New Go Kart Track In Calgary Opening

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
where is it?

Look like the logistics park on the West end of the airport.

[derek_k]

You post a pic of the sign, but don't tell anyone where it is???

[SilverWind]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


Look like the logistics park on the West end of the airport.

yup, north of purolator

[Tik-Tok]

http://goo.gl/maps/UBj6F

[SilverWind]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
http://goo.gl/maps/UBj6F

think exact address is 58 aero drive

[v2kai]

Originally posted by SilverWind


think exact address is 58 aero drive

guaranteed the cops are going to be setting up at that weird intersection up by aero drive a little more than they usually do once speeders opens up

[pockett]

Apparently they are going to be opening tomorrow, just talked to one of the owners.

[MGCM]

Originally posted by pockett
Apparently they are going to be opening tomorrow, just talked to one of the owners.

serious? anything posted on fakebook yet?

[pockett]

Originally posted by MGCM


serious? anything posted on fakebook yet?

He said if everything goes well with electrical at their facility everything will be all set. I guess we will all find out shortly. :burnout:

[MGCM]

Originally posted by pockett


He said if everything goes well with electrical at their facility everything will be all set. I guess we will all find out shortly. :burnout:

if i had the money id be there all day tomorrow lol

[pockett]

Originally posted by MGCM


if i had the money id be there all day tomorrow lol

Pretty sure it will be packed for the first month :eek:

Probably heading down Sunday to check it out. Will post pictures if no one else has already

[MGCM]

no go far as i can tell, walked to the front door and locked, a few ppl workin there based on cars in the lot but not open just yet :(

[bart]

ok people post updates here :)

[Tik-Tok]

Just got a quick sneek peek. They're hoping to be open 5pm to 9pm tonight!

[MGCM]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
Just got a quick sneek peek. They're hoping to be open 5pm to 9pm tonight!

u bastard, i knew i should have knocked and asked, i will post another update in a few hours when i go back and see if their open

[KuruptEX]

There open 6pm-10pm

[syritis]

http://www.facebook.com/events/324871907619021/

[MGCM]

ummm ya drfinately a beyond cup in the springtime

post your best laps, lol we will have to start a thread

tonight i had a best lap of 22.610

its a wicked facility, i will be back tomorrow forsure lol, and maybe again tonight

[Disoblige]

MGCM, any word on how they're doing it for the kart's power? Were you able to get it at 100% power or not yet?

Looks like the best deal is the 3 race deal for $49, simply because not many people want to invest $160 for 10 races just to save $3.33 lol. Nice try Speeders.

[bart]

22.671

level 3 sucks though, too slow :zzz:

[MGCM]

Originally posted by Disoblige
MGCM, any word on how they're doing it for the kart's power? Were you able to get it at 100% power or not yet?

Looks like the best deal is the 3 race deal for $49, simply because not many people want to invest $160 for 10 races just to save $3.33 lol. Nice try Speeders.

after 12 races u have full unlock but i seem to recall hearing there is also another pro setting beyond that. Power setting is done by remote control, very cool actually.

[Disoblige]

So basically, after ~$200+ incl. membership, you'll get full unlock. And there might be a pro setting after that. Interesting, and good to know.

Thanks!

[bart]

10 races you can buy for $160 i asked, anyway plan to move to level 4 very soon to see if its any good

[Cooked Rice]

Tried it out tonight. Same as Pole Position in the states IIRC. If you have your own DOT helmet w/ visor, bring it, those helmet liners are not very fun to wear. Regardless I'm probably going to end up spending too much money there on my free time.

[MGCM]

cmon guys post your best lap time from today!!!

ditto on the helmet liners, i had my helmet the car but its open face..........i shall be investing in a new helmet asap

[Forsale]

i aint gonna lie i am over weight and it felt fast at first then my second run...i felt slower...ahha

[rx7boi]

the guy was limiting the speed depending on how many times people spun out or wipe out lol

overall, had an amazing time there

[Forsale]

oh god....i kept sliding lol

[rx7boi]

me too! my tires had like zero grip!!

[Forsale]

all in all i would go again cause it something to do...but it is expensive.

[MGCM]

if your sliding u need to brake a bit more before the corner and in a straight line as best u can, its hard but it pays off

[C_Dave45]

Can't wait to get down there and go for some spins. I loved the one they had inside West Edmonton Mall years back. You really had to find a seat that fit you. If it was too big you'd get thrown all over the place lol.

My question to those that went yesterday; is it all hardcore drivers? I'd like to get my youngest son to try it out. No driving experience and no license. I'm wondering if they will have special races for beginners.

[Mibz]

He can't be any slower than buh_buh.

[MGCM]

Originally posted by C_Dave45
Can't wait to get down there and go for some spins. I loved the one they had inside West Edmonton Mall years back. You really had to find a seat that fit you. If it was too big you'd get thrown all over the place lol.

My question to those that went yesterday; is it all hardcore drivers? I'd like to get my youngest son to try it out. No driving experience and no license. I'm wondering if they will have special races for beginners.

min age was 12 i think, these are adult karts, not for kids

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Mibz
He can't be any slower than buh_buh.
ROFL!!! Solid



Originally posted by MGCM


min age was 12 i think, these are adult karts, not for kids
Yeah I know what the specs are. I've driven these types of Karts. I just wanted to know what the "feel" was in most races. My son is 17. If every race was fairly skilled guys, drifting on every corner, he'd find that intimidating. But if there were the odd race with a few "beginners" he might find that easier to get started.

I want him to get that "feel" of driving a motor vehicle before I plop him behind the steering wheel of a 5,000 lb car and put him on Calgary streets.

Also, what was the wait like for a race? Was it packed?

[Mibz]

Putting a kid in a kart as some sort of precursor to driving a real car doesn't seem very intuitive. They're two completely different experiences and driving styles.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Mibz
Putting a kid in a kart as some sort of precursor to driving a real car doesn't seem very intuitive. They're two completely different experiences and driving styles.

I disagree. While they ARE completely different driving styles, just learning the effect of gas/power, braking/steering, g forces, turning, speed/distance relations...all pertain to operating a motor vehicle.

As a kid I started racing motorbikes at age 10. I also was driving quads and dune buggies the whole time. By the time I hopped into a car at age 15, I was driving around the streets without a license and it was like riding a bike for me. It was an easy transition. I had my learners for 6weeks and then passed my drivers test on the first attempt. I didn't even find it a challenge.
Your argument is like saying there's a difference between driving a compact automatic car and a 10 ton truck with manual tranny. Sure its completely different but it's still "the same principles".

For someone to just hop into a car, without ever having driven ANYTHING motor powered, it is a larger learning curve.
I was teaching a buddy of mine to drive, who lived a sheltered life. Never drove anything. When he got behind the wheel....holy shit, he couldn't even grasp how fast or slow he was driving...hammering the brakes at every turn, flooring it, lurching, over steering, under steering... Took him a long time to get the "feel" of a car.

Learning to drive a Kart, you still learn all the basics of motor vehicle operation.

[Mibz]

I agree that it's better as an alternative to nothing but I maintain that throwing him in a real car is a better way to teach him how to drive a real car. If that's not possible then sure.

I'm not a parent though, I hear that's a prerequisite for offering any sort of insight into teaching somebody something around here, haha.

[syritis]

Originally posted by C_Dave45


I disagree. While they ARE completely different driving styles, just learning the effect of gas/power, braking/steering, g forces, turning, speed/distance relations...all pertain to operating a motor vehicle.

I agree with this however these thigns can be learned rather quickly. it's the maturity and responsibility of operating a piece of machinery with lethal potential that takes a while to learn.

i think karting is great way to teach kids to drive but more in competition when recklessness and poor judgement result in punishment and revoking that which you son/daughter and worked so hard to gain.

[A2VR6]

Decent track. Tried it on power level 3 and 4 today. Best time I could manage was 21.924 on Lev 3 (racer) and 21.099 on Lev 4 (pro)

[urrforce]

gonna try to get out there this week before the masses all start going and things starts getting broken lol

never been indoor karting before but does the track get better with more laps as the days go by or stay about the same?

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by urrforce


never been indoor karting before but does the track get better with more laps as the days go by or stay about the same?

I'd think it would get faster as time progresses as the track gets rubbered in. Its kinda slick and dusty since its new.

[jdmgt]

Just came from speeders did a 21.685. 2nd best of the weekend.

The electric karts were better than I expectedc

[Errol.]

How do you know what power level you are on?
Was there with jdmgt and some others today, ran a 22.077. Want more speed!

[bart]

if you want more speed clearly you aren't on the top level haha

sounds like the track is getting stickier will be there tomorrow :)

[Tomaz]

Only did two races. Best time is 22.039 on regular power. I will have to reserve my judgement about the karts till I feel the "unlocked" power setting.

Bart, Last night talking to what I thought was the manager/owner, they are closed today and will reopen on Tuesday. Something to do with more prep...

Call first in case I heard wrong. lol

[Mibz]

They're closed every Monday according to the website, but bart posted this morning so I think he means he's going on Tuesday.

[Tik-Tok]

Damnit! Monday's are the best day to go for me. :(

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by Mibz
They're closed every Monday according to the website, but bart posted this morning so I think he means he's going on Tuesday.

oops, reading has beat me again this morning. lol

And I thought I would mention that my best lap (22.039) is mainly quite impressive seeing i'm 6'2 and over 250lbs. The torque really helped me keep up, but my weight still hindered me in the corners. I love these karts! lol

[Mibz]

Yeah yeah, excuses. I can't wait to hear buh_buh and rage2 with theirs.

[Tomaz]

That's what's missing there. They need an excuse cone! lol

So, what's your best time Mibz? Perhaps rage2, buh_buh, and myself could challenge you. $20 buy in. Winner takes all.

If I win, I take the money and I take the respect. To some people it is more important. lol

[Mibz]

I keep meaning to post up times from our trip to Vegas, haha. I'll get around to it some day.

Also, don't let my mouth fool you, I don't expect to be any good at this. I do, however, expect some huge whining from some people :P

When you win you're gonna have to buy me a beer. I'll drink any beer at the bar, as long as it's a Corona.

[DeleriousZ]

Damn, I need to get myself a helmet to avoid the communal ones. This looks like a crapload of fun!

[stretch]

Originally posted by jdmgt
Just came from speeders did a 21.685. 2nd best of the weekend.

The electric karts were better than I expectedc

Went last night. The brakes are a bit rubbish and it understeers quite a bit. While it's quite pricey, it was fun enough that I'll probably go a few times a month until the snow melts. Should be more fun on the faster settings.

I'm right behind you in the standings:
21.744 (level 3).

[Kramerica]

How busy was it this weekend? may hit it up with my friend next weekend.

[flipstah]

Can we create accounts to keep track of progress? :)

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by flipstah
Can we create accounts to keep track of progress? :)

Yearly membership includes:


Race results print-out after every race
Access to racing scores online

[bart]

i didnt know they are closed mondays... so this is fact then? even today after grand opening?

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by bart
i didnt know they are closed mondays... so this is fact then? even today after grand opening?

AFAIK, yes. Call before hand, but that's what we were chatting about last night. This is until more staff gets hired on.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by C_Dave45


Yearly membership includes:


Race results print-out after every race
Access to racing scores online


:burnout:

[Graham_A_M]

Will probably be heading up there this weekend or the next. We have 10 or more people lined up for the ultimate GP event, should be a blast.

[bart]

what is that? more info needed...

[Graham_A_M]

^Check out their website. For groups of 10 or more, you can sign up for different levels of competition.
http://www.speeders.ca/groupsparties/group-racing

A shit load of friends, co-workers & I are going in for that Ultimate GP package. Its going to be a gong show, I cant fucking wait. :D
It looks like an awesome time if they serve beer there as well. At least I hope so. :D

[Mibz]

BAM

http://i.imgur.com/P4TkTtx.png

We're gonna try and head up this weekend for a rematch. I'm nervous :P

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by Mibz
BAM

http://i.imgur.com/P4TkTtx.png

We're gonna try and head up this weekend for a rematch. I'm nervous :P

I yield, good sir. lol

Was that on reg speed or "pro speed"?

I am heading down after work today as I foolishly keep challenging my friend. lol

[Mibz]

This was gas karts at some place in Vegas. I just realized that my wording makes that confusing :P

"pro speed" on gas karts is simply getting the kart that isn't broken, haha.

[dj_patm]

Seems pricey.

10 Races worth it?

[Sky]

Just came back from Speeders. To be honest, I'm quite impressed. It's been way too long since we last had a quality indoor go kart venue. Few big positives with the facility are ease of racer profile registration, free pin secured lockers and awesome electric karts. It was definitely fun for sure and it would be great if we can get some Beyond group racing. Overall, it feels there's quite a bit of money invested into this place.

Some of you guys are fast. My best time tonight is 22.340. I need more practice! :burnout:

[coop3rr]

Pretty sure my best time tonight was 22.093? I was top 10 for best of the week, 6th i think,

9 races in, only 3 more before i can get the damn pro-speed!

And tomaz, FU for beating me tonight lmao

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by coop3rr
Pretty sure my best time tonight was 22.093? I was top 10 for best of the week, 6th i think,

9 races in, only 3 more before i can get the damn pro-speed!

And tomaz, FU for beating me tonight lmao


HA!

I'll just post this here:

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/603024_10151420372116183_1381764175_n.jpg


i'm getting faster!.... lol

[Mibz]

Aw fuck, I gotta compete against Vin Diesel?

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by dj_patm
Seems pricey.

10 Races worth it?
Pricey?? $16 for 5 minutes of racing? :rofl:
This isn't the merry-go-'round at Chinook mall.

[coop3rr]

Originally posted by C_Dave45

Pricey?? $16 for 5 minutes of racing? :rofl:
This isn't the merry-go-'round at Chinook mall.

Haha 16$ is pricey? Christ it was 25$ at Kartworld for 5-10Minutes. and those carts were garbage.


The price is absolutely on par with the amount of racing you get, as well as the fact the carts are new, in good shape, and they do everything they can to keep them in that shape. you get dinged for everything unless its inevitable.

I find its an absolute riot, especially if you have a bastard like tomaz trying to beat you all the time :P



I'll probably be heading there during lunch hour today if anyone is headin up there. 12-1pmish.


Also tom, i found it funny that we knocked out the "tokyoDRIFTER" Guy lmao.

[buh_buh]

Originally posted by Mibz
BAM

http://i.imgur.com/P4TkTtx.png

We're gonna try and head up this weekend for a rematch. I'm nervous :P
How the hell do you still have that?
Also, I never had the fast kart after the the second or third race. Let me know if you need more excuses from me.

[dj_patm]

lol relax.

It just seemed pricey cause I remember the place I went to in Vegas had similar carts and had a deal where you paid like $100 and got to race all evening.

I'm sure I'll still frequent this place often.

[coop3rr]

Originally posted by dj_patm
lol relax.

It just seemed pricey cause I remember the place I went to in Vegas had similar carts and had a deal where you paid like $100 and got to race all evening.

I'm sure I'll still frequent this place often.

yeah pole position had a better deal, i think it was 75$ for 4hours unlimited. i cant remember exactly, or was that K1Speed in LA?


Its basically identical to k1Speed IMO, minus the "speed limiting"

anyways, gonna head there for lunch, maybe see some of you there if anyone works close by haha

[ercchry]

How many laps in a race?

[coop3rr]

14, for the first time you have to do 5laps at slow speed. To make sure you can handle it I guess.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by coop3rr


Haha 16$ is pricey? Christ it was 25$ at Kartworld for 5-10Minutes. and those carts were garbage.


The price is absolutely on par with the amount of racing you get, as well as the fact the carts are new, in good shape, and they do everything they can to keep them in that shape. you get dinged for everything unless its inevitable.

I find its an absolute riot, especially if you have a bastard like tomaz trying to beat you all the time :P



I'll probably be heading there during lunch hour today if anyone is headin up there. 12-1pmish.


Also tom, i found it funny that we knocked out the "tokyoDRIFTER" Guy lmao.
Why are you quoting ME? It was Pat that complained about the price.

[jdmgt]

Originally posted by coop3rr
14, for the first time you have to do 5laps at slow speed. To make sure you can handle it I guess.

The first 5 slow laps are for learning the coarse.

[coop3rr]

Originally posted by jdmgt


The first 5 slow laps are for learning the coarse.

yeah, thats what i was intending to say. lmao.

And hey i just clicked the quote button, was a general "lol" at the continuation.. nothing against anyone haha.

on another note, got the prospeed tonight, makes the carts a little more enjoyable, more power, increased my lap time by about .500-.800 ton of fun at prospeed.


Was pretty dead tonight for a while there, was starting to get busy when i left. (7ish)

[ercchry]

so how many karts in a race? and whats the total time a race takes? (like the time the flag drops till the time the flag drops for the next race)

[mboldt]

5-6 minutes per race I think is what it works out to.

Usually 10-12 karts in a race. Last night 10 of us went out, they stopped us all, added another 4 people, which was kinda annoying. Heavy traffic but it is fun to pressure people and passing but if you want lap times, definitely not the time to go.

You also gain reward points, you start with 1200 points, once you reach 2000 you get a few free races I believe. I was earning 18-24 points being in the top 3 lap times of groups of 8-12... So if you want points, you'll gain more racing against more people in a group.

12 Races and you unlock 'pro speed' which is awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFhCNXXiAi4

Here are the times as of when I left last night... I am sitting at #5-6 now. Jay was sitting ontop for times and was down to 21.26. Almost under 20 seconds for the pro speed too.

I will definitely be going back next week.. Can't wait for Pro Speed!!

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac107/mikeboldtphoto/photo.jpg

[bart]

damn times getting faster i'm going tomorrow see what i can do

[sputnik]

Looks like almost the same track layout as they have at Speedworld in Winnipeg.

However using electric karts leaves them unable to do this... hehehe

gT7ieQ2yPx4

[RNB11]

If any beyonders drop by come say hi! I'm working the pit crew and probably the only Asian there to set me apart :)

[Mibz]

Originally posted by sputnik
Looks like almost the same track layout as they have at Speedworld in Winnipeg.

However using electric karts leaves them unable to do this... hehehe

gT7ieQ2yPx4 Holy fuck. I don't even. Yes.

[JAYMEZ]

Going to go this weekend

[mboldt]

Next wednesday I'm definitely going again for the buy 2 get 1 free deal!

[MGCM]

Originally posted by mboldt
Next wednesday I'm definitely going again for the buy 2 get 1 free deal!
i completely forgot about that, thx for reminding me, i may drop in again next wednesday

[v2kai]

Originally posted by sputnik
Looks like almost the same track layout as they have at Speedworld in Winnipeg.

However using electric karts leaves them unable to do this... hehehe

gT7ieQ2yPx4

that is so awesome:rofl:

get those knees down!

[Cody D]

I went today for my second time, I'm now in the Pro speed carts.

My fastest time for Race speed is 21.565 (5th place as of my sheet) and my fastest for Pro speed is 20.964 (I've only done one race at Pro speed which was my test race).

My race name is "Viper - Lotus Eater", just to bug my buddies with their Lotuses.

[MGCM]

Originally posted by Cody D
I went today for my second time, I'm now in the Pro speed carts.

My fastest time for Race speed is 21.565 (5th place as of my sheet) and my fastest for Pro speed is 20.964 (I've only done one race at Pro speed which was my test race).

My race name is "Viper - Lotus Eater", just to bug my buddies with their Lotuses.


was it really busy?

[Cody D]

Originally posted by MGCM
was it really busy?

It was a lot busier than Wednesday and Thursday. I had to fight traffic quite a bit which slowed down one of my races fairly bad. I was able to do my Pro speed test solo though which was a blast.

[Sorath]

Oh my the Asian chick working the front today... :eek: :love:

My fat ass manage a 21.809 today. I think I saw you there Cody D. I remember the viper lotus eater name

[Cody D]

Originally posted by Sorath
Oh my the Asian chick working the front today... :eek: :love:

My fat ass manage a 21.809 today. I think I saw you there Cody D. I remember the viper lotus eater name

Well if you or anyone see me there say hi, I have a Shoei helmet and Dainese bike gloves, 6'1" white dude.

I'm very curious as to how much weight affects the karts, I'm 195lbs, you would think that weight would make a huge difference but I haven't noticed that at all.

[flipstah]

I suggest going on weeknights.

I went tonight and it was packed! We were also put together with people who didn't know the rules and I couldn't get a clean lap at all!

They clustered and wouldn't let me pass. I tried to squeeze in but I hit the wall instead. :banghead:

I'm coming back to get a better time but not a good start:

http://i.imgur.com/5HJYC0q.jpg

[bart]

Originally posted by Cody D


Well if you or anyone see me there say hi, I have a Shoei helmet and Dainese bike gloves, 6'1" white dude.

I'm very curious as to how much weight affects the karts, I'm 195lbs, you would think that weight would make a huge difference but I haven't noticed that at all.

they made the track faster since opening night, turn 1 has no kink in it anymore, and the track has got grip now

i'm 220lbs got a 21.531

i saw the top 2 guys they weigh maybe like 150 max lol

[pockett]

Originally posted by flipstah
I suggest going on weeknights.

I went tonight and it was packed! We were also put together with people who didn't know the rules and I couldn't get a clean lap at all!

They clustered and wouldn't let me pass. I tried to squeeze in but I hit the wall instead. :banghead:

I'm coming back to get a better time but not a good start:

http://i.imgur.com/5HJYC0q.jpg

:werd: I hated that girl who kept bumping into me and pinning me against the wall. :whipped:

We will just have to go more often to be apart of the top 5 don haha. :burnout:

[flipstah]

Originally posted by pockett


:werd: I hated that girl who kept bumping into me and pinning me against the wall. :whipped:

We will just have to go more often to be apart of the top 5 don haha. :burnout:

You know it!

I want that Pro Speed function. :drool: