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Chopard Go-Kart Racing at IGOTT 2 Las Vegas

By mkt33 · May 31, 2011 · 17 replies
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In this vibrant post, mkt33 captures the excitement of the Chopard-hosted go-kart racing event at IGOTT 2 in Las Vegas. The author shares a series of dynamic wrist shots, showcasing the diverse and impressive watches worn by PuristS participants during this memorable community gathering. This article highlights the camaraderie and passion for watches that define the WatchProSite community.

IGOTT 2 started this morning with an optional track event hosted by Chopard.

 

 

 

A group of 35 PuristS decided to race.  Some of our wrist shots.

 

Err, MTF decides to wear a Chopard Happy Diamonds?

 



 

That's better a PPro ABR on the other wrist

 



 

A heavy 18K GP ww.tc

 

 

 

Another GP chrono

 



 

Vintage Omega

 



 

Awesome vintage LIP diver in a super compressor case

 



 

Tudor on a Nato

 



 

VC chrono

 



 

AP Jumbo RO

 



 

I told you more than one Bulgari P10 sold yesterday

 



 

Finally two racing inspired watches

 



 



 

The smart PuristS were 'naked'

 



 

Dude, are you crazy?  Why are you wearing a gold minute repeater to the tracks? smile

 



 

 Our stretch vans arrive

 

 

 



 



 

Where’s the pole?

 

 

 

2 PuristS ride in style

 

 

 

We arrive at the track, lets see if the Lambo driver can live up to his reputation!

 



 



 



 

 Mr. Scheufele, President of Chopard, gives the PuristS some advice on racing

 



 

 Chopard did a really good job of setting up and getting us in the mood.  Racing theme, part of Chopard's heritage, was everywhere

 



 

GaryG suiting up

 



 

The pocket rockets 

 



 

 

Mr. Scheufele reviewing the course and sizing up the competition

 

 

 

Andrew’s stolen moment of fame!

 

 

 

On my wrist

 



 

My car

 



 

I was a lot slower than I thought…someone suggested that I put a “baby on board” bumper sticker on my car smile

 

Seriously 15 miles per hour so low to the ground seemed fast

 



 

We all had 2 ten lap rounds.  The first round was practice; the second round was when our times would count.

 

The best 10 drivers competed in a final race

 



 

Our own Don Corson was in Pole Position.

 

 

 

On the 7th lap, Bart G made a nice bump-pass and took over first place!

 

The checkered flag

 



 

The three best drivers of the day

 

 

 

Congrats to the winners.

 

 

 

A short video of the race



 

Thanks Team Chopard for a wonderful day at the tracks!

This message has been edited by mkt33 on 2011-06-01 01:48:06

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KI
KIH
May 31, 2011

Thanks Mike! Looks like a fun event - but the process/protocal to the time you went into the "cockpit" was a nice produce by Chopard. Thank you! Where did the Lanbo run on the circuit? Ken

AU
AuHavrePro
May 31, 2011

This one looks like the most fun event you've had the chance of attending. Excellent organization, thanks plenty for the pics and video. Filip

ST
sten
May 31, 2011

Great stuff, thanks for the report! Keep them coming.

SI
sidneyc
May 31, 2011

Looks like you guys had real fun!!

PL
playtime
May 31, 2011

looks like a lot of fun! J

RW
RW Kev
May 31, 2011

"having a good time" Wish i could be there......darn. Have fun Cheers

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