Race Factory In NC

[jtn]

Hmm... thanks for the warning. I guess I'll have to look around for somewhere to race. Durham's site hasn't been updated in quite a while, so I don't know if anything is going on there. And I despise off-road...

We may just have to build our own track. I wasn't looking spend another couple grand quite yet though...

You can come on down to Rosewood just about any saturday. They are still running on the carpet for the next few weeks then going outside on the asphalt.

[Cosmo]

Yeah, but that's a little farther than I want to drive for just a day.

[cheerwhiner]

Durham is running, please check out that thread. We are planning on racing this Saturday.

[NCSpeedRacer]

Ha Cosmo - The Race Dates on Durham's website are for 2005. Some of the pages might be old but the schedule was posted in February. You should come out and race. It would be worth the drive. Rosewood has very nice tracks too. I'll probably be racing those two tracks most of the summer. There are some offroad tracks I want to check out when I get my new race truck. Hope to see ya out sometime.

[axrayed1]

Billy Gina has to work the UNC game sat. so we'll do it another day.

[f1racefan]

Based on the weather forcast as of Fri at 9:00 AM I am resheduling the April 2nd race to April 16th. I will call TRF at 12:30 on Sunday to verify how many entries there are at that time.
Don Hill

[Cosmo]

Ha Cosmo - The Race Dates on Durham's website are for 2005. Some of the pages might be old but the schedule was posted in February. You should come out and race. It would be worth the drive. Rosewood has very nice tracks too. I'll probably be racing those two tracks most of the summer. There are some offroad tracks I want to check out when I get my new race truck. Hope to see ya out sometime.

Well, Durham isn't bad, but Rosewood is a little too far just for the day. We pull our 16 foot trailer to the races, so you have to add about an hour to the normal travelling time when we do.

I may make it down to Durham later in the season though. I need to decide which class I want to run and then buy the stuff for that class before I do any racing...

[cheerwhiner]

OK everyone please come to TRF on Sunday!!

Or why don't we do Durham on Sunday because it will be nice out?

[Ron Zee]

Hey, is that mini-Tcontest still going on? If so, what is the current mark to beat? and is it on the same layout or a different one? Got mine running pretty good and I was thinking of trying to see what I might do with it there. Also, you are open this weekend?

[Cosmo]

Ahh, so they ARE running tomorrow? I wish I had known earlier. There are about 6 of us who were looking for a place to run this weekend. It would be nice if TRF would return just one of my e-mails...

[cheerwhiner]

well....... don't hold your breath man. I don't think we are going, you really should have gone to rosewood today.

[Cosmo]

Like I said before, Rosewood is just a bit too far for me. Now, if someone wants to let me stay with them the night before, I can come down a day early.....

[LEADFOOT]

Like I said before, Rosewood is just a bit too far for me. Now, if someone wants to let me stay with them the night before, I can come down a day early.....


isn't that what the 16' trailer is for?

[jtn]

isn't that what the 16' trailer is for?


Hey Josh.....I was thinking the same thing. :cool:

[Cosmo]

It would be if I had room in it for anything else. It's crammed full.....

Besides, you ever tried sleeping with the smell of traction compound, fuel, and motor spray in the air? :D

[LEADFOOT]

...at least it would make for a good time watchin you trying to race w/ a buzz :)

[SpaceCowboy]

Ron - as far as I know the Mini-T contest is still on. Know one has been there in several weeks to be included on it so it might not be. I will see Jack either Tuesday or Wednesday night and find out what is going on with it. I imagine the mark is not to high at this point, that is if it is still on at all.

Cosmo - at this time TRF has to depend on Don from the Durham track to bring his timing system. If he dosen't have enough to race we don't have the timer. Maybe this will change in the future. However unless it is a holliday he is open every Sunday from noon till six pm. You and anyone else that wants to try the track are wellcome to come. Call him at 919-460-8797 for more info. Ask for Jack.

It is to bad we can't seem to get a good time frame for each place to race so all can enjoy but I guess that is what happens when we have so much to do.

[cheerwhiner]

sold my mini Ts today, auction ended and I got my buy it now price. So count me out of the contest.

as soon as my parts to fix my tc4 come in, I will venture over to TRF to see how many laps I could do now!

[nomac]

thinking of dusting the 'ole tc3 off too! just in case there's carpet racing in rosewood. but the pro4 is reserved for mod/ open 19 only. wonder what set-up i should put on the tc3 for stock?

[NCSpeedRacer]

Pete- I can send you a copy of my stock setup or Laurie's setup if you want. Wait till you see my new tc3. It's swwwweeeet.

[cheerwhiner]

i can't wait until they have aftermarket stuff like that for the tc4, of course the tc3 has been around for over 5 or years now :cool:

since it will probably rain friday afternoon, I'll go to TRF to do some short track practice in anticipation for Saturday at Kenly. I was planning on going to durham but this time of year if they call for rain, it usually does rain :o

[Race Factory]

I know there have been several who have posted notes about several things here at TRF or who have asked questions and haven't received an answer.

I will attempt to set all records straight.

The last 6 - 8 weeks have been very busy with the slot car race held Mar 18-20. There was a lot of preperation getting ready for it. The day after it ended, I had the builder of my king track show up with a new one. I didn't know he was coming until 3 days before. We spent a week taking apart the old track and installing the new track.

I have heard comments saying I was ignoring the r/c racers? I'm not sure about that.

It has been that when we had the racing on Sunday's, that has also been the day when I have birthday parties. If anyone felt I was ignoring them, then I apologize. These parties at times can be very demanding, even though I have a couple of helpers. At times it seems as if the helpers are constantly bringing me a car that some kid has slammed into the wall and broken this or that. Not only does that take time, it's also nerve racking.

The r/c racing and slot racing are similiar yet quite different. With slot cars, you can only get parts at a raceway thus helping to support the local track. Of course you can purchase stuff off ebay, either used and not usually the stuff most raceways stock. With r/c, you guys have many avenue's to purchase - from all the hobby stores to ebay to Great Planes or Horizon Hobby. That makes it tough on the local tracks, especially if they are bought from ebay or one of the major hobby distributors.

In r/c there aren't as many interchangable parts as there are in slots. A place has to stock so much more. It's like a catch 22 situation - a store stocks parts and then racers buy elsewhere so the store has a lot of inventory that doesn't move that quickly and when it does, is leary of restocking.

There have been several who have ordered parts and that has been much appreciated. TRF like any hobby store can order parts and get them within several days, in time for weekend racing.

I have told the slot racers and I'll mention it here - and it's not meant to be a derogatory or knock on anyone. If local racers don't support the track they are racing at because they might get something somewhere else, then that puts the track in a bind. They don't get sales so it makes it hard to order stuff. If you don't have stuff to sell, you don't get sales. Another catch 22.
Now I'm not saying people haven't been buying parts at TRF because they have been.

Ok, enough of this. If anyone has any comments either public or private, I welcome all responses.

As far as racing goes - Sunday's appear to be no good with the change in weather with those wanting to race outdoors. I want to change the weekly racing back to Friday nights. I normally don't schedule birthday parties then so there won't be all the kids and parents running around. It will be just racing. Would like to start again this Friday with the program.

Again I want to apologize to any who felt I have either ignored or slighted in any way. That is not the way I treat people.

Jack...

[cheerwhiner]

AWESOME DEAL JACK! Friday is the way to go. You will get a better turnout. I think that was the best. I mean people can run that track Friday and get up to speed on a tight track and then run the bigger Rosewood or Durham track on the weekend. Thats the way to go, and I think almost everyone will agree with this decision. In fact if everybody wants to start this Friday, I'm game- I'll be there anyway. I'll need to get that other alfa body though so i can save my nice new Stratus for outdoor use :D

Jack good call. I agree on the parts thing- you can ask the owner of Glenn's hobby corner/Rosewood about buying stuff local. I put about $160 on his table on Saturday.

You really need to get the word out that you are a hobby store- Hungates just down the road is in a mall, you're kind of out by yourself. I'll be telling people at Kenly this weekend all about your place.

[nomac]

billy...ya, i could use some set-ups. new speedo is in the pro4....ready for mod/19. tc3 is yet get put together. need to flush the bearings and do the battery mod to it. but by saturday, i should have two cars ready for action!!! (well...the tc3 still needs a body).
this season i aim to make more friday nites. i wanna try to make last year's points champ a runner-up this year LOL!!!

[NCSpeedRacer]

Pete - PM me with your e-mail and I'll get those setups off as soon as I can. Ha - are you going to Kenly Saturday?

[sedanracer8]

jack who are you a dealer for?? HORIZON? reason i ask is i have a gift certificate my girlfriend got for me from you, i have just been holding on to it till i figured out something i wanted. Let me know so I know what part numbers to look up for ya to order.

[nomac]

billy...pm sent. ya, my plans are to race the kenly race. if weather acts up, then the wood. no off-road this week. waiting on the speedos for the truck and the 4wd.

[cheerwhiner]

Horizon obviously because he has Losi. Also Great Planes, so he gets all the usuall stuff. I have ordered through him a few times.

Pete, I'll see ya this weekend then, I have the same plans. Kenly or if raining to the 'Wood.

[jtn]

yall think it is gonna rain don;t ya? well at least we do have the option to run if it does rain.

[nomac]

i hope it doesn't. haven't got much sleep. had running outdoors in my mind for 2 months. all i can think about is tyre/insert/rim combos! LOL. oh, and let's not forget about roll-centre's. LMAO!!!

[Race Factory]

I buy from both Horizon and Great Planes.

Another note - I know the Road Dome/Rail is less than ideal and am planning on replacing it. I've heard some say that pvc has a drawback as cars could run under it. Does anyone know if they make square pvc? Also been thinking about wood. I'm definately going to put a wall around the perimeter of the track to keep cars in and kids out.

[cheerwhiner]

rosewood seems to be about perfect. guys that go there a lot please give your input. it loooked like 2 two by fours set on top of each other for the inside walls (like road rails) then a 2.5 foot high wall around the perimeter. no cars ever left the track, i had no tire chunking and i of course hit the barrirers a few times. they don't move either, not sure if they were nailed down or what. seemed effecient. of course its a larger track though.

[jtn]

you got it about right cheer.......I believe they are held down with velcro.

[bshuff]

Cool.. What time is Friday racing starting?

I guess this brings up one of my pet peeves. Lack of 'official' information on things from the 'official' sources. Here are some examples of what I am taliking about - mostly web CONTENT. How many times have people asked what the rules & specifics are for the Kenley race. Or what DAY does racing at Rosewood happen and at what time --it's not on the website other than 'weekend', the Rosewood track address is not intuitive on the website... The TRF site does not menton the Friday change yet. Like most of the techies that I know I get 95% of my info off the web. Sure some of that type info is covered on message boards like this one but do if you do not know what corner of the web these message boards are they might as well be not there unless it is linked from the official web site.

[Ron Zee]

Well there used to be a Rosewood.com but it had to go away. (Cost too darn much!) Now it's glennshobbycorner. I'm pretty sure it lists the race days as Saturday starting at 12 until done. When the new drivers stand gets done, we'll be switching to running outside for the summer. Right now, its inside on the rug.
Race factory's site for some reason is listed under redjacksraceway.com With all the guys there have going on, it does sometimes take a little while to update the site. They'll get to it sooner or later.

And if the Factory does switch or decide to run on Fri. again, I really fell that I'll be able to make it there more often again.

[jtn]

I agree with bshuff. No one ever did get any solid rules posted for the Kenly race. I would suggest to just follow ROAR rules and you should be legal....The information should be listed on these websites but like Ron said....things change and the websites don;t get updated.

[cheerwhiner]

Jack, I'd be happy to take over website duties for ya and I'd accept a nullifiaction of race and practice fees as payment. I know you are busy with other things and I could do it for ya since I'm on here all the time too. I am serious, let me know.

-Tim

[Race Factory]

Race time for Fridays - I believe when we raced on Fridays before we began at 7:30pm? Is that good for you guys or do ya want to start sooner? I was thinking any time sooner might not be good with getting off work and coming over (Ron and any others coming from that way).

Web site is racefactory.com - redjacksraceway.com has gone away.

I have someone who does my website for me, he's been swamped at work lately though. I do want to post racing schedule and times and any other worthwhile info.

[cheerwhiner]

putting some type "R" as in "Ron" upgrades on the tc4, like the nitro tc3 front bumper. I can drive my car again, thanks Stormer. Jack I needed these parts in 3 days and they could do that, otherwise I'll start ordering from ya again.

[nomac]

yeah...ron's stuff is pretty durable. (that's what made me wanna buy his tc3!) had i known chris would have sold it... i would've kept it!! that was a good car!!! raced it several times and NEVER had to touch it.

[Ron Zee]

Well, I should be there tomorrow night with my 1/12th, mini-T, and the Micro. One of them I should be able to race.

[cheerwhiner]

Ron, I will be there with the TC4 ready for carpet. If its just practicing thats fine with me, hopefully others will show up. Need to make sure the car is OK for saturday at Kenly.

I no longer have my mini Ts sold them and just shipped them- like an hour ago! Got a good price I wanted so not complaining. To me it was a more of a fad (personally I just wanted to race something but should have gotten a TC instead of an 1/18 truck), I think the rc18t is a better deal, but honestly since getting the tc4 if I had an 18t i would not have driven it either.

Just spend all the racing time with the touring car. My emaxx gets bashed outside, and thats about it!

[cheerwhiner]

OK I've got one tc4 ready to rock 'n roll tonight. Dave should be coming also, so at least 3 of us to practice. I'm trying to get some NCSU people out there too, posting on another board about the track

[Cosmo]

Web site is racefactory.com - redjacksraceway.com has gone away.

I have someone who does my website for me, he's been swamped at work lately though. I do want to post racing schedule and times and any other worthwhile info.

If you need some help with that, let me know. That's what I do for a living. Simple updates like that take no time.

[f1racefan]

I plan to be at TRF at 6 PM to set up the lap counter and race.
Don

[nomac]

wiah you would've said that yesterday, don! i just got home. lol. think i can get there in 20 mins?

[dbracin]

Is anyone interested in racing 1/18 scale trucks? I have someone who wants to buy my RC18T and since there is not much interest then I'll sell it and get a 12th scale. Then I can run it at TRF and the Wood. What do you guys think......

[jtn]

hey db.....I think I may come with Justin's 18t a few times on Fridays......I dunno bout 1/12th till next winter and at this point I am looking at gettin me a T1FK05 for next winter on carpet. If I do that I may not run 1/12th next winter at all.

[dbracin]

jtn, you and xrayed1 just need to let me know when you want to race the trucks and i'll be there. The little things are wicked fun to drive and the races we had this winter at TRF were always fun.

[jtn]

sounds like a plan.

[axrayed1]

Man if the racing is going to start at 6 oclock I can't make it I don't get off until 6.

[cheerwhiner]

OK........... Dave and BShuff, vouch for me BUT I think I just hit some awesome laps today!!!! You guys have to admit the progress I've made. Lets just hope they carry over tomorrow at Kenly.

[SpaceCowboy]

Tim, Dave and Brian I had a good time tonight eventhouth the motor gave me some problems. I think the brushes were the problem. Thanks Brian for those new ones. i will get Jack to order some more 767's so we will have some in stock. I need to get a new motor soon. I think I will see how Dave's runs and then figure out which one I want to get.

Again guys thanks for comming out to The Race Factory.

Byron

[baddtwodeebone]

Wish I woulda been more prepared, but such is life! Next week...I'll file an extension on my taxes so's I can work on two cars for the 16th at D'Ham (well...maybe a truck too..LOL!). Maybe I can get one car ready for Durham on Sunday afternoon (practice!!). Yeah Tim, I'd say the TC4 was PLANTED! It sure held it's line and totally in control..good job! Good luck to you (and all my other buds) tomorrow at Kenly!

Byron...good to see you again...BTW the Dash was one good drifter...maybe I'll try that with the TT-01 next time.

And Brian...what the heck is that "whine" from your VW? You packin' a supercharger?? I was on my cell phone at the light in Cary and thought my Aztek was going into self-destruct mode...then I looked over and saw this red Corrado (hope I spelled that right).

Anyway...signing off to get some shuteye before work.

Jack..Thanks for ordering the motor....

Later

[cheerwhiner]

dave keep us up to date on the motor, if it is supposed to be between the two it would probably have been perfect for the race today. I'll see if I spot any other motors besides the usuals today.

[Ron Zee]

Sorry I didn't make it. I was hoping for rain but since we didn't have any here, I went to the Wood to continue working on the drivers stand. Hopfully I'll be able to make it next weekend. I got me a Mini-T and have yet to race it. That and my Micro is ready to go at it again.

[Cosmo]

I'm glad to see you guys move to Fridays. That makes it easier on those of us who travel. Hopefully in a week or so a bunch of us are coming down there. We'll bring all we have - 1/18 cars and trucks, 1/12, and 1/10, so there should be a big crowd in all the classes that night.

How long is the track?

Is there anywhere on the site I can find the rules for the individual classes?

[dbracin]

Cosmo, post in advance of when your coming to race, so that others can plan accordingly. There are serveral 1/18 scale trucks that can plan on being there too.

[baddtwodeebone]

OK...anybody know how our boys did in Kenly today??? Gotta step out for a few hours, but hoping to read some good news about our friends when I get back!

[cheerwhiner]

Basically the stock class was:

Pete Won
Billy Second
Mark Third *** also ran nitro
Will Duncan fourth
Justin fifth
Tim sixth (broken car 3 or 4 laps in d'oh)

and that was it for the turnout of stock.

and my GOD Pete had like 50 laps and the TQ from nitro only had I THINK 48 laps!!!! Pete on was on it today. The wind was very strong, pits were strange.

[jtn]

you need to explain that better Cheer. Nitro was a little slower since the track was 'a little' tight. :eek:
Not trying to take anything away from Pete cause he did have the Pro 4 looking good out there!!
But, Nitro cars are heavier and are slower in the turns than electric....blah blah.
Anyway,
Nitro had 6 cars too. Thomas Medlin TQ'd with 49 Laps.

Main results:

John N. 1st
Michael Medlin 2nd
Mark Painter 3rd
Rodney Perry 4th
Thomas Medlin 5th
Steve Benesch 6th

[axrayed1]

Man I won a nice pull over that says DOOKY on it. It's very sweet I will sell it to the highest bidder.
I thank Thomas and I had a 50 lap run in the second qul. with nitro 30 sec to go we had 47 laps but when we got done the race got lost when the computer got unpluged.
I thank we all had fun and looking forward to going to durham next weekend and run.

[cheerwhiner]

yeah it wasn't a good track for nitro or any modified motors would have been overkill. essentially the same size as TRF!!!

[Ron Zee]

i'm hoping that the drivers stand at Rosewood will be done this week. If so, I think I'll be there Fri night to run either the M-18 micro, the mini-T, or the 1/12th.

More later as the week goes on.

[cheerwhiner]

alright auciton ended for the 969, I got $71 for it! Phew glad that item is gone. ICE is running fine, so much better. Pete or Dave, if you want to sell your 969s I can assist you on what to list.

putting that $$$ into a comm lathe :D Won't need to bug Billy or Dave anymore. I hate cutting into your prep time.

[nomac]

yeah cheer, do that for me! i need help selling it! going to the highest bidder only 20 charges thru it!

[bshuff]

And Brian...what the heck is that "whine" from your VW? You packin' a supercharger?? I was on my cell phone at the light in Cary and thought my Aztek was going into self-destruct mode...then I looked over and saw this red Corrado (hope I spelled that right).



Why do people always think that my car makes wierd noises... Wonder if it is cause I cant hear it cause I wear ear plugs when I drive it. It is pushing ~17psi through a Lysholm belt driven charger. I can go to ~23psi by going to a smaller pulley without doing any more motor work, 25 would be achievable with a bit of work. At 17psi it is 180whp which is plenty fast in a 2400lb FWD car. The car was supercharged 'stock', that stock charger is long gone. The previous owner neglected the maintenance on it and it self destructed and sold the car super cheap. I started on the car before I got laid off, and have not had any $$ to really do what I want to it. Might even redo the throttle body arrangement to cut down on the whine.

[cheerwhiner]

lathe just ordered with various little things too.

Pete, here is my auction, and I didn't say too much. The guy who bought it said that he was surprised how well they were selling, which seems weird for the buyer to say.

anyway get rid of that thang and get an ICE!!

just make sure you have a power supply is all

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5967480018&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESO%3AIT&rd=1

[nomac]

sry bud, but i don't know how to do NONE of that stuff. :eek: if there was some way you could sell it, i'd 'preshate it. right now a friend of mine has it. trying to get some new blood to doo-ham, so he's been getting some practice. dropped off some electronics too. he should be up and runnin by our second race..

mark...do you mind pm-ing me those chargers again?

[cheerwhiner]

Pete, it would be a good idea for me to sell it because it is a high dollar item and I have perfect 100% feedback for over 36 transactions. HOWEVER because I just sold one, it may seem like I'm trying to unload them. That isn't good! Just get everything together and I'll take care of it still. Just let me know. I am selling stuff every week now. The best time to list is on a Sunday night and let it run for 7 days. Never list during the middle of the week and have an auction end in the middle of the week!

I'll probably come by TRF some night this week and do some running because with gas costing $Texas I cannot go to Durham as often. I'll just get there first thing Saturday. Unlike Kenly, I know the procedure, the track, where to park, how to get to Durham!

[baddtwodeebone]

Long Live Durham...Pete..bring as many as you can. A BIG turnout Saturday would be great for the track and all of us that drive there. Spent the night converting the RS4-Pro to asphalt mode...the Mission is next, then Justin's Losi (parts coming in on Thus. or Fri.). I'm thinking final G/R in the range of 6.5 to 6.8 on all 3 cars, depending on the motor. Ride heighth 6mm. The rest I'm still working out. And by the way...any word on the rubber/foam rules for elec. stock????

[Race Factory]

Man if the racing is going to start at 6 oclock I can't make it I don't get off until 6.

Was this comment for Fri at TRF? The racing will be like it was late last year when we raced on Fri. We will start around 7:30 or so. I wouldn't start anything that early knowing you guys have to get off work and maybe go home to get your stuff.

Jack...

[losiXXXman]

These events are going on every Friday around 730 right TRF? Just checking, as I haven't been around the forums lately...

[nomac]

At the TRF??? yes. friday nights have been ideal in the past so he started them back up. i totally agree with the move (although i helped suggest he change to sunday). don is usually on standby to see who's there. if the numbers are right, (i've seen it as low as 3) he'll bring the 'puter and ring tha' bell. heck, sometimes he's even there waiting on us!
but if there's a race friday....there MIGHT not be a 'puter there. durham's big money race is the saturday after. hey, if you're going that way....check it out! do you have any vehicles?

[dbracin]

Hey jtn and axrayed1, do you guys want to race trucks next friday, the 22nd? I think I might can get a race pass from the boss for that night. Keep it simple with just the mini trucks and maybe get Don, Ron and some of those Laso guys to show up. I suppose the Mini-t contest is still in progress too.

[axrayed1]

Dale I'd love to but I'm going to the wood that day And try to get my outside stuff rolling. So I'm just going to stay downthere and race sat.

[f1racefan]

Just to confirm I will set up the system at TRF on Fri and have the Durham race on Sat. Don

[cheerwhiner]

I am not racing friday but i'l show up after work. Pull out the tc4 hopefully, maybe I could run the final qualifier and the main with you all.

[Race Factory]

Bad,

I got a motor for ya.

Jack...

[Ron Zee]

Well, I'm still hoping to get there this week. What class of Mini-T would I be in if I'm running a Mini-T Pro with my own radio system in it? That cheapo Carisma crap ain't going into my truck. The truck is just as it came outta the box.

Also, is there any Micros running out there still? My M-18 is up and running again.

[cheerwhiner]

this afternoon i'm going to apex r/c hobbies to drive around with the owner and some other people, it may become a weekly even. I do have all my stuff for TRF as well.........

[SpaceCowboy]

If anyone cares I will be at TRF tonight. Hope to see a few of you.

Byron

[cheerwhiner]

i might stop in to see whats going on but i don't have any cars today. got to work and prep for tomorrow. brand new comm lathe to use tonight, i'm excited. next friday i am going to have to work too, unless i can switch hours,which i am going to try to do

[NCSpeedRacer]

Byron - we care buddy -we just won't be there tonight. I have too much work on the cars to prepare for the big race on Saturday. I'm trying to build the new chassis I got for use on carpet only. I'll definately be over when I get it up and running to test it out. You should come out to Durham if ya ain't busy on Sat.

Billy

[SpaceCowboy]

Unfortunantly I don't have my dirt cars ready yet. got to work on them some. I just don't really care for the asphault that much, maybe some day in the future. I do plan on getting up there for the dirt track sometime in the future though. I didn't mean that in a bad way in the earlyer post just picking. We have several choice places to race and have to pick and chose sometimes I know.

See you all on the next lap ! !

Byron

[Ron Zee]

So far, I'm still coming,, in fact I'm goingto load up the T-bird now and git movin'!

[nomac]

byron....c'mon on down tomorrah. it was good to see ya in kenly last week. we need your

[nomac]

uhhhh..support. dang it!

[cheerwhiner]

good news i can go next friday, so we should have a little band of people then.

[SpaceCowboy]

Wish I could go tomorrow Pete. There is a Amateur radio hamfest in Raleigh and some friends of mine and I have several tables so I have to be there. That was reserved six months ago. I might try to come by and look for a short. My cars aren't ready for the dirt anyway. I have to sit down and see what I need to order so I won't have to take electrices off the other ones to make them work. I have the recievers now but I think I need two speed controls for the T2 truck and my 4WD Yokomo. That Yokomo hasn't been run in 6 years so it will be an effort to get it running. I wonder if I can find some parts for it????

Had some fun at TRF tonight with Ron. Also took both cars apart to start some rebuilding afterwards.

Byron

[cheerwhiner]

ok officially getting my car set up for carpet for the next few weeks.

[cheerwhiner]

i am planning on going to the track tuesday afternoon/night if anybody is interested.

[dbracin]

Who's going to be racing this friday? Anyone with mini trucks? I know jtn and axrayed1 can't make it, but I might if there are going to be others.

[cheerwhiner]

i'll be there. i wasnt today and i won't be there until friday.

[SpaceCowboy]

I will be there but I don't have a truck at this time just the touring car. I would like to get one in the future.

Byron

[nomac]

count me in! wanna get there in the 4pm time frame. hope not too much later than that. not sure about racin. 'pends on the turnout.(notice...this is subject to change) LOL
brad.....what's on the aggenda for saturday? pm me ok? besides, i gotta talk to ya.

[Ron Zee]

Hmmm, I may try it one more time. I had a good time last week but just 2 guys messing around on the track is not all that much fun. The Wings were good though,,,,

If I do make it, I'll have my M18 and my Mini-T. I guess it has to be in the mod class even though it is all stock except for the radio gear.

[axrayed1]

Ron
John and I will be at the wood tomarrow if your out stop by.

[cheerwhiner]

i will still be there, even if its just me!! lol

i will need to put some final touches on putting my car together, but i will have batteries pre charged anyway and ready to go.

[cheerwhiner]

well it was just me :D however on saturday there were some new guys there- from Japan! Helped them with the basics. One guy had mad oversteer, I asked what tires he had- he had the right ones but backwards. But man they had some cool drifting stuff.

[SpaceCowboy]

What do you mean it was just you?? Brian and myself were there Friday night but no one else. jack said you got called into work??

[cheerwhiner]

oops yeah you are correct, until I had to leave I meant and I also meant Saturday! Sheesh sorry I forgot about that, I was so very mad I had to go to work. SOmebody said they would cover for me, and I called just to make sure he did- and he didn't. I thought he would eventually come in, and he didn't! I left all my stuff at TRF over night 'cause I thought I would be right back.

I'll be there this Friday, and I'm not scheduled to work either! he he

[SpaceCowboy]

No problem just picking.

[Ron Zee]

I'm going to try it again too this Fri. Hope to see you out there.

Ron Zee

[tarheelquality]

Anyone have a set of foams they can loan me? :D I might come out tomorrow with the xray, but I only have rubber tires and this will be my last time to come on a Fri for 13 weeks so dont want to buy a set. Going on second shift Monday :( .

[Ron Zee]

roll call please!!! Micro class (M18), anyones coming??? F201?? 1/12th???

[tarheelquality]

Touring here!

[SpaceCowboy]

Well I won't be able to make it. Have a bike race from Buies Creek to Willmington we are providing communications with amateur radio Saturday and Sunday. Hope to see anyone next Friday.

[cheerwhiner]

Touring here! since its raining today we may get some people

[runningmad]

now that is scary.

[cheerwhiner]

anybody have an esc they aren't using and wouldn't mind selling to me cheap? forward only stock motor is fine, even a duratrax sport (which I'll buy if i cannot get a used one for cheap)

just looking to get a basher together and this is the only thing i need. using a traxxas tq3 radio and traxxas servo in a touring car (lol) off my emaxx!

[tarheelquality]

Hey guys, sorry I did not make it, I am too sick to come tonight, going to stay home medicate and sleep. Hate I missed it.

[cheerwhiner]

heck its just me here anyway, not staying lot. hanging out with spencer fixing his nitro tc3

[SpaceCowboy]

i won't be on a bike I will be in the car. Thanks you very little!! LOL

[Ron Zee]

Man, every single time I make plans to go to the Factory,,, someone around here at the homestead always seems to change my plans. I'll try again next week.

Hey Jack!, Is that Mini-T money/certificate thing over with or might I get one more shot at beating Mark Painter??

[SpaceCowboy]

Anyone for carpet munching foam tires tonight or maybe its foam tire munching carpet?? : )

[axrayed1]

Hay Byron do you know a guy name John Poulton

[SpaceCowboy]

The name sounds familiar but not sure Mark. Should I?????? I am very bad with names unless I talk to the person on a somewhat regular basis. I can remember faces no problem but names forget it and I do ! :o

[Ron Zee]

Glad I'm not the only one going senile!! LOL

[axrayed1]

He's in amateur radio

[SpaceCowboy]

I not going senile Ron. I have been memory lacking for years! :D

Mark I would probably know his call better than his name. At least his last name anyway and there is quite a few John's into amateur radio. John's into it sounds funny huh! :p

Sorry I missed you guys Saturday. I did stop by after going to Archdale for the slot race but it was late and the only ones there where the fellows from Richmond. I did talk to them for a few minutes and then went home. I was tired after driving up to Archdale, racing two races and then driving back. Didn't get enough sleep Friday night thats for sure. I hope to be able to make one Saturday. For the touring class do you need rubber tires? What would be a good middle of the road tire? I can't buy several different compounds so I will get something that will get me by. Also what gearing would I use for stock class. I am planning on getting a new motor when I get back from Dayton after the 22nd.

Thanks.

[SpaceCowboy]

Mark I looked John up on a web site and I don't think I know him. I haven't heard that call before as far as my limited brain matter can tell :D :D :D

Later.

[tarheelquality]

if the weather keeps warming up might want to go ahead and buy some CS32 tires, but 27's were working well Saturday

[SpaceCowboy]

Can you tell me who makes these tires? I need to get Jack to order some for me. Thanks.

Byron

[f1racefan]

Schumacher sells 3 grades based on track temp.
Takeoff's in CS 22,27 and 32.

[JimmyMac]

Takeoff has 3~4 or more different premounted tires. All are CS22, 27, and 32 ratings. Some are same tire rating but with different inserts and/or wheels. Takeoff also offers them "unmounted" where they have an addition CS37 tire that is excellent for hot weather. This is your best bet for June/July/August time frame. Maybe even September. However, CS27 is an all around tire that will work in just about any condition if you know how to set it up properly.

[SpaceCowboy]

JimmyMac where can I get these premounted tires from? Jack was told I have to order them direct but don't know where to try. thanks again.

[JimmyMac]

Glenn has them at Rosewood.

[NCSpeedRacer]

Byron - We are heading to Glenn's this weekend if you want me to pick up some tires for you. Pm me if you want them.

[SpaceCowboy]

Thank but I think i am going to ride down Saturday before he closes the shop and pick them up and look around. I might even have time to stop by the track for a short time. We will see. Thanks again Billy.

[henryj]

Spacecowboy, Glenn has the tires at the track. Not sure if he has any at the store downtown. You have to wait until he get's there at around 12:30 to buy anything, that may have changed, cause I have'nt been over in a couple month's. Ask him over on the Wood thread to be sure though.
Bye..........Hank

[SpaceCowboy]

Thanks for the info fellows. I will go to both places so that will be fine.

[Ron Zee]

Glenn has the tires only at the track and if need be, I think I can help you out with paying if you can't wait for Glenn to get there.

Was going to come tonight, but I kicked back to watch a movie after going to the doctors today to get my thumb checked out again, and of course, I fell asleep. I just woke up a few minutes ago so of course I ain't gonna make it. Silly T-birds all loaded up with everything to go and I'm sleeping. Bummer.

[Ron Zee]

If Don is done in Durham, what does this mean for the Factory? Is there still going to be racing here?

[tarheelquality]

Byron, How about contacting me, PM or email about the Durham Club. tarheelquality@verizon.net

[Ron Zee]

hello??? any answer would be appreciated

[SpaceCowboy]

Ron to let you know the racing has pretty much dried up. No one has come in several weeks. maybe after the summer Jack can get something going again when the outside racing dries up. we will see what goes on.

Byron

[Ron Zee]

Bummer. I like the place. Sort of has the old "parking lot" feel to it. Hope it all works out.
If there's anything that I can do to help out, let me know.

[NCSpeedRacer]

Hey Byron - since you seem to be the only one responding to questions - does Jack have any transponders left and how much is he selling them for. If you are coming out to Durham on Sunday maybe you could bring them in case somebody wants to buy them. We don't have any rentals or loaners. Thnks B.

[SpaceCowboy]

I think he has sold all the transponders he had but I will find out. He was selling them for $90 I believe. When I looked at there site AMB had gone up on the price right after I bought my first one. To bad it got stolen with the micro.

I will try to keep responding for Jack also when I see a question here guys.

Hope to see everyone Sunday at Durham.

:cool:

Byron

[SpaceCowboy]

Well fellows it is with regret and sadness I announce that The Race Factory will be closing as of June the 5th. To much overhead and poor attendance of the slot races have done the racing program and Jack in. Jack has asked me to make some of you who have supported him and The Race Factory aware of what he has left at some good prices.

Alot of Mini-T parts, a good selection of them are aluminum, a large amount of Mini-T bodies and a very few parts for other RC cars also. All at 25 to 50% off. Also has two of The Mamba Brushless setups for the Mini-T at a very good price. Here is a list of the new RC RTRs he still has:

All new
1 Stadium Maxx Nitro
3 Mini-T Pros
1 Micro RS4
5 Mini-Zs
1 Losi XXXs

1 Calandra Carpet Knife Ver 3.1 KIT

And 1 Used Savage nitro also at a good price

Several bottles of break-in fuel and several new nitro bottles.

Like I said I am sorry to see Jack close but we wanted you who have supported him to get the first shot and getting things at a good price before it goes on ePay. call Jack at 919-460-8797 if you have any questions about anything. Leave a message if you get the machine or send me an email if you can't get him and I will find out what is up.

Thanks for looking and hope to see you Sunday at TRRAC.

Byron

[Ron Zee]

I'm sorry I couldn't make it as often as I wanted too. I hope the future gets brighter real soon.
Hmmm, how much for the H.O. size track?

[SpaceCowboy]

I am not sure what Jack wants for it but I will try and find out. One person has said something about getting it but I am not sure if he was serious.

Byron

[Ron Zee]

Well, I've always wanted to build one and since that ones there,,,,

By the way, is the place closed already or is it coming soon?

[SpaceCowboy]

June the 5th this Sunday will be the last day. I will ask Jack about the track in the next day or two when I see him.

Byron

[Ron Zee]

Thanks.

[SpaceCowboy]

Call me sometime and i will let you know what Jack said about the HO track.

919-233-9233

Byron

[Ron Zee]

okay, I'll try.

[SpaceCowboy]

Well guys The Race Factory is offically closed. we had our last night of slot car racing tonight. Jack still has a few parts left for RC cars on the wall but they have been picked through pretty good. I am going to try and bring what little he has left along with the cars next week to Durham. Parts will be 50% off and I think the cars he has left will be also, 1 Losi XXXs Touring, 3 Mini-T Pros, 1 RS4 Micro and a Calandra Carpet Knife kit. Not sure about what the parts are but I will try to bring them all.

REMEMBER THIS WILL BE CASH ONLY

See you on Sunday.

Byron

[tarheelquality]

Any motors?

[SpaceCowboy]

The last ones went today. 2 Mamba brushless and the last Revenge of The Monster stock. At half off I might add. Somebody got the Monster before I did! !
:mad: :mad: :mad:

Byron

[Ron Zee]

Hey Byron, this is Ron. I'm interested in the Carpet Knife. Could you p.m. me a price or E-mail it? Or, you could even call, 919-731-7274

[sedanracer8]

Ron my carpet knife is for sale with 2 servos and all those spare parts i had minus some screws also right many tires left too. PM me

[burntslapup]

Any of the Mini-T Pros left ???

[dbracin]

Any of the Mini-T Pros left ???
Go ahead and get Factory Team RC18T or the X-ray M18-T. That
way when you get spanked you can't blame it on the fact you only have
2 wheel drive... LOL :eek:

[SpaceCowboy]

Ron I don't know the price of the carpet knife but I will find out.

burntslapup he had three of the pros left Sunday. He is not going to be at the store to much this week. We are going to have one more slot race Thursday if the owner lets us. Jack will be there around 5 for the evening he said.

Byron

[axrayed1]

Go ahead and get Factory Team RC18T or the X-ray M18-T. That
way when you get spanked you can't blame it on the fact you only have
2 wheel drive... LOL :eek:

Two wheel drive will do the job just fine. :p

[jtn]

yeah yeah.....

[burntslapup]

Crap I have to work on Thursday from 2 -9 only times I can get out there is during the day from 9:00am - 3:00pm will jack be there around on any day around this time?? I'd like to get a mini-T pro off him.

4wd are for those that cant drive. They need it to make them feel better and look like better drivers

[burntslapup]

oops forgot to post this part Will he be there on Sat I'm not doing anything and can make it there then

[dbracin]

Crap I have to work on Thursday from 2 -9 only times I can get out there is during the day from 9:00am - 3:00pm will jack be there around on any day around this time?? I'd like to get a mini-T pro off him.

4wd are for those that cant drive. They need it to make them feel better and look like better drivers

'Ouch" :o

[sedanracer8]

i believe jack was there today. i went by there this evening at work and a blue jetta was out front.

[SpaceCowboy]

The best I can tell you is to call him, 460-8797. If you want I can get in touch with him and see if he can meet you at anytime. He is out looking for a real job also. he has got to pay the home bills somehow.

Byron

[burntslapup]

it's cool i'll give jack a call laterthis week, but thanx for the offer byron.

sorry dale but the truth does hurt LOL :)

[NCSpeedRacer]

Ha Steven - lets take the belt or shaft outa that serpent and see how ya do against the boys this weekend. :D A driver with your skills should be able to outrun them with only rear wheel drive. :eek:

[dbracin]

burnt
I forgot to mention, I now have a tool for resizing pistons. Let me get that piston/sleeve for the Mugen .12 to practice on. :D
It resizes the piston, not the sleeve like most people do.

[burntslapup]

Driving skills????? who have you been watching???? NE ways go ahead and take the belts out of the serpent the thing drives so good that maybe the belts not being in the car will slow it down enough so that those POS NTC3 willl have a chance. Only I need to find a driver to pilot the thing.

[dbracin]

Driving skills????? who have you been watching???? NE ways go ahead and take the belts out of the serpent the thing drives so good that maybe the belts not being in the car will slow it down enough so that those POS NTC3 willl have a chance. Only I need to find a driver to pilot the thing.

I'd volunteer, but.... I can't drive a 2-wheel drive...... :rolleyes:

[burntslapup]

there ya go db exceptance is the first step to knowing your true limits. :)

[Ron Zee]

Man, you guys are all wacko. Drive it FRONT wheel drive. Just take the rear diff out, there ya go. My M-18 goes pretty good at Laso like this,,,,

[Ron Zee]

Hey, whatever happened to that foam Mini-Z track that used to be out there?

[SpaceCowboy]

I think the foam track is in storage along with Jack's original slot track. I will find out what is happening with it if you want. He is trying several different apporaches to keeping some slot racing in Raleigh. One track is going to Wake Forest to open later this year. The other might go to Apex.

I have all that is left of the RC inventory in my truck and will bring it to TRRAC on Sunday rain or shine cause it all has to go. It will be 50% off at least, BUT WILL BE CASH ONLY!

See yall Sunday.

Byron

[Ron Zee]

Good bye Race Factory. You were good while you were here. Sorry things didn't work out. Here's to you and hoping things go better in the future.