Kansas 7's?
Rotary Enthusiast
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From: Kansas
Hmm, too bad. They had another event before the import race? Sounds weird -- I don't think they've done that in the past -- that would definitely suck if they were scheduled to start at a certain time and didn't. Would be different if it was a rain delay...
Cost is definitely better than most tracks I think -- payouts are usually pretty nice too. I will say this, in the past when the import race is going, it's usually not the track owner that's running the program. It's been the race sponsor (Haiku) -- which honestly I've not been impressed with their organization skills and whatnot -- it's fairly obvious they're not experienced at organizing events like that and keeping them running.
I know the owner pretty well though and I know him well enough that he's always concerned about making sure events run smoothly and that people enjoy themselves out there whether they are racing or spectating. I'd encourage you to give them feedback if you have any -- if you are constructive and just express your feelings w/o BS'ing him or whining or crying, I know he'll listen.
Anyway, don't count the track out because of one bad event -- give them another shot sometime on a regular race event. I haven't worked out there for several years, but I know that things can and do run a lot smoother most of the time (at least when I worked there).
Cost is definitely better than most tracks I think -- payouts are usually pretty nice too. I will say this, in the past when the import race is going, it's usually not the track owner that's running the program. It's been the race sponsor (Haiku) -- which honestly I've not been impressed with their organization skills and whatnot -- it's fairly obvious they're not experienced at organizing events like that and keeping them running.
I know the owner pretty well though and I know him well enough that he's always concerned about making sure events run smoothly and that people enjoy themselves out there whether they are racing or spectating. I'd encourage you to give them feedback if you have any -- if you are constructive and just express your feelings w/o BS'ing him or whining or crying, I know he'll listen.
Anyway, don't count the track out because of one bad event -- give them another shot sometime on a regular race event. I haven't worked out there for several years, but I know that things can and do run a lot smoother most of the time (at least when I worked there).
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From: Manhattan, KS
Got a first gen for sale in manhattan-
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=555074
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Newbie
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Kansas
Originally Posted by boostedrotor89
I went, not bad turn out, and like you said a lot of honda's. This was my first time to WIR and i was very dissapointed. We were delayed 4 hours because another event was running long. So once we got in there i found the track to be poor quality. I probably wont be returning anytime soon. Might as well go to Topeka where the big boys race
'93 TT, missing the front end. Origin bodykit waiting to go on, been to busy with teh Honduhs...
wankel wankel
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: topeka, ks - home of SCCA
Fall meet?
Originally Posted by lx_machado
do we have a date on the fall meet yet??
Count me in!
If anyone wants money tossed down ahead of time, I'm willing to so we can get a spot reserved.
Originally Posted by KSTIIdude
Mid October? How about getting together at Heartland Park to watch the SCCA Runoffs? Lots of rotary racers will be competing.
wankel wankel
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From: topeka, ks - home of SCCA
Originally Posted by KSTIIdude
Mid October? How about getting together at Heartland Park to watch the SCCA Runoffs? Lots of rotary racers will be competing.
Originally Posted by Midwest 7's
so the bbq will most likely be sat. after that, the 21 of oct.
i will work on getting the site reserved for that day and keep everyone posted.
i will work on getting the site reserved for that day and keep everyone posted.
cool
Project X605
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Wichita Kansas
Originally Posted by binary89
Hello, I'm a new fd owner and I live in Overland Park, KS.
Just thought I should post...
Just thought I should post...
Wlecome to the rx7 club and congrats on owning a '7. I'm a first gen owner, but if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Old School
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Baldwin City, KS
Originally Posted by Midwest 7's
so the bbq will most likely be sat. after that, the 21 of oct.
i will work on getting the site reserved for that day and keep everyone posted.
i will work on getting the site reserved for that day and keep everyone posted.
http://www.mapleleaffestival.com/
Rotary Freak
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Waukesha Wisconsin
Originally Posted by noon
Hey guys
My car is finally in Lawrence again and it sounds like I'll be attending the bbq.
If you see me around give me a wave
Chris
My car is finally in Lawrence again and it sounds like I'll be attending the bbq.
If you see me around give me a wave
Chris
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From: kansas
hey matt i live in wellsville i got a 2 gen we should get togather sometime hey i think cruise in the prade would be pretty sweet i will probley end up going to see it . it would be cooler to be in it
kanin
kanin
Old School
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Baldwin City, KS
Hey kanin, I didn't know there were any 2nd gen 7 guys so close. It seems like all the 7 owners around here are crazy 1st gen owners. I started with a 2nd gen and still have a neglected '87 in my shelter but I have a silver '93 now. It's been a while since there were any 7's in the parade. K.C. RX-7 club talked about coming down once or twice to be in it but it never happened. I'd rather watch the parade than be in it personally. Driving in a parade is like driving in rush hour. If I'm going to drive I want an open road ahead. If the picnic runs late enough I still might come by. Maybe I'll see you there?