Radio Control Car Action Monster Madness IV [Archive]

KevinH

07-30-2006, 10:13 PM

Monster Madness is fast approaching. It will be held again at RC Madness in Enfield, CT on Aug 12 and 13. Dust off those trucks and come on out for another weekend of fun. We hope to see you there. Here’s a link to the signup sheet.

http://www.rcmadness.com/entryforms/2006/Monster_Madness.pdf

BriS

07-31-2006, 06:39 AM

$45....ouch. I guess that is one way to keep new racers away.

MattHiggins

07-31-2006, 08:24 AM

4DMNYC

07-31-2006, 09:59 AM

This race is going to be nothing short of amazing. You can bet on it. RC Madness is a top notch facility.The races there are organized very well and they make sure you have a good time no matter what. I would say that a novice or a pro can race there, for any of their events and still have a great expirience. As for the Monster Madnes race. There will be plenty going on in and around the track. Plenty of give-aways and tons of excitement. Radio Control Entertainment will be there also causing a scene trackside with their cameras and antics. Top drivers will be there. I've been waiting months for this race, I can't wait.

BTW: On an unrelated note, this thread isn't showing up in the hot news and stuff forum. I saw it there the one time, then it wasn't showing up anymore. I had to do a search to find it again.

RespirologyRC

07-31-2006, 01:03 PM

I'll be there!!!!

Hard Core RC Guy

07-31-2006, 01:08 PM

Kev,

what's the latest on who's going to be there from RCCA? I know you'll be there...Matt? Paul? Pete? Paul should send his Brushless LST2 just for show!!

Later, I'll see ya on Sunday.

John :cool:

KevinH

07-31-2006, 02:29 PM

MattHiggins

07-31-2006, 03:10 PM

I want to go, but I'll be at another race. I have $20 that says Pete beats Kevin so bad that Hetmanski cries. Just kidding; gambling is bad, kids. Pete will still crush Kev, though.

KevinH

07-31-2006, 03:51 PM

I don't think so. It looks like I might have a problem tuning Pete's engine that weekend :)

98zr2man

07-31-2006, 07:35 PM

I've been to all (3) monster madness races so far and i'm really looking forward to another.

All you racers that are thinking about it.... Just do it.... and show up, it's a great time with lots of competition.

Leo

BriS

07-31-2006, 07:46 PM

BriS, this is a large event, and people come from all over the country to attend. I often hear local racers talking about this race all year long. It is not a regular weekend, club race, and the $45 entry fee is well below what most national-level races cost. I don't mean to jump down your throat, but it gets old when people immediately have to try to see a negative in everything.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be negative. I just started racing this year and I'm used to paying $15 for club races and $25 for RC Pro series races. $45 is out of my price range considering how much I've already spent between my trucks, radio, transponder, tires, batteries, hop ups, and replacing anything that has broke.
But I'm sure there will be a huge turn out still and I'm sure it will be lots of fun as RC always is.

98zr2man

07-31-2006, 07:51 PM

BTW......RC pro races are $45 first class and $30 for second class.

MattHiggins

07-31-2006, 08:49 PM

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be negative. I just started racing this year and I'm used to paying $15 for club races and $25 for RC Pro series races. $45 is out of my price range considering how much I've already spent between my trucks, radio, transponder, tires, batteries, hop ups, and replacing anything that has broke.
But I'm sure there will be a huge turn out still and I'm sure it will be lots of fun as RC always is.
That's cool. We're always glad to see more people racing, and we'd love to have you at this race--maybe next year. Big races aren't for everyone, and a lot of people would even bawk at a $15 club-race fee.

BriS

07-31-2006, 10:17 PM

BTW......RC pro races are $45 first class and $30 for second class.

Not all of them.
http://www.rcproseries.com/state/michigan/rd1/rd1index.php

98zr2man

07-31-2006, 10:23 PM

Not all of them.
http://www.rcproseries.com/state/michigan/rd1/rd1index.php

OK you got me ;) thats a RC Pro State race, i was thinking RC Pro National Race.

suckfish

08-01-2006, 09:44 AM

Guys anyone who has come to this event will never leave not happy or atleast say they had a great weekend.. 45$ gets you two full days of kick ass Monster trucks Racing.. We as locals are a fun bunch to race with.. Chris puts on a Super event everyone will walk away with something.. Come join in Monster Madness Suckfish Racing will be inthe HOUSE...

Hard Core RC Guy

08-01-2006, 12:48 PM

Pete and I will be there. Paul and Matt have other things going on that weekend. I'll try to pry Paul's LST out of his hands and bring it to the event. I hope some of you are bringing clods! I know I am.

Don't know, that could be a tough battle there....well Kev, I'll see ya. You want Fritos or Pringles?

J :cool:

KevinH

08-01-2006, 12:56 PM

It will be fun! I'll take Pringles, Fritos make me burp too much.

Chevy-SS

08-01-2006, 01:17 PM

Bring plenty of food and lots of cold drinking water. It could be HOTTTTTTTTTTTTT

heheh

-

Hard Core RC Guy

08-01-2006, 04:04 PM

It will be fun! I'll take Pringles, Fritos make me burp too much.

so you want reg/reduced/cajun/bbq/sour cream& onion/jalepeno/etc.......

:D

KevinH

08-01-2006, 04:58 PM

You can't go wrong with sourcream and onion!

Hard Core RC Guy

08-01-2006, 05:42 PM

Okay then, done.....see ya on Sunday the 13th.....

J :cool:

MacII

08-01-2006, 09:28 PM

Should be another great event. Been to the last two myself and I'll be there this year as well.

Does anyone know if any "big name" drivers are coming? While I certainly know a few locals who will give them a run for their money, I just want to see with my own eyes if they really are on a whole other level than us normal racers...

DM

tadium54

08-01-2006, 09:52 PM

lol man id love to go but i have to work. what are the rules for the e maxx class? just so i know for next year

KevinH

08-01-2006, 09:59 PM

Uh.... the rules are that there are no rules. Just show up and have fun.

98zr2man

08-01-2006, 10:03 PM

Kevin,

Did you hear anything yet if tamiya changed there minds and are coming ?

Thanks

tadium54

08-01-2006, 10:16 PM

any limits on the motors for the e maxx class?

KevinH

08-01-2006, 10:16 PM

Tamiya isn't able to make the race this year. I'm pretty sure that Traxxas and CEN will be coming.

98zr2man

08-01-2006, 10:17 PM

Tamiya isn't able to make the race this year. I'm pretty sure that Traxxas and CEN will be coming.

Thanks Kevin

KevinH

08-01-2006, 10:18 PM

As far as I know you can run whatever you want in the E-Maxx class

tadium54

08-02-2006, 12:18 AM

wow really? brushless and stock all in the same class?

KevinH

08-02-2006, 08:11 AM

I'm pretty sure that no one in the E-Maxx class had a stock truck in the past.

MacII

08-02-2006, 08:27 AM

Regarding E-Maxx...I keep asking tracks to rename the class "Electric Monster Truck" or some such thing...last year none of the top 3 had what I'd call E-Maxx trucks. It's a very open class. I know you will see some pretty special Electric trucks there this year...I did call Chris Marcy and ask about rules and he did pretty much say what Kevin did...it's very much for fun and just about anything goes. He said if a lot of us have psycho hybrid trucks (which many of us do...) he MAY break it into a stock and mod class but he doubted it. I know of about 6 guys going with some very impressive E-MT vehicles. LOTS of diversity....very few Maxx based trucks.

It should be great.

DM

MacII

08-02-2006, 08:34 AM

Too bad about Tamiya...they REALLY did the event right...very professional. I enjoyed watching them practice, tune, and race. Plus they were all SUPER guys...real assets to the RC community.

BriS

08-04-2006, 07:02 PM

Too bad about Tamiya...they REALLY did the event right...very professional. I enjoyed watching them practice, tune, and race. Plus they were all SUPER guys...real assets to the RC community.

Yeah, you would think they would want to try out the TNX 5.2R against the competition before it is released. At least it seems most companies do that.

slimbo5

08-05-2006, 02:52 AM

cant make it this year, my racing is sidelined while i get my home renovated. took fourth overall in small block production last year right behind slayden and the tamiya crew. maybe next year i will make it back. was a fun event last year. good luck to all my northeast buddies who will be attending.

RCRevolution

08-06-2006, 09:24 AM

what happens if you use spektrum? what do u write in for radio frequency?

spek, or 2.4ghz? or what?

KevinH

08-06-2006, 11:55 AM

Just put down DSM and you'll be all set.

tntpower

08-07-2006, 04:42 PM

Any results of this race?

KevinH

08-07-2006, 04:43 PM

There will be. The race is coming up this weekend.

tntpower

08-07-2006, 06:09 PM

Oups! :o I'm sorry.

LD3Furious

08-07-2006, 06:56 PM

What "MT" class would an Axial .32 MGT be placed in? If with the Truggies or unlimited, then Ill probably leave it at home...I'm not sure if Ill even be able to bring it anyway, but I am curious. Thx :)

KevinH

08-07-2006, 09:09 PM

You'll be in the big block class

suckfish

08-08-2006, 02:19 PM

I'll be their ready and waiting fo rthe BB Monster Truck LST2 RULES... Suckfish Racing inthe HOUSE

suckfish

08-08-2006, 02:22 PM

Thanks we do plan on giving all comers a run for their money..

Should be another great event. Been to the last two myself and I'll be there this year as well.

Does anyone know if any "big name" drivers are coming? While I certainly know a few locals who will give them a run for their money, I just want to see with my own eyes if they really are on a whole other level than us normal racers...

DM

LD3Furious

08-08-2006, 07:02 PM

I just heard....well, you all know how rumors go, but....that Chad Bradley and Pole Coleman will be there. Over on S-Grid, Steve Slayden confirmed that he and Mike Battaile will be there. There's a few others I would bet will show up as well.

RCSavage

08-08-2006, 09:42 PM

I know Paul Coleman is coming for sure (he called the shop today). I also know CEN is sending Andrew Smolnik and Jason Ashton.(confirmed on Sgrid buy Andrew Smolnik) Of course Slayden is coming with Mike Battaile (also from Slayden on Sgrid)

PeterV

08-09-2006, 08:42 PM

And great news, I'LL be there too! Now you'll be able to tell all your friends "Pete from RCCA? Yeah, I passed him."

MacII

08-09-2006, 08:50 PM

What class(es) are you running Peter?

DM

Just small block --Pete

alexrckid

08-09-2006, 11:17 PM

dave....good luck sunday...alex.........

KevinH

08-10-2006, 07:27 PM

I spent today at the track getting my million dollar Revo dialed in. The track is sweet. I think everyone will have a good time this weekend!

98zr2man

08-10-2006, 09:20 PM

I'll be there tomorrow getting my "billion" dollar Revo dialed in......LOL

See ya guys in the AM

Leo

RespirologyRC

08-10-2006, 11:21 PM

Hey Kevin I was there with that Zillion Dollar White Porsche and the Trillion Dollar UE Supermaxx---> Dude your fast and that little Revo sure can fly.

Guys I can officially say that i de-virginized that track today!!!!!! :)
I had lots of fun with the new layout. Very fast and free flowing , just be careful with your throttle on the 3 doubles that are one after the other.

tadium54

08-10-2006, 11:45 PM

everyone take lots of pics. id love to see the track layout, other racers, etc.

RespirologyRC

08-10-2006, 11:50 PM

I have pics but i'll show them after the races. Don't want to give anyone the edge :0

RCSavage

08-11-2006, 08:08 AM

Hey Kevin I was there........ Dude your fast and that little revo can fly

Kevin, fast?? :eek: one of the funninest things I've heard in a long time!! :p :p

Just having fun with you Kevin.

KevinH

08-11-2006, 08:33 AM

My Revo wasn't even dialed in yet. That sucker has some sick power! We'll see how it does today. I also have to get my TNX dialed in.

LD3Furious

08-11-2006, 09:16 AM

Looks like my feeble MGT is gonna get it's arse handed to it :( LMAO!. Actually, Im still not 100 % sure Ill race it ...but I am working on a new body for it which I'll post pics of later. See ya's there tomorrow am :)

chewyateme

08-11-2006, 09:25 AM

just remember kids don't stare at uncle kevin's huge belly.it's not polite.

RespirologyRC

08-11-2006, 09:43 AM

lextek

08-12-2006, 02:05 AM

After watching the "dialed" Revos run today I really, missed mine. The best part of the day was watching Paul Coleman and Mike Battaile dice with their truggy's at the end of the day. They were truly, amazing to watch. And the best part was watching them laugh and have a good time! That's what Monster Madness is all about!

RespirologyRC

08-12-2006, 07:34 PM

I just got back from MMadness. I had to leave early; well after my second qual. I'm sure they'll be running quals up until 9pm tonight. I will just take my points and run in the mains tomorrow. I had a ton of fun even though the wait took forever. My truck was dialed, i was hitting my jumps right; my only gripe was that i over tightened one of my front tires so that it acted like a brake. It cuased me to be a bit slower in my second qual but overall i was very pleased!!!!

Tabushi

08-12-2006, 10:18 PM

Hi guys, anyone of you knows if TAMIYA is present at the event ?, and if so, are racing the TNX PRO or the new 5.2R ones ?

thanks,

-------------------------------------
Patricio "Pato" Concha
Jammin X1-CR Factory Team / STS .21 Team Edition
Tamiya TNX PRO Monster Truck / OS .18 TZ

Sponsored by Racernine.com & Maxys Pro Racing Fuels
http://www.racernine.com
http://www.maxysfuel.com

MSN y E-Mail : pato_concha@yahoo.com
Foro : http://autorc.freeforumsite.com

twisted

08-12-2006, 11:55 PM

hey guys just watch for the big pink lst2.my man brian from crc is running it in bb and should be a force to rekon with.

good luck to all.

RespirologyRC

08-13-2006, 12:20 AM

I don't know HOW many times i had to pull him off the rails. He was decent but for some reason he continuously became hung up in the same place. NIce truck though! I thought about doing that color for mine, but i went with a Corona theme insntead

LD3Furious

08-13-2006, 01:14 AM

Unfortunately, something came up at the last minute and I couldn't attend today :(...hope everyone had a great time...I might go up tomorrow...not sure if I wanna go only to be able to watch though, kinda like the carrot before the horse- ya know. I did get the new CP2 painted up for my MGT..... It's not "proworthy" , lol...but I think it came out ok...specially for a rattle can job. Uggghhhhh!!!! I was gonna try posting pics...but at the bottom left of the page, there's that box that has the "Posting Rules"....that says I can not post attachments and that I also can not post new threads. I have never had a problem before and have no idea why this is this way now, but if someone can shed some light as to why and or post a resolution to this issue, I would appreciate the time and effort.

Thx - Rob

RespirologyRC

08-13-2006, 10:33 PM

Tabushi

08-13-2006, 11:17 PM

Monster Madness was INSANE today. So many good drivers everywhere. I took 1st in BB MT (C main), then started charging hard in the B main. I managed to go from 11 to fourth with in the 1st lap but then fell behind around lap 8 due to a Turnbuckle that snapped in half!?... I managed to fix it in 2mins and get my truck back on the track within just enough time to get a couple more laps and finish! I swear i could have made it to the A main if that darn turnbuckle didn't snap. Oh well i still got my plack and am haning it in my RC Room. My T-Maxx was dialed to the Maxx! For those of you who saw some of the action I was the guy Spanish guy wearing the Suckfish Racing yellow shirt. I also had the Corona truck body (blue front/ white rear).

Definitely wish everyone could have been there!

Did you saw any official Tamiya Racing Team over there ?

thanks,

-------------------------------------
Patricio "Pato" Concha
Jammin X1-CR Factory Team / STS .21 Team Edition
Tamiya TNX PRO Monster Truck / OS .18 TZ

Sponsored by Racernine.com & Maxys Pro Racing Fuels
http://www.racernine.com
http://www.maxysfuel.com

MSN y E-Mail : pato_concha@yahoo.com
Foro : http://autorc.freeforumsite.com

twisted

08-13-2006, 11:40 PM

pics, we need pics !

tadium54

08-14-2006, 12:04 AM

yea, id love to see any and all pics!!

RespirologyRC

08-14-2006, 12:11 AM

I don't have many pics, i tried posting them here and i can't i can do them on a regular thread but on this forum I can't ?.

suckfish

08-14-2006, 07:21 PM

here is the listing for the A Main BB Monster Madness - all I know is I came in 10th

- A Main - BIG BLOCK MONSTER TRUCK Duration: 30 minutes Transp.
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Best Result
1 Ashton, Jason 80 (75.790) 716639- Per 1 9 9/05:13.683(1)
2 Slayden, Steve DSM 913530- Per 2 8 9/05:19.736(3)
3 Battaile, Mike DSM 788040- Grn 3 3 9/05:25.665(3)
4 Wynn, Brian 73 79 (75.650) 839121- Per 4 8 9/05:28.981(2)
5 Dickey, Neil 63 (75.450) 674866- Grn 5 5 8/05:01.198(3)
6 Hetmanski, Kevin DSM 433710- Per 6 7 8/05:09.773(1)
7 Sytsma, Chris DSM 523659- Grn 7 7 8/05:17.394(3)
8 Roundy, Bob 65 (75.490) 967238- Per 8 1 8/05:25.010(3) SUCKFISH RACING
9 Race, Rick 67 (75.530) 734802- Grn 9 9 8/05:37.323(3)
10 Dipaolo, Rich 70 80 85 (75.590) 925544- Per 10 2 8/05:39.120(2)
11 Rowe, Dave DSM 482558- Grn 11 1 /00:00.000(1)
12 Champagne, Chris 66 (75.510) 838516- Per 12 9 7/05:27.012(1)

RespirologyRC

08-14-2006, 08:22 PM

Show Off! Dude you are soo lucky i was there to hold your hand---LOL
I was looking back at the 2003 BB AMain track times and Slayden was doing 29sec laps at the madness and this was with a T-Maxx

KevinH

08-14-2006, 09:00 PM

For some reason i always thought Kevin was a short?! Maybe it's the magzine head shots or something?

Kevin i noticed that your revo likes to drink fuel really fast, and it sounds like it revs up super quick--I'm guessing that your 3.3 is modded am i correct?

I had new engines in both trucks and I was running them rich. My 3.3 went from the box to the truck. No mods were made. My 3.3 came off the track at 181 deg after the main. I guess I would have had faster lap times if I leaned it out a bit. :)

RespirologyRC

08-14-2006, 09:13 PM

Hey Kev why didn't you like my Hemi Camaro body? or my suckfish lst body? Just looking for pointers for next year

We did like it, but the chassis wasn't pimped--just the body. Don Peters' winning truck was fully pimped with lots of polished aluminum. Your body was mint though, it was the truck I went to first. --Pete

KevinH

08-14-2006, 09:33 PM

Yeah I liked your body but the others stood out to me a little more. If you really want to clean house you can add some detail, lights, or something like that.

Hard Core RC Guy

08-14-2006, 09:48 PM

hey Kev,

Sorry I had to take off and not stay till the end. I would have, but you know the deal. TNX stayed pretty consistent it seemed. How'd you place? When I left you were in 4th?

J :cool:

KevinH

08-14-2006, 09:50 PM

My TNX stopped counting early in the race. I ended up 8th in small block and finished 4th in big block with my Revo.

4DMNYC

08-15-2006, 09:46 AM

For those of you who saw some of the action I was the guy Spanish guy wearing the Suckfish Racing yellow shirt. I also had the Corona truck body (blue front/ white rear).

Definitely wish everyone could have been there!

Dude, I have tons of footage of your truck (R/C Entertainment). The body on that truck made me want to drink Corona's. :D I'll try to have some video up on the site soon.

We also aquired some amazing race footage as well as some exclusive interviews from some of the pro drivers. We also have an exclusive interview with everyones favorite R/C Car Action insider KevinH :cool:

Tabushi

08-15-2006, 09:56 AM

Sorry to insist guys, anyone saw any official Tamiya activity during the event ?

thanks,

-------------------------------------
Patricio "Pato" Concha
Jammin X1-CR Factory Team / STS .21 Team Edition
Tamiya TNX PRO Monster Truck / OS .18 TZ

Sponsored by Racernine.com & Maxys Pro Racing Fuels
http://www.racernine.com
http://www.maxysfuel.com

MSN y E-Mail : pato_concha@yahoo.com
Foro : http://autorc.freeforumsite.com

4DMNYC

08-15-2006, 09:58 AM

There was a couple of TNX's there if thats what your asking. Kevin H was wheeling one. And there were two more drivers there with them as well.

suckfish

08-16-2006, 06:28 AM

4DMNYC Be sure to let us know when you get some vidio up.. Also are you going to make a DVD that we can purchase?

4DMNYC

08-16-2006, 09:19 AM

As soon as I get the footage edited and up on the site I'll let you guys know. It should be one of our best race vids to date.

We have a DVD available. You can buy it in hobby shops. But the footage from the Monster Madness race will only be on the website. If you need more info on where to get the DVD let me know.

Toiffel

08-22-2006, 12:53 PM

no word on the video yet?

4DMNYC

08-22-2006, 12:59 PM

This week!!!^^^^^

RespirologyRC

08-22-2006, 10:39 PM

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

4DMNYC

08-22-2006, 11:26 PM

Wait no more friends!! The vid is ready :cool: The Monster Madnes race is first on the list. It's a long vid, but it's totaly worth the download. It has awesome race footage and great in the pits action with some of the pro drivers. MUST SEE!!

The second one on the list is equaly as insane. It's R/C Rods drag race footage from the E-town Nationals. It was 1:1 scale racing along side 1:10 scale racing. There was even a car show in the parking lot. SENSORY OVERLOAD!! :eek:

You'll need quicktime to watch both vids. And don't forget to save them to you computer before watching for best playback.

Radio Control Entertainment (http://www.radiocontrolentertainment.com/videos.htm)