Guestbook

Saying goodbye is not easy, but that I must do. I have taken on some new responsibilities and karting just does not fit right now. You have been a great gang and I have enjoyed my time with you. It's a great club, continue to keep it friendly, competitive and family oriented. Best wishes, Gaylord
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

Will mylaps be updated soon?
Rob Pac <robpacjr@hotmail.com>
USA

Gaylord the gear range for the champs is 64-67.... Glad you had a good time.
John Latte
USA

A Big Thank You to all of our class sponsors. Your help makes the show special for everyone.
ULTIMATE AUTO CENTER,DEPENDABLE DUCT CLEANING,KORITKO INSURANCE,A&;M WOOD RECYCLING,MAD RACING,NEWTOWN DELI & CATERING,DRT RACING 26,NELCON FLEET MAINTENANCE,
JOHNSON,JOHNSON & McCORRY,PREMIER GLASS COMPANY,
NJK AUTO REPAIR,Industrial Health and Safety Consultants,
Kids-Time Trophies & Awards for the great "cups" and pole awards too.
Thank You to everyone who helped with our "cookout" Saturday it takes a small army to feed our racers :)

Heather
USA

Had a great time at the two day race. Well done to everyone involved. Can someone post the rear gear range for Roaring Lions. I've got to get this thing running better!!!
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

Al it's still in the building phase.... Randy I'll see if I can get the link from Kathy again... Gaylord, glad to hear it... Points and mylaps updated.. World of Wheels Summer Shootout info posted.... We're still looking for additional sponsors for the trophies as well as additional raffle tickets sold... If you can help out with either please contact any board member thanks...
John L
USA

All this stuff is off the hook!! Well done. I'll be there both days.
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

Will there be a link to Kathy Hudak's website for the purpose of purchasing pictures such as the link that was on the old website?
Randy
USA

John, any word on when pictures will be on the website?
Thanks,

Al
Al Vicarioli
USA

Please note parking instructions for new meeting place in North Haven. Wally, Adam Padilla and Fred the EMT will be there to direct people in from the parking lot to the meeting room. He is asking us when we enter into the upper parking area bare to your left and follow around behind building to the lower parking lot. Try and park in the rear of the lot because there will still be some activity in the complex and we don't want to impede the emergency/rehab services. We will be using the Ambulance Entrance in the rear of the building. THANKS WALLY for the quick help here!!
Brian-Pit Steward
USA

no parade . not enough time to setup everything between sunday and monday morning. Instead we are having a club get together after racing . A time for all new and old members to meet and hang out . Bring your own snacks and beverages of choice.

Nick Danuszar
Newtown, ct USA

Are we entering in a parade for Memorial Day? If so, where, when, and what time?
Randy
USA

work party saturday may 16. looking to set up container for all storage stuff .put up a new line up board and flag pole . also to reset all tires the define the turns on the track. start time around 9 am till 1 -2 pm.
Nick Danuszarf
newtown, ct USA

Gaylord finishing order and lap times can be found at mylaps.com just use the word Nutmeg in your search. We will be posting weekly finishes and points very shortly.. Just working out a few bugs in the spreadsheet and then it will be uploaded as another web page within this site.... This should be up very soon!!!
John L
USA

Times are available now on mylaps.com
Randy
USA

Will the race results and times be published? Thanks for a great Sunday of racing!!!
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

Did we establish a set rear gear for the Rookies yet?
Randy
USA

What an awesome beginning everyone! Thanks to the new faces, the track crew and all the members that stepped up and helped out to keep Nutmeg alive. We are new, we are better and we are strong. Dirt Kart Racing is alive in CT and we have ourselves and Gary Beinkowski of The Berlin Lions Club to thank. They had a track without a club, we had a club without a track.......hopefully it will be a long and prosperous relationship. Thank You Berlin Lions, you are keeping the dreams of family fun alive and well!!!
Brian-Pit Steward
USA

Gaylord the May 3rd race was canceled due to an equestrian show that conflicts with our event. The 24th is actually a replacement for the 3rd. We waited until the last possible minute to make the decision because we were really hoping to get the event in.
John L
USA

Maybe the roar of the lions made me hard for hearing, but I am certain the announcer said the next race will be May 17th. The schedule says May 3rd. Did the roar of the lions play a trick on me????May 3rd or 17th?
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, Ma USA

Randy we're running 12 tooth drum clutches and unfortunately still working on the rear gear. Both Kelsey and Cole's karts had issues and we never got a chance to work out the final gear. I believe we'll be out there on low 60's this week to establish the final ratio... anywhere from a 60 up to a 63. That's about the best info I can offer at this time.. hope it helps.. Also received your classified info will start working on it tonight...
John L
USA

Is there a set gear and driver established for the Rookie class? I'm putting one together to sell, and I would like to have it ready for this weekend.

Randy Higginson <thewildchild84@gmail.com>
Seymour, CT USA

Thanks for the transponder answer. Got one, so I think I'm all set for Sunday.
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

Thanks for the transponder answer. Got one, so I think I'm all set for Sunday.
Gaylorfd Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

It was awesome seeing so many new people and all the smiling faces. Looks like we will have hefty Kart counts. People from RI, MA, NY and CT coming. Gaylord, we use AMB-it transponders, tranx160 rechargables. Go to amb-it.com to purchase them, I believe they are around $285 new. Makes the day easier, you can rent one at the track but there is a limited supply and people may have to end up sharing which can be very confusing.
Brian-Pit Steward
USA

We had a great practice day yesterday. We are looking forward to our first season with Nutmeg Kart Club.
Bob Taylor
Danbury, CT USA

Great first day with Nutmeg. Thanks to everyone! Look forward to next week. What transponders do you use?
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

As it looks today, the practice should be all set. Still lots of work to do and with rain predicted for Saturday and Easter being Sunday, we are under the gun. Nick K. is pouring the scale pad today and we have a rain or shine work crew going in Saturday. I believe the gates will open for 9am for the practice...but keep watch of the website for the official time to be posted after this weekend.
Brian-Pit Steward
USA

Is open practice on the 19th? What time do the gates open?
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

I wish I had time to get over there to help, sounds like alot of work is getting done and everyone is having a good time doing it. Even if I race it would be on a limited schedule due to other commitments. I'll be there sooner or later. Gonna be an uphill battle to get the champ ready. Been working on it like crazy. I'll buy an ARC yellow motor at the end of this week. Then I have to save for tires/rims and clutch. I have an Intek 206 on it now. took it out yesterday for it's first test drive to "shake it down". It ran very well, quite impressed with the ugly duckling!

Rob Tefft
USA

The work party is canceled for sunday march 29th.Thanks to all that worked yesterday.Next work party is saturday April 4th 9 am.
Nick K
USA

The work party is schedule sat and sun 9 am. Hopfully we wont get the rain that is forcasted sun.Keep check the website for updates.
NICK KOPCIK
USA

UPDATE ON PARKING:
If you want the same reserved parking spot every week the fee is $100 for the entire season. Please pay ASAP to reserve your spot. Spots assigned in order of payment received. Requests to pit near someone else will be honored for paid parking only.

All other parking will be based on arrival at the track. There will be no saving of spots or special parking arrangements for free parking. All trailers will be parked in the same manner, nose in, pitting out of the rear of the trailers.
This will make for an orderly and organized pit area with plenty of room for everyone.
Spectator only parking will be available free before the sign in booth. No pitting of Karts in the spectator parking area.
Any questions email me...Use PIT PARKING in the memo line.

What a great turnout this past Saturday, 30 members working side by side to make this happen. Great Job Everyone! the Track already looks great!!
Brian-Pit Steward <brianmarcucio@sbcglobal.net>
USA

Thanks very much to everyone that participated in the work parties this weekend. We got a ton completed and the dream is coming to life. I don't think anyone could of anticipated getting as much done as we did... We'll update both this site and Bob's 4cycle with additional information for next Saturday and Sundays work parties.... Thanks again to everyone!!!
John L
USA

The roller and grader are on site in berlin,will see everyone in the morning 9am.
Nick kopcik
USA

We're on our way!!! Like Brian said Dave Tracey got a bucket truck to the track and got the power line down going to the turn 1 and 2 telephone pole. Nick D took the pole and moved it back about 20'. We're getting closer... Hope to see a everyone Saturday and Sunday... We'll need hand tools and shovels to get the chain link fence down and also to take down the wooden panels off of the posts....
John L
USA

Kudos to Dave Tracy for his pre-work party electrical work and Nick D. and his boss for getting the HUGE utility pole moved. Good Stuff guys. Work schedule to be posted shortly on the web site. See everyone this weekend.
Brian
USA

Randy if it's the post I'm thinking of I believe Nick K and myself both responded. The front gear has definitely been set however until we get out on the track with a tach there's really no way to speculate. It will be a range of three like last year but unfortunately it's going to be a wait and see.
John L
USA

Someone asked on Bob's about rear gear(s) for the clones/ Roaring Lions classes. Have any decisions been made yet?
Randy Higginson <thewildchild84@gmail.com>
USA

We got the walkthrough scheduled for this upcoming Saturday, March 14th at 2:00. Just click on the link from the homepage for more information.. We're all meeting together and will head over as a group... Please let me know if you have any questions....
John L
USA

Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at the White Hill Fire house at 7pm, we are looking for a place possibly in Berlin or possibly at the track the morning of a raceday. We are looking for feed back on this.

The first work party is scheduled for the weekend of the 21st,22nd and every weekend after that until the first open practice. Watch the web site for list of tools needed and any special tools\equipment needed. Thanks Nick K.
Nick Kopcik
USA

Just saw meeting on Bob's. Too late to change my plans.
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

When, where and at what time is the club meeting? Did I miss an announcement somewhere? Thanks
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, Ma USA

I was not able to attend March meeting. Just looking to see when we are going to have work parties to get track going?

Al Vicarioli <hiremyhusband@aol.com>
Shelton, CT USA

Sorry for the lack of updates, having problem with the server to update the pages. The site itself is running fine however there is limited access to the internal files. Hopefully this will be fixed shortly. Thanks for your patience...
John L
USA

All thanks to you Nick for making this happen. Thanks also to your family, John, Nick K. and their families for devouting the entire weekend to the Nutmeg booth. All of your dedication made this a huge success for Nutmeg!
Thanks again!
Randy Higginson <thewildchild84@gmail.com>
Seymour, CT USA

I would like to thank everyone that came to work at the speedway expo.I have a list of all that worked and will post it soon to make sure that all get your credit. the expo was a very good for the club this year and looks like we are getting a few new members from it. Thanks to all. Nick
Nick Danuszar
newtown, CT USA

Unfortunately, I won't be there. Too much time and $$ going into the kart! I was impressed the 1st year but kinda disappointed the 2nd, everything was crammed into one building. I hope everyone has a good time and I hope it's better than last year.
Rob Tefft <oilbrnrman66@aol.com>
Wyoming, RI USA

As a reminder the Speedway Expo is this weekend... Hope to see everyone this weekend!!!
John L
USA

In the attempt to make the Club more family friendly, Nutmeg announces the availability of Associate Family Memberships. Official rules will be updated soon but basically any immediate family member under 25 years old living at home may join the club under their family membership for 0nly $25 per season. They're membership commitment will also relaxed to participation in 1 race day committee and 1/2 the raffle requirement a full member. Official wording will be posted in the rules soon.
Brian
USA

At our old track it was a pretty standard setup with tires 10" rims on the right and usually 8 1/2" LR and a 6" upfront. We usually ran around a 3/4"- 1" of rear stagger and about 1 1/4" - 1 1/2" stagger in the front. Not sure how much stagger we'll need this year. The track is much different..the good thing about that is everyone is starting fresh. Should make for some exciting racing.
John L
USA

We've had a lot of discussion about both. The clones run a set gear rule so we need to figure that out for everyone. Most likely we'll be on an 11 clutch driver and then we'll have to see where the rear gears take us. I would think it's going to end up around the high 60's or 70 but that's just a guess. As far as the tires go I've heard about 3 or 4 different ideas but I think it's all going to have to be worked out with chassis type and driving style..
John L
USA

Any idea what folks will be running for tire sizes and rims and gear ratios on the new track?
Gaylord Saulsberry <saulsgaylord@yahoo.com>
Amherst, MA USA

Great, seems to be working!!!!
Gaylord Sauslberry
Amherst, MA USA

I had the same thought about the Rockcats Brian. I will call my contact at the Wolfpack tommorrow and tell him we just are spread to thin to do anything with the balance of this season, but let's leave the door open for next season. Sound good?
Randy <thewildchild84@gmail.com>
USA

Randy we discussed your idea and believe that between now and the seasons start we have a TON of work to do and not enough time. Maybe we can take the same principle and apply it to the New Britain Rockcats?? later in the season when we are established and can do a better job at the promotion....what do you think??
Brian
USA

Anybody want to go to a hockey game????
Randy <thewildchild84@gmail.com>
USA

I think it makes tons of sense... BUT.... I believe we are paying a much lower rate for booth space as a non-profit and for agreeing not to sell anything... Nick could probably answer this better...
John L
USA

Does anyone think setting up a table and selling used parts at our Speedway Expo booth would make sense? I see on 4-Cycle people looking for kart parts at the show.
Brian
USA

Anyone that would like to post here please send me an email via the contact button on the homepage. I'll set up and ID for you and you'll be posting in no time. We're really looking for everyone to share their thoughts on everything Nutmeg... Thanks hope to hear from many of you soon!!!!
JohnL
USA

Yes, Rainouts stink - unless of course, you are Matt Kenseth. Matt B. is a very happy camper - now we have to take him to Daytona this year so that he can see the car.
: )
Carol <cbickley0924@yahoo.com>
Milford, CT USA

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