Volume 17 Issue 3 - May/June 2010 - Ferrari Club of America ...

many heats. What looks exciting in a first corner in Formula 1 is even more
intense at ground level in a kart when dive bombers aim for the inside line
with their throttle to the floor, eyes closed and arms flinging about with hopes
that they’ve gained some positions.
In the main event, driver’s were queued up in order of point ranking on the
staggered grid on the front straight awaiting the starter’s green light. I started
second behind Brian Trager and overtook the lead in a few laps, closely paced
throughout the ten lap feature by Jon Johnson and Bert Meli, our order of finish.
A number of past Dromo participants have mentioned to me that they’ve
enjoyed the events to the degree that they have bought their own karts to
race, so that they can enjoy the fun as a family. Karts are addictive!
Our club is holding two more kart challenge events as part of our series, and
you’re welcome to join us at each event regardless if you’ve attended any of
the others. Join us for the fun at MB2 in Thousand Oaks on June 26, and Go
Kart World in Carson on October 16.
Thanks to all participants for making this a great event and we look forward to
seeing you at the next race. SF
SF 11
Photo captions opposite page:
About as tight as it can get through the corners at Dromo 1. Jon Johnson leads the next
heat out of the pits.
Photo captions this page:
Left column - Drafting down the straight. Diane Peterson contemplates her heat.
Staggered start for one of the twelve heat races.
Right column - David Thomas on the starting grid. Checkered flag.
Julie Zimmerman raced in style. Podium finishers and participants.