12/14/08 melrose park go kart racing

[walec05]

hey guys as the title states. the local acura forum and some of my brothers friends are going karting on the 14th. im just letting you guys know whats up

its going to be on december 14th at 11am.

ive never been to this place, but its supposed to be better than chicago indoor racing. its cheaper, you race for longer stretches, the track is more advanced, oh, did i mention its cheaper and you dont have to buy that stupid permit thing that chicagoindoor gets you for.

anyway, if anyone wants to join, you have to time and the place. here is the website. www.mpgrandprix.com

[RobSE]

I may be in as long as I don't work, I will keep you posted.

[ColombianMax]

You do have to buy a "permit" except they call it a license. Some of us were there for maxus and it was pretty cool... I'd def do it again. As long as I got money in my pocket by then; I'll be there

[NIGHTMAREuki]

IIRC its going to be roughly $50/ person ($40 3 rides and $10 for license)

[walec05]

yeah, which is cheaper than chicago indoor....$75 for 3 rides and then $15 a ride after that.

[NIGHTMAREuki]

yeah, which is cheaper than chicago indoor....$75 for 3 rides and then $15 a ride after that.

damn, thats fucking a lot

[ColombianMax]

yeah, which is cheaper than chicago indoor....$75 for 3 rides and then $15 a ride after that.

I can open up my own go-kart course for that much...shiet

For those who've been at Chicago Indoor Racing, is it any better than the Grand Prix go karting place in Melrose?

[walec05]

ive never been to the place in melrose park, but i think its going to be much better than Chicagoindoorracing. less packed and more time on the cars sounds like fun to me.

[Xmax]

I guess Chicago Indoor Racing opened another one in Addison not to long ago. I have yet to check out Addison location, but my guess its pretty much the same.

[walec05]

just bumping this back to the top.

its this weekend. my brother asked me if i knew how many were going. i guess they are making reservations.

so is anyone in?? anybody feel like going??

[walec05]

so we have pulled together 8 people so far. if we get more than 10 there is a group discount. so its even cheaper.

i dont know if any of you are interested, but this is tomorrow.

[RobSE]

no can do, starting work tomorrow at 9:30

[DasTeknoViking]

I had just gone on Friday..... still sore. I got family over my house tomorrow from out of state so i am deff out.

[walec05]

alright cool. i was just wondering if anyone was up for going.

im a bit hungover, but that should all go away by the time i get there.

you guys have my number, so if anyone decides to go, let me know.

[walec05]

damn, guys....this place is baller.

100 times better than chicago indoor.

the track is bigger alot bigger.(like both of chicago's tracks put together)
you race for longer periods
its alot cheaper
the karts are quicker/less restrictive

overall it was a blast. cost was $55 for registration (first time only), race permit and 5 races.....shit was cheap....and we raced for a total of like two hours. didnt have to wait for people, it wasnt as packed, they have alot more shit to offer in the BAR area. cant wait to go again.

[walec05]

couple quick pics that were snapped

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/walec05/p_00153.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/walec05/p_00158.jpg

[Mr Grey]

Guess I know where to set up another meet soon. I'm aiming for the weeks near the end of January.

[walec05]

^^^yeah, thats cool. a group of over 10 people has i think 10 bux off per person. its really cool and if you get there early on a sunday...11am(when they open) its basically empty and your the only one on the track.

[Xmax]

Yup that place is hecka fun. And the owner is cool as well. Man $55 bucks for 5 races. Last time I was there was for Maxus this past June and we got 3 runs for $45.

[walec05]

Yup that place is hecka fun. And the owner is cool as well. Man $55 bucks for 5 races. Last time I was there was for Maxus this past June and we got 3 runs for $45.

yeah, 3 races for $45 and then since we bought out two more races, which are $10 each, with a bigger group they gave us $10 bux off per person. so it actually turned out to be an additional $5 per extra race.

[Feus]

damn i just missed this.... we need another one! lol

[Mr Grey]

damn i just missed this.... we need another one! lol


You didn't really miss anything. It was open to everyone but it was mainly passed on from the TL forums. Nothing wrong with that but only 1 person from here went because his bro has a TL. We will def have one. This is just 1 of many things to do in the year to come. If you like you can set it up. There's no designated person for meets. Anyone can sert anything up at any given time. Just that the person who brings it to light better be ready to organize the event.

[Feus]

You didn't really miss anything. It was open to everyone but it was mainly passed on from the TL forums. Nothing wrong with that but only 1 person from here went because his bro has a TL. We will def have one. This is just 1 of many things to do in the year to come. If you like you can set it up. There's no designated person for meets. Anyone can sert anything up at any given time. Just that the person who brings it to light better be ready to organize the event.

I'll see what i can throw together and when i have the time to do so. I'll make sure to post it up.

[kerosene]

just an fyi there is a place lot closer to us, same prices... its next to riverwoods, I just know how to get there... not sure where it is :P

[RobSE]

Well I'm going today around 7pm, anyone want to join let me know. I will be with a group of 6 or more.