for 41 miles to
US 20 (Bend, OR)
Go East on US 20 for 141.7 miles to
State Rte 78 (Burns, OR)
Go East on State Rte 78 for 1.5 miles to
State Rte 205
Go South on State Rte 205 for 110.2 miles to
Fields, OR
Go North on County Rd for 18 miles to
Alvord Desert
SWAV, GET YER ACE OUT HERE
Directions from San Francisco, CA
to Alvord via Fields, OR
Distance: 520.5 miles
Beginning at San Francisco, CA
Go Northeast on I-80 for 203.3 miles to
Nevada (Reno, NV)
Go Northeast on I-80 for 177.4 miles to
US 95 (Winnemucca, NV)
Go North on US 95 for 32.2 miles to
State Rte 140
Go Northwest on State Rte 140 for 68.9 miles to
Oregon (Denio, NV)
Go North on local road for 20.7 miles to
Fields, OR
Go North on County Rd for 18 miles to
Alvord Desert
SEATTLE BOYZ AND GIRLZTOO!!!
Directions from Everett, WA to Alvord via Fields, OR:
Distance: 624.5 miles (603.6 miles from Seattle)
Beginning at Everett, WA
Go Southwest on I-5 for 10.6 miles to I-405
Go South on I-405 for 18.5 miles to I-90
Go East on I-90 for 99.4 miles to
I-82 (East of Ellensburg, WA)
Go Southeast on I-82 for 137.1 miles to Oregon
Go Southeast on US 395 for 13.7 miles to
I-84 (Hermiston, OR - watch out for cop!)
Go East on I-84 for 21.1 miles to
US 395 (Pendleton, OR)
Go South on US 395 for 194.4 miles to
State Rte 78 (Burns, OR)
Go East on State Rte 78 for 1.5 miles to
State Rte 205
Go South on State Rte 205 for 110.2 miles to
Fields, OR
Go North on County Rd for 18 miles to
Alvord Desert
NAPKRA Course Setting
macboy - 29-10-2008 at 10:30 PM
I've got to admit...I got curious about NAPKRA so I popped over to the website and had a peek. I came across some PDF guides and in it there were a
few course setting diagrams. What sort of "track length" would be normal or is it dependent on the space available?
I ask b/c I think Paul and Derek and I should/could test ourselves one of these days as opposed to the hardcore fun of just random ripping about.
Same deal once the snow flies I guess......do they do snowkite races too? Same track setup? I guess I should look for a NAPS(ki/nowboard)RA website?USA_Eli_A - 30-10-2008 at 09:29 AM
you field determins your course....just make a triangle with upwind, down wind, and accross wind reaches,,,races usually but not always start into the
wind...
think ,,travel fast at a longer distance around the coarse is faster than going from one mark to the next...at a slower speed..
everything is race,,snow/land/and water all have races!!macboy - 30-10-2008 at 11:01 AM
What would you say the upwind angle would be?USA_Eli_A - 30-10-2008 at 11:08 AM
upwind the greater the angle the harder the course...try 45 and work your way up...you might need more power at first, if you want to keep it light
stay at 25 degrees or less...
try pursuit racing maybemacboy - 30-10-2008 at 11:13 AM
Pursuit racing? Do tell.USA_Eli_A - 30-10-2008 at 11:21 AM
pursuit race....ok, the way I set it up.
step 1: ID your wind direction
step 2: draw out a diamond shape, shortest distance from upwind to down wind, Longest distance. 3 X or greater accross wind
step 3: draw up your race bracket....place each rider at oposite ends....that is the 'riders marS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-
step 4: start the race. both racers going around the same course the same direction
object: pass and beat the oponent to his mark
rules: downwind kite stays low, upwind kite stays high, and go around the outside of the cones
warning: kites are close and could cross.
make it interesting: make the down wind line longer causing both riders to push up and down wind harderbison - 30-10-2008 at 12:06 PM
Step 5: Go to Hospital!
(Not a fan of Pursuit Races)USA_Eli_A - 30-10-2008 at 12:48 PM
yeah, I know exactly why too!
ATTENTION NAPKRA RACERS...THERE ARE DEVELOPMENTS ON THE NAPKRA FORUM THAT NEED ATTENTION...BISON, YOUR EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED....swendzel - 2-11-2008 at 03:06 PM
nice vids eli, how was alvord? its wet and windy in corvallis anybody nearby?USA_Eli_A - 2-11-2008 at 03:42 PM
I have lots of axle cam footage,,,just need time to clean up my lapy lapy top and edit...USA_Eli_A - 2-11-2008 at 03:43 PM
btw....the napkra forum is down????USA_Eli_A - 3-11-2008 at 12:04 PM
napkra club reps...Please,,, it's time to check in on the forum
NAPKRA races this weekend San Luis Pass, TX
dylanj423 - 19-1-2009 at 09:03 AM
I just checked the forecast, and looks alright, except maybe Saturday afternoon.
I know of at least one buggier from Austin that will be making it. If I am able to make it, I will be there, also.
Is this something that people camp out for?
Also, what will the water temp be like??? Will I need a wetsuit to try some surfing?
I haven't registered, yet. Some things are still up in the air...kitemaker4 - 19-1-2009 at 09:32 AM
Some of us will be camping.
You need a wet suit for the water.
If you do go please register.
Susan (npw goddess)Taper123 - 20-1-2009 at 09:10 AM
I'll try to bring down some firewood bbrex - 20-1-2009 at 04:32 PM
Hey Steve that will be great.
Braddylanj423 - 22-1-2009 at 09:31 PM
Races postponed due to weather treblehook - 23-1-2009 at 04:47 PM
Still going to the beach on Saturday ----need a buggy rush......Taper123 - 23-1-2009 at 04:57 PM
I'd like to join ya... but wife's dad is in surgery right now for a heart triple by-pass. ANother week or two and I'll need a serious buggy break
to recharge the batteries. If the races get rescheduled for the first full weekend in february, would fit perfect centex_buggier - 23-1-2009 at 07:15 PM
Wish i could join you.
One of the austin locals came down today. Look for him at slp.
steveTaper123 - 4-2-2009 at 07:10 AM
Weather looks great for this weekend. 10-15 se winds and a high near 70 with plenty of sunshine is the current forecast.dylanj423 - 4-2-2009 at 07:25 AM
I hope you guys have a great time down there, I just have too much going on to take the weekend off.Taper123 - 5-2-2009 at 09:14 AM
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s inland...in the upper 60s coast. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
Can't ask for much better of a forecastcentex_buggier - 5-2-2009 at 09:42 AM
I'm coming down this time. See you there...
Steve.action jackson - 5-2-2009 at 10:26 AM
Not going to make it, thats over 12,000 miles from me! Hope yall enjoy! I am less than 25ft from the birthplace of the buggy!....................ajdylanj423 - 5-2-2009 at 11:21 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by Taper123
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s inland...in the upper 60s coast. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
Can't ask for much better of a forecast
:moon:kitemaker4 - 5-2-2009 at 02:52 PM
Take care AJ.
Susan (npw goddess)treblehook - 5-2-2009 at 03:51 PM
Ready to give it another try-----------HerbTaper123 - 5-2-2009 at 05:02 PM
I can't convince Linda to camp out... we camp out everyday at home is how she put it... so we'll make day trips. But I'll still bring down some
firewood House now has kitchen cabinets... so we are down to weeks instead
of months :ocentex_buggier - 5-2-2009 at 09:28 PM
Hope you are having a great time down there AJ. See you at NABX if not before.
Steve.treblehook - 6-2-2009 at 09:35 AM
Call into work sick today, as soon as I hung up the phone I started feeling better ...........15 to 20 at SLP.......well I just can not waste the
day..........road trip.......SLP here I come--------Ya'll understand ,,, don't you?--------------------Herbdylanj423 - 6-2-2009 at 02:01 PM
I hope y'all have a blast. I sure wish I could join you.:sniff:USA_Eli_A - 6-2-2009 at 03:13 PM
fn eh....me too!Taper123 - 8-2-2009 at 04:13 PM
Great winds both days. Both days had the course set up on the tidal hard pack. This allowed for some very fast runs on parts of the course. An
added bonus was the tidal pool off to one side... if you didn't come out clean from one of the turns you risked getting wet if you got over powered.
Tide came in during the final race on Saturday, so all the racers in that one got wet by the end.
4 races per day, per class. Was a ton of fun.centex_buggier - 8-2-2009 at 09:03 PM
Got wet??? There were two places on the course where you had to go through water. One of them was a deep tide pool and got you completely soaked. It
was like being at the water park when you hold on for the ride and you get totally drenched except you did it to yourself. :wee:
Best buggy event in a long time for me. Thanks to everyone who made the event a success.
Now for some zzzzz.
Steve.kitemaker4 - 9-2-2009 at 06:09 AM
Sure was a blast racing this past weekend. Now for the fun stuff. Time to clean up the sand.
Thanks to everyone who came out and raced.
Susan (npw goddess)bbrex - 9-2-2009 at 06:43 AM
Thanks for everyone participating in making this a great weekend. We pulled of 16 races total 8 each class. Wind was onshore all weekend from 15 to
22. Had very low tides in the morning so we set up the coarse on the hard pack and it was a blast. Speed side of the run was 30 to 37mph then with an
upwind turn or a 270 degree turn, some (water hazards) and some wash board. Everyone did good and improved in every race. A newbe of three months in
the buggy even won a race, good job Erich.
Thanks for the help of everyone helping put on the races, its' what made it a success.
Thanks again
Brad Rex
Club 13 Coordinator
Can't wait for two weeks from now for next scheduled races, see ya there!
buggy seat
nleighty - 16-2-2009 at 09:39 AM
I am a new buggier and have a kite trike. Could you tell me the best place to get replacement parts.
berrings, new seat is now in order. I am running the wheels off of this thing and something is sure to break. Nothing yet but it is getting loose in
some places.
nleighty728@yahoo.com
Nathan
Thanks for any help!USA_Eli_A - 16-2-2009 at 09:56 AM
wow!!!!kitemaker4 - 16-2-2009 at 10:59 AM
Hey Nleighty
Not sure where to get parts other than bearings for the buggy. Check out your local shops that sell bearings. Take an old one out and bring with you
or copy the numbers on the bearing.
Susan (npw goddess)dylanj423 - 16-2-2009 at 11:03 AM
More races scheduled for this weekend.... Feb 21st and 22nd, weather permitting
As it stands according to forecast... Sat morning looks weak, and Sunday morn looks great.dylanj423 - 17-2-2009 at 10:29 PM
I may be able to make Sunday morning races, but looks like Saturday is a no-go for me... have to work.
Are the races at SLP again?bbrex - 18-2-2009 at 06:26 AM
Hey Dylan423
If youy plan on going you need to pre-register at the following links.
If there is not enough piplots registered the races will be canceled.
Yes, they will be at SLP if they are a go.
Brad
Races Canceled Feb 21/22
bbrex - 19-2-2009 at 02:43 PM
Hey Everyone
The Club 13 races for this weekend are canceled and will be rescheduled in the next two weeks.
I will let you all know via the NAPKRA site, when we finalize the dates.
Thanks
Brad Rex
Future of NAPKRA (Cross Posted from NAPKRA.org)
bison - 23-2-2009 at 01:41 PM
With heavy heart, I must report, that North American Parakart Racing Association (NAPKRA) will need to be scaled back somewhat. We had many plans but
circumstances have dictated that the scope of this organization has to be reduced a little. The inability to obtain insurance hampers the club’s
ability to use all land that requires a permit, such as Ivanpah and other areas. We will still be able to provide training, safety, and racing
material and still run races or training sessions. Unfortunately, we will not be able to use some of the more popular buggy areas.
Currently, the insurance company prohibits coverage of any kite powered vehicle, boat, board, etc… The new application contains this statement: “NEW
EXCLUSION IN 2009: Any claim that results from kites as propulsion shall be excluded.” This is directly due to the national media coverage of at least
one severe kite injury. I am of course referring to the kiter that just had to fly in a hurricane, and in doing so ended up in the hospital and on
national television. This single act and subsequent media attention has prevented the kiting world from obtaining the necessary insurance to use most
public land, such as Ivanpah. This is a huge blow to our sport and to other related.
I am personally angered that one thoughtless individual has affected so many others with their actions. Through no fault of our own we have been
relegated to second class citizens not worthy of using public land. The fact that we as a group choose to hide in the shadows and hope that no one
would notice us obviously didn’t work so well. Instead we let a single individual define us for many years to come.
Buggy Bisonsunset-Jim - 23-2-2009 at 02:35 PM
That truely does suck big time.
My second thought after that one is... insurance situation for NABX itself. Does this in any way effect the event that we all love and look forward
to so much?
I'm also curious if anybody has any info on how these big kiteboarding competitions deal with inusurance.Bladerunner - 23-2-2009 at 05:05 PM
I sent a wee note off the Kevin thanking Him !
That would be Kevin@kevinkite.org :moon:sunset-Jim - 24-2-2009 at 08:05 AM
bump- Strange location for this "new" thread to be moved to?bison - 24-2-2009 at 09:21 AM
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Originally posted by sunset-Jim
bump- Strange location for this "new" thread to be moved to?
Yeah!, I reposted it to create a new thread.bigkid - 28-2-2014 at 09:09 PM
I remember the beginning of this post and just reread it. Wow thing change, yet the remain the same.
Interesting comments and responses.
Doesnt feel like 6 years.:oarkay - 1-3-2014 at 02:07 AM
