[mlange]

Hey Jon,

Thanks for the compliment

My guys were only around the Track for the Rolling Starts as we were anticipating the rest of the pack making flying starts around the first corner as well and we wanted to maintain my advantage.

This is just a normal part of racing as we will try to gain every legal advantage possible

Your guy who was second would have given me a great race for the duration and the only reason he didn't push me was one of the guys he was lapping gave him a signal to overtake after seeing the Blue Flag and then closed the door on him!!

That allowed me to pull away effectively sealing the weekend for me and ending the Race for Paul.

Also had Ben Goh who came in third had more luck in his Qualifying ( Held up by Slower Guys ) definately would of been in contention for 2nd.

I don't think it gave me an unfair advantage it was just an additional measure we took in preparation to make sure no-one got the start on me whicj has happened before.Everybody can adopt the same measure of protection.

I have a little surprise for the next round in May as I have further increased my Fitness and Nutrition Program and coupled with Technical updates should see us get through the 33second barrier for the lap times. I hit 32:98 last night in practice with the adjustments but it takes a lot more Endurance to maintain the pace.

I am sure Ben and Paul will be making similar adjustments which will make for a memorable weekend at Kartright!!

Sheridan,

Job well done.

And thank you for your thoughts. Look forward to further updates.

You (and your engineer) have established the driving/setup yardstick for which everyone can improve themselves towards.

[Sheridan Thomas]

Hey Ace,

Thanks for the Expert Advice!

With reference to '' Hey this is Karting not F1 Dude '' This is down to me personally, I fully prepare for everything I do and believe if you are going to participate in any sort of Race / Competition you owe it to the Spectators involved and your Team and Supporters to give it everything you have.It is this type of dedication that led to me winning Schoolboy /Junior / Senior NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in Boxing and Boxing for my country GB over 11 times.

My son Lucas is 6 years old and driving a Yamaha KT100 / Birel and has a lot of talent ( 38 -39 ) second laps and I want to set an example on how to prepare yourself and to give your best.This is the reason I race.

I will definately use your advice when I'm on Pole next month and thanks.

If everybody adopted the same mentality with regard to fitness and Technical Improvements I think it would take it to a new level increasing everybodies viewing pleasure.

What I forgot to state was My Guys that were giving me the Thumbs Up during the Formation Laps were my Son and Daughter and Wife !!!HahHa.

I have driven in Malaysia / Macau / Dubai / England / Wales etc etc,on the longer Tracks using the KZ,DD2 and KF Series Engines and find it a whole lot easier physically and mentally than driving at Kartright.

The Tracks are a lot wider and more forgiving and I find them boring unless on a Gearbox Kart.

Kartright may be smaller but I can assure you to drive it in less than 34 seconds for more than 10 laps takes a very high level of fitness and concentration, This is why I like it so much as it pushes me to the limit.Have you driven it competitively?

I would love to race in Malaysia on the longer Tracks and love a challenge.

It is not fair to mention '' Names '' as I know Jonathon Tay is better than his display over the weekend and must of just had a bad day.We all make mistakes.

Everybody has the same option of ''Leaning'' their Engines and decreasing the Re-Build intervals and it's not Williams Racing that decides this on my behalf.

I like to get the most out of my Engines and I Lean it myself as I drive to suit me and the Track. As long as I have a smile on my face at the end of the Race I don't care if I have to Re-Build it every day.

Williams Racing had 9 Podiums over the weekend so must be doing something right!!

Thanks for all the advice ACE and I will definately adopt it so to further improve.

[ace]

I was not talking about the tracks being interesting. I know that you drove at sepang with the KF as I was watching the yamaha race. I'm actually talking about the competition. If you race in more professional races, you will have a different level of competition as compare tk singapore race. In singapore, you were practically unchallenged as most of the masters are quite inexperienced. I couldve predicted the podium as those were the frontrunners. Credit to darren ooi though as he tried to challenge you guys too. But you see, in Malaysia, should you decide to join seniors like how James Lee, who is 40+ and doing seniors. And he actually won the championship in 2008. If you join, you will meet people like Nabil and afiq who both drives formula BMW or mikko nassi or farriz fauzy who is the brother of lotus test driver fairuz. This is the level of competition that you can't get in Singapore. Even in masters, guy ermer and Kyle blockley may give you a run for your money. At those times, your mental fitness will be put to test as well unlike Singapore. There are a lot of people who can drive fast but not everyone can cope under heavy pressure when another driver is closing in. Something you didn't get in Singapore.

[Sheridan Thomas]

Ace,

That is the level of competition I am looking for mate, I want to race balls out against the best and put every level of both my Mental and Physical fitness to the test! :twisted

I would love to race against all the guys you mentioned and love the pressure.

I have proposed to Allan at Kartright that he finish the season with a '' Race of Champions '' with all the class winners racing against each other. I spoke with Richard Bradley and he is well up for it and it will decide who the best really is!

Appreciate everybodies feedback on the proposal!

Could you give me some advice on how to join the class and what classes they run? KF / Rotax DD2 / Yamaha /KZ ?

I have a new BMB KF 2 on my Kart at the moment in preparation for May and it is unbelievable. 3 Stage Power Valve makes it great to drive though very demanding physically. Is this eligible for Malaysia?

Apreciated.

[Shadow]

In resonse to the question '' How did Sheridan know everybody was in formation coming into the first straight '' as I was in Pole.
On Sunday we had several members of Williams Racing ( My Team ) positioned around the Track to monitor and give indications to myself whether the Formation I was controlling was correct as I wanted the best possible legal start.

My guys are all professionals and gave me the thumbs up at each position for each race. , You may have the impression that I jumped the starts because of the way we have set my kart up... ( Super Quick )

What I forgot to state was My Guys that were giving me the Thumbs Up during the Formation Laps were my Son and Daughter and Wife!!HahHa.

Two different days, two different versions of your "professional team from Williams racing".

[Mikko Nassi]

Shadow wouldn't you trust your family?

You did see the smilie as well right?:

My guys are all professionals and gave me the thumbs up at each position for each race.

That is the level of competition I am looking for mate, I want to race balls out against the best and put every level of both my Mental and Physical fitness to the test!

I like your attitude.

Check your email for info on Rotax Malaysia.

[ace]

For yamaha, I'm sure william should know a thing or two as he has connections to the yamaha dealer in Malaysia.
For Rotax, you can go to www.kartmoreracing.com/rotax for more info. If not, Mikko can tell you all you need to know to join.
For rotax, they run micromax, junior max, senior max, masters and DD2. I wouldn't recommend you to join DD2 unless you are looking for an easier path to the world finals as the DD2 is a rather small category in Malaysia and the racing can be quite boring, sometimes with only 3 people. The first round had only 5. The most competitive classes are senior and junior. If you should decide to join seniors, I suggest you not aim for too high in your first race as the racing is very different to Singapore masters. The racing in seniors is very fierce, especially near the front. Masters is still quite fun but don't set your expectations too high either as there are still strong competitiors like Kyle Blockley.

[Sheridan Thomas]

Hey Shadow,

My 6 year old son is a thorough professional and is regularly putting in 37-38 second laps around Kartright so I listen to him!

He has been driving since he was 3 1/2 years old and is on a Birel / Yamaha 100 already and is a complete natural. Does anybody know if there is a concession in place so he can race ?

Thanks ACE,

I differ from you though with my attitude as I would not enter any race not expecting to win it. Every time I start my Kart whether it be Practice or Racing I race and Drive like my life depends on it.

I set my expectations the very highest as it pushes me to the next level and if you enter any Race with your expectations low ( It's the taking part that counts ) that's exactly what you will do..

I am more than happy with the ''fierce competition'' as I come from both a Motorcross and Boxing Background so have first hand experience of the fiercest type of competition there is.. ( Ultra Marathons also and 4 Deserts )

You have to have self belief in any sport.

When I race in Malaysia I will be coming to win and give it 100% commitment.

I have driven in the UK with some very hard and seasoned drivers who would push you off the Track and into the Tyre wall as soon as look at you but are gentlemen in the pits, I wouldn't expect anything else.

Thanks again guys for all the advice.

[Eric Ho]

Sheridan, great race you had. Don't be too bothered about the comments made on an internet forum and do not let them take anything away from what you have earned. Well done for the race! If I were you, I wont be bothered about going to Malaysia to race just to prove a point unless you really have the time and the resources for it. We are all in it for the fun and competition, way too old to be a professional driver in any case. Besides, we all have our commitments and going to another place to kart can be fun but it might not give us any more fun than where we are as long as we are happy.

To all the friendly "brothers" karting in Malaysia and Singapore, don't think it's fair to take anything away from last weekend's race drivers and organisers for what they did, comparing it to any race out of the country. I know Malaysia is near and Singapore drivers do go over, vice versa but let's not forget that kartright in Singapore is the first real track with decent proportions (in my opinion) and we have not had kart races like the National Championship for a very long time since the 90s.

To compare or "challenge" karting on where would give the stiffest of all competitions, I think anytime Japan, UK, Europe or maybe even Macau could give a good run compared to Malaysia. Honestly, Malaysia has got a few tracks already running for years and I'm not surprised that events should be more prepared, fair amount of drivers are highly competitive given the number of years of head start available. So let's not impose one's opinion on another and on a place like this little red dot (Singapore) who have done what they can to have their own kart race after a long long time (out of the car parks).

Don't think it would be a nice gesture to tell your neighbours that the way they play their tennis is sub-standard and they should come do it here, have a go with your brothers or it's as good as they are not playing tennis in their own home. However, this is an internet forum with different people of different levels of maturity as we all could see that as long as you know how to use the computer and have got internet access, you are free to post.

Peace to all, regardless where you are from and who you are, let's all just enjoy the karting together or seperately as long as we are happy.

[Sheridan Thomas]

Hey Eric,

Thanks for the compliment and you are right in everything you state,

It was a great race and there will be always be someone trying to de-value someone elses achievements.

I will be concentrating fully on the next round before making any commitments to race anywhere else but you are also correct in saying the Racing In Japan is one of the most difficult as they are all mad and want to win more than anything.

I have to say I did feel a bit deflated after seeing a few comments as I know most of the Guys racing are of a very good standard in Singapore and Kartright is a hard circuit to race on.

The Drivers are all good guys and good sportsmen.

The reason I am racing really is to set an example for my son Lucas as he loves Karting,,

I am really looking forward to the next round and hope everybody gives it the support it deserves.

[Sheridan Thomas]

Not long to go to the next round of the National Championships at KR.

I think I will be pushed a lot harder this time as I have heard a few more drivers from Malaysia will be entering and everyone wil be upping their game.

Plus I have 3 broken ribs to contend with.

Good luck to all drivers.

[James Leong]

Sheridan - I hate to disappoint you on the Malaysian drivers taking part in Singapore. The Singapore National series is a closed event - National which is meant for Singapore licence holders ONLY. Drivers from other countries is not allowed to participate in this event.

Any Malaysian licence holders found entering this event will likely to lose their licence for the year. In any case anyone taking part from other countries need a Release Letter from their ASN. Not likely to be given especially AAM who will monitor the drivers attending this series.

James Leong

[Sheridan Thomas]

Hi James,

Thanks for the info but I think any of the Guys applying to join the Singapore National Championships from Malaysia would of already applied for a release from their respective Motor Sports Association before entry.

Am I correct in assuming that this is normal practice?

If I was to race in Malaysia would I have to apply to the SMSA first for release?

[James Leong]

The Singapore National Series is inscribed with CIK as a National event. It is not even a Zone event. Therefore only Singapore licence holders can participate in this event. The Release letter does not come into the picture. Also the track is homologated under National status. Thus other licence holders from other countries cannot race in the circuit.

If you wish to race in Malaysia, you will need to get from SMSA a Release Letter allowing you to race in the RMC. Our RMC is a zone event - inscribed with CIK as Asian Zone. Therefore any driver from Asia is allowed to participate in our races. Only requirement is the Release Letter which your ASN will give if you are not on the blacklist.

It would be good to guage yourself by driving with others as a variety. Racing with the same drivers all the time does not offer much of a challenge as you will know each other's style. Racing against the unknown will bring the better out of you.

You and the rest of the Singapore drivers are always welcome to join our series. RMC Malaysia also cater for the Singapore drivers as the drivers score points under Singapore. At the end of the series the highest point Singapore driver gets the ticket to go to the Grand Final in La Conca, Italy in November this year. Until a proper track is in place, Singapore RMC will continue to run jointly with RMC Malaysia.

James Leong

James Leo

[rodney]

[ace ][Well, you are right on that one. Alex Yoong's team were so desperate to win that they intentionally tried to disqualify Max Fewtrell and when the scrutineers were asked to show documentary proof that his engine was not legal, they couldn't. Max was seen crying when told that he could not race the prefinal and Alex Yoong just stood there and watched, not even going over to give some sort of apology or console him. What an ass. So what if he went to F1, his performances were so embarrassing that some malaysians think that he is an embarrassment, so stop being a snob Alex, f#$k off.
/quote]

please get your fact right, we were not desperate to win or trying to get other competitors disqualified. the fact was his engine did not have the correct spec ignition on it. the scrutineers did there job and looked up the ROK website and did not find the ignition he was using so they first asked his mechanic and father to show papers for it.they did not have any. then they said the engine came from the UK (mini rok engines are made in italy) selling name and saying its the 2010 engine, so all the other karters who was using mini rok also has 2010 engine why is his diffrent?????

i think the scrutineers was very fair in bring this to there attention, before perfinal saying that please change it before the race. so there was 30min to do so. the mechanic was able to change it but the kart could not start thats why he did not make it to the gird. of course beeing 10 he cryed,so in the first place they were wrong and should also read the rules and regs whos fault is? there fault.
do we not want to be fair to all competitors. whos job is it to make sure cadet drivers have the best and legal equipment to compete.

if a cadet driver gets disquilified it is the fault of the machanic and parents.what do kids know about the equipment. if the parent makes the mechanic do things that are not leagel to win at all cost then there should take the risk and not blame others who just want to see a fair and competitave race. we all work hard and spend our hard earned money racing so why should some one get away with cheating.

so if you have a problem with my boss please come up to him and say it to his face. who now needs to apologize????

what do you know about mortorsports? NOTHING and is shows with your lact of understanding and knowledge.