I know, I know... 2009 is not over yet, especially in the Southeast. But it is winding down in most of the Northern states and our regional series I participate in (Southern Kart Club) just finished the 2009 final race.

2009 was quite a year. We picked up a few national wins, multiple regional championships, and multiple class championships at local tracks around the country.

Time and time again our Animal motors are proven to be as strong or stronger as any out there built by anyone. Which brings me to my point of this post.

In 2009 I returned to college. I am trying to finish up my mechanical engineering degree. Currently I am working full time, running the engine business part/full time, and attending school part time. As you can imagine the hours are running pretty short in the days and weeks and months just fly by.

Due to this, I have had to make some changes. So, for the remainder of this year and until further notice, I will be making the following changes:
- I will not be building "new" Raptor engines and I will only rebuild Raptors for current FCHP customers.
- I will build and rebuild Animal engines for current customers just as always, no change there.
- I will build and rebuild Animal engines for new customers on a "time allowing" basis. Which means when you call, I can tell you what my schedule is (turn around time) and if you agree I will proceed, if we can not work it in the schedule or time frame you need then I am sorry. Most likely this will be around a 3-4 week wait.
- Clones.... well, I still have not made a decision on those yet. I have built them and I am building them for current and new customers but I haven't decided if I will continue this yet or not (for new customers). Most likely I will support anyone running the road race series with this engine as that is where my time has been focused lately and the class is growing at a pretty good rate. So, if you are interested, give me a call and I'll see what we can work out.
- And lastly, new chassis. Yes, I have been building them. I enjoy this as much as building motors, maybe more. But doing them a handful at a time takes up an enormous amount of my time. So, be patient, they are coming. :)

For contact, email is probably the best for me. It allows me to answer questions when I get on the computer. And when I am in the shop, I can't always stop to answer the phone. So shoot me an email or give me a call. I will get back to you if I miss you.

Thanks!
Jamie