3,183.5 Points | 1 Wins (3%) | 33 Feature Races [2009 Last Active Update]
2007-10 DRIVER PROFILE FOR LARRY PHILLIPS:
The 53-year-old Leapin’ Liquid Lumberjack Larry Phillips led all 45-laps in a 9-veteran-karter “Revenge of the Elders” feature to take the win at Galletta’s onJuly 19th, 2009– his 1st career win in his 2nd season racing.
Name: Larry Phillips Kart: The Phillips/L&K Small Engine #04 Engine: Larry Phillips & Matt Stevens Sponsor: L&K Small Engine Year Started racing at Galletta’s: 2007 Fun Facts: Larry is always cracking jokes and having a good time. Winner of the Funniest Karter Award in ’08, toppling Nick Dann off his 2-year mantle (Nick was disqualified for using the “That’s what she said” punch line a million times and provocatively touching fellow driver’s arms too much). Secrets: Personally fueled by Duncan Donuts coffee.
Larry with his #04 kart after the10/12/2008 Fall Challenge Twin-30 races at Galletta’s.
Mottos: “My Kart is like an old prom date; don’t look like much but sure puts out. “ (After leading 18 laps in a feature on 10/19/2008.)
“Winning isn’t everything. Pass me another donut.”
Retirement: Larry was forced to retire after he got into a wreck and realized he may not be young enough to take the bumps. He has been known to browse the racing websites and always accuse the website operator (Chris) of writing novels. Larry is still one of Matt’s kart part suppliers even after retirement from racing, and he is always in our prayers having gone through a few health issues.
Galletta's Backyard Go-Kart Speedway is a free-to-race-on and free-to-watch 0.133887 mile dirt oval with 20-degree banked turns . It is located behind Galletta's Greenhouse in Oswego, NY, and can be seen from outer space! The single-wheel-drive gasoline-fueled flathead motor karts take the track between 15-17 seconds per lap which averages over 30 mph (approximately 45-50 mph top speed in the straights). Our speeds are comparable to alcohol/methanol-fueled karts that cost 8 times as much because we use mostly homemade or rebuilt go-karts and gas on a large track; leading to more karts, more competition, and more fun. Our class is usually the largest and most competitive in the area. Thanks to Google Earth for this Spring 2006 photo. Our karting club's home track is located in back of:
Galletta's Greenhouses
60 County Route 20
Oswego, NY 13126-6512
(315) 343-0879 or (315) 343-4281 Need directions? Here they are!
Date & time is subject to change due to weather & driver availability.
RENT OR OWN ONE
- Kart Rental: See Matt
- Enter your own Kart: See Matt
- Spectators: Free
These are nominal donations to kart & track operator Matt Stevens for gas / parts / electricity / track watering. He makes $0.00 on kart rentals. All drivers must sign a waiver.
Who & What We Are We race customized “1-WD backyard racing go-karts” every weekend from June through October on a dirt track behind Galletta’s Greenhouses in the Town of Oswego, New York, USA. While we’re mostly just a bunch of friends and family having some competitive fun, we’re always looking for more drivers to join us, and have arrive-and-drive karts on hand if you want to try it out!
That's right! Every single season since 1995, every "Klassic" since 2002, and very single points race and YouTube video we have since 2005 to now are ALL available to view for free right here!
Past Season Archives
KART RENTAL & RACE ENTRY
Regular Season Race:
- Newbie Rental: See Matt
- Regular Kart Rental: See Matt
- Heavy Kart Rental: See Matt
- Enter your own Kart: See Matt
- Spectators: Free.
200-Lap Klassic Race:
- Newbie Rental: See Matt
- Regular Kart Rental: See Matt
- Heavy Kart Rental: See Matt
- Enter your own Kart: See Matt
- Spectators: Free.
These are nominal donations to kart & track operator Matt Stevens for gas / parts / electricity / track watering. He makes $0.00 on kart rentals. (Try upkeep on 20 karts & track yourself if you think otherwise and get back to us.) All drivers must sign a waiver.
