NSS Fatboy Challenge Live from Victory Lane Karting Charlotte, NC

[JED]

It is 9:00 PM and the Fat Boys are arriving at the facility.
A few came early to watch the karters currently on the track and to build their strategy. One of them was the noted Sports Writer from The Hartford Courant.

Howie Hodge and Jim DuPont have their cameras out as they also look foir the strategic spot for candid photos. One spot may be the locker room as guys suit up.

Back a little later as the competitors get out on the track.

Denise DuPont

[JED]

I do not see Brooksie here to officiate the Fat Boy challenge so they will just have to go with local officials

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There is 16 minutes left to the race currently on the track so there will be a while before the Fat Boys get on the track

[RGeeProductions]

Great stuff here Denise....Is Fran going to fit in a kart?????

[JED]

Also suiting up is postman and photographer Fran Lawlor and Speed51's one and only "Duke". Matt Kentfield

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There are 11 Fat Boys in their racing gear and on the track ready to go

Just heard that Johnny Bush is in the #19
Here is the starting lineup
#16 Dukes (Matt Kentfield)
#19 The Bushman (Johnny Bush)
#18 Getusum*****
15 Tank
13 Ouch
6 Chromehorn (Fran)
14 Inkstain (Shawn)
2 Lucky
9 Puma
2 The Cook
1 Whoo!

The race has started and The Duke has the lead, since he started on the pole that was an easy one!

[JED]

We are under caution as Puma in car #9 spun on the track

Here is the current standing - 15, 19, 15, 2, 18, 6, 13, 1, 14, 9, 3

[JED]

This is only the warm up folks there is 21 minutes and 44 seconds left of racing

The Duke in car #51 has led the field in the warm up session

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Next will be a 5 minute heat
Who ever has the fast time will select the pill for how many cars will be inverted for the race feature

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Okay folks here are the fast times for Each Fat Boy from Practice session
Duke 51 - 35.072
The Bushman - 35.543
Lucky - 33.445
Tank - 35.489
Whoo - 33.272
Ouch - 36.183
Getchusum***** - 32.898
Chrome Horn - 35.392
Ink Stain - 35.243
Puma - 34. 935
The Cook - 38.489

[JED]

The fast time averages of Duke 51 were effected by the strategy of the Ink Stain. Ink Stain intentionally blocked Duke 51 "I effected his (Duke 51) average time just like Robbie Gordon on a bad day", said Ink Stain as he grabbed he gear to suit up for Heat racng

Duke 51's average was 36.069 a drop from his fast time because of Ink Stain's blocking plan

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For the heat events the officials have diced up the odds by forcing the competitors to all get in diferent cars. So they now go into compete leaving their favorite cars behind

6 - Getchusumbutch
16 - Whoo
3 - Lucky
14 - Puma
7 - Duke 51
18 - Ink Stain
5 - Chrome Horn
1-Tank
15 - The Bushman
9 - Ouch
2 - The Cook
19 - 4NaSR
8 - Texas Tornado

#1 just got black flagged

[JED]

30 seconds left in the heat race and #8 is leading
Results 8, 16, 3, 7, 19, 8, 5......

[JED]

The #8 and 9 car have broken into the top 10 of fast times records at the Victory Lane Karting Center for today

[JED]

Here is the Official Results from the Heat Race and startign order -
6 - Getchusumbutch
16 - Whoo
3 - Lucky
7 - Duke 51
19 - 4Nik8R
8 - Texas Tornado
5 - Chrome Horn
18 - Ink Stain
14 - Puma
2 - The Cook
9 - Ouch
15 - The Bushman
1-Tank


The top three cars it is rumored are not legal because they did not tip the scales properly

[JED]

Driver's Meeting is currently is session as the compeitor's are briefed on the rules

The Cook will be starting on the pole with Duke 51 on the outside pole.

Drivers are suitng up and getting ready for the main event of 20 minues

[RGeeProductions]

Go chrome dome!!!! Ummm, oh, chrome horn!!!!:applause:

[JED]

Are there any sponsors that would like to contribute in? The Fat Boys are looking for some cash for food.

[JED]

Drivers are getting in their cars and the flagman has thrown the green flag

[JED]

1 minute down and Getchsum***** is leading the race followed close on his bumper by Texas Tornado

Chrome Horn is being held back in 9th by Ink Stain

You should see how fast these Fat boys are moving around the track. They are working up a sweat and will have to get something to eat for sure after raicng to keep up their figures.

Folks please make sure that the Facility cleans the suits if you come here to race before! These guys are really working upo a sweat

[JED]

9 minutes of hard bumping, sliding and good driving and here is the postions of the Fat Boys - 14, 2, 36, 9, 3, 19, 17, 8, 1, 6, 15,


Caution as the #7 stalls on the track
Caution again as Chrome Horn spins right in fron tof us and cars pile up into him. He is Ok and back to racing we all go

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Duke 51 who did well in qualifying is currently in the tenth spot after his car slowed earlier and he had to jump in it to make it move. And yes folks there are spotters here that are spotting for the Ft Boys

11 minutes down and the #7 car of the Cook has pulled in. Out of the race. Must have needed a snack

Car #17 spun but got himself back in the action using his feet to push off the tires

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Texas Tornado ois up there in second position but just noticed he has his firesuit top off to provide him with the extra air that he needs to be a whirlwind on the track.

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16 minutes down and Ink Stain has made his spot in the field in seventh spot

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18 minutes of hard road course racing
4 minutes to go and Getchusum***** is still in the lead followed by the clse drafter of Texas Tornado

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Two minutes to go and the cars are single file on the track

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1 minute to go and these Fat Boys are still charging hard
Getchusumbutch still the leader

[JED]

Race is over and Getchusum***** has won the Frist Annual Fat Boy challenge

Official results to follow

[JED]

The competitors have gotten out of their vehicles, smiling sweating and moving slow as they head to the pits for some refreshements

Track Crews are inspecting the cars for any broken springs or shocks

[JED]

Here is the official results of the first Annual Fat Boy Challenge
Car Driver
14 Getchusum*****
2 Texas Tornado
9 Whoo!
3 Nik8R
19 Lucky
17 Puma
1 Ouch
8 Ink Stain
15 Duke 51
18 The Bushman
6 Tank
5 Chrome Horn
7 The Cook

So folks go out and get some food and start eating so that you can compete in the Second Annual Fat Boy Challenge next year

[JED]

Here is a list of tonight's competitors =
Butch Slevenin
Duke Matt Kentfield
Josh Hyatt
Nic Davidson
Shawn Courchesne
Scott Lashley
Glenn Dixon
Fran Lawlor
David Sell
Johnny Bush


"I ran out of talent on Lap 12. I beat Speed51 and Chrome Horn. That is all that matters", said one tired Shawn Courchesne as he exited the locker room.

Will Speed51 radio show have Shawn as their guest next week? Or will it be Gary Danko? Stay tuned as the Racing Challenge continues

Have a good night all

Tune in tomorrow for more action From Concord!
Denise DuPont

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Here is the official results of the first Annual Fat Boy Challenge
Car Driver
14 Getchusum***** - Brad Smith (illegal - too small)
2 Texas Tornado - Jake Dallenbach (illegal - too small - yes wally's son)
9 Whoo! Mike Henry Jr (illegal - too small, but he's an online racing ace)
3 Nik8R - Nic Davidson (southern winner)
19 Lucky - Josh Hyatt
17 Puma - David Sell aka mendsmedia
1 Ouch - Scott Lashley
8 Ink Stain - Shawn Courchesne (northern winner)
15 Duke 51 - Duke Kentfield
18 The Bushman - Johnny Bush
6 Tank - Glenn Dixon
5 Chrome Horn - Fran Lawlor
7 The Cook - Butch Stevenin

So folks go out and get some food and start eating so that you can compete in the Second Annual Fat Boy Challenge next year

here's the updated list with names...

[catfish]

That is absolutely to funny, thanks for the updates:cheers:

[RGeeProductions]

Karting photos have been added to Howie's gallery (http://www.racerhub.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=1242).

[JED]

Photos of The Fatboy Challenge can be found here.

http://jimdupontphotos.smugmug.com/gallery/6487094_SmErk#411904438_u7fQA

[Kevin]

They had unfiroms in "size Flawless"? Looks like they need some 3xl helmets though! Looks like it was a good time!
http://www.racerhub.com/photos/data/1242/kHH3_0700.jpg
http://www.racerhub.com/photos/data/1242/kHH3_0622.jpg
http://www.racerhub.com/photos/data/1242/kHH3_0659.jpg