The racing itch had been getting stronger and stronger, and I just wasn't able to fight it anymore. The circle track truck idea never worked out, and that crowd is nothing like a NASA group either so I wasn't all that concerned when it didn't work out. A little scouting around the Houston area revealed a karting track 30 minutes from my house that allows me unlimited track time for the price of one NASA weekend, as well as a 16-20 race schedule as well. There's also karting tracks in Dallas, Denton, and New Orleans that host SKUSA events if I get the urge to travel, but I definitely am not ready for that speed wise yet.
I'll be racing in the TaG Masters class, and its very competitive from all indications so far. The kart is a 34h two stroke motor (rental karts are about 9hp). Tuning a kart is NOTHING like a muscle car, so I am having to learn an entire new driving and tuning style.
I will still be hanging around the local NASA events, so you guys haven't gotten rid of me yet! I'm hoping to find someone needing another driver for a Chump or Lemons car effort so that I can still get my big car fix as well, so if anyone knows of anything or needs another driver let me know.
Here are some pics of the kart (and my pit crew):
