All Teams Sign Up for Kansas City!

[Jim Burke]

Hello All,

Looks like we've got a cool opportunity here for the KC race. If we can show the organizers that we have significant numbers in early sign up, we can get a much larger and more awesome track at the front of the KC Station for the season opener this June!

I know that a lot of you don't like filing for each maker faire, but this seems to be a special case that could turn out to be awesome for us.

If you are a team competing in the 2012 season and expect to race in KC this year, please send your application now:

www.makerfairekc.com/information

Last year's entry list had the following teams:

Pumping Station: One
Electromagnate/ PS1
i3 Detroit
Milwaukee Makerspace
Milwaukee Makerspace
Milwaukee Makerspace
CCCKC
CCCKC
Sector 67
i-Hacked.com
Duct Tape & Zip Ties
Lone Hacker Racing

Please notify KC of your race entry so we can get that sweet track!

[Michael Overstreet]

Thanks Jim, you just made Luis very happy and me too by the way. We have four local teams signed up. Only 6 more and we will be out front!!!

[Jim Burke]

I will inform PS:1 to fill out their forms. I also know that there will be another privateer team coming out of PS1. So there's two more right there.

As for Milwaukee, I wonder how many they'll send this year?
Hey i3!! Karen said you're going to do a full calendar! Where you guys at?
Also Sector should do early sign up. Don't want them to miss out on the fun!

Kyle, were you planning on racing KC or were you planning on just detroit and chicago?

[Sharon Mehl]

Duct Tape & Zip Ties will be there!   We are proud members of CCCKC this year and Make KC.  We're registered ... just haven't started working on the car yet.  We would like to keep car #911 as our number again.

I know ... it is never fun to fill out "paperwork", or in this case would it be called "digi-work"??   Any way ... we get to race for free and get free admission if we just take 5-10 minutes and fill out a form online!!!  I think that is quite a deal!

Don't forget ... we need to plan on getting together at at least one BBQ restaurant while you all are here ... and now that CCCKC has a new home ... of course you will need to come out and check it out!

Sharon

member of Duct Tape & Zip Ties Racing Team

[Alexander Honkala]

AHA has willing flesh, but needs to sort out logistics. I will let you all know soon.

-X

[Patrick Callahan]

PS1 has updated it's entry to include its new vehicle and a return of the Cop Bike a.k.a Micro CHiP!

[Sharon Mehl]

Check out the new home of CCCKC ... it includes an invitation from Hammerspace to come out and check out the space while you're here for Maker Faire ...

Hammerspace Facebook

Sharon

[Kyle Deloske]

I'm thinking a Friday night ppprs grillout. Turn pit lane into a bbq pit.
Sent from my LG phone

Sharon Mehl <sharon...@gmail.com> wrote:

>*Duct Tape & Zip Ties* will be there! We are proud members of CCCKC this

>year and Make KC. We're registered ... just haven't started working on the
>car yet. We would like to keep car #911 as our number again.
>
>I know ... it is never fun to fill out "paperwork", or in this case would
>it be called "digi-work"?? Any way ... we get to race for free and get
>free admission if we just take 5-10 minutes and fill out a form online!!!
> I think that is quite a deal!
>
>Don't forget ... we need to plan on getting together at at least one BBQ
>restaurant while you all are here ... and now that CCCKC has a new home ...
>of course you will need to come out and check it out!
>
>Sharon

>member of *Duct Tape & Zip Ties Racing Team*

[Joe Kerman]

Sector67 is planning on entering two teams this year.  I will make sure the registration gets filled out ASAP, but you can go ahead and count us in!  Uncreative temporary team names:

Sector67 Team A (Fat Man)
Sector67 Team B (Little Boy)

Also, I cannot WAIT to see how CCCKC is doing at hammerspace!

[Jim Burke]

Wow. Two teams? I imagine that you'll be using last year's car and then a fancy fun new car?

[Joe Kerman]

Last years car is currently at the madison childrens museum, awaiting construction of a plinth. they are going to install it in the lobby on a longterm display :) (MANY pics to come when they get it done!) So not only is is 2 new vehicles, but we cant even steal parts from it.

Im pretty excited about our idea to use a pair of <redacted> to ensure that we have no issues <redacted> <redacted> the <redacted>.  That is, assuming the <redacted> doesnt catch on <redacted> while testing. (or we dont get too <redacted> to finish it)

If the plans for car-B work out, everyone will <redacted> in their pants ;)

THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN SANITIZED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION BY THE SECTOR67 DEPARTMENT OF MISINFORMATION

[Alexander Honkala]

One of those <redacted> is fire, and I'm fair certain that the last <redacted> is glitter.

-X

[Jim Burke]

I've heard many rumors of ps1's machine. The only thing they wish to impart to the public is that they intend to win both the Tesla Cup and The Moxie Cup with the same car.

I have no idea what devilry they are going to enact to do this. That is a lie, and I totally know what they're doing because they wanted to be super legal this year. It is very legal and pretty damned amazing. To think that you guys out there could top this just makes me giddy.

This year is a pretty intense year....for moxie. I'm hearing lots of intensely clever ways to be both fast and fun.

The field is most likely to look like this.

[Tim Miller]

now that you know our plan we will all have to change it.

[kyle]

I'll be there for KC and Chicago for sure. Detroit is a maybe. I'll
get signed up for K.C. tonight.

I have a new car almost complete (just needs brakes after a wreck
during the test drive broke the caliper) and it is at least twice as
fast as my ride last year, so hopefully I won't have to drive in the
slow lane this year. I found a gigantic motor for cheap to put on last
year's ride but am pretty sure it would be a rollover hazard if it
moves any faster. I might make it into a motorcycle thing or
something....I don't know. Having a second vehicle is questionable at
this point. It is a 3.5kw motor so I'd really like to put it to use
but...lots of summer projects going on. Plus I still have to install
an ejection seat, rocket boosters, front machine guns and a cup
holder. Oh, and make it play the theme music to night rider.

On Mar 23, 10:01 am, Jim Burke <burkedes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I will inform PS:1 to fill out their forms. I also know that there will be
> another privateer team coming out of PS1. So there's two more right there.
>
> As for Milwaukee, I wonder how many they'll send this year?
> Hey i3!! Karen said you're going to do a full calendar! Where you guys at?
> Also Sector should do early sign up. Don't want them to miss out on the fun!
>
> Kyle, were you planning on racing KC or were you planning on just detroit
> and chicago?
>
> On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 9:56 AM, Michael Overstreet <
>
>
>
> moverstreet...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks Jim, you just made Luis very happy and me too by the way. We have
> > four local teams signed up. Only 6 more and we will be out front!!!
>

[Tom Gralewicz]

It looks like Milwaukee Makerspace will be taking a pass on KC, nobody wants to do the 10 hour drive, especially in a truck with the cars :-)

We'll see you in Detroit and Chicago!

Tom

--
Tom Gralewicz
Miller Electronics Recycling
(414) 380-1716
www.deadcomputers.com

[Jim Burke]

I've been informed that another independent team from PS:1 is going to submit entry to KC, making it a total of 3 cars coming from PS:1 this year.

[Jim Burke]

Hey teams! Don't forget to sign up!

I'm understanding that the following teams are attending KC:
PS1: 3 cars
i3: 1 car
Sector 67: 1 or 2 cars
Lone Hacker: 2 cars
Duct Tape: 1 car
Possibly 1 car from All Hands

Tom, if we could work out something with transporting at least one of your machines for you from PS1, would you consider sending a team? We'd really like to get this sweet track at the front of the Faire!

Who else is kicking off their season with KC?

[Alexander Honkala]

All Hands Active can't make it. We're not up on logistics to make the 12h drive out.

-X

[David M. N. Bryan]

Hack Factory (612) will be there. We may have two cars... One for sure.

-David

[Jim Burke]

Hey Hack Factory! Please sign up to the KC race so Luis can lobby for the track. I have your team stuff for the series already, but I need your registration for Maker Faire. Sign up to this link below:

www.makerfairekc.com/information

I'm super excited to see what you guys have put together this season!

[Tom Gralewicz]

Neither of my drivers wants to go, I would have to recruit one on the fly, keep in mind the new cars are built for people under 5'6'

Tom

[Jim Burke]

We might have a spare driver that fits those dimensions....

[Tim Miller]

LVL1 is going to sit this one out not enough people want to drive and we probably should start building a car soon or something. 

[Sean Denny]

I have signed up one car for i3, the new one, >C. My understanding is
our original car (#3) is being prepped in time for that race, but we
need to hear from Cannonball or Ted to confirm.

Guess we should ask the local teams: could you recruit competent,
unbiased, non-massive drivers if needed? It sounds like that may make
a difference if Milwaukee competes or not, and it could mean a second
car for i3.

Sean D

We're not just fast, we're Superluminal. Superluminalracing.com

[Sharon Mehl]

Hi Sean ... I'm sure I could round you up some drivers ... I don't think that would be a problem ... we had more drivers than we could use last year.  ...and my sons really appreciated the i3 team's help while in Detroit ... you'll be here on our turf and I'm sure we could help you!

Sharon

Duct Tape & Zip Ties Racing Team

--
Thanks so much!

Sharon

[bbsmi...@gmail.com]

Aren't all the cars built for drivers under 5' 6"? 

:)

[Sharon Mehl]

ha ha except if you have a household of all 6' tall males in it!  LOL

[Greg Frazier]

What is the racing schedule for KC? I would like to attend, but may
have a work commitment on Sunday. If possible, though, I'd like to
come to KC.

Thanks!

[Luis Rodriguez]

I'm sorry for not responding to your email Greg. You are in the right place to ask, although I don't control the race schedule. :)

KC will be loads of fun! We are sending out maker communications this week, if you signed up.

Luis E. Rodriguez

[Jim Burke]

Hey Luis,

Can we have an updated entry list for KC? Does PS:One have 3 vehicles entered?

[PS1 Patrick Callahn]

Races usually follow the same schedule.  This is not official but a tentative schedule.

Saturday morning 

Team check in

Safety checks

Qualifying laps. <-- This determines drag racing line up

Drag races

Saturday afternoon

Heat #1 of 15 Lap sprint

Heat #2 of 15 Lap sprint

Race winners Finals for 15 Lap

Moxie Finals for 15 Lap sprint

Sunday

Team Check in

75 minute Endurance/Relay Race 

The endurance race will conclude early Sunday afternoon some time between 1pm and 3pm. The earlier we finish the earlier we can pack up and make the long drive back home. We don't want to hold the race too early since teams will be charging their batteries overnight. We can be pretty flexible on time if we need to be.

[Jim Burke]

Here's a *Rough* weekend schedule. Subject to change based on factors like weather or track orientation or whenever you teams decide to show up :)

• Rough hourly procedure

The PPPRS follows a schedule that sort of looks like this. Be prepared for this schedule to shift hours randomly when things don’t work out. This is typical for events but try and pretend we didn’t say that. We are a professional organization with a very professional outlook on things and stuff. Yeah.
Saturday Track Day Schedule
7:00:00    Team Check In/Unpack        
7:15:00    Team Waivers/ Maker Faire Waivers
7:45:00    Unload main equipment for workshop        
8:00:00    PPPRS Official "rolling" Inspection        
8:30:00    Drivers Meeting        
9:00:00    GATES OPEN        
12:00:00    qualifying session begins      
1:00:00    RACE ONE: DRAG RACE        
2:45:00    2nd round opening ceremonies
3:00:00    RACE TWO: HEAT 1 ROAD COURSE        
3:20:00    RACE TWO: HEAT 2 ROAD COURSE        
3:40:00    RACE TWO: FINALE ROAD COURSE        
4:15:00    "Winners, Scores, Sign off.
5:00:00    Overnight Cleanup
           
Sunday Race Schedule                    
           
8:00:00    Buildout Opens         
8:30:00    Drivers briefing        
9:00:00    GATES OPEN
12:45:00    Opening Ceremonies        
1:00:00    FINALE: ENDURANCE RACE        
2:45:00    scores tallied champion crowned        
3:30:00    cars on display, commence cleanup
5:00:00    Pack Up Items, prepare to retire Finale

[Michael Overstreet]

Has the track layout been done for Kansas City yet?

[Jim Burke]

Actually it has not. Last I heard we were still deciding what location. Unless I made a calculation, if I can know where on the fairgrounds it'll be I can get cracking on that tonight!

[Luis Rodriguez]

Apologies, I've been in an all day meeting, I'll look tonight.

Luis E. Rodriguez

[Greg Frazier]

Thanks for a tentative schedule. Is it possible to race on just
Saturday?

Thank you!

Greg Frazier
Velocihacktor

On Apr 17, 12:33 pm, Jim Burke <burkedes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Here's a *Rough* weekend schedule. Subject to change based on factors like
> weather or track orientation or whenever you teams decide to show up :)
>

>    - Rough hourly procedure

> <pmcall...@gmail.com>wrote:

> >> >www.makerfairekc.com/**information<http://www.makerfairekc.com/information>

[PS1 Patrick Callahan]

You are not obligated to race every day.  Black Frog Racing only raced one day last year.  Of course you will miss out on points Sunday but you will get your fill of fun on Saturday.

[Brian Smith]

This year we hope to make both days at Detroit :)

Brian (Black Frog Racing)

[Jim Burke]

Hey Brian,

Would you like to attend the Chicago race as well? We'd love to see you guys tear up the track at night!

[David M. N. Bryan]

Is The Hack Factory on the list? Would it be possible to we finish by 1pm?

I personally want to make the drive home that Sunday so our team doesn't need to take another day off of work.

-David
Team 612

[Sharon Mehl]

Hey Black Frog racing ... We were in the pits next to you in Detroit .... Another PPPRS team that also has kids on it that compete in FIRST Robotics ... We are now a hackerspace team but 2 kids in the team still compete in FIRST .  Can you guys make it to KC?  Last year FIRST teams demoted their robots at KC Maker Faire ... Plus you could race your car!

Sharon

[Brian Smith]

We'll see - my FTC team and my wife's FRC teams both made FIRST Worlds next week in St Louis, so the Powerwheels is gathering dust in the garage at the moment :)

We may have a team from my company this year too.

[Jim Burke]

Well, The schedule shows the race to start at 1pm...Is that far too late for you guys? I can try my best to make accomodations but realistically I'd like to talk with Luis about track times and such. I wouldn't want to have our event finish too early during the weekend, otherwise people won't see it!

[David M. N. Bryan]

If we could get done by 2-3pm, then we could get back (9 hour drive) before midnight. Could the opening be moved up and hour? Is anyone else in a similar situation, heading back on Sunday?

-David

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Burke" <burke...@gmail.com>
To: power-rac...@googlegroups.com

[Jim Burke]

Well I know for sure we can finish by 3pm on sunday, with the heats and the drag race all taking place on Saturday.

I'd also like to note that we may add an additional event to the race weekend, by turning our qualifying round into a target practice as well.

I figure we get a few events with our nerf guns!

[Luis Rodriguez, CCCKC, VP Communications]

I'l post a track location to this group, let me find the PDF of the location. Would that work for editing? I have CAD too. I thought i sent that to someone earlier but maybe it was an image.

[Jim Burke]

pdf would work just fine. As long as we have distance references, that'll work for us.

[Greg Frazier]

Is it too late to enter this race?

Thanks.

Greg
Velocihacktor

[Luis E. Rodriguez]

Not for me, Jim? I can send you the super secret entry form for Maker Faire if you have a vehicle to race in three weeks!? Or bring a stock one for a "control." But let me know ASAP please.

-Luis Rodriguez

[Greg Frazier]

Yes, please.  You can send it to me at gregory...@gmail.com.  I really appreciate it!  And I hope we don't disappoint.  I know our car will at least look really nice.  

Thanks!

Greg