I thought it was north of 40, I know Chris Hegar dropped out before qualifying with an issue. Not sure if anyone else did.
On a separate note, the main event was kinda ridiculous in my opinion. Wrecking on pace laps
. Some other issues I didn't understand. Why did Cope get put to the back? Anyone know?
Yeah, I don't know how much anyone can hold the officials responsible for every incident.
I certainly don't want to see the efforts of those who spent their time money to attend to be diminished in any way.
Yes some karts broke in practice and that lowered the official kart count.
As far as the main event goes it's very hard to get that many high hp jockeys to behave all at the same time for 20 laps.
I did see guys run over each other on the parade lap.
That sucks but it happens.
I believe Cope was sent the back for pulling out of line and stopping under caution.
I cannot attest to the rule that violated. Possibly because he received some assistance to his kart, I don't know.
Some aggressive driving was pretty evident, but then it's a National title on the line, so polite kinda goes out the window, and I'm not sure I would want anyone to not want the title less than the other guy.
Let's just recognize it's part of what happens, race hard and survive to the end.
No doubt there are some very disappointed people and others are elated.
Great day, loved the racing, loved the give it all everyone displayed.