R/C Speedway:Durham,nc

[npresme]

Don- I got my care package from Airtronics today! I will try to install the 27mhz. receiver in the car before tomorrow that way we can try it early in the morning before everything gets crowded!

[nomac]

thanx for the swift reply guys!

X-RAYED...how much for the ....uh..x-ray?

same on the mission.

jr...thanx but no thanks. we tried the pro 3 thing a wile back but you wouldn't let the car go. and i am as hungry now as i was then for a chassis.

the x-ray is a platform i've always had good luck with. but the mission just intrigues me. btw...is the mission carbon or s1?

[nomac]

$135 for the mission.

$65 for the pro 3.

[nomac]

x-ray ?????

[axrayed1]

I don't know how much he wants for the xray I well see if don has the guys number and I well give him a call.

[JR in NC]

$75 and she's yours.I'll have it with me tomorrow at the track.




JR

[nomac]

$65

i get off at 12pm every friday. so even if i don't race tomorrow, somebody is gonna GIT some cash in dey hanz! 'cause i'm comin!

[JR in NC]

It's yours!:D :D :D





JR

[nomac]

see you at 8:00 in the a.m.;) (my word is my bond) but i got a hot date to see the new matix movie. (can you believe my WIFE asked me out)

how much damage is done to the car? will i need to make any special orders for parts....especially a one-way. do i need a body? are the cvd's metal or plastic? i know it's a lot of questions and i DO trust that the car is in good shape. i just want to know what to exspect(spelling?) before the first qual. who has spare parst in case (more like WHEN) i crash and break stuff?

ok,ok,ok...i'll hush! see you in tha' a.m.

btw..you know i plan on running mod right so i need to hook up with someone with a lathe...or just get me one.

thnx ~ TEAM YO MAMA!!!!!!!!!

[JR in NC]

It has a oneway, cvds are metal, rear sway bar. Body in racing shape minus a rear wing. Call Brad about parts for the car he has a bunch left over from Brian Leone. If not try KC in Archdale on 311 I think their open until 7pm tonight. The car has no receiver or ESC, but you knew that ,right? It has an 85 tooth spur on it now probably 48p. Any other questions I'll be at the track for a while then home later.




JR

[nomac]

brad how early will you be there? need two arms turned BADLY! oh and do you have any "t" cans? (not top)

[npresme]

Well I hope you guys are doing a NO **** dance!!!! LOL


I think I am going to have a good weekend! You ever just felt good about a race? Well that is the way I felt today after I found the right gear for the MVP! Thanks Ortiz!

[kartrun]

Pete, I'll be there between 8 and 9. No problem turning comms. And yes,i have a stinkin' "T" can you can run:p :D Please take it from me LOL :D :D

[nomac]

see? i KNEW you were a sweet guy! (that's how YO MAMA lkie's 'em!)

how much$$$$$?

[JR in NC]

Pete,
I'll get there about 8:30 -9:00,hope thats early enough.




JR

[axrayed1]

Well had fun today guys congrads to Jimmy and mike for your wins. Thanks Don for a fun day glad you got it all in today.
Thank you brad for all your hard work on my motor you gave me a fast mod motor just had a bad push for the first half of the race and I thank that was driver as mutch as car had my best stock main got in the first turn wreck but got threw without getting stuck on the wall and that is good for me.
Ortiz thanks for the good sportsmanship in the stock main.
Chris need to come out and race more had fun racing and talking about old times.
well time to go and see what I can do to my car to make it and me better.

[zooyork155]

Hey Brad. I noticed a XXXS G+ in the shop the other day. How much is it??

[JR in NC]

I'm pretty sure that is an empty box,but you can find that kit from $249- $269 at just about any internet hobby site like www.stormerhobby.com or Horizon Hobby if you want to drive to Archdale KC Hobby used to have them around $249. Call first to make sure they have one in stock.


Just a thought



JR

[nomac]

just wanted to say thanx to all the guys who helped out yesterday.(don't wanna leave noone out) don, brad...sometimes you two can be so helpful and giving that it's scary! the hybrid car finally let go! guess it had some unseen stress fractures.

JR..thanx for letting the car go. i've been wanting to see what's up with one of those chassis' for a long time! it is quite flexible. may be enough for the "wood" but way too much for durham.

brad is it possible to get a carbon plate chassis, some carbon front/ rear a-arms for pro 3? and i'd like to also get like some 4-6 degree castor blocks. i figured since i bought the car there, it's only proper to see you first for parts.....(did you here that!? - thought i heard somebody say X_RAY [with echo] lol. be blessed all!
" YO MAMA has always thought that a flexible chASSis is more enjoyable!"

[JR in NC]

Don, great show yesterday. Thanks to Mark, Jairo, Pete for your help with our stubborn little car. Brad you do wonders with a motor, thank you. Bryans' times (when he was able to run:D )showed just what you can do with an MVP.
Thanks to everyone who showed up yesterday, and braved the cold May weather :confused: you are the core of electric racing at RC Speedway. I congratulate every one of you, Thanks again!!!



Just a thought




JR

[Ron Zee]

Well, I'm sorry I missed it, but I cut part of my index finger at work Fri. and it's not feeling so hot right now. Actually, I shaved off part of my fingerprint on that finger,, OUCH!!!

Also, I found it hard to drive without all my fingers on the wheel. I did manage to run at Rosewood and now,, there is only a 1 lap difference in spec and stock. Turned 15 laps in both a heat race and the main. And yes, it was all Rosewood Spec class legal, even down to the X-pattern tires.

ANyhow, I hope to soon be back up in Durham running stock, lord knows I need the wheel time up there before all the other old farts running in the "masters" class show up.:D

See ya soon Don..

Oh,, am I reading this right?? you ran the heats and mains on Sat.??:confused:

[axrayed1]

RAIN RAIN RAIN good thing we got all the race in.

Brad and Ortiz you will be prowd of me I am cleaning up the hobby room even throwing away stuff instead of packing it back.

jr sent you the bettery care on your pm

well back to work :(

[JR in NC]

Mark,

Thanks for the info. Now if we could just figure out how to keep the car together for a weekend:( . Boy I'm glad we did run it all yesterday it is just plum ugly and cold out there today!!!:D .




JR

[JR in NC]

Has anyone got a favorite one? What brand is it? Where did you buy it? What did you pay for it (approx.)? Looks like I need to purchase 1 soon. Suggestions anyone!!!






JR

[JimmyMac]

JR, you only need one if first, you run sidebyside or saddle packs. They are not for stick packs. Also, it's not a necessity right away. I normally don't run one. But yesterday was the first time I ran one since the Nicad days. Best work on the car first and worry about the other stuff later. You try a TC3 yet? Maybe less work for ya! ;)

Well congrats to Mike D for the Mod win. Wish I ran it. But I had no setup for Mod yet. Good run Chris C and Steve B. If it weren't for a few problems, I think Steve would have gave Mike a hard time.

Stock was fun and competitive. 1st round had me guessing for a gear ratio and slight setup changes. 2nd round I did better and TQ'd. Ortiz was only 1 second off! 3rd round I took 4 seconds off my TQ run. The main had John P pressuring me for a few laps until I got a lapped car between us. Then I was able to get a confortable lead. All in all I had fun. Lucky to get the car hooked up. I'll be looking forward to the next electric race there in 2 weeks!

Thanks Don and Brad for everything. Enjoyed it. Catch yall soon.

Jimmy Mac

[wingracer]

Hey guys, it's Sean Tabor. Sorry it took so long for me to get on here, I've been pretty busy.

I've still got an XRay if anyone is interested in it. If so, drop me an e-mail wingracr16@aol.com Make sure to put Xray or something in as the subject since I delete e-mails I don't know.

I'd like to do some 1/8th racing next weekend. If I can get a bunch of dudes to come down, what do you think?

[tekrsq]

Sean...Glad you made it!!!!!!!!! Which day were you thinking of going down there? I've got to work Sat, but could probably get out of Richmond 8- 8:30 Sun morning.

[axrayed1]

JR intigy sells battery eqalizers and I'm shore Brad can get you one. I thank you have a good car now and from what I see the car isn't no harder to work on then a tc3 unless you brake a belt.

Brad found another top can I will bring it to you wed that way I can have two motors for sat at the wood it is the can you named HOG:D

Sean that would be cool maybe I can get Steve to come out and race to. I told nomac about the xray so maybe he will buy it

[kartrun]

Well,congrats to all the winners! Great run from everyone! Mains were very exciting for sure! Jimmy, special congrats to you, you made Mindblown proud yesterday.;) Mark and Ca$h, great run guys! We're going to get that bad streak of main event luck kicked in the tail one of these days Mark. :-) Ca$h,i'll say it again,for someone who's only ran two races in more than 6 months you sure proved to me what i already knew buddy;) I guess not having a win in mod yesterday was my fault but i learned a little something and if i had known it before hand the result may have been a little differant if you smell what the kart is cookin'! ;) :p Anyways,great run by all! Pete,i'll see about getting those parts for you. Give me a buzz later this week to see what i found out. see you guys later! Brad

[kartrun]

Jairo, i didn't forget you,just a little tired dude,sorry about not posting this earlier.:) You did a heck of a job yesterday! It was awesome watching you go back and forth with Jimmy in stock. You guys had it covered and thats exactly what i like to see. You seem to get better and better all the time. Awesome job buddy! ;) Mark, thanks for the call earlier. :D :D

[bmelton]

Uh, am I loosing my mind or did the dates for the nats suddenly change. I already have my vacation turned in for the week and weekend of the 20, 21, 22. Seems kinda late to be changing things.

[npresme]

B- how much did you drink last night!!!!

[bmelton]

None last night, the Winston was Saturday night, had enough to carry me through the entire summer, lol. Seriously though, this race was scheduled for the 20,21,22 last time I looked. Because me and Shane and Piant were talking about how it was the same weekend as Homer's gas race. If it has been those dates all along I seriously need to get my head checked, lol. I might be wrong though.

[npresme]

B- Homie changed the date for the pro series to the 28th and 29th! That is what is throwing you!! The on-road nats (i think) have not been changed!

[hangman]

Kilruf- Thanks for the compliment man. I guess glitching got the best of me Saturday. A good run to you in stock man. Your car was dialed. All in all, I still had a good time hanging with everyone.

Good run to all. Lots of competition. Chris C., we had a fun run going for a little while until it got me again. lol. Hope to see everyone at the state race in Rosewood. See ya guys!
Steve B.

[Ron Zee]

Hey Anthony, how'd the radio work out with the 27 band stuff in it?? Havn't seen anything on it in here ands was wondering if it worked or not.

Steve, better watch out for Jimmy Mac at Rosewood,, he setup the layout there,, can you say advantage??:D :p

Well, this Sun. I have off again, but it's a Gas weekend so I gotta wait until sometime next week to find out what the schedule is gonna be for the following Sun. God,, working weekends sucks.:(

[JimmyMac]

Ron, I don't know about takin on Steve at the Wood. He's proven to be dominate there! hehe. But we'll see if I can get the car setup for Mod.

Thanks Steve, Brad for the words. Let's just see if I can keep it up! Brad, when am I gonna be switched over for Stock at the Nats?

Ortiz, practice Wednesday at the Wood if the weather holds out... you game?

Well catch yall L8Rz.... goin to bed early..

Jimmy Mac

[C.Cash]

I had a blast this past weekend at the Regionals. I would like to thank Don for a putting on a great show. Thanks for the props , Brad but without your HP, I would be going nowhere. I would like to give rightous props to Jimmy and Mike for their wins. Jimmy, you were hooked. Steve and I had a great battle in Mod. I haven't been through the chicane side by side with anyone before. Thanks for running me clean. Had fun with the fellas, Jairo, Mark, and little Jo. Thanks Mark for a place to pit and a vinyl roof over my head. Looks like my next race will be the Nats. Wish I could come out before that but the kids keep me busy. I'm out. Later.

[zooyork155]

Im thinking about getting a new car strictly for racing. It's a toss up b/w a Factory Team TC3 and a Losi XXX-S G+. What do ya'll think???

[jeremymoemorris]

Zoo look at the last page or so on the Rosewood post and also in the buy sell trade section of this site I have a sweet FTTC3 with a ton of extras. in the buy sell forum it is under FACTORY TEAM TC3 posted by me, I will try to keep it on top. Dave has seen the car it is sweet

[npresme]

Both are good cars! I prefer the Losi G+! But you need to get he car that has the best parts availiblity for you if that is not a concern then get the Losi!

Both cars can win on any given day!

Also do you prefer shaft drive or belt drive? The Losi's sealed drivetrain is the best! I have ran mine about 30 packs and no dirty in the belt or gears or anywhere! I even rebuilt the diff because I thought I was running it way to loose! But after taking the diff out I was upset... IT DIDN'T NEED A REBUILD! All that work and didn't need it!! It looked just like it did the night I built it!

[Mike Dunnigan]

If you run stock on a track that is 200 feet long... a shaft car will be faster.

[JR in NC]

Anthony you have a PM




JR

[Billy McCormack]

TAMIYA 414M2 all the way:) :D ;)

[nomac]

whatever you can tune baby!! i'm goona try my hand at that rs4 pro 3! people say i'm a bit crazy but i say i'm VERY crazy!

[axrayed1]

ZOO I thank nprsesme is right get a car that you can get parts for easy if you don't want to have spare parts in your box. the tc3 is the easyed to get parts for. The xxxs looks like the best all around car but a little harder to get parts for. There are other cars out there but if you don't have alot of exp then you might have a hard time getting it set up so good luck with what ever car you get.

[zooyork155]

Originally posted by Mike Dunnigan
If you run stock on a track that is 200 feet long... a shaft car will be faster.

Is this true? Does/has anyone run a XXX-S at Duram??

[axrayed1]

There is at lest 4 xxxs cars at the track each week. there is a mix of cars at durham but the xxxs seem to be the most consitent.

[JimmyMac]

I dunno, my Yokomo was pretty consistant Saturday! :p ;) But I don't suggest in you getting a Yokomo like mine. All parts are mail order from either California or Japan. Of course I don't care because I buy all my stuff from mail order. I have 2 Yokomo's and enough spare parts that I don't have to worry. Plus orderin from Japan is cheaper. Blah blah blah. So I suggest to you to get either a TC3 or XXX-S G+. Both are great. Both are consistant. Both win all the time all over the world. I've owned both and each have their plus'es and minus'es. Both require less maintance. And blah blah blah. If you race Durham... TC3 parts are or should be readily available. If you race Goldsboro/Rosewood... both XXX-S and TC3 parts should be available. All in all.... like what's been said... it's all personal preference. Pick the one you think looks best and go from there. Take Petey (Nomac) for example.... he goes against conventional wisdom and gets a Pro3! :p hehe.. But seriously... you can't go wrong with either car.

Jimmy Mac

[bmelton]

Zoo york- The Losi is super easy to build and maintain, which is what I race and honestly do pretty well with it. If you race mostly stock though, I would get a TC3, even though I'm a Losi guy. The shaft will not drive faster, just have alot more instantaneous accelereation, but not overall speed. Either one will work for you. I don't know who you are so please don't take this personally, but if you wreck alot, get the AE, the Losi is a more fragile car.

JR in NC- You have mail regarding your PM to me.

[jeremymoemorris]

B you hit it on the head, when I first got my losi and couldn't drive I couldn't keep a rear hub on it. Soooooooo fustrating. Zoo are you comming out to rosewood this sat I will have the FTTC3 there.

[Ron Zee]

Too bad RPM hasn't made a wide front bumper for the Losi yet,, or Buds with the rear nerfbars,, these additions go a LONG way in keeping your car together in a wreck. But, as all of you know,, my TC3 racer car has been going almost 2 years with no real hassles other than things I broke. The diffs haven't even had to be rebuilt yet. And I got it used!:D

[nomac]

jimmy, thanks for thinking about me:) yeah i've dealt with hpi ever since the FIRST car. (got the manual to prove it!) then upgraded - bought the pro, then pro2, blah blah. so it was only natual to try the 3. the car is a bit flexy but I FIXED 'DAT!!

now i'm surfing for some set-ups! i may just try one of my old pro setups. they're mainly for foams but w.t.hk!

jr...thanks again for savin the car for me. look forward to trying it in durham(or rosewood) or who ever's the dryest.

and speaking of cars... don, I AM COMING TO REPAIR THAT TC3!!! ok? the car had potential but : 1.took a lot of work to undo the "work" already done to it. 2.had NO practice with that chassis or the lay-out. and 3. i can't tune a tc3 for the lifestyle of a millionare!

but....I WILL BE BACK TEAM YO MAMA!!!! ~ OUWT

[hangman]

Brad, I may be interested in a 10x1. Do you have any? If so, how can I get in touch with you? thanks! Steve B.

[JimmyMac]

Don, are you gonna change the layout any? I think it needs to be more technical instead of a bunch of 180 turns and short straights. Just curious. Been awhile since you changed it.

Ron, actually the new XXX-S G+ has a wide bumper. Just not like the RPM one for the TC3. They just need to make one for the Yokomo!

Hey Petey... just wait for the new HPI to come out. I'm sure it'll be a winner! I would be tempted to buy it just to see what's its all about. Been I'll stick with my roots and keep the Yokomos. hehe

JMac

[kartrun]

Steve,
I am waiting on another shipment from Team Orion that should be here in the next week or so from what i've been told. As of right now all i have wound in the 10 turn range is doubles and triples. If you like, you can get the ball rolling and contact me at info@mindblownmods.com
This way as soon as i get what i am waiting on i can build it for you and get it shipped asap. Hope we can do business! Brad

[kartrun]

:D I'm ready to give you girls a run in touring:p Look for the all white body with Mindblown on the spoiler and KX-ONE on the sides;) Mod anyone???? LOL :D

[tekrsq]

Guys, what's the weather supposed to be like down there Sunday? Anyone running nitro TC or 1/8 scale Sunday? If so, where, what time, and how much??????

[axrayed1]

The R/C speedway is running sunday the weather is going to be nice entry fee is 15.00 for the first class and 10.00 for any class after that. I'm the only one here with a 1/8 scale that is racing sunday unless you and sean bring yours I well bring mine so if you'll show up we can race.
Hope to see you sunday:)

[wingracer]

Sorry guys but I can't make it. I'm just about broke and I've got the Pre-worlds coming up in just a couple of weeks. Guess I'll take the three day weekend to get my crap together.

[wingracer]

Oh yeah, about this electric car debate, I can tell you what to get.

Mugen MTX-3.....................

Before you post back telling me I don't know what I'm talking about, think about what I mean by saying that....lol.

I love the smell of nitro in the morning.

[axrayed1]

Sorry you can't come sean but I understand R/C racing will do that to ya. I know what you mean about the nitro fuel but I still have to have my electric so I can run in the winter.

[kartrun]

Originally posted by wingracer
Oh yeah, about this electric car debate, I can tell you what to get.

Mugen MTX-3.....................

Before you post back telling me I don't know what I'm talking about, think about what I mean by saying that....lol.

I love the smell of nitro in the morning.


LOL I love the smell of something else in the morning but its not what i prefer to race:D :D Apparently you've never had your MINDBLOWN Sean. :D lol

[nomac]

will durham be open today or is it still too wet? i would like to give the pro3 a shakedown run?

[nomac]

i also need to sign up for the nats.

[tekrsq]

Originally posted by axrayed1
The R/C speedway is running sunday the weather is going to be nice entry fee is 15.00 for the first class and 10.00 for any class after that. I'm the only one here with a 1/8 scale that is racing sunday unless you and sean bring yours I well bring mine so if you'll show up we can race.
Hope to see you sunday:)

Awesome!!!!! What time you guys get rolling? I probably can't get out of Richmond before 9 (working until 8).

[f1racefan]

Practice open by 10, Heats usually by 1 pm. We can add you to the heats when you get here.
Weather looks good.
Drive safe until you get here.
Don(iwillbeinsouthcarolinaallofnextweek)Hill

[tekrsq]

Great!!!! I'll get down if I can get off work on time. If it looks like I'll cut it close, I'll call. THANKS!!!!!!!

[tekrsq]

What's the updated weather for you guys? The weather channel says it's not looking good.

http://www.weather.com/weather/detail/USNC0192

[axrayed1]

There is a 50% chance of rain today.

[f1racefan]

Posted 50% chance of scattered showers today on the web site.
Going to the track at 9c so call 919 801-8895 after that and I will update you as the day goes on. Don(iwouldlikeadryracedayfornitros)Hill

[nomac]

don...put me in for mod at the nats. my freq #'s are 71, 84 & 90. i will be there 1 pm to finallize the rest. thanx.

[nomac]

and bring the drama to YO MAMA!

[T Maxx man]

one word WOW ............... The track looks very nice and smooth...:D

[f1racefan]

Rained out today.
Next three weeks will be combined Nitro and Electric.
June 22 will be an OPEN Class. No motor or battery limits, just 1/10 or 1/12 scale.

[axrayed1]

OK guys its time to learn how to drive in the rain did some practice today thank I'm going to try to make some rain tires if you have a ntc3 it is water proof already so the other cars all you have to do is put a bag on the receiver thay do it over seas so we can do it. That is the only way we are going to get to race nitro.

[JimmyMac]

Well Don finally made a smart call and combined the Nitro and Electric races. So now we should have good turnouts and plenty of races since we Electric guys don't get rained out as much. :p

But it would be cool to race in the rain. It's just us Stateside folk are spoiled in not racing in the rain. Nascar... no rain.... Babies! Gotta be like F-1 and just toss on the rain tires!! I like European Electric Touring Classes because they race in the rain. Only problem is your car would rust out... bearings... cvd's.. screws... etc.

Oh well... we can dream haha. Hey... at least the new LRP Quantum Comp2 is water proof!

Well catch yall L8Rz....

JMac

[kartrun]

Well, looks like i'll have to try to get the Ol' Kyosho up and running for this weekend! Anyone up for mod?? You girls don't let me down on this ok? Anyways, looking forward to it! Hey Mark, got your voice mail, no problem buddy, i'll give ya a call on wednesday and let you know the damage! If you talk to Johnny this week, see if he can get me a 93 1.9 longblock for my real car. Seems i ran into one of my old racing buddies from my karting days who knows how to set that engine on fire! I would just have him do his magic on the engine i have but she's seen better days! lol Anyways, thanks man, tlak to you guys soon.


Brad (I'mgonnahurtsomefeelingsthisweekend) Davis :D :p

[axrayed1]

I thank I can pull my dress up and run some mod you know I'm always game. I well call Johnny tomarrow and see what he has.

[kartrun]

Mark, thanks buddy! My cars an LX sedan by the way.;) Now, if i can just find the wheels and tires i want! Anyways, hope to have the kyosho going, i may need to borrow some batteries and a speed control if you have any to spare. Looking forward to it! Brad

[nomac]

hey brad, here're some part #'s.....

heat sink moto plate #72293
carbon batt brace/ shock stay set #73453
front c- hub (3 degree) # A364
" " " (4 degree) #A365
pro belts: #A735 front
#A736 rear

[munrath]

Don,

Any electric racing this Saturday and Sunday? If no racing on Saturday is the track open for practice?

Mark Unrath

[axrayed1]

THere is a race on sunday for electric and nitro and the track is open for practice on sat. so come out sunday and have a good time racing.

[RodneyRacer]

F1racefan


can you post the address to your web site so I can sign up for the nats please

thank you Rodney

[npresme]

rodney- just click on the www under f1's name!

[racer69]

Could someone PLEASE HELP ME! I can't seem to find the SPEC ENTRY FOR THE NATS! Where and how do I sign up to run spec.? Or does the Spec. classes have there own Nationals! I am just abit confused! Thank you in advance!

[axrayed1]

racer69 there isn't a spec class you can run stock touring that is the closed thing to spec.

[nomac]

so brad , you think it's possible to get this stuff? see ya sunday or sooner.

[kartrun]

Pete, i don't see why i can't get those parts for you unless its one of those deals where HPI had discontinued parts due to poor sales :p I'll get them ordered by tuesday and you should have them by at least friday. Sound good?? Talk you soon.

Brad

[Ortiz]

Brad,

Do you have any 128 tooth / 64 pitch(Blue one) spur gear for the XXX-S? I am looking for two.. If anyone else can get them or has them I will buy from you also. Let me know!!

[nomac]

sure brad.... as long as you can at least get the belts i'll be ok. oh and the 4 degree hubs. that's all (i think ;0 )

[kartrun]

Jairo,
I don't have any in stock but i've got to get one for Ca$h so if you want one let me know and i'll get it for you next week. Brad

[JimmyMac]

Looks like Tim and myself will be heading up to Durham tomorrow. Gotta do some setup testing. Plus 2 of my friends from Virginia Beach area gonna show up as well. So catch yall there early!

Jimmy Mac

[Ron Zee]

Hey, Jimmy, what time are you guys leaving?? If it's not too early,, maybe you could get Tim to leave off that body he did up for me so I can spend the day cutting it out.

I'm going to be running at Rosewood this Sun. as it's my "job", but someday I will return to Durham,,, gotta do some testing for the Nats.,,,,(Actually, I need to practice my driving!!):p

Anyhow,, see you all later,,,:cool:

[JimmyMac]

Well Tim not goin... just me. So catch yall there!

Jimmy Mac

[axrayed1]

Well had fun today I thank I learn something new every time I race. Thank you Jimmy and keven for all your help today. Got home and took the ntc3 apart and all the pellow balls were bent two in the front were bent reel bad so I thank it well be ready for next weekend. Now I need to work on my mod driving all I need to do is slow down an d I thank I well be OK.
Thank you Brad for the MINDBLOWING mindblown horse power I thank if I get it to the ground we will be bad to the bone.

[nomac]

brad...thanks for the pro3 parst yesterday. the front end is really tight now! all i've yet to do is use that mindblown power 'o yurn to loosen things back up. sorry for the fussin and c*ssin too. it made me very upset to have a hit that BIG in the main. during the heats it wasn't that bad but come the main....hoo-boy! so if i offeneded anyone.....fo'give me.

but all in all it IS time for a new radio (& batteries to boot!) so i have a few shopping weeks left to get it together.

'cause i don't want to be in the hunt agian and then BANG!!! into the wall. you can't drive a car if you can't control it. ;)

[JimmyMac]

Had fun yesterday. Congrats to all the winners! Stayed on my toes the whole main. It was fun though. Can't wait til next weekend. Maybe I'll run Mod and Stock this time. Should have my other Yok back up and running by then.

No problem Mark with the help. Just slow down before the turn and you'll do just fine! I'm surprised Brad didn't run the Kyosho! Oh well... next time. Catch yall then!

Jimmy Mac

[kartrun]

I was suprised also Jimmy! I was finishing the car up and realized (are you ready for this) the center layshaft was missing. I couldn't believe it! I guess thats what i get for talking junk lol:D Oh well, i'll have one before the week is over. See you guys sunday! Brad

Oh, and by the way, Mindblown has modifieds ready to be built and delivered. 6x1, 7x2, 8x1, 8x2, 10x1, 10x2, 10x3. See ya!!

[lowbugit]

Brad hows it going. Make me up a 10x1 I will pick it up on the next trip there. Hopefully Sunday. See ya soon Kevin Mac.

[kartrun]

Kevin, no problem, one 10x1 coming up! Glad you like mod racing, its really where my heart is at. Nothing like having massive power on demand! Anyways, talk to you soon. Brad

[Ortiz]

Kevin Mac.

I forgot to get my pinion gear back this Sunday... I can't remember which size it was.. Anyway, I will be at the wood on Saturday and at Durham on Sunday. See ya then.!!!

Brad,

Did you get the chance to order the blue Spur gears yet?? That and the Orange ones would probably be the best to get.. I dont think to many people use any other ones.


Hope the weather holds up this weekend.
Oh.. Im trying that Capacitor thing that was pictured on the RC CAR mag... We will see How it works this weekend.
Ortiz

[npresme]

Ortiz- what cap. thing is that? Point me to the pic I may can save you some time with it!

[Ortiz]

Here is a pic.. its already done, i did it today..

[lowbugit]

Ortiz, Hows it going. It was a 19 tooth. I already have it out and in hand. I appreciate the use of it again. Mod was fun. I hope to be there Sat. and Sun aswell. See ya then. Kevin Mac.

[npresme]

Ortiz- do you plug that into the receiver on the car? If so that is what Novak sent me about a 3 months ago! They worked for some of the ppl but I couldn't see any diffrence! I hope it works for you!

[Ortiz]

I guess its supposed to work pretty good with the GT7.... good thing the xxtra has 5 slots. We'll see.

[axrayed1]

Brad that is cool that you are setup now. Are you going to be at the hobby shop tomorrow when I get off work need to make a order.
kevin got my ntc3 ready thank I am ready for you now. Can't weight till these weekend.
Well back to work got to get two xrays ready for the wood.

[npresme]

Brad- what is the chance of having more Losi parts before the Nats? I know you are are breaking kits open now but I just wanted to know if there is any chance of getting stocked before then. If Horizon is out of the ? maybe you or Don could talk with Losi and see if they will bring parts for you to sell, I know they have done this in the past!

[kartrun]

Losi parts are covered for the nats guys. I already took care of it. If i don't have it there will be another shop at the track that will. Trying to get everyone covered in the parts department, no worries mate;)

[npresme]

Thanks Brad! I just wanted to know if I need to start stocking up now!

[JimmyMac]

Anthony, I don't know if you know this or not. Or if Novak told you already... but is your M8 an older one? I've heard problems with older M8's and the Novak Switch. Glitching problems that is. I dunno. Just something to consider if they haven't asked already. I remember reading this somewhere not too long ago. The radio had to be sent to Novak to get it to work right with the Switch. Good thing I didn't get the Switch when I had my M8 because I got mine in 97. That was back in the day when you had to "program" the ABS into the radio the secret way haha.

Anyhow... Brad... save a 10x1 arm for me. I might run Mod at Durham along with Stock Class. Well... catch yall then!

Jimmy Mac

[npresme]

Kilruf- I had problems with the Airtronics module! Haven't had any problems (other than the sameones as with the Air. module) with the switch! My M8 didn't have to program the abs it is maybe 2 1/2 yrs old!

[bmelton]

ABS?, I didn't know there was such a thing in R/C racing. You guys are getting way too high tech for the hobby, lol. Does anyone know how to program that fancy stuff into a 3PJ? I just been using it the same way it came out of the box, lol. See you guys Sunday.

[Ortiz]

Brandon,

http://www.futaba-rc.com/manuals/3pjs-manual.pdf

Then go to page 51.... I think the 3pj doesnt have as many adjustments on the ABS as the 3pjs.

[f1racefan]

Late news for today:
Demo race for anything RC at the opening of the 2fast2furious movie at the Willowdale Cinema. 3 miles North on Guess road from Int 85 from 4 until 8. I will have a "track" set up to demo to the 1000 to 1500 expected movie goers. Cars fro Orange Cty speedway and karts also. We will hand out flyers for RC Speedway.
Hope some can make it.
Don

[nomac]

don or brad....is there a way to possibly swap classes for the nats? i would like to switch over to stock touring if i may. i can give you the details through your personnal e-mail if you'd like.

[f1racefan]

Email changes to
f1racefan@msn.com

[Nitroooo]

Hey all, do they have a nitro class at Durham?? If so what are the specs Thanks All Steve

[axrayed1]

Thay run 200mm touring cars a pro class with .12 engine inter class with up to a .16 engine. So come on out on sunday and race.

[f1racefan]

Check
www.thercspeedway.com
link below for details.
Yes Nitro and Electric ALL classes.
Thanks Mark

[Nitroooo]

Thanks for the info axrayed1 and f1racefan. I am thinking about trading an 1/8 scale offroad for a Yokomo GT 4 Nitro that is almost a pro version. It would be a suitable car to run there right? Anyway, thanks again guys...Steve

[kasander]

Does anyone know if there are any tracks around Charlotte or Concord?

Thanks!

[JR in NC]

The only thing in the Charlotte area is in Rock Hill SC. it's called The Grove. They have oval,on-road and off-road they have a website that gives their schedule. Their site is on this bulletin board somewhere. Hope that helps. There are also tracks in Easley and Aiken.





JR

[axrayed1]

Nitrooo that would be a good car to run. hope to see you out there soon. We are racing tomarrow if you want to stop by and check it out my name is mark if you have anymor qustions I well be glade to help.

[JimmyMac]

Well looks like I'll be heading to Durham tomorrow. Rained out here at the Wood. Some of the VA Beach boys heading back down tomorrow. So I gotta be there to see what's up. Plus I need to pick up that shock body for Glenn from Mark.

Anywho... catch yall in the morning. I'll plan on being there by 8am... so maybe I'll make it there by 11! :p ;)

Jimmy Mac

[bmelton]

ksander- I live in the UNCC area. Not much racing action here in the big city believe it or not. There are some MINOR tracks in Kannapolis but not much actual racing action. If you are willing to drive up to 2hrs there is plenty of sedan and offroad racing however. Give me a PM if you need anymore details or would like to follow us to Durham one weekend. Check out www.ncorra.com and Bricklin always puts a thing on there for the weekend's schedule, that will give you an idea where some of the tracks are at as well.

[Ron Zee]

Hey,, it seems that next Sunday I'm off, so hopefully I'll be able to come and run up there again before I get to run with all the old farts in the Nationals!!!

Oh, here's one for ya,,, if anyone out there would like a 50" big screen TV, let me know. It going for 500.00 and the Monster Buggy will be going to the first 600.00 that comes along too.:cool:

[nomac]

anybody have any luck using rx packs at durham? does it help?

[tekrsq]

Virginia On/Off Road Racing Assoc (VORRA) is proud to host the 2003
ROAR Region 2 1/8th Scale Regional race on Oct 4 & 5 2003 in beautiful Richmond, Va. Rain date is Oct 11 & 12.

Classes to be offered:
1/8 open- Region 2
1/8 novice- Region 2
1/10 235mm sedan 2wd- Region 2
1/10 235mm open 4wd- Region 2
Super Regional 1/8 Open- Region 1, Region 2, Region 3

The Super Regional will be open to ALL Region 1, Region 2 & Region 3 driver's. Talk about bragging rights!!!!! The Super Regional is 1/8 open cars only. Anyone from either region can run in it, but members of Region 2 can only run EITHER the Super OR the Region 2 class. If you run in the Region 2 Open class, you can't run in the Super Regional class.

Here's the link for the flyer and entry form. It's in PDF format, so all you have to do is type in the info, print it, & mail it. We're still working on some hotel deals (that's why it took so long to get posted). Hopefully they will be resolved soon (and posted), but if you can't wait we can provide a list of area hotels.

Remember, the SUPER Regional class is for Reg 1, Reg 2, & Reg 3 drivers. Pass the word and I hope to see you there!!!!!!!!

www.vorra.org

[axrayed1]

Well sean I know two guys from region 3 that will be there sounds like a lot of fun.
I thank steve keven mac and I are going to go to linvelle in july sometime maybe you can meet us there.

mark

[lowbugit]

Hey guys whats up. I got a stupid question I need help with. I have necer used a front one way until now. I just put one in the losi XXX S. Question is do I have it in right. When I have the car on the stand, and I move a tire in the forward direction it turns the spur gear. When I roll a front tire in the reverse direction it spins freely and does not engage the spur. This seems like the right way only it is in the opposite way from what the instructions suggested. Help please. Later Kevin Mac.

[axrayed1]

kevin you have it in backword the spur should turn when you turn the wheel reverse dercetion.

[lowbugit]

Thanks Mark. I had it like that at first but it just didnt seem like that was right. I will change it back later to tired now. Thanks again. See ya this weekend. Kevin Mac.

[bmelton]

nomac- none of us had any issues this weekend to need a receiver pack. Not many people had them in, and no one had problems.

Sorry to anyone who thought I may have been a little aggresive in my tone of voice when someone was on my channel. It's just that a $500 toy was going ballistically out of control, lol. I later found who it was in the pits, and he apologized, it was there first racing experience and may not have known better, so I GUESS it's halfway exeptable, lol. Anyhow, didn't want anyone to think I was aggresive, just had to yell my channel loud enough for the pits to hear it from the driver's stand. See you guys at the nats.

[nomac]

cool! P.S. i just learned how to check my pm's. heck it it wasn't for anthony, i couldn't have known i even had any! thanks ant. :)

[npresme]

I do what I can!!! LOL So you interested?

[npresme]

Don- What did you think of the trading paint thing today? Gordon definitly got the better end of that deal! Don't get me wrong I still love NASCAR but Juan just didn't seem as excited when he got out of the car! What did you think of him flat spotting sticker tires in three laps? Even Cole Trickle couldn't do that! LOL

[nomac]

would love to.... but we've just been hit by the "short time" bug at work. things looked a lot better than last year... thought we could avoid it this year but.. :( that's why i went and spent $$$$ to run the nat's cause i thought i'd have the extra bread. now that i'm signed up, i ain't backin out now!!! (screaming like Sam Kennisen) oh oh oooohhh!

"....finances ARE NOT GONNA be a problem for YO MAMA!!!!!!!!!"

P.S. i got a Ti 8x1 that sees NO action... wanna......trade...for a couple 'o pacs?

[nomac]

hey,it was just a joke guys....didn't mean to scare nobody away. :(

[tekrsq]

Originally posted by axrayed1
Well sean I know two guys from region 3 that will be there sounds like a lot of fun.
I thank steve keven mac and I are going to go to linvelle in july sometime maybe you can meet us there.

mark

I'm not Sean, I'm Tommy...LOL....Sean is Wingracr16. Anyway, let us know when you gus are going. I'm going to try to get up there a couple of times this year myself.

[axrayed1]

Sorry tommy didn't mean to insolt you:D I want to get some guys together and come and run on you're track here soon we have the elect natoins end of the month then it is time to start traveling so hope to see you'll soon.
mark

[zooyork155]

I have an electric 4-tec that I've been working on and Traxxas has been jerking people around about there graphite chassis for like 2 years now!!

does anyone know where I could have a custom chassis made out of fiberglass or carbon fiber??

[Ron Zee]

Well, yesterday definatly showed that my "other" TC3 is finally running right,,, now all I need to do is drive it better!!

By the way,, my old Magnum Jr is definatly an old radio and yesterday I had absoultely no problems with it untill I put in one of Jimmy's motors. pulled it out, it worked fine again. Then again,, it could've been the fact that my batteries were almost dead,,,,:eek:

[nomac]

zoo...try the rs4 pro "1" graphite chassis. it's almost a perfect match for the electric 4-tech.

[hangman]

Don- I just had a change in plans and I can make the nats. I know it is short notice, but if I come race this weekend can I still sign up for mod for the nats? Steve B.

[axrayed1]

Steve just Email don your info.

[JR in NC]

Does anyone know what the format for this weekends event is. I have not seen anything posted on the website. Thanks for the information.









John

[Mike Dunnigan]

Everything is posted on the website.

[npresme]

Yep what Mike said, even down to the heats already!

[zooyork155]

thanks for the info nomac! :D

[tarheelquality]

Don, is there anyone at the shop this week? I have a few things I am going to need to get.

[f1racefan]

JR, this Sunday is regular plus an OPEN class
Glen, Brad will be back on Fri. I will be there Thurs 919 801-8895

[tarheelquality]

Don,
This is Tom Glen is Tarheel:D . Did Brad mention my order to you and do you know when it is supposed to be in? Also is there a scale at the shop? Need to check the weight on my 1/12.

Thanks,
Tom

[f1racefan]

There is an order in now.
Brad to pick it up Fri
yes scale is at the track

[kasander]

Don, you said regular plus OPEN class, Nitro and electric, just electric, or what?

Also, Are many people planning on racing this Sunday or just waiting till nationals?

Later,
Keith

[f1racefan]

Keith, the web site says it is a combined Electric and Nitro Sunday.
The OPEN Class is just what the web page says, No Rules except it must be 1/10 or 1/12 scale.

[kasander]

This is what is on the website. I don't see anything that says Electric and Nitro on June 22. This is why I was confused. Just to make sure, there will be a stock class race in addition to the OPEN race? Thanks ahead of time for clearing this up.

Keith

June 15 Electric and Nitro

June 21 and 22 ""First Electric OPEN World Class Showdown""

Open means no limit on motors or number or type of batteries, every one runs in one class.

June 25 - 29 "ROAR Electric On Road Paved Nationals" (RN-0306)

[bmelton]

Well, been on a brief vacation to the beach, but I'm back now. Can't make it this weekend but I do get to run offroad tonight near home.

Jimmy- Thanks for showing me those profiles in the speed control, it will help me in offroad as well. Good run last week, your car looked really good.

[tarheelquality]

Some of the out of town guys have arrived for the nationals. One of the team orion guys from Maryland was running his xxxs and looked pretty fast, 3 guys from Fla. that are running 1/12 showed up and were commenting on the staight and how they had never run electric on more than a 130ft straight and that ours was just too long. Oh well guess they will just have to dig up a little more speed. Maybe they should get their Mind's Blown huh? Track looks good and hopefully we will have good weather. See you guys this week.
Tom

[npresme]

Tarheelquality-Was the guy from Maryland Andrew Gray???

[tarheelquality]

I believe so. I only talked to him for a second but he has been here since yesterday.

[JimmyMac]

Brandon, no prob with the help. It was fun running with you in Stock. You were fast and kept me on my toes. But lapped traffic got the best of you. Looks like you, Chris P, and I will be in the same heat in Mod at the Nats! haha....

Anyways, Anthony... Glenn gave me your Losi body. So I'll be at Durham tomorrow. If you are not there, did you say to give it to John P? Well if you aren't there, I'll just talk to him.

Blah blah blah, let me head out. Gotta clean up the car for tomorrow.....

Jimmy Mac

[npresme]

Jimmy that is correct I may come down and watch some racing! I have my car completely torn down and didn't have time to get it back together!

[nomac]

'pressy... the guy was in fact andrew. he's super cool and really nice. (not to mention fast). he didn't mind telling me anything. hate my equipment is showing it's age....would have loved to played on the track with him. before our heat race that is :).

the track is gonna surprise a loy of people today so be on your toes. well let me head out...need to go shopping for another radio & speedo. (notice i didn't sat "new" )

have fun guys and hope to thurs.

oh...and if you see andrew....tell him i fopund a great place that sells gospel music. lol

[Ron Zee]

Hope to be out there sometime Weds. for practice. Don, I'll see you then. Later!!:cool:

[nomac]

are there any results from sunday's "free for all" race? what were some of the GOOD mod times? how many laps was tq? were the "A" final results faster than pole?

[JimmyMac]

Well Sunday times won't match National times because we didn't run the last part of the track (chicane area). So you may look to add around another sec to lap times. I posted some 22 sec lap times in Stock Class. For Mod... I believe Andrew ran some 20's? I kept hearing alot of 21's though. But I think I saw some 20's on the time sheet. I was horrible in Mod and posted some 22's. Sucks to think my Stock car was faster than my Mod. haha. But then again, I ran the same car and it was awesome in Stock Class, just sucked in Mod.

I had another bad luck weekend though. Fried another ESC! This time in Mod Class. My old trusty Tekin G10 is now gone. I broke 3 dog bones up front. I lost my oneway drive cup twice that day but found them both times. I ended up dropping out of Mod (since I didn't have car anymore with the ESC gone.)

I ran Chris J's Barracuda in the Stock Main. Car handled pretty good too. Only problem was it was glitching badly at the end of the straight and sometimes goin in the fast chicane area. So I ended up 4th. I think I know why his car was glitching. Not his radio. Not his motor. Not his receiver. I ran my radio, my receiver, my motor, and my battery in his car. I didn't have any trouble with these items at all in my car. But I did when it was in his. I think it's his cheap :p Hitec Digital Servo coupled with this Novak Cyclone TC. I think the digital servo is drawing more than the ESC puts out under full throttle. Digital servos are known to be huge current drawers. And the Cyclone TC is not exactly new. So it may not meet the demands of this servo under these conditions. Chris J is suppose to do a test with a standard servo. Plus I'm gonna let him borrow my good non-digital servo for the National. I won't get into the full story. But I think we may have his situation solved.

Blah blah blah. Don, you did a great job with the Nationals Layout. Sorry I had to switch to Stock Touring for the Nats. But I don't want to risk frying another ESC until I get things right. But I will be running Mod 1/12th at the Nats. Didn't see my name under there yet. Not sure if Brad told you.

Oh yeah Anthony, I gave John P your Losi body. I hope to have my Protoform one in tomorrow. Catch you at the Nats.

Jimmy Mac
Team Mindblown

[Ron Zee]

Will the waterboy get his this weekend? Is there a chance he may do well? If I can hold the thing together and drive like I did Sat. at Rosewood, I think I gotta shot. Only time will tell.

Brad, do waterboys get motors worked on too???:)

[kartrun]

Ron, got ya covered in the motor department. Jimmy, i told Don about the switch, just been way busy i guess to make a note of it. That was my 10 turn arm in Andrews mod motor sunday i might add ;) Anyways, got it ALL figured out in the mod department. Thanks Andrew, we make a great team lol:p Anyways, sleepy time, start early in the morning. Don't forget, if you are Team Mindblown you pit in the reserved spaces with the rest of the team. Jimmy, if you can, bring your digital camera. I want to take team pics if you don't mind. And oh yeah, you guys don't forget your shirts. :p See ya!!!


Brad D.
Team Mindblown

[Ron Zee]

Hey, the waterboy ain't got a shirt,, can I pit there too???:D Momma says I should be able too 'cause I that's where all my buddies'll be.:cool:

[kartrun]

Ron, i'll get you a shirt one of these days. Want to get some generic Mindblown shirts made up soon. Had a lot of request for them so i guess its time to get some done! Anyways, awesome day for those who are interested. Guys are looking really good;) Do i see a worlds in the near future?? Who knows! Best of luck to everyone this week. Pull for the home team and keep a cool head. Be smooth and be fast. Lets all blow some minds this weekend!!:D See ya!

Dr. Vonspeed :D

[nomac]

eric...is that you?lol.

[obxbeachwolf]

If this is wrong forum-please let me know:( I am trying to charge a receiver pak with a Reedy Quasar Pro. Setting .9 charge rate, 4.0 discarge rate. It is a 1200 MAH NiMh pak. It only goes to 697 on charge. It shows 6.054 V and 8.37 time. Is that OK? I have never fully understood the read out on this charger and the instructions don't help much. Should the charge be near the 1200 Mah? Thanks for any help. I can't get to Durham but am trying to run at VaBeach on Sunday and need to get this fixed.
Beachwolf

[f1racefan]

Posted National Mains on web site.
Pictures later

[axrayed1]

Had fun at the nationals fill like I let myself down but still had fun.

Thank you Don for all your hard work you put on a good show:)

Thank you Brad for that mindblowing horsepower:)

Had a fun hanging with Mike and Kieth from vig beach got to talk to a lot of the pro drivers and I learned a little.

Braden I well get those springs from you next time I see you.

kevin mac I put your motor in my car and don was playing with it after the race with no glitching so it has to be somthing about the car so I am going to try that motor and speed control in my car next and see what happens.

Don get your car ready so we can go to the wood this weekend and have a little fun.

[lowbugit]

Mark how come the car didnt have a problem the day before. It really doesnt matter cause I wont be dealing with it again there. I have wasted enough time with it.

[tarheelquality]

Mark,
What happened in 1/12th, a dns? Wish I could have made it out, kids didn't go to their grannys after all. Congrats Chris Cash on the A main, Jairo good running in 1/10 B. Good luck at the States this weekend. And Congratulations to Brad, Mindblowns going to the Worlds Courtesy of Chris and Mark.

[Kevin Boyle]

Hey Guys,


I was wondering if anybody has pictures, or a video tape of the A-mains I would be interested in a copy.

Thanks
Kevin Boyle

[f1racefan]

Many were taken and will be sent to me shortly. I will try to copy and collect them as best I can.
Will put more on the web site after I wake up (some time tomorow).
Don(whatthehelldidigetinto)Hill

[C.Cash]

Had fun at the Nationals. I would like everyone to stand and give Don a big round of applause for the great job he did this past week. The races ran smooth and on schedule. I would also like to thank Brad for all he does for Team Mindblown. I really think this guy has a bright future in the R/C Motor building industry. He is dedicated and loves the sport of racing so I know he will only continue to improve. Thanks for the HP, Brad. I wish that I could have represented Mindblown better than I did, but blaming poor performance on glitches is not my style. Time to retire the Airtronics Caliber 3PS. Which radios have given you guys the least amount of problems? I have heard so many horror stories about the M8 and the Novak switch, I am gun shy to purchase something that does not work well. I am leaning toward the M8 with standard module and crystals. What do you guys think?

[tarheelquality]

my hitec lynx 3d with the module and novak xxtra reciever does well and the newer ones are more compact and probaly lighter plus they cost a little less. Airtronics also has a new would with dialble freqs I believe.

[axrayed1]

Cash I don't thank that your glitch was your radio I thank it was the reciever becouse you didn't have any problems with your 1/10 scale.

Tom I had a radio problem on the start of the 12th scale race just my luck but still had fun

[Doorman1]

C. Cash and other racers.
Don't go selling off your radio equipment because of glitching at the track.
Mark Dawson may have found a solution to the problems.
Horizon Hobbies sells these RF filters that seem to cure the radio problems. They snap on over your small wire leds.
I had a problem Saturday in qualifing. In practice after the racing, I was the only car on the track and still had the problem.
It was at the upper left section of the track by the skateboard park and by the 180's by the scoring stand.
Mark called Horizon to tell them about the problem and they sent these filters to the track.
He fixed 6 out of 6 glitching problems.
Ask Don Hill about it.
He should know about it.

Hope this helps.
Tracy Rumschlag
Akron, Ohio

[kartrun]

Thanks guys for all the props, it means alot. But i couldn't have done it without you! Congrats to all the locals, i know everyone gave it everything they had. I must admit i am pretty excited about getting my first magazine exposure! Its a great feeling. To think i started this thing less than a year ago and have accomplished everything i have is a great, great feeling. Thanks to all who believe in me, Don Hill, my factory team;Chris Cash,Jimmy Mac,Steve Ramarge,Mark Painter,Jairo Ortiz and Brandon Melton and anyone else i forgot. I really figured we would be down on horsepower but Mark told me a funny story about having to hit the brakes hard at the end of the front stretch to keep from running all over Ralph burch in one of his heats.:D Anyways, looks like we have qualified for the worlds! Looking forward to all the races to come! Again, great job to everyone! Thanks Don for all you do for us and for this awesome race you put together for us! As a racer i thank you.;) Tkae care guys! Brad

[JimmyMac]

Thanks Don, you worked your butt off! You received alot of compliments on other chat boards as well. Next stop for me after the State Race is Cleveland..... But this time I'll get my $#!+ right!

JMac

[JimmyMac]

Thanks Don, you worked your butt off! You received alot of compliments on other chat boards as well. Next stop for me after the State Race is Cleveland..... But this time I'll get my $#!+ right!

JMac

[Mike Dunnigan]

KilRuf - You still doing the TCS race?

[Ron Zee]

Waterboy just don't get no respect,,,,

Momma said it'd be like dat,,,

Had fun, even if I am an Old Fart. Maybe I need new glasses,,,:confused:

[JimmyMac]

Hi Mike... and once again... :rolleyes: hahaha Congrats on the wins!! ( I dunno how many times I said this hehehe). Now let's see... still not sure on the TCS Race. I don't have my Tamiya's anymore. But I'm sure I can borrow one. Seeing as it's held on a Sunday... I might beable to make it up. I'll have to keep my eye on the weather like last year hehe. Would be nice if it was indoors like the RC Outfitters. I was thinking if I don't race GT1... I may try F201. But we'll see. You heading there again?

Ron... the Old Farts Amain guy! Have you cooled off yet!! :p

Man... too many big races all bunched together! Talk about Racer burnout! EastCoast Shootout..... Region3 Champs... Nationals.... StateRace.... TCS... haha... Thank God the next one for me is Cleveland.... I'll have several months to recooperate.... :D Is there anyone here that it really gonna go to Cleveland? I'm not talking about yeah maybe or someone that's gonna back out at the last minute. I mean is there someone that's gonna go for sure!?

Well let me go.....

Jimmy Mac

[munrath]

Don - Thanks for putting on a great race. I had a blast.

Brad - Thanks for all your support with the charger and everything else.

Keep in touch guys!!

Mark

[rpmduc]

to all,
give don a round of applause. he put on one hell of a race.

don, hope you got plenty of sleep when it was over. hope to see you at the wood on sunday.bring nitro.

to every one else going to the wood, bring nitro.

steve

[Ortiz]

Any racing this sunday??

[axrayed1]

Hay Dude there is a race sunday elect and nitro are going to come out so I can kick your butt:D

[nomac]

hey jimmy...when's the cleveland race?? that should give me plenty of time to get ready. spent a lot of time and money all on the wrong things (money - pro3) ( time - darrel manning). this year's nat's was supposed to be the biggest rc race in my 18 years doing this! and look what happens.... i think i made a grand total of 12 laps in all the days i tried to run.

and nada!!! thanks to all the guys who helped me to keep diggin in and not quit. but i guess the well can only go so deep! i knew the $$$ would be tight but all my friends were there and i was already paid up.

but believe you me!!! something like that will NEVER happen again!!! i WILL have my $h!~ totally together. not half-a**in around and definately not waiting on darrel for support! he's a good guy and all but....:rolleyes:

sorry it took so long to holla at you' all but my wounds are still very fresh and i can't seem to get this darn salt out of them! congrats once again to the winners and hope team mindblown can have another strong showing at the world's too!!! BLOW THE WORLD!!!!!!!!! (did that sound right? ..... i don't think that sounded right) blow as in.. blow the doors....off...the ...comp'....o...kaaaay:D

TEAM YO MAMA has had a Revelation ... experience and skill are not all that win races.... a lot of well spent cash can put you up front too. but guess what; two outta' three ain't nowhere near enough:p

[JimmyMac]

Hey, Pete, I told ya that Pro3 was Poop! Should've stuck with your TC3! It's a winner! All you need is Barry Baker setup and you can run any track but carpet! :D No comment on Darrel... this is my brother Darrel...and my other brother Darrel..... ;)

As for Cleveland... I dunno if you can make it. Why? Well seeing as you are tied up with family and all.... Cleveland is Thanksgiving weekend. Meaning... you'll have to skip Thanksgiving if you want to go to this race! Me? No family to really worry about anymore (as far as Thanksgiving goes.) So I'm free. Plus my best friends live in Ohio. Not to mention I lived there for like 3 years. So I'd have someone to see.

Anyways, I think alot of people are burnt out right now. They justs need a break. I'm not sure if it was the racing or racing in the heat for sooo long. That or not doin as good as they wished. I dunno. For me it was mainly the heat. Sure I had bad luck, but hell I'm still having bad luck and I keep racing. But the heat was a killer for me. I did enjoy it though. I got to meet alot of people. Plus a few recognized me from Snowbirds. So I thought that was cool. (that's one reason why I like to stick with one paint job.... :D )

Well all we have now to worry about are club races (for electric guys). Maybe now the other guys will come back out of hiding and show up for racing. I'll be back out sometime so catch yall then.

Jimmy Mac

[nomac]

jimmy... first off good memory:) thanksgiving weekend is a possibility. 1) i need a make-up race for the nats. 2)my birthbay is on nov. 29th! and even before we ever met...my wife has had THAT week off every year for ten years! (no jinx no jinx:D ) yea the pro3 was not one of my better decisions. just wanted to try something different. ( i think playing russian ruellete with a fully loaded .38 would've yeilded better results)

the trip wont seem to long (me thinks) . the girls are very road-wise. so far they've been with me to miami, little rock, and we just got back from elizabeth,nj sunday morn.
(bumb q.) what type of tc prep did you have to go through? [tires...traction compounds....diameters...roll-outs...shore #'s...etc? :confused:

[nomac]

up in cleveland that is.

[kartrun]

Pete, Thanks for the prop dude about the nats.;) Its a great feeling knowing others (yourself included) see in me what Don saw last year when Chris blew his doors off in Chapel Hil (In other words, i know a little about what i'm doing with motors :D )
Sorry about the SLO 3........i mean PRO 3. lol :p You should come on up for Cleveland. Much better in my opinion than the birds' (maybe because i got to hob-knob with Oscar from Orion lol) Most of my team will be there including Jimmy "I haven't run mod in forever" Mac :p j/k , Mark, Brandon, myself and Don. Heck, i'll even do your motors for nothing if you go. How's that for entisement? :D Had a blast last year, is the race tomorrow? Can't wait. Anyways, hold that head high buddy, i know and so does anyone else that knows you that you my friend are fast, just had some bad days but it happens to us all. And hey, tell Darrel he still owes me for 2 mod motors lol See ya! Brad

[Ron Zee]

Momma said it'd be like 'dat,, forgotten again.

Actually, I think I for one am gonna pass on Cleaveland and save up for the Snowbirds.

Anyhow, Don, don't know when I get another Sunday off again,, hope to run out there again soon.

[JimmyMac]

Well D'uh, of course Ron won't go to Cleveland... he'll miss out in all the food!!! :p Of course they won't let him off that Friday anyways haha....

Well I'm not the guy to ask about Cleveland. You should know the routine having raced at RaceCity. It's all the same. I was a carpet newbie and still am. RaceCity had me with that yucky first gen XXX-S. I only TQ'd there once and that was because Chris P didn't show! haha. Anyways I'll be at Cleveland with more than likely my Yokomo. Stock of course. Unless if I can get some carpet practice with Mod. But with my luck lately in Mod Class, I dunno. (or any class for that matter!!)

Brad, Don's actually goin back to Cleveland? hehe. Masters I take it? hehe.

I guess I'd better head out. It's thunder and lightening outside..... L8Rz

Jimmy Mac

[Tarheel]

Don, I think i have your eye glasses. They fold up and have a black string on them. If so, let me know and i'll give them to Mark or Jimmy or whoever. Good racing last week by the way.
Glenn

[nomac]

thanks guys... those last posts were a blessing.

[Ron Zee]

Momma say that my wallet can only handle 1 of the two trips, so's I thinks that I likes Florida a little better than Cleavland when the cold weather comes,,,,,besides,, I wanna run those gokarts again,, and maybe Jimmy and me can get Hank or Brad to go on the skyshot ride thingy with us!!!:cool:

[kartrun]

LOL Ron, being without any sleep for so many days was why i didn't ride the slingshot thing last time. I was afraid i would totaly loose it! lol Anyways, looks like i'll be skipping the birds for the worlds this year if i get everything worked out. And besides, you've never been to the us indoors, you don't know what you are missing. You never have to go outside at all if you don't want to. Everythings indoors including some good food. You coming to durham tomorrow? Or do you have to play with your meat? lol :D Talk to you later. Brad

[axrayed1]

Had fun today guys wish all the people that have R/C cars would come out and race we need to be racing to get in the A main not to see who starts first.
So if you have a elect our nitro car get out of the house and come and play.
We have a nice track that Don put a lot of time and money in so lets get out there and race.

[JimmyMac]

Had fun today. But where'd all the racers go!? hehe. I think it's racer burnout from sooo many "Big" races here. Cost too much to enter each one. I think next year we don't need any more big races. Just get a normal schdule goin and hopefully the crowds will come back. So everyone Spread the word!!

JMac

[bmelton]

Sup guys- Had to work today so I did the off road thing last night. If the weather is good next Sunday i may just have to ride up. If crappy weather I am heading to Charleston for carpet, any takers on going to the rug if it looks like rain? I have a big off road nitro race at Lance Norrick's house on Saturday, Saxton, Degani, Tebo and some others should be there. As long as all goes well, i will be racing Sunday.

[JimmyMac]

Brandon, next Sunday is 1/5th scale Roar Nationals! So maybe carpet is the way to go!!

[bmelton]

Sounds like it huh. You up for it?

[JimmyMac]

I dunno yet. Gotta see what's on the schdule. I'll let ya know before the week is out..... If I do, I'm sure Tim will want to go too.

JMac

[tarheelquality]

Went out to the track today and one of the 1/5 scales was practicing for this weekend. Man those things are awesome!! Ought to be fun to watch this weekend.

[Ortiz]

Mark,

Here is that link for those Torroid Filters....

http://www.bgmicro.com/prodinfo.asp?sid=0523206018518519681016205&prodid=COL1013&page=1&cri=torroid&stype=3

Im still thinking about buying the G+ and other stuff from you.. Ill talk to you when I get back from camping!!!

Goodluck to all this weekend!!!

[axrayed1]

Ortiz I ordered some for us have fun camping hope the weather is nice and no R###### see ya next week.

[Ron Zee]

Too bad I can't run my monster buggy with them!!:cool:

[kartrun]

The day started with fast times being in the mid to high 20's. After fine tuning, the fastest times of the day were in the high to low 18's compliments of Frank Killam on a modified version of the electric nationals track. The new track layout features a sweeper combined with a "J" on the far end, a short shoot, 180 degree left, S turn, another short shoot, a keyhole and a modified chicane on the end closest to the spectator stand. There is plenty of room, it appears, to pass and for sure enough room to really ring the fast guys out. As many as 3 cars went side to side today through the old double chicane section. Now a short shoot, this section proves to be one of the most exciting as drivers really get on the pipe coming out of the "J" entering the 180 with plenty of momentum. By far the most popular car, The FG Racing competion model. It features dual hydralics for the front disk brakes, carbon shock towers, polished aluminum suspension arms, Aluminum bulkheads and many other bonus "go fast and look good" components. Stay tuned each day for my racing coverage right here on this forum. If you can come out and watch, i highly suggest you do. This will for sure expose you to a new side of 1/5 scale racing you never really noticed before. Until tomorrow, Brad

[Ron Zee]

I'd still like to try running my Monster with them,,,, LOL:D

[tarheelquality]

Ron,
The only trouble with that is it is hard to pass something going that much slower than they are and after the third time lapping you someone might make a mistake.:D Seriously I watched them practicing this afternoon and when 3 or more get out there together it is awesome to watch.

Hmmm..wonder if Brad would do a layaway program:rolleyes:

[kartrun]

:rolleyes: Absolutely! Come get your FG competition model right here folks at Speedway Hobbies! No seriously, put a deposit down and we'll talk. :D

[tarheelquality]

Brad,
If you wont kill me for not getting a boat I may take you up on that. But not a competition, the base models are faster due to being lighter.:D

[kartrun]

Tom, if you would have asked around and done your homework right, you would have figured out that the base models were in the back of the pack buddy. Everyone i talked to throughout the weekend stated that yes, they are faster in a straight line but way too fragile for competition driving. Most guys stated that they started with base models but found out that they had to upgrade to competition level parts(aluminum arms,etc,etc) to even try to stay up front. The whole weekend was dominated by FG competition models and they even swept the top spots. So, with that being said, base line sucks ;-) lol Anyways, WHERE IS EVERYONE????

[Ron Zee]

Hopefully, they're out working on their cars,, getting ready for the next race day.:cool:

[tarheelquality]

Brad, I was just going by what one of the guys at FG America said in an article not long ago after running an econo and base car at the local races. I was not refering to The Nats. I wish I could do it still not sure about those tire bills though, $100 a shot kinda hurts. Still going to talk to you about it though.

Any word on the parts prices for me, or speed merchant? Also did you talk to Don about what I mentioned the other day?


Hey Don, when are you going to update the pic page on the site? Just wondering it has had the same pictures for a long time.

Brad the Landmax is here will try to bring it to the track tommorow if I can find the charger for my glow starter. See ya later,
Tom

[cheerwhiner]

I checked out this track in Durham last week during the big event. Is there racing every weekend at the track? If so, is there an electric 1/10 touring class? Thanks!

[tarheelquality]

Go to thercspeedway.com it has the schedule on it. There is an electric touring class but I do not think it is running this weekend. Racing every weekend but there have been a lot of special races lately which throws the schedule off a little.

[cheerwhiner]

thanks.

[team hyperdrive]

Sorry for not sayin this sooner but Don congrats on the nats man.This is brad.Team mindblown also congrats.Been kinda washed out on rc racing since the nats.Also need a power supply if anybodies got one.So when are the gas boys gonna give us back the track?Thinking about going up to Zmaxx this sat and see whats going on up there.If anybody else wants to go let me know.Oh mark P thanks for letting me try out that reciever.If only i could have gotten that filter wed or thursday:p .Oh well i learned alot and had fun. L8r brad

[kartrun]

Thanks Brad for the props. Got a hard winter of racing to prepare for. Team Hyperdrive huh?? They never responded to my email about sponsorship when i asked about you driving for them. Guess they are like me and have very little time anymore to check mail. Anyways, thanks again for the props, looking forward to the worlds for sure ;)

[axrayed1]

Brad A thay are running electric sunday so come on out and race.

Brad D got the milling machine moved tonight looks like it well be up and running in a week or so I'm ready to start making stuff see ya sat.

[kartrun]

Mark, sweet! Would talk about everything we have talked about before as far as projects we want to make but i don't want to give anyone any ideas :p Can't wait to see my creations come to life, see you saturday!

[cheerwhiner]

so there will be racing on sunday? I may go out then, don't have to work on Sunday.

[team hyperdrive]

Sounds good to me Mark.Bring the 1/12th scale also.Hey Brad, if you call Hyperdrive and ask for Barry, he'll talk to ya.Also do you have any cobalts left?Gonna go up to zmaxx in aug. for that $600. drag race.Gotta find a car first.If you need the number to hyperdrive its 931 364 7673.They might be interested in talkiing to you about carrying some cars and i know Barry can hook you up on so keyence speedos.

[kartrun]

Brad, sorry,no cobalts. One of my 6 singles should be plenty fast. Cobalts are great off the line but unless you have the motor tuned right it takes a while for a 6 or 7 to spool up because its under so much intense magnetic pressure. I might give Barry a call and talk but right now i just don't have the time. Lets see, i have cleveland, the Birds and the worlds to prepare for in the next few months. You need to get your oval buddies down to the track and get an oval class going, we're waiting ;) Anyways, back to the lab. See ya!

[team hyperdrive]

Hey brad, build me a killer motor and let me know the cost.i have the batteries i just need a good motor. let me know and thanks l8r brad

[kartrun]

Can do Brad! Damage will be $65 unless you want a slightly used can and endbell from the Nats. Cost will be $55 for that. And oh, Mark will bring his 1/12 but he'll only run mod ;) Stock sucks :p j/k See ya!

[f1racefan]

The next two weeks at RC Speedway are important for the future of the track. We will need to draw 35 entries or more to continue the weekly schedule we are running now. Thanks to all those who do all they can by showing up as often as you do.
Don

[kartrun]

Guys, This is a serious time. If you ever cared one drop about the speedway you'll come together and support us at this time. What the heck happened to the group from chapel hill??? You guys used to come out in numbers and support one qualifier and a main every other week! Don has spent countless amounts of money and time to provide us one of the finest facilitys around and everyone vanishes! Knock the dust off your cars and GO RACE! If you drive for Mindblown you should already know your priorities. Shame on you if you don't. Please guys, i beg you, pull together and show us some support these next few weeks. :( Its all we ask. Brad

[axrayed1]

I love to race and have a lot of fun racing in durham.
Don has done every thing in the world for the racer but where is the cars are thay all scared to have a little fun.
If you raced at durham and had problems of any sort with your car so you gave it up I well be glade to help you.
So please come out and support the track
thank you mark:)

[kartrun]

One thing is for sure, I can always count on you Mark. Thank you for all your support of not only myself but the track as well. You are there every single time we race and without guys like you we wouldn't exist. You can't drive a lick :p j/k but you sure promote Mindblown and RC Speedway every way you can. For that i thank you. Brad

[npresme]

Wish I could make it but gotta work the next 3 weekends!

But truly this is a bad time of year to try to get ppl to race! After the nats the regionals the next weekend and now the mod nats (off-road) my bank account is looking a littel thin plus there are other things ppl like to do other than race! After most guys ran week-in and week-out before teh nats they are prob.. burned out(I know I am) and I haven't been able to race for 3 weeks and still not feeling the itch ( maybe that is because I know I can't cause of work)

But I hope that everyone that can be there will to support the track and Don!

[team hyperdrive]

Ok guys i'm game.Been with since the first race there and i'll be there running again.Got to be honest, havent been to rosewood yet but this track is awsome.The people I race with,Don cant say enough about you other than your great,Brad we had our differences in the begining but i think we both put them aside.Imagine if we could work together?But I've had some finacial problems for awhile getting laid off and stuff.Sorry about not being there but i'll be darned if i'm not gonna be there we you need it most.Went to zmaxx today and wouldnt even call that place a track more less a hobby shop:( .So it bothers me to think of not running there with Don and the rest of you guys so i'm in.
p.s i still gotta get Jairo and Jimmy back.Havent beat them with the Losi yet.But they dont want me to bring the Tc3 back out:rolleyes: .
L8r & see you tomorrow
Brad

[kartrun]

LOL Brad, gotta have that Mindblown HP to beat Jairo and Jimmy.:p Don't forget they both drive for me ;) Sure, i can put the past aside. Its all forgotten as far as i'm concerned. Thanks for the track support, it means alot. We'll talk more tomorrow. I happen to have a mod motor ready for you if you want it. Its a 6x1. Should be plenty for 132 feet. ;) Anyways, talk to you in the morning. See ya! Brad D.

[cheerwhiner]

I'll probably come sometime today between other events. also if anyone here goes, I will be wearing a red IndyRacing League hat and a blue shirt and probably sipping on a bottle of Cheerwine (duh) but I won't be racing, just spectating.

[axrayed1]

Well had fun today up to the main thank I well be the last guy to the line for now on it sucks when you flame out at the start. I spend to mutch money and spend all lot of time with my cars to just ride around in the main. My lucks going tochange or I am going to change hobbies maybe play golf with kevin.

[team hyperdrive]

Mark dont give up on me man.I mean thanks to you and Don for strapping my arm together i was somehow able to run:D .You still ran pretty dang good man.As far as the 1/12th scale it was one of those strange ones.What the first heat we all ran what 3 mins?:confused: Second,third and the main gears were stripping and tires flying:D .But that was courteous of that MINDBLOWN HORSEPOWER.:D (thanks Brad)

[Ron Zee]

Well, I know it's lame but that work thing has really put a damper on my racing time. You know how much I just like running out there and at Rosewood, but this stupid Sam's club just won't do me right. But, as of right now, the 10th is open for me to come and play. Any others gonna be out running electric? Also,, Jimmy Mac and me are trying to get a F1/brushless combo class going,,, anyone else game??

[JimmyMac]

Well sorry I didn't make it out this weekend. I was up in Maryland for the TCS race. Read Rosewood for results.

As for Durham, it is my opinion that maybe you should switch back to every 2 weeks for running races until you can build up a racer base again. Chapel Hill was successful because 1. It was in an excellent location where it was exposed to more "non" RC people. 2. Anybody could race with just about any car. And just about all classes were supported. 3. ROAR membership wasn't required at the time (when it became required.. people started ti dropped off.) 4. Park your car.. pull up a chair... and chat with everyone! :D This just reminds me of Hobbytown races in Virginia were people always complained but always showed up anyways.

How about cutting the track in half for electrics? This will solve some issues and make it more fun to drive. Most of the tracks run by clubs are no-where this big. Another thing, Cancel the rest of the Big races for the year. It leads to racer burn out. Especially if you have to pay a high entry fee and/or race multiple days. There were just tooo many at the start of the season. Maybe start a new points series for every other week (or every month) like last year. Not every week. And don't split up race weekends between Nitro and Electrics. Just keep it Nitro/Electrics... or better yet... RC Onroad racing weekend.

Hmmm sorry, just thinking out loud of what we could do to get things back up like they were. Durham is a very nice track. Don is willing to help out anyone he can in any way possible. Brad does his best with the shop along with his "help". ;) Mark and everyone else does a great job of supporting the track. It's just time now to reorganize things and get back on track. Any suggestions or idea's?

I guess I should head out. So talk to yall later on. Gonna go shower then off to bed!

Jimmy Mac

[JimmyMac]

PS. As for F201 class. I really don't care too much for it anymore. I WILL be getting one soon. But only for the TCS next year in March. However, you'll probably be seeing me at the track with it testing out setups and new parts. It was a fun class to watch and the cars look liked they handled great at the TCS!

[cheerwhiner]

OK guys give me a while and I will be getting an associated tc3 and racing it. I had fun watching the entire second round of mains yesterday.

[team hyperdrive]

Hey Ron come on out this Sunday.We only had six cars in stock touring and 0 mods:( .Mark Painter has got me hooked on 1/12th mod.Shoot after running that 1/12th then having to run the stock touring that was kinda wack.Brad i see you point:D .Stock sucks.:p Oh by the way Don shouldnt i have gotten an extra lap or something fo doing a wheelie down the whole back stretch, then setting the car back on all fours to make it through the tear drop without wrecking?:rolleyes: j/k.Anyways had a blast and am looking forward to this weekend.Brad see if you can still get those rear arms for the losi for me.I was gonna call brandon m, but lost the number:confused: .Well gotta go see the boss b4 i get grounded.Holla at you guys l8r.Brad