KTy

Only one of you registered so far ! I thought more people from ESC would be coming...

Hallo leute ! Registration for Marcillat are OPEN ! http://challenge.scootentole.org/index_en.php Register here: http://challenge.scootentole.org/inscription_en.php (use same email address used for ESC) After registration, you can login and modify information here: http://challenge.scootentole.org/login_en.php Track will be fully open for us to practice the whole Friday afternoon for 15e ! After the award ceremony, the lucky draw and the famous APERITIF (Apero) for everyone, you have the possibility to reserve the Saturday evening diner that we will share all together. Menu is typical from this region (Auvergne) with: Charcuterie Auvergnate, jambon cuit à la broche avec pomme de terre, fromage auvergnat, tarte aux fruits, vin, café, pousse-café. Only available upon registration (online, at the end of the form): 14euro per person. Don't forget to bring a copy of a less than 1 year old "medical certificate" and copy of your driving license. Both are required for our insurance to cover you (civil and physical) on the Saturday. First page of this post is updated with all information !

24 hours on a kart track ... Whoa... this is indeed resistance

Dear German/Austrian drivers and friends You can be assured that discussions were very long, intense and extensive in order to find the best possible compromise to *ease* the compatibility between ESC and Challenge Scootentole (CSET). It is true that a majority of driver is not going to travel to all the other serie's event, BUT both series are learning from each other ! In CSET, largeframes classes are nicely crowed (~25 in C4=K4, ~25 in C2=K3) while smallframe is just starting to take off. To the contrary, largeframe in ESC were less popular in the last few years and smallframe have 3 categories in ESC (!!). Keep in mind that to be financially sustainable for the organizer and affordable for the drivers, we need people to attend the races ! What we did this year was to try to bring the best of both series together, and the 2011-2012 rules is the results. The numbering might seems a detail to you, but for the organizers it is really a head-heck to deal with ! The 2011-2012 numbering will at least make it smooth for everyone, *especially* for Mirecourt, that is true. It is also clear to us that a/b classes should at some point merge together; we are not yet there, and the current rules is a step in this direction. Finally, very important, please carefully note that there is NO beginner class ! Do not worry, being French , we also had *many* drivers complaining about the class and numbering system changes... If you want to have a warm up and see Maniac doing (on track) negotiation/mediation , visit us during our first race of the year, as soon as April 30th !!. If you cannot, then see you in Mirecourt on the WE of the 3rd of June for the opening of the ESC season

Damn Austrians (Christian und Mario, ) Hehe, just kidding Anyway New supa-duppa flyer

The Vespa Club d'Auvergne and Scootentole present the 7th Challenge Scootentole, held from the 29th of April to the 1st of May 2011, and organized on the Lavaud track located in Marcillat en Combraille (03 - Auvergne) !! Categories and registration This year there is one more category; The C2 from 2010 is now split in C2S (=K5B) and C2L (=K3B). Check ESC-SET equivalence !: http://scootentole.org/CS/Reglements/Equivalence/indexEN.html - Driver: C2S/C2L/C3/C4: 60€ (70€ on the spot) - Driver C1 (full day): 30€ (40€ on the spot) - Additional category: +15€ - C1 driver, 1 session (5 sessions on the Sturday): 10€/session - Non-driver visitor (at least 1 night on the campsite): 10€ Registration for Marcillat are OPEN ! http://challenge.scootentole.org/index_en.php Register here: http://challenge.scootentole.org/inscription_en.php (use same email address used for ESC) After registration, you can login and modify information here: http://challenge.scootentole.org/login_en.php Track will be fully open for us to practice the whole Friday afternoon for 15e ! Don't forget to bring a copy of a less than 1 year old "medical certificate" and copy of your driving license. Both are required for our insurance to cover you (civil and physical) on the Saturday. There will be a dyno stand, freely accessible to all participants ! Bar-Buvette Just in front of the track, with live timing. * Beer, coca, perrier, oasis: 1,50€ * Water, Coffee: 0,50€ Food There will be possibility to eat on the spot friday and saturday: * Sandwich ( wurst, merguez, hot dog, jambon, cheese et pizza slice) 2€ * Chips 0,50€ After the award ceremony, the lucky draw and the famous APERITIF (Apero) for everyone, you have the possibility to reserve the Saturday evening diner that we will share all together. Menu is typical from this region (Auvergne) with: Charcuterie Auvergnate, jambon cuit à la broche avec pomme de terre, fromage auvergnat, tarte aux fruits, vin, café, pousse-café. * Only available upon registration (online, at the end of the form): 14euro per person. Location of the track : http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fr&geocode=&q=marcillat+en+combraille&aq=&sll=47.827908,3.427734&sspn=12.041922,18.566895&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Marcillat-en-Combraille,+Allier,+Auvergne&ll=46.172498,2.599694&spn=0.006063,0.009066&t=h&z=17 It is a category 1 go-kart track, lenght 1100m, 8m wide... Track website : http://www.gtr-performance.fr/bitume_4.html Track layout : Accommodations It's a very nice location with camping facilities, but also other accomodations options. - Bungallow (on sites): 120€/night for 6 persons. - Chateau de Courtioux (2-3km away), different rooms, per night: 50€/1 person, 60€/2 persons, 66€/3persons. Breakfast 6€/person Contact and reservation, M. Tribalat: +33 (0)4 70 51 68 64(track), +33(0)4 70 51 68 07 (office) or handy +33(0)6 07 86 18 14 Prepare your race scooters ! Technical reglement Challenge Scootentole: http://scootentole.org/CS/Reglements/Technique/ ESC-SET equivalence: http://scootentole.org/CS/Reglements/Equivalence/indexEN.html Thanks to our sponsors !!!! Seventies Scooter Pièces La fabrique - BP 27 26330 Chateauneuf de Galaure, France TEL/FAX : 04.75.68.68.17 http://www.seventies-scooter-pieces.com [email protected] Burzock Développement Services Informatique 132 avenue parmentier 75011 Paris +33 (0)6 62 41 91 54 [email protected] Authentik Scooter Zone Artisanale Promenade du Prince Impérial 64600 Anglet - France Téléphone/Fax : 05 59 58 05 68 Email : [email protected] http://www.authentikscooter.fr Scootitude Magazine www.scootitude.com Myscooterama 8 rue Sainte Barbe 69110 Sainte Foy Les Lyon Email : [email protected] http://www.myscooterama.com Yamaha Patrick Pons http://www.patrickpons.com 25/27, boulevard Richard Lenoir 75011 PARIS Tél Show-room : 01 55 28 38 68 Tél Atelier : 01.55.28.38.69 DRT-Denis Racing Team Via Risorgimento, 76 31040 Trevignano (TV) ITALIA [email protected] Grand-Sport 2 Stroke Performance Parts Inhaber Oliver Hellwig Am Tarpenufer 51 22848 Norderstedt, Allemagne Tel: 0049/(0)40/ 69703742 Fax: 0049/(0)40/ 69703771 E-Mail [email protected] http://www.grand-sport.de/ http://www.drtdenis.com/ Quattrini MRP Performance Parts http://www.mrp-racing.de/ Lambretta Teile Heilbronn Senefelderstr. 19 73760 Ostfildern, Allemagne Tel: +49 (0) 177 / 555 1 333 Fax: +49 (0) 1212 / 525 826 475 [email protected] Scooter Center Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse 1 50129 Bergheim, Allemagne Tel: 0049 (0) 2238 30 74 30 Fax: 0049 (0) 2238 30 74 74 Mail: [email protected] http://www.scooterpassion.be [email protected] +32 (0)474/501.680 SIP http://www.germanscooterforum-shop.de/ Graf Zeppelin Str. 9 D-86899 Landsberg, Allemagne Tel : +49 (0) 8191 96999-40 Fax : +49 (0) 8191 96999-70

Semms easy to be on the top 3 in K3B However, you can count on about ~15 French K3B in Mirecourt, RnR and a bit less to some other ESC races...

Alien top end is for instance a Rotax cylinder, or Cagiva Mito, or a T5 cylinder on top of a smallframe casing, etc. These are allowed in C3/C4 (in France), not in K1, K2 and K4

Servus Leute, The technical rules for the ESC and for the CSET (Challenge ScootEnTole) are now out for 2011 and 2012 To clarify some recurrent questions, we came up with a small document presenting the compatibility between ESC and CSET This will be useful if you plan to come to race in France and/or if you want to understand what are our classes ! NOTE: Mirecourt (ESC French GP) is part of the 2011 ESC calendar; ESC classes will be used ! In English: http://scootentole.org/CS/Reglements/Equivalence/indexEN.html

Again, don't get it wrong, "A" is not for pro-only and "B" is not for beginer-only. They just have different technical restrictions. Actually, I find it sad that some people believe a beginer should not be able to start in class XX because he never raced in this class. A beginer can be much "cleaner" on the track compared to an experience driver, and I am sure we all have some good example in mind

Please Mike, let's stop the misinformation/misunderstanding here ! These two persons were driving in France in C1 = Fun Klass, they were NOT driving in C2S (=K5B) (the second one had borrowed the scooter from her friend). In France, it is mandatory in all "racing classes" to wear adequate racing protections. The label "Tourist" for K3B and K5B is a bit misleading. From our experience, when K3B French drivers come to ESC, you can expect them to be as fast if not faster than the ESC guys; This class was packed with 35 drivers at our last race, not a single race incident over the 6 (SIX) sessions, and some very impressive lap time with largeframes ! As for K5B drivers, you will find all different kind of levels, like in K5A, no need to be worried about that... It is a chance that we found a way to have ESC and CSET (Challenge SCootentole) compatible, let's see how things unfold. But keep in mind, even though it was mentioned K3B and K5B were "tourist" class, they are not, they are just less restricted technically, thus making it easier for people to build a new race scooter.

Thank you for coming, it was indeed a great WE, with loads of action on the track and sweet celebration on the campsite afterwards; Maniac is fast, but he is no schnaps drinker I was not so fast, but I really enjoyed and improved my technics... War echt cool !! Results: http://scootentole.org/CS/CS10MagnyCours/resultats/ Main topic: http://scootentole.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=69049 Pictures: http://scootentole.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=74681

Closing online-registration tonight ! However, you can still register on the spot, paying an additional 10€ fee. We have 93 drivers starting in the 4 categories; it's gonna be action-packed ! Sun is forecasted, with sweet temperatures all over the WE, you can also train on the full Friday. Finally, as usual we will have lots of parts and goodies to give away to the winners of each categories. However, this time, everybody has also a chance to go back home with a very cool prize; Indeed, there will be a "Tombola" organized ! Every driver and every registered visitor will be given a ticket. You will also have the possibility to buy additional tickets for 5€ each... See you there,

Should say something like: "Mr.P is physically capable of doing motorsport racing" This is for the insurance we provide for the complete Saturday...

This is a mistake... Tons of people already registered, it's gonna be great fun ! +++

On line registration form should be filled before the 15th of September 2010: ONE form per RIDER http://challenge.scootentole.org/ For C2, C3 and C4 you will have to choose your number during the online registration process. It is different compared to the ESC system. In case of any problem, just ask here. presents the 6th Challenge Scootentole Track is reserved for this long WE in Magny-Cours.... We really like the place ! You'll have the possibility to train on the 17th and 19th. Qualifications and races on Saturday the 18th. A very nice track in perfect condition, 1110m x 8m, fully equipped ! MORE INFOS This event is opened to all riders, from the beginner to the most experimented..... ! On Friday and Sunday, practice on track will be available (15min sessions) alternatively with go-karts and/or with motorbikes - (payment on site). Saturday will be vintage scooters only day, with qualifying and racing or just riding for those who want to just discover what track riding is like (C1 class). Track time will be divided between 4 categories: C1 : Track discovery - no race or timing but the opportunity to put your wheels on a true race track. C2: Daily racing........take your every day scooter and have go at racing (see restrictions) C3 : Small Frame racing (120->160cc) C4 : Large Frame racing (>150cc ) C2 Restrictions --- Carb restricted to 24mm (SI 26 tolerated) --- Full metal flywheel only, no plastic fans --- Air cooled engine only. --- Tyres must be road legal type (no slick or cross), the engine should be fixed as intended by the manufacturer and the general looking of the scooter should be close to the way it left the factory. --- NEW for 2010 C2 category : the C2 scooters should be full frame (without any cuts), with original handlebar, front mudguard, side panels (both side), some kind of seat and should have NO strengthening structures. "Original look a like". For C2, C3 and C4 you will have to choose your number during the online registration process. It is different compared to the ESC system. Visual appearance of each class: http://challenge.scootentole.org/classes/ Please note: to ride on the timed sessions (C2, C3 et C4), you have to present us a copy of your driving license and a copy of a medical certificate that allow you to take part in racing events. More informations on regulations here, sorry, but only french at the moment. http://scootentole.org/CS/Reglements/General/ http://scootentole.org/CS/Reglements/Technique/ Just ask for more informations about regulations on categories. Fees Pre-registration (Online at http://challenge.scootentole.org/index_en.php ): - Visitors (staying overnight on the camp site) : 10€ - C1 (tourist riders) (full day) : 30€ - C2->C4 riders : 60€ - Saturday evening diner (aperitif, starter, BBQ, desert and beverage): 13€ If you register only on the spot: - C1 (one single 15-20 minutes session) : 10€ - C1 riders (full day) : 40€ - C2->C4 riders : 70€ This price include: - Camping 1, 2 or 3 nights with electricity, WC and showers. - 1 or 2 breakfasts - Saturday's full coverage insurance for C2, C3 and C4 drivers. It does not include : - the price to ride on Friday and Sunday, that should be paid to the owner of the track: ~20€. - your meals Contacts: (French) Jean-Luc au 06 6305 6624 [email protected] (English) KTy - +43 676 8205 6225 or MP on the GSF Saturday planning Many thanks to our generous sponsors !! La Boutique Scootentole http://www.laboutique-scootentole.com Quattrini (I-kits moteur), Miss2roues (F-VPC / casques, scooter wear), Eska (F-gants scooter), A-Style (I-casques & scooterwear), Awax et Kiwi (I-casques), WD-40 (USA-produit miracle), Optic2000 (F-lunettes), Moreels créations (F-sellerie scooter / Yonne), Pinasco (I-pièces perfo), Seventies Scooter Pièces (F-Drôme-26, vépéciste), Magasins Patrick Pons (F-Paris) Authentik Scooter (F-Biarritz-64), My Scooterama (F-Lyon-69/vépéciste), Burzock développement (F), RS Perf (F-pièces perfo), Clauss Studios (USA-pièces spéciales), Lambretta Motors (F-Paris/Import de scooters et side)), DRT (I-pièces perfo), Grand Sport (D-pièces perfo), Sip Scooter Shop (D-vépéciste), SCK-Scooter Center Koln (D-vépéciste), Legend’s Bike (B-dealer), Stockel Sports (B-Bruxelles-dealer), Scooter Passion (B-vépéciste), Tucano Urbano (I-équipements), Scootitude Magazine (F), Scootering magazine (UK), Crêperie de Pont-Aven (Paris-Montparnasse)... Previous Editions Mirecourt 2010: http://www.germanscooterforum.de/Rennen_f37/5th_Challenge_Scootentole_Mirecourt_t176914.html Magny-Cours 2009: http://www.germanscooterforum.de/Rennen_f37/4th_Challenge_Scootentole_MagnyCours_t173374.html Mirecourt 2009: http://www.germanscooterforum.de/Rennen_f3...ay_t147875.html Mirecourt 2008: http://www.germanscooterforum.de/Rennen_f3...08_t125013.html

Try changing the spark plug first ! I had once the problem... it was it !

After more than 3 years I can tell you for sure that if you have a standard Vespa/Lambretta ignition, you will not have more than ~180VAC between green and white (ground). So it means that the Spark Magnifier will work. One additional information; it could be that some chinese copy of the Ducati CDI does not work with the SM because it has different internal component ! As far as I know, nobody ever destroyed its CDI with the Spark Magnifier... Build it yourself and try it :)

Another video from Uj (Julien, #389) me as a guest star starting 9'45 : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdl82g_r-r-10-course2_sport# And pics from Luccio: http://picasaweb.google.fr/109202480160342283102/RunRace2010#

Super WE GOod fun, good fights, top weather and awesome people, as usual

Alamo Race Track - "Black Cat John Brown"

Sorry Indeed, movie was done with Super8 camera, old-school way... Kinda too much, but super results :)

Alternative movie :) English race WE report: http://www.stoneheads-racing.de/neuigkeiten/kurzmeldungen/76-ausfuehrlicher-rennbericht-und-neue-bilder-5th-challenge-scootentole-mirecourt.html

Pictures from Michel Lemarié are online !! http://www.michel-lemarie.fr/galeriereportage.html

Check out the race start in the 2nd race of the C3 class