Rosewood Raceway: Goldsboro, NC

[Ron Zee]

God, this sucks. I tried to use a network thingy to let me use my sisters cable modem. It worked but her 'puter is pretty far away and it'll disconnect if someone stands between the antennas. Anyhow, I downloaded a bunch of updates for this silly 'puter in about 5 minutes that would've taken all night to do on dial-up. But when I disconnected the network stuff, I couldn't connect with the dial-up. So,,, I did a system restore and now it works, but now I have to spend a night re-dowloading all the up-dates again. And I thought I was haveing trouble with my car,,,,, :(

[DBWalker]

ron zee---if you do not see me today, i will try to be there next saturday. :)

[Tarheel]

Well, we started the MOJO JOJO point series this week and will continue for points next week also. Congrads to all the winners today: Ron in Spec, Steve in Stock and Thomas in gas. Could'nt ask for better weather. Hope everyone had a good time and we will see you next week end.
Glenn

[RodneyRacer]

I had a good car yesterday for a change on the asphalt thanks to Steve B. for the advice I just figured out that I have been driving the car with a steering servo that does not center back all winter long after I put it on the setup gauges I saw it was out as much as 6 degrees from left to right when going back to neutral or straight can you say .....&*%&^$^%*#^&*!!! I borrowed a servo from Ortiz (thanks man) and it was great not to fight that ghost for a change.


LOL...last night Steve and I were running practically in the dark him mod me 19t and somebody asked how we could do that. Well that was an easy answer we have had the same layout for a very long time 2 yrs in fact. So it was pretty easy to just let the force Luke!!!


Rodney

[nomac]

any results? printouts? was there FINALLY a mod class? what tire was most popular? and will there be a "spec" tire for the regionals? will the binary stocker be legal? how a bout the layout...... will it totaly change or just get fresh paint? sorry for all the crazy Q's... i doubt i'll get any racing in before the big race? (oh yes! marriage and kids...YEP!!! THAT'S THE LIFE FOR ME!! :mad: )

[theskunk]

further more, when is the big race?!

[Ron Zee]

Well, there is a thing on here about it called the region 3 championships, but no one seems to have noticed it. :p Anyhow, As far as I know, since this is a ROAR sanctioned race, and 4 magnet, epoxy balanced stock motors aren't yet legal, I'm pretty sure that the Binary motor isn't legal. And to my knowledge, there isn't a control tire at this time. The best results seem to be either the take-off cs-27's or the 32's. Then again, by the time the race comes,(June26-27th) a hotter tire might be needed. :cool:

Awsome races yesterday guys!! That was a good nitro A-main until near the end. Just a little wide and you go boom. Stock was a blast to call and Steve just drives way too smooth. Laurie gets that smooth and your in trouble Steve!! A real good Spec race even after my crummy start. But, went from dead last to winning it right near the end. Too bad Justin Lessard got hung up by a lapper. I might've caught him as I was reeling him in, but he still had a good lead and it would've been close. Geuss maybe I should start cleaning my motors more often huh????? :cool: I suppose my reflexes might not be as bad as I thought :eek:

Anyhow, see you all out there next week. Hope the weather ends up like it was yesterday. :)

[nomac]

ya, i noticed. but i have friends that are getting their gear together to race there. they what to know what i recommend in stock and i suggest the binary. but what good would that be for them if they have to turn around and buy new motors for the regionals. i know the wood is a roar track. but what i don't know is why are the binary's still allowed? but the locals don't seem to mind so as long they're happy then.... ;)

[bmelton]

Pete- ROAR also says that the track should run clockwise too, but we never do that. The race is open tire. I wouldn't use anything less than a 32 if you plan to run Mod. It will be hot, and a 27 will be a run and done tire.

Any word on the driver's stand? I remember there was talk a while back about taking the roof off or something, was that ever finished?

Any way to get the results on the website? Last ones posted are 4-17-04.

[nomac]

you got a point there B. (i like driving in THAT direction anyway :D ...kinda strange comming from an oval guy!). i was kinda hoping it would be open. that gives me a chance to try the JB's, pit's , and yok tires. hate i didn't make it this week. going every sat is just too many miles on the car. and besides....i didn't sell the xray(blue parts car) and the losi combo this weekend so $$$$$ was a bit shy. but never fear!!!!! i'll be back next week to get stomped like a mug!!!

[JimmyMac]

Good run everyone yesterday. Had a blast for the first couple laps of the main, but with this fast crowd.. one corner dot will set you back! Starting at 3rd.. to 2nd... to 1st.. to 2nd... to 3rd... to 5th... and not being able to get back up front.. damn.. It was fun!! I just gotta remember the 6inch rule! I think George had the fastest lap of the main. Padawan Learner Rodney was fast too. I'm sure he'll get his stuff in-order and take some names pretty soon. Jedi Master Beasley was just fast and consistant. Chris J was blazing fast too during the qualifiers. But his luck in the main was just not good. He'll be the one to watch soon. Just needs the consistancy. Laurie... 6inches dude.. 6inch rule (aim for 6 inches between you and the corner.)

Yesterday was a slow day for the track. Then slowly sped up near the end of the day. I would suggest Pit Shimizu (30 or 36), Sorex (32 or 36), or Takeoff (32 or 37) for a summer tire. I can't suggest Yokomo tires because I need the actual package to tell you the rating (32's or 36's..)

Binaries are not legal for Roar Sactioned races like the Regionals. But for club racing it's okay because Glenn sells them and says they are okay. We go by "loose" Roar rules. If we tightened up the rules, then half the people there would fail. Some bodies run are not legal. Anyone running a Mazda6 body with all lines cut to trim lines would fail because the Mazda6 wing is over the roof line. Other people may be running bodies not Roar approved and or wings above roof line. Just small stuff like that.

Anyways, Epic does sell a Roar Stock motor with the same arm from the Binary motors but with 2 magnets and drill balanced. So if they really like the Binary... then maybe they should look into this. It's not the same as a Monster Stock. The motor can and endbell are the same. The arm is not. The Epic Roar Stock has 4 less lamanents (sp?) than the Monster Stock. Making it even more RPM based. But with less Torque.

Drivers stand is still the same. But Ron did some support work on certain parts of it I believe.

Well let me go. I'm doin some top secret stock motor tuning right now since I'm too slow. Catch yall next weekend! Ron, ya forgot to ask me for the F201 arms... I had them in my bag at the track! :D

Sith Lord JMac

[axrayed1]

Had a blast racing and watching all four mains were good. I thank there is going to start to be a train in stock and it's going to come down to who hits a dot.
Jimmy get your car ready first of the week then you want stay up all night friday so you can come to the track sooner.

[Tarheel]

Sorry for not getting the results up faster guys. No spec tire for the regionals. Only ROAR approved motors and bodies will be used. Try not to compare our loose club races to the regionals race. We will go by MOST of the ROAR rules unless directed by race director. Direction of race is up in the air for now. We may run clockwise or counter clockwise. You will receive notification the first day of official practice. The gas A main will be 30 minutes, so practice for it. Hope to see you all next week. Results of this weeks race can be seen at: www.glennshobbycorner.com :)
Glenn

[JME3]

Hey all, its been a while. I wish I could be racing more, but I'll be going to a much warmer place this summer i.e. the desert, and have foregone racing to spend time with the family. I hope I will get at least one or two more races in before I go. It sounds like things are going well at the wood. Hope to see you all before I go and when I get back in september.

Joe

[chance]

Chris J, I found four aluminum washers, I don't know what they go to, they might be the ones you were looking. 7/16 od x 3/16 id x 1/16 thick, think that might be them? I'll throw them in my pit bag anyway.

[reginald68]

well as of yesterday my new car is finish in wich it the new pro4{hpi** the car is very quick and quite i didnt get a true testing cause i was in a parking lot to run it b4 i took the wife to her mother house for mother day dinner i just had that very ich to run it and very impressed, still got to wrk out the bugs thou in order to keep up wth the steve,b and jimmy mac.brandon group :D

gleen keep up the good wrk buddy always enjoyed when i come dwn mkes a guy feel at hme :D


nomac we going to keep u strght no mater what car u hve on the track

all racer or any racer any one wants to run 19 turn sat if weather permitts :o
and no i hve not giving up my tc3 :)

[reginald68]

any guys here going to snowbirds the date up on website so start planning ur trip soo i called made reservation and folks alredy doing it to lock there rooms for nxt yr so plan ahead guys save the money for a long week to come u know how it goes no sleep :confused:

[JimmyMac]

Finally! I get to see a Pro4!! I've been thinking of just buying one for the hell of it since no-one else would. I might still do so and add it to the collection. I'm just scared of the oneway problems they have had like the Tamiya Evo3. But another company offers a backing plate to help solve this. Also might see if SpeedtechRC can't make a spool for this car if I decide to get one.

Anyways, I think I might start to collect TC's. But mainly race my Tamiya 415. As apart of the hobby, I always enjoyed getting new cars. Building them. Racing them. And then selling them. I think from now on I'll keep them (unless if someone really wants it) hehe.

Well let me head out. Laundry is about done. Catch yall this weekend. Gonna try some experimental stuff in stock. So I may be slow again.. haha. Don't forget... Points Series again this coming Saturday!! I'm up for 1/12th scale! Just gotta decide... Stock.. Mod.. or 19t!! George and Laurie.. what do you think? Jairo? You guys got 19t? I'm pushing for that in 1/12th scale! L8Rz

Sith Lord Jimmy Mac

[bmelton]

Jimmy Mojo- 19T 1/12 at the regional would be awesome. Count me in for sure.

[Ron Zee]

Started to replace the busted up "soft walls today, should have them all done by this weekend. Hope to see you all out there, weather so far is supposed to be nice.

Send your vote in for Rupert!!!

[nomac]

mark....got your pm. i would love to bud, but nothing sold this weekend. trying to get rid of the xxx-s w/graphite stuff, Ti 12 double, speedo & and some 2 month old 3300's, a jr-2 radio, and that blue chassis xray(parts car 89% complete) for $250. i had some positive responces but i guess mother's day spending put a halt to many-a-plans. LOL

reggie...i'm still laughing from last night! "so what's up..huh? you down? huh? you down!? c'mon tell me me your down!!!" MEGA LOL!!!

[nomac]

xrayed.. but i would like to have a complete rear pillow-ball assembly.

[axrayed1]

Sorry dude no help
I'm going to weight about two weeks before I relist it so if you want it by then let me know.

Reggie when you going to bring that new car out.

[DBWalker]

nomac---is that price for everything, or just the car? i am interested in the batteries, radio, and speedo. :)

rodney racer---give me an update on the new driver's stand so i can make plans to help out. :)

glenn---let me know when the yanmar needs to take a few laps. :D

[JimmyMac]

Okay, anyone up for 19t 1/12th this weekend? Speak up! Anyone? Anyone?

Well I decided for now.. NOT to get the Pro4. I think I'll save the money for something else... maybe something else in July/August time frame..... ;) I though hard and long last night and I didn't feel like tossing in $350 for car and parts and still not have everything I wanted for it. Yeah... hehe... I love that 415... :D

Still thinking on what to do with the Yokomo though....

Anyways... let me go work on the car some tonight. If I can get things done by tomorrow night... then I can actually make it out to the track at a decent time Saturday. L8Rz

Darth Mac

[reginald68]

Sorry dude no help
I'm going to weight about two weeks before I relist it so if you want it by then let me know.

Reggie when you going to bring that new car out.hey guys im at my pt job now but what up im planning on bring it out sat for a test run i may race it trying to look the globe for a arms no one seems to hve them till mid may i hve all the other parts what up petey i tlk to u soon and also any one wants to run 19 turn sat holla :D

[nomac]

DBWalker...thanks for the reply. :D yes, the price is for everything! there are a couple of notable racers that have given the car...(not me. LOL :p ) some awesome pride-ups. so it is FAST!!! it's just "not my bag baby!!" and the x-ray want really need much to get it running. (shocks, maybe a c-hub conversion, axles, and rear shock tower i think.) the x-ray was quick in atlanta but the losi was more trustworthy. one-ways ya'know.

[nomac]

19 TURN!!!!!! hey regg...it that loud enugh??? huh? is it? did you here me good enough? HUH? HEY...i got a hearing aid you can borrow!! LMAO!!!!!!

[nomac]

i can't stop laughing!!!! see what you 'done started reg? i tried being good, but NOOOOOOOOOOO! you had to have a post with my name in it. hehe. oh, and sonya's telling me i ought to quit. LOL. she's giving me the evil eye as we speak. i think she's cought on to my posts.

[JimmyMac]

Reggie, they have them in Japan. About 700¥ or just under $7 for the carbon suspension arm set. http://www.rainbowten.co.jp/english/ Just click on Today's Stock list. Then click R/C Car and Parts under HTML. Scroll down to HPI and look it up. They have them in Stock. Takes 5 days after they ship it out. Sometimes less. They even deliver on Saturdays and Sundays. Just select EMS Shipping. Shipping should only be about $12-15. If you scroll around some more, you'll find some of the top secret parts I use! hehe..

Darth Mac

[chance]

You guys talking 19t touring or 1/12th scale? I would like to try touring, but not 1/12th, I don't want my 1/12th scale car chewed up on the asphalt.
For touring, will a 19t go all day, or do you need two, just to have a fresh one for the main? Also, is 19t too fast for a one-way?

[nomac]

DB...yes, it's for everything. the xray too.

[nomac]

ooops. sry 'bout the double post.

[bmelton]

Chance- you can run all day on a 19T, as long as don't run 5 warm up laps and then 3 cool down laps each heat, but 20 actual minutes will not hurt a 19T that much. One-ways can be used at any level.

[RodneyRacer]

19t touring yeah that would be great I am game.

Chance I do not think a 19t would last all day without being cut.

ran some 19t last Saturday that is way cool!!!

[nomac]

chance...yes a 19 will last all day. just watch your brushes. some have more silver in them and it causes more com wear. 767's will last 4 runs easy after a fresh cut. then throw in some putnam greens in for the main and viol'a. at fernado's race, the top guys were gearing the new reedy's a 5 flat final ratio!! the trinity c2's were geared more around 5.10 to 5.70. i ran the TOP brand element and i geared it more to a 6.09 in a losi. it REALLY liked 767's with an "H" style cut. hope this helps.

[RodneyRacer]

OK maybe I stand corrected Brandon has run more 19t than me he should know

[mshap33]

hey guys im at my pt job now but what up im planning on bring it out sat for a test run i may race it trying to look the globe for a arms no one seems to hve them till mid may i hve all the other parts what up petey i tlk to u soon and also any one wants to run 19 turn sat holla :D
reggie go to kthobbies they have suspensions in stock. call you later in the week. marvin

[chance]

It's not that I'm lazy..... well, ok, I'm lazy. Anyway, I like chassis tuning, but I hate motor tuning. Running a brushless setup will spoil you.
Before I spend money on motors, cause I don't have any, (of either!). Are you guys serious about running this on a regular basis, even if it's only three people?

[flapjack]

Whats the matter ya'll? You can still run stock. Dont be scared :) It figures, I finally start to get better and everyone wants to change classes. Haha
Actually, I would run 19 turn with yall if I only had a motor or two. I could at least take up some space.

Chance- The washers are actually spacers for my tobee craft clamping hexes so the hole is tc3 axle sized and the outside diameter is about hex sized.

Oh yeah anyone up for some practice this week? Jimmy, Chance? I might try to make it out after work Wed. Probably 5:45ish. Let me know.

Later,

Chris J.

[JimmyMac]

I'm talking about 19t 1/12th scale. Pete and Reggie are talking about 19t touring. Since this Saturday is points series.. no 19t touring for me. Just Stock Touring and 19t 12th scale.

Chance, just treat a 19t like a stock motor. Gear it like a P2K for our track. Maybe even more so! Just depends which 19t you have. I have the C1, C2, and Reedy Quad.

Chris, I'll let ya know tomorrow night. But I might be up for it. Gotta do some changes to the car first.

L8Rz

JMac

[JimmyMac]

ps.- KT is out of stock on Pro4 arms. I was looking there for spare parts if I were to order a Pro4 this week.

Call Steve Wang at SpeedtechRC and ask him. They don't have arms listed on the website but alot of times they have stuff in stock not listed there.

[reginald68]

ps.- KT is out of stock on Pro4 arms. I was looking there for spare parts if I were to order a Pro4 this week.

Call Steve Wang at SpeedtechRC and ask him. They don't have arms listed on the website but alot of times they have stuff in stock not listed there.hey i called kt he told me to call him nxt week that whn the distribitor supose to realease thm and i called rpm and superior hobbies they hve none and i called speedtech i got a message machine filled up but i call today some thxs jimmy

[reginald68]

reggie go to kthobbies they have suspensions in stock. call you later in the week. marvinhey i alredy tlk to him he said call him nxt week he dont hve any i called other stores as well superior hobbies,rpm, speedtech

[reginald68]

Reggie, they have them in Japan. About 700¥ or just under $7 for the carbon suspension arm set. http://www.rainbowten.co.jp/english/ Just click on Today's Stock list. Then click R/C Car and Parts under HTML. Scroll down to HPI and look it up. They have them in Stock. Takes 5 days after they ship it out. Sometimes less. They even deliver on Saturdays and Sundays. Just select EMS Shipping. Shipping should only be about $12-15. If you scroll around some more, you'll find some of the top secret parts I use! hehe..

Darth Macthxs jimmy there another site called rcmodel.com online shop from japan

[bmelton]

mshap33- Good to see you on here. Kenny from KC told me he was going to call ya, so I assume you guys got squared away?

Chris J, Chance- Send me a PM, I will give ya a number to call for some good 19T stuff, and stock motors for that matter (motors, brushes whatever you need). Same guy that did my 19T at the birds, and it was haulin major donkey. He won't sell ya junk like you can sometimes get with the mass produced versions.

I would recommend to everyone wanting to try 19T (in TC), to stick with the epic based 19T. The gearing that nomac reffered to should NOT be used at Glenn's. Ideal final drive for the wood will probably be around 6.2-6.5 if I had to pull it off the top of my head.

The best brush I have found to make good power and last all day are the orion sprint laydown. A couple brushes make a little more power, but cause heavy maintanance. The sprint laydowns will make enough power for the wood. The reason we were "strapped" at Fernando's is because that is a major HP needing track (putnam green type brushes). However, I heard from a "putnam" driver that his green has been rumored before to be a 767 with his own shunt, so who knows. I just personally think that you can get brushes cheaper than putnams that will make plenty HP for "the wood".

[mshap33]

[QUOTE=bmelton]mshap33- Good to see you on here. Kenny from KC told me he was going to call ya, so I assume you guys got squared away?

Chris J, Chance- Send me a PM, I will give ya a number to call for some good 19T stuff, and stock motors for that matter (motors, brushes whatever you need). Same guy that did my 19T at the birds, and it was haulin major donkey. He won't sell ya junk like you can sometimes get with the mass produced versions.

I would recommend to everyone wanting to try 19T (in TC), to stick with the epic based 19T. The gearing that nomac reffered to should NOT be used at Glenn's. Ideal final drive for the wood will probably be around 6.2-6.5 if I had to pull it off the top of my head.

The best brush I have found to make good power and last all day are the orion sprint laydown. A couple brushes make a little more power, but cause heavy maintanance. The sprint laydowns will make enough power for the wood. The reason we were "strapped" at Fernando's is because that is a major HP needing track (putnam green type brushes). However, I heard from a "putnam" driver that his green has been rumored before to be a 767 with his own shunt, so who knows. I just personally think that you can get brushes cheaper than putnams that will make plenty HP for "the wood".[/QU OTE]
i spoke to kenny and ordered a motor from him. he is just waiting to get some parts. i emailed you to let you know hope to see ya soon marvin

[mshap33]

i spoke to kenny to kenny and orderd a motor from him. just waiting on parts from his supplier. hope to see ya soon marvin

[DBWalker]

thank you nomac.

rodney---we may pass through g'boro this weekend. i promised to take
her shopping for her mother's day gift. take care and see you all later..

[bmelton]

GP 3300's- I have some batts I would like to sell if anyone is looking for some quality batts for a heck of a deal. Here are what they cycle out at on my T35 @ 30 amp discharge. These are 6 cell packs. The same exact packs that I ran this winter at the races indoors I attended. The voltage and IR are very good for stock and 19T racing, but I would like to restock just for run-time purposes with the mod racing I have planned for a few events this summer.

345, 94, 7.04 (SRC)
347, 98, 7.08 (SRC)
383, 107, 7.05 (Pro-match)
381, 105, 7.06 (Pro-match)

$25 a piece!!!

[reginald68]

GP 3300's- I have some batts I would like to sell if anyone is looking for some quality batts for a heck of a deal. Here are what they cycle out at on my T35 @ 30 amp discharge. These are 6 cell packs. The same exact packs that I ran this winter at the races indoors I attended. The voltage and IR are very good for stock and 19T racing, but I would like to restock just for run-time purposes with the mod racing I have planned for a few events this summer.

345, 94, 7.04 (SRC)
347, 98, 7.08 (SRC)
383, 107, 7.05 (Pro-match)
381, 105, 7.06 (Pro-match)

$25 a piece!!!hey brandon call me ok i just lft u a message let me get those pro match ok thxs reggie

[theskunk]

hey guys, got my car going again and rebuilt back to a somewhat race-able form. now i have a problem. steph and i have broken up, and i was running her bodies. so, anyone out there have a beat up or used alfa or stratus body they would be willing to part with?! im planning on buying one this weekend at the track, but i just dont have the time to paint one up right now. if it happens to be cut for a TC3 that would be cool too. i'd ask to borrow it, but im pretty sure the owner wont get it back in even close to the condition it came to me in. i dont care what color or anything, just something to cover my car with.

Thanks!
-Rob

[RodneyRacer]

Brandon

hey where are you looking to do some racing at this summer? Maybe we can travel some. Sorry about the Ga race I will fill ya in later on that one.

Rodney

[Tarheel]

You guys should run stock on point series weeks and 19 turn on the other weeks. Just a suggestion.
Glenn

[nomac]

DB....anytime i can be of service.

[chance]

Chris J, no practice for me, and I really need it. Car is torn down to correct rear toe and shock travel issues. Also trying to paint a body this week. Plus, my track pass expired. And somewhere, I've got to find time to freshen up a couple of motors (Rodney said they were junk). But on the bright side, I'm pretty sure I figured out why my car was so slow on mid corner and exit.
Also, I figured out what these alumunium washers are, or were. They're front ride height spacers for a 1/12th scale car. I'll bring them anyway, maybe they'll work on your hex drive stuff.

[wolfpackracer]

Hey Skunk, I have an extra body for a tc3 you can have. It's a lexus gs400 I think. I'll be down there on Saturday, hopefully early, so, just find the wolfpack guy.....

[theskunk]

rock on, thanks a lot!

when does the track "open"?

-Rob

[JimmyMac]

Hey Chance, I can let you borrow a Monster Stock for this weekend. I have one you can test out for me. :D Newly rebuilt by me. If it's a dog, at least I'll know it's not my car. hehe... I know I'm missing 4 tenths somewhere!! I'd probably get it if I went back to my old TC3. :rolleyes: BUT I WON'T! MUH HAHAHA! Anyways, I'd go back to the first setup you had on the car just before your car was rearended and loosened up the rear diff.

Chris J, I don't think I'm ready to practice this week. Been working too late at work. And I don't know how it will be tomorrow or Thursday. I may have to stay til 8pm Friday. Plus I have some stuff coming in for the car Thursday. Maybe some more stuff next week.

Well let me head out. L8Rz

JMac

Come get your Mojo Jojo Speed Juice! :p

[bmelton]

Rodney- Fernando is still having a couple more races before the end of the year, including the norrca nats that were supposed to be this weekend, but he moved them because he wants it to be closer to time for the worlds so hopefully he gets a little factory support as if it were a last chance test n tune. The nats will also be on rubber tires which I like too. On road regionals for carpet are in Charleston, and off road regionals are in MB, so hopefully it will be mod for all those. Take care.

2 packs left guys, if you want one speak up. The SRC cells are still available.

[bmelton]

scoot- send me a PM, I have a question for ya.

[chance]

KilRuf, if it's not any better this Saturday, I will. I've got it almost back to that setup now. Just hate to give up my "bling bling" parts, but if that's what it takes....
Rain today, so no painting for me, I'll work on motors instead. I may take you up on that motor offer. If I beat you like a rented mule, with your own motor..... you won't get upset, will you? LOL

Well, got to go, Rodney will be in here to crack on me soon. :)

[JimmyMac]

I won't get upset, at least I'll know what motor to run next time.. ;)

Yeah, rain today. So no practice for Chris I take it.. hehe

Been trying to setup the car last night. Decided to rebuild everything. Hey, at least I'm workin on it now instead of Friday! Now if only I can finish by then!!!

Can't work on motors til Thursday's shipment comes in. I ran out of brushes! I think I'll bring 4 monster stocks and 2 binaries. Maybe even a Core Stock and V10R. I haven't played with those in awhile! I'll bring a Silver Can for ya Chance.. hehe Maybe I can stick a Monster Stock sticker on it and fool ya... opps... Mojo wouldn't do that! :rolleyes:

Well let me run...

Jojo Mojo

[nomac]

dibs on the V10R! i don't think i'll dump with THAT one! but as far as the monsters are conscerned....um...no thanks.

[RodneyRacer]

chance

I did not say your motors were junk!!!


YOU said you were to lazy to cut them !!!!!!!



LMAO

Rodney

[JimmyMac]

Hank your new email did't work when I replied to ya. But I'll try again tomorrow to give it some time.....

JMac

[lowbugit]

Tarheel, could you bring some more Turbo plugs to the track Sat. I could use a couple in the box just in case. Kevin Mac.

[JimmyMac]

Well just been surfing the web. Looks like they have a new charger out. The LRP Pulsar Competition 2. I wonder if they fixed certain issues with it. Looks the same. Just wonder how long it'll be before it gets to the states. I still have my Pulsar sitting here that I fried. Haven't sent it in yet... :rolleyes: Lazy me. Sitting next to my fried Integy.. haha... that I haven't sent in yet...

Soo anyone wanna buy a Yokomo SD? hehe.. I might end up with a Tamiya Evo4 by the end of the year. Looks just like my 415 but shaft driven. Should be pretty sweet. They even made an allow front diff gear so you wouldn't strip it out on the oneway hehe.

Anyways, let me get back to surfing. Then back to the car. Just gotta rebuild my shocks and I'm done with the car. Then just gotta rebuild a couple motors. Still don't know about 1/12th scale since no-one spoken up about it. So I'll save that for last.. if it gets done at all. Welp.. L8Rz

JMac

[flapjack]

Jimmy, do you still want to borrow the NTC3? If so, let me know and Ill put a good servo in it for this weekend. Also, forget the Pro4, this will probably be my next car:

[JimmyMac]

Yep, dats the Evo4. Very Sweet... very nice.... I like they way they made the aluminium bulk heads on this thing. On my 415 or 414, you had to take the car basically apart just to get to the diffs. On this car all ya gotta do is remove 4 screws and that's it! Multi-piece bulk head with access from the top. I told myself I wouldn't buy the Evo4 unless if it had aluminium bulk heads like my 415. Gotta eat my words I guess. hehe... But this time I ain't pay'n full price from Japan. Wait'n for SpeedTechRC to get it in this time!!!

Chris, I might mess with it Saturday if I have time. What all does it need?

JMac

[nomac]

hmmm... :rolleyes: . heeey jimmy, didn't i ask you earlier in the month about that yok? oh well. :o . my rc window is officially shut. i tried to buy what i could when i could but it just didn't happen. but that's ok. the hobby shop has everything i wanted on order. tried to buy from other racers but.... ;) . guess i need to go brand new anyhow.

hope there's gonna be some mod this sat. would love to wring out the losi. (at least 'til my new car gets in :p )

[theskunk]

oooooh, shiny...... <looks at mom> "BUY ME THAT!"

what time do people usually end up getting to the track for outdoor? what time do races start? and what time do you guys usually finish up?

also, except for some thicker shock oil, my TC3 is box stock settings. ive had it in the street in front of the house with some take-off 27's and a worn monster stock and it handled quite well, so were gonna start there and see what happens!

just let me know....
-Rob

[Tarheel]

This will be the second week of the MOJO JOJO point series. Don't forget.
Kevin, no problem.
Glenn

[JimmyMac]

Hey Pete, yes I remember the offer about one of your friends might be interested in it in the PM ya sent me. But at the time I said in my PM to ya that I would only consider it if an offer was placed on the table for it considering what it came with. Plus it would cost more than a new kit. Ya never really got back with me on it.

Well seeing as how no one is listening to Skunk (maybe he stinks too much) hehe.. I can't say when people get there because I'm alway late. But I think people with trailers and nitro cars come early before the doors open. They don't need the pit space inside because they pit by their cars. So maybe 9ish for them.

I know Laurie W gets there early and sends an hour or 2 blowing off the track himself. Which some people don't know this. It is very much appreciated Lauire! Thankyou! And Thankyou to anyone else that cleans up the track.

Ron usually say's he'll get there at 11am to open the doors. And racing usually starts around 3pmish. When the races end depends on how many show up. Sometimes maybe 6ish... 7ish.. 8ish. Can't really say. I think last week was before 8 I thought.

For the Evo4, I wouldn't suggest it for everyone. It'll more than likely cost in the $360 range. The Evo5 will be out next year with the Evo6 following that the year after. Suspension parts are totally new and not widely availible like they are on the 415, 414, Evo3, TB02, and TA04 series cars. Anyone that can order Tamiya can get those (like Tower, Speedtech, Glenn, Wilson, etc.)

Anyways, let me head out. Gotta finish up the shocks. Pete, I thought you had some GP3300's? If so, why would you be scared of my Monsters? I don't build them like that anymore... they are slower! ;)

JMac

[theskunk]

JMac,

thanks, been waiting on that, and yes, i know i stink, but it aint my fault, someone spooked me. so i'll be down there about 11ish i reckon. also, if you need someone to run a monster for you, or you're selling one, ill run it/buy it! all i have been running lately is monsters.
anyways, i'll see you guys saturday!
-Rob

[Tarheel]

Sorry Rob, I was'nt ignoring you, i was going to answer your questions and then i got a call about a friend of mine crashing his plane. Not rc but real plane! He's ok except for bruses and swollen ankle.
We usually open around 12 noon but Ron will be opening this week around 11 am. Races are over around 7 or 8. Hope this helps and if you need anything else let us know. :)
Glenn

[nomac]

don't really know why jimmy. i think your motors like being in a properly set-up car. the motors themselves already know they're dialed....so if the chassis aint right they don't want to go. so i guess i'd better get the car more dailed before you motors want to be my friend. :p

[JimmyMac]

Well no work for me tomorrow. So all I have to do tonight is finish up on the car and do a couple motors. Then I can get to bed at a decent time (3ish) and wake up early and head to the track... :rolleyes:

Catch yall there... L8Rz

Jimmy Mac

[theskunk]

crap, i was tooling around the street about 20 minutes ago just making sure a few changes i made had the car tracking correctly, and in the dark i ran into the back of my cars tire.... im gonna be needin' a front shock tower for a TC3...... glenn, you got me covered?!

-Rob

[Tarheel]

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Let's go race!
Skunk, no problem. Come on down. ;)
Glenn

[Ron Zee]

Well, I'll be heading over there in a few minutes. Hope to see a good crowd out there this week as it's the second week of the Mojo Jojo points series.

As far as all these new cars go,,, seems to me that a couple of companies are staying with what works, like AE and Losi. All these other companies seem to still be chasing them. Tamiya has released what, 50 million different cars since the TC3 and XXXS came out? Shumacher has let out a few, Yokomo the same thing, X-Ray has 2 or 3 different versions out too. Call me crazy, but I think I'll stay with what works and that I don't have to wait for the UPS guy to show up with my parts. :D

[theskunk]

guys, i cant say anything but thanks to all the people who came out today.

some of yall knew, most didnt, but today was my birthday.... i had quite possibly the greatest day in quite some time, not just racing, but being around people who have pretty much the same intrests as me. i gave myself a lot for my birthday today, and others gave much too, now i just have to buy a motor, glow igniter, fuel bottle, etc, etc...

anyways just wanted to say thanks, and congrats to all the winners. also to all those like me, who consider it about as good as winning just to finish the race.

later kids
-Rob

[lowbugit]

Good job with the races yesterday to both Glen, and Ron. Glen I have a question I thought the points was going to be run every other weekend until it was finished. I heard yesterday that it would be run on the 1st and 3rd Sat. of each month. That is not the same as every other week because there is 3 Sat. in the month of May which will cycle the points week off the Sat. off some of us who only are off every other Sat. Just wondering which it will be and if it is 1st and 3rd Sat. Why the change from the way it started out. Again Good job with the races guys!!! Oh and thanks again GEORGE!!!!! great job with the crew chiefing. Kevin Mac.

[Tarheel]

Man. What a day of racing. Great weather and track is really hooking up now. Working a groove in the layout now and traction is awsome. At least some of the drivers have mentioned it to me anyway. Glad everyone had a good day of racing and congrads to all the winners: Ron in Spec, Steve in Stock, and Kevin in Pro Gas. The gas race was the best i've ever seen. Could not have been any tighter at the finish. If Thomas had'nt been held up by a slower car, no telling what would have happened. But he is a good sport, and said, "hey, that's racin". Kevin ran a super race without flaw and was a nice win for him. Results and MOJO JOJO point series can be seen at: www.glennshobbycorner.com Click on series. If anyone sees a mistake, bring it to my attention and we will look at it and correct it if need be. Don't forget, one point for TQ in each class. Thanks for coming out and hope to see you next week. :)
Glenn

[Tarheel]

Lowbuget, in order to keep the races on schedule for 1st and 3rd weeks we will skip the last week end of May and take a break. Then back on schedule for 1st and 3rd week end of June. Good question, hope this clears it up. :)
Glenn

[lowbugit]

Well I guess that takes me out of it. When this started at the original drivers meeting I just remember hearing every other Sat. until the finish nothing about the 1st and 3rd Sat. You Nitro guys have fun. Kevin Mac.

[reginald68]

Man. What a day of racing. Great weather and track is really hooking up now. Working a groove in the layout now and traction is awsome. At least some of the drivers have mentioned it to me anyway. Glad everyone had a good day of racing and congrads to all the winners: Ron in Spec, Steve in Stock, and Kevin in Pro Gas. The gas race was the best i've ever seen. Could not have been any tighter at the finish. If Thomas had'nt been held up by a slower car, no telling what would have happened. But he is a good sport, and said, "hey, that's racin". Kevin ran a super race without flaw and was a nice win for him. Results and MOJO JOJO point series can be seen at: www.glennshobbycorner.com Click on series. If anyone sees a mistake, bring it to my attention and we will look at it and correct it if need be. Don't forget, one point for TQ in each class. Thanks for coming out and hope to see you next week. :)
Glennyes kevin was in a zone yesterday did a good job very fast and also a good run for steve beasley way to go ur fast buddy also great first start for marvin shaparo all that practice on the basketball cout help out
u did not break and finish ur races.and also the pro 4 hit the track it was ok need to be more fine tune did not want to run it hard with no a arms yet well i hope yall hve a good day and alway think rc for life :D cya reggie

tarheel keep up the good wrk buddy

[trm]

That was some good racing yesterday and not only between me and kevin but everyone in nitro.Every class for that matter.

Glenn would it be possible to have the points races for nitro every other weekend from yesterday.The reason I ask is because a few of the drivers in nitro only have every other weekend off of work and if we keep having the points races the 1st and 3rd saturday of the month,it will knock those guys out of the running because the month of May has 5 saturdays and this will throw off their schedule.I figured this up on the calendar and it still gives you exactly 10 points races thru the month of september which is what you said you were aiming to do anyway.If you could do it we would really appreciate it.

Thank you
Thomas

[Tarheel]

Kevin, Thomas, I have no problem modifying the schedule to accomidate the nitro drivers if it does'nt affect the rest of the class. I know the month of May throws a monkey wrench into it because of 5 saturdays. As long as there are no objections, we can do it. I suggest a drivers meeting this saturday and discuss it with the rest of the class. I hate to lose any drivers because of schedule. ;)
Glenn

[jtn]

I agree with Kevin and Thomas. We should go with every other week. A meeting this Saturday won't work out since it is the week that the people we are talking about can't make it and would not have a voice in it.
I was pretty sure that in the orginal meeting it was said we would run the points every other week.
Was every one else under this assumption as well? :confused:

[boatman]

Glenn,there is no problem with changing it for me because I thought it was every other sat. too.I don't think it is a problem with no one cause we all talked about it when we ate supper last night(everyone except stan and kenny)I dont think stan will have a problem cause he will comes every week and kenny won't come unless we have a points race because he is moving in a new house.

Thanks
Ray

[RodneyRacer]

Tarheel

I don't remember if I told ya or not I will not be there for the regionals and neither will my mom to cook, my brother is getting married that Saturday. I tried to tell him to reschedule that he is really messing things up for me racing not to mention him,,,lol

Rodney

[axrayed1]

Glenn all of the regular nitro except Stain talked about it last night and like to keep it every other week. the extra race we will run this month will work out because of the reg 3 race. I thank Stain would be fine with that becouse he races every week.

congrads to the winners and to all of you for some good racing. And Glenn great job calling the nitro race

[Ron Zee]

Ok ,now this has got to be a first. Am I the only one looking at the calender?? Not only is there 5 weekends in May, but there is in JULY TOO!!!! Hello???!!!???!! Let's just do it every other week like most thought it would be. That's just my opinion, as I'll more than likely be there every week. :D

Definatly was a good day of racing, the only thing that botherd me was the fact there were only 4 turn marshalls in the last race. Yeah, ok, there were guys needing "pit crews" but come on now,,, ONE pit stop in ten minutes and all you guys couldn't put the bottles down and help out?? I'm just glad those gas guys drove so good they didn't need us too much.

Sorry about that, just had to let it out.

[axrayed1]

Hay Ron you looked a little slow tending thos cars to how about next week pick the pace up :p

[Tarheel]

Every other week is fine with me. I have'nt heard any objections yet, so let the rest of the peoples know that the points series will be every other week. Sorry for all the confusion. :D Sometimes it's hell getting old. They say the mind is one of the first to go you know. lol. :D Anyway, see you all soon. :)
Glenn

[Tarheel]

Anybody know what the different colors mean on the dot next to your name? Mine is red on my computer. Just curious. lol.
Glenn

[JimmyMac]

So what about us Electric guys? Do we now have every other weekend too? Any thoughts on this guys? I really don't care, I race every weekend too. So speak up. What do you think George and Laurie? Steve B? Rodney??

Ron is was brought to my attention of a comment you made. I know you don't know to much about the Asian market for RC Cars. So I will explain this to you. :p For USA market, the main guns are AE and Losi. They spend many years designing one car and then market it when done. Then through the years they revise it without change to product name (usually) or notice. (TC3, new chassis designs, arms, gear boxes, gears, etc... but still marketed as a TC3.) Plus here in good ole USA people don't like change. Especially in small towns compared to big cities.

In Japan (and asia), the Touring Market is much much more larger than USA. There are tons of stuff over there that never make it here. Yokomo sticks with one basic design as along as the TC3 has. But they rename kits and make chassis changes. Tamiya on the other hand makes cars like they do models. Realistic for the Hobbyist. Then they have the TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) that designs the serious racing cars like the 414 (which is many years old) and the new 415. They also have a separate car like the Evolution Series that evolves every year. This is no big secret to the Tamiya Collector.

Now in the Asian market, everyone is looking for the newest, latest, next, greastest, best thing. That's how they make money over there. So if Tamiya didn't do this, they'd loose big time money. Yokomo does the same thing by designing new chassis's for their basic car. Same goes with Tech Racing, Kawada, Kyosho, ABC Hobby, Alex Racing, Etc, Etc. Asian market is fast moving.

So no body is chasing no body. Especially since the USA has yet to win a Touring Car World Championship. But if Barry Baker can get it together this year... maybe they will. :D So take that Ron, you Bean Headed Fart Face! :p

Anyways, Congrats to all the winners. Had fun racing! Looking forward to next weekend. Gotta find some horse power and which Power Puff Girl hit me in the first turn! :D

Oh yeah, and I hate pitting for Nitro Cars as does many other guys there were pitting as well. hehe... So next weekend.. I won't pit for anyone. I'll turn marshall. :)

Jimmy Mac

[chance]

Hit by a Power Puff Girl !!?... More like you were up to no good, and tripped on your cape.

I need more horsepower! I like my crashes to be spectacular.

[Tarheel]

Jimmy is right guys. I don't want to leave anyone out. If the electric guys have no objection, we will go every other week from this week end.
Glenn

[theskunk]

i'm in a points series now?........

[JimmyMac]

Reggie, I don't know if I'll order from Japan until I see what shipment they get in this week. They don't really have what I need right now(I don't really need anything right now, but what I'd like they don't have). So that's why I'm gonna wait and see what they get in this week. I'm gonna see what Steve at SpeedtechRC says in reply to my email. Money is limited right now seeing as how I'm trying to paying off my last credit card by next month. :eek: :) After that's paid, I can buy and race a new Touring Car for flavor of the month.. haha..

Chance, how do you charge the batteries in the starter box you gave Chris J?

Laurie, I think I'll try Mod 1/12th and Stock Touring this weekend. Unless of course someone shows up for some Mod or 19t Touring as well. Then it'll be Mod 1/12th and Touring. But Mod 1/12th for sure.

Let me head off... L8R G8R

JMac

[theskunk]

hey kevin mac, mark painter, anyone else who may know.....

im trying to get my .12 TR (sg) but the part i cant find, is the (sg). iknow its important that it have that type of crank, but i honestly cannot find it anywhere! if you guys could throw an OS part # at me that would be great. glenn says he can get it by next weekend and i'll have it at the track ready to be broken in, if i dont get a part # today, then i guess it'll have to wait a week, and the next weekend, i more than likely wont be around. thanks to ANYONE who can give me that #.

thanks,
-Rob

[Ron Zee]

Mopve faster?? Man, I almost stepped on a car out there getting one that wrecked. Whatdya wan me ta do?? End someones day real quick??? :D

Anyhow, Jimmy, didn't get up with you again this week for those arms you Mojo Jojo wanna be. Gonna be around this week anytime??

Sent my charger away now, along with my radio. God, now I gotta lug the 35 around again. :( That, and it seems the Quasar charged the Spec packs a little better than my 35.

Ok, so sue me, yeah, one chassis mod on the TC3 along with newer arms, and as for the tranny cases, they just reduced the parts by using the Nitros cases. Only other thing I see changed is the plastic outdrives instead of the old heavy metal ones. I'd call them refinements, not changes. You can still use the original manual to put together the latest kits, without all kinds of addmendums in it. :p

[jtn]

Skunk - I think the motor you are looking for is the O.S. .12 TR (P) w/10J Slide-Valve Carb. I believe the part # is #11362 from O.S. I was going to look it up on O.S.'s website but it looks like their site is down. :confused:

[theskunk]

yeah, i called OS and got the #, so now glenn has it.... with any hope i will be breaking in my new motor this comming weekend, and next weekend there will be yet another addition to the Nitro Field....hehehehe

thanks,
-Rob

[chance]

KilRuf, there's a single chrome screw in the top, near the handle. Remove that screw, the top is hindged and will open. Charge the packs.
hmm... that sounds too simple. The black connector is the on/off switch, leave it disconnected when the box is being stored. The two 6 cell packs and two P2K motors are hard wired in series, there's no need to "unhook" them to charge. Just charge one pack at a time, no other component will be affected.
The circuit is always "open" untill you push down on the top to start the car.

Here's a tip for using a starter box. When you push down on the car to start it, let the starter wheel "get going good" before the engine flywheel hits it.
haha, sounds funny, but just push down on the car slowly while watching the flywheel where it touches the starter wheel and you will see what I mean. After you see it, you'll do it without thinking about it. It just saves some wear and tear on the motor brushes.

Lesson over, time for smack!

HA HA HA, Mojo Jojo will eat his words! "IF" you don't pit anyone, no one will pit you! :p Stinky ole nitro car. :)

[reginald68]

Reggie, I don't know if I'll order from Japan until I see what shipment they get in this week. They don't really have what I need right now(I don't really need anything right now, but what I'd like they don't have). So that's why I'm gonna wait and see what they get in this week. I'm gonna see what Steve at SpeedtechRC says in reply to my email. Money is limited right now seeing as how I'm trying to paying off my last credit card by next month. :eek: :) After that's paid, I can buy and race a new Touring Car for flavor of the month.. haha..

Chance, how do you charge the batteries in the starter box you gave Chris J?

Laurie, I think I'll try Mod 1/12th and Stock Touring this weekend. Unless of course someone shows up for some Mod or 19t Touring as well. Then it'll be Mod 1/12th and Touring. But Mod 1/12th for sure.

Let me head off... L8R G8R

JMacok jimmy let me know ok i placed a bck order on arm with tower hobbies today and also i tlk to kt hobbies he going to gve me a cal tomorrow agin to find out where his arms r if so i get thm from him and keep my other order going so whn u get redy to order let me know ok or call me 8032898183 ok thxs also good run sat guys im like jimmy i need horsepower laurie ur car look real good and rodney ur did to from coming bck strong after that first turn crash, :D

[JimmyMac]

Thanks Chance. I'll get the car up and running one of these days. Not saying that I'd race it though. Just wanted to mess with one. Been like 6-7 years since I messed with a Nitro Touring Car (that's how I got started in Touring Cars).

I agree with Ron though, there wasn't anyone out there to really turn marshall the race. Looked like the pit guys were at some bar lounging around with bottles in their hands.. haha That's why I don't like to pit. That and I'm a slow pit man. Had I done a quick splash and go for Ray, his car would of died 2 minutes before the race ended. His tank was near empty when he came in. I like to take my time nice and slow. That usually upsets drivers... :D If I could pit at my turn marshall position on the track... then I'm okay for pitting. So if you want me to pit for ya... I'll be on the back straight turn marshalling. That's where you'll have to pit. ;) Anyways, it was funny watching Ron run around chasing the cars.. hehe..

Ron, I think I had the arms in my bag too at the track. Just keep forgetting about them. Let me know when and I'll swing by your house and drop them off. Maybe Wednesday?? after I get off work. Post up and let me know.

I'll let ya know Reggie. They are only like $7 or less for one front, one rear arm. Is that all you need?

Chris J, did you read where Steve W talked to Tamiya about the EvoIV and 415? The 415 is for tight technical tracks. The EvoIV is for Fast Flowing tracks. The 415 is the car they will use at the Reedy Race at the end of this month.

blah blah blah.. Let me go nuke up a TV Dinner....

Jimmy Mac

[JimmyMac]

Hey Glenn, can we run an 8 minute Mod Touring race this weekend? Japan does 8 minute Stock (23t) and 8 minute Mod races... I wanted to give it a try.... Anyone got a good 12t motor?? Would anyone be up for an 8minute mod run?? hehe...

[Ron Zee]

Anytime would be fine Jimmy. And as for 8 minutes, I'm up for it. As it's not a "series" weekend, I was thinking of trying something different. I still got that 13x2 I could run,,, :D

[JimmyMac]

Alright Ron, I'll stop by tomorrow (Wednesday after work). So be there or be square! Or round... whatever floats your boat.

Mikey

[chance]

Hey guys, I've got about 100 sub-c cells that I would like to give away.
Some are good, not good enough for racing, but still good for bashing. Some are junk, and some are, hmmmm... I don't even know about some of them.
Anyway, it's a mixed lot, 1700, 2000, 2400 ni-cads and some 3000hv.
If anybody is trying to help some kids or get new people into rc, here's a little help. I'm sure there's at least six usable packs to be had out of the lot.
I'll bring them to the track Saturday, just see me. :)

[Tarheel]

8 minute race sounds ok to me. I'm always up for something different if ya'll are. ;)
Glenn

[LEADFOOT]

chance,

I'll take some for my girl's buggy. It's her b-day Sat. so I can't come to the track.....well, maybe after her party is over and everyone takes a nap ;)

[chance]

Josh, they're yours. :)

[JimmyMac]

How about a Nitro vs. Electric 8 minute Shoot Out!... hehe... Or 5 minutes. Or 1/10th scale Run What Ya Brung Class... :D

Anyways, I hope the weather holds out. Wanna try some new things with the 415. Plus I really wanted to run Mod 12th scale this weekend too. So we'll see I guess.

Bonehea.. I mean Ron. You weren't there at the house when I came by! Why is that! Went to the pet store to get dinner huh... well that's okay. I left the arms with the hot chick at the door. You can have them all. I have new spares now along with the "new" arms that are on the car now. Maybe I can have my F201 ready soon. It's still in pieces. I'm just too lazy to cut vent holes in the chassis for the motor. But I need to get it back up and running before July... hehe.. I still need to figure out what motor to run in it.

Well let me run. Catch yall this weekend...

JMac

[Ron Zee]

Hey man, that's my neice your looking at.

Come on guys, we gonna run mod this weekend or what?? I got an old cheesy 13x2 to use. I even have some 3300 cells to run too!! Also,, Jimmy, If you can finally finish it, bring the F-1 this weekend, and we'll get Don walker, you and me to put on a "show" with these things. AS for the motor, GM3 works real good out there at Rosewood with the stock gears, and a Monster works great with the "optional" gearing.

And here's something I'm working on,,: http://members.fortunecity.com/ronzee
Remember, it's a work in progress. :cool:

[Tarheel]

Couple of things. First, I want to thank Laurie for blowing off the track saturday mornings for all the drivers. Thats been a great help. Second, THE WOOD is getting our snack bar back with hot dogs and real snacks. Yes thats right. Justin's mother (Penny) is going to open it back up and run it with real food and snacks. When she does, how about letting her know we appreciate it and give her some input on what you would like her to stock as far as snacks. Hope to see you all this saturday.
Glenn

[theskunk]

i think i speak for everyone that races down there when i say:

sweeeeeeeet......:)

thanks justins mom!!!

see yall saturday.
-Rob

[Ron Zee]

Well, my F-1 is back in one peice again. Hope you other guys bring yours this weekend, I'd really like to try and RACE it sometime this century. Actually, I'm gonna go out and mess with it today. Guess before I go to the TCS race, I better get some other kinds of stick packs other than the Spec ones I have.

[Ron Zee]

Hmmm,,, I found one problem with the points listed on the other site. Jimmy, your actually tied with Chris J. I got you listed as Mojo and Jimmy. I'll fix them this weekend. Remind me though, you know how old I'm getting :p

[Ron Zee]

Well, it seems Don W wont be there this weekend Jimmy, so lets see if maybe Reggie will bring his and we can play.

Looks like sunny weather for tomorrow, but remember to bring something to drink, it's gonna be hot.

[theskunk]

well, i got my motor today, unfortunatly its the wrong shaft..... so no racing for me this weekend. i may, MAY be at the track, depends on whether i feel like putting electrics back into my TC3 or not. Jason, if you are planning on bringing my money let me know and i'll be there for sure....

see yall later,
-Rob

[RodneyRacer]

should we get some of that bad stuff **** are we gonna run carpet?

[wolfpackracer]

Yea, Skunk. I got it. Let me know if you're coming down, cause that's the main reason I'm going this week. I may be a little later this week, 'cause we're moving, but I'll be there for sure.

[nomac]

yes rodney... r*** or shine. nothing stops at the wood. so find your killer carpet set-up as a back-up plan.

[theskunk]

im putting my TC3 back together tonight and im going to race it tomorrow, i have decided..... i want/need as much track time as i can get.... so i figure i might as well!

-Rob

[axrayed1]

Rodney I found one of those power supl I will bring it tomarrow as soon as I find the other one I'll bring it.

Anybody that cares tekin is back there web site is www.teamtekin.com.

[JimmyMac]

I'll be working tomorrow. But I should get out in time for some racing. I hope by at least 1pm. 415 was finished last night. So tonight I hope to get my 12th scaler done. Just wonder how dead the batteries are gonna feel tomorrow!? Plus I need someone to true down some Jaco Pink Rears for me. I can't run without rear tires... :)

Chris J or Mark P... I'll give ya a call tomorrow if I'm running late to sign me up for whatever class(es) they may have running. See yall der...

JMac

[Tarheel]

It's a beautiful day in the neiborhood. :p Come on out and have some fun at, "THE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!
Glenn :)

[tarheelquality]

Hey guys,
Hows the racing going? It looks like I cant ever make it down to race, it dosen't look like Durham is going to open this year and I just bought a first gen RX7 that needs some TLC so I am going to sell my Xray. It is in great shape, very free rolling, I hve a full new set of bearings with it along with several spares and one almost new set of foam tires and a couple of used pairs, also has a good Epic stock motor that has only been turned once. No electronics. $200.00 If interested post here or PM me.

[Dee]

Tekin is back? Wow, I gotta check that out. I'm still using their chargers :)

Hey Glenn. Maybe I'll get to get everything together and go racing again at "the Wood" soon. I just needed a break at the first of the year, and then things got real busy around here. My grandmother had been sick for some time, and she passed away this week. She was 92 yrs. old.

Anyway, doing a major overhaul on the ol' Losi. Still haven't figured what I'm gonna do about the driver problem though.... :confused:

Dee.

[theskunk]

Dee, sorry to hear about your grandmother, my prayers will be with yall.

on a lighter note, congrats to all the winners, and to jason who broke 20 seconds in stock tc with a 19.99........ grrrrrrr..... i WILL break 20.... i WILL break 20..... haha, i had a 20.00 or 3 today.... scary as that is. anyways, i should have a nitro running by next week, and im seriously thinking about running stock TC on the points days and nitro on the non points days.... just my thought.

anyone have a com lathe they'd like to sell?! and a charger that doesnt get to 180 degrees trying to peak a 3300? and a power supply? and a really good soldering iron? yeah, the list continues.... let me know guys!

thanks, see yall saturday,
-Rob

[theskunk]

also, is anyone planning on getting there EARLY on saturday that might be willing to help a rookie nitro guy break in/tune/etc? if so, i'd be more than willing to show my appreciation with lunch!

-Rob

[JimmyMac]

Had fun today. Congrats to all the winners. Good to see Greg Hun. back out there again. He was fast! But I think he might have hit a few corner dots turning Right during the main. ;)

I think it was an awesome show for qualifying for the Stock A Main. The top 4 qualifiers were all 16 at 5:01!!! If that ain't close... I don't know what is! TQ man was Chris Johnson. He's getting faster and faster each weekend!

Anyways, discussing a few things tonight at dinner with the guys after the race... We talked about a certain style race that we'd like to do maybe 2 weeks from now during the non points race. Basically we are wanting to run a 1 Hour Enduro Race for Electric Touring. Open Brushed motors (no brushless). 6cell limit with 3300mah maximum.

Team of 2 drivers and possibly 2 cars (if possible with Autoscore to tag 2 different transponders for 1 Team.) Basically 1 driver races til they pit and switch drivers and/or cars. While one drives, the other will be in the pits replacing batteries in the other car, making changes or fixing it.

If Autoscore doesn't allow 2 transponder numbers per team, then 2 drivers must share the same car (or same personal transponder). I'll have to discuss the capablities of Autoscore with Ron.

Each Team will have 2 qualifying runs. These 2 runs will be combined to decide starting position. Each driver of the Team must run a qualifier. This prevents the fastest driver of the Team from running both qualifiers.

Teams are whoever they want to be. Laurie and George form one Team. Jimmy Mac and Chris J form another Team. Ron and Terry Q can form another. Etc.... etc.

Each Team MUST switch drivers anytime the battery or car is changed.

Nitro can also run their own 1 hour enduro as well. With same rules. Except each Team MUST switch drivers anytime they pit for gas(or every other gas pitstop) or switch cars.

Qualifiers start at 3pm. Electric 1 hour Enduro starts at 4pm. Nitro starts their Enduro just after 5pm. Races just after 6pm.

Only 10 teams allowed (20drivers). If more than 10 teams shows, then they may split teams to 3 drivers (but only 1 or 2 cars allowed.) This makes it fair if too many people show up.

So far only problem I see are turn marshalls. Unless if nitro turn marshals for electric and electric turn marshals for nitro. 10 minute marshal rotating duties. 4 turn marshalls per race. Announcer will announce turn marshal switch. Other option will be your team mate must marshal your car if you wreck. :D

Anyways, those are basic rules. If anyone is interested in this.. Please post up on here. We are just looking to have fun races like this every once in awhile instead of the same ole same ole racing that goes on every single weekend.

Well catch yall L8Rz...

Jimmy Mac (mojo jojo)

[axrayed1]

Congrads to the winners.
Jimmy that would be cool but I thank you need some way to par up drivers so you want have the best two drivers on one team and the two werst drivers on another team.

[chance]

If you're doing this just for fun... (1) no turn marshalls, your team mate will marshall for you. (2) use a pill bottle and draw numbers to choose teams. (3) One car only. (4) coin toss to choose which car of the two "team mates" is to be used.
Also, an hour is alittle long for the first time, might want to cut it back to 30 minutes. There's going to be more trouble with people bouncing up and down the drivers stand then anything else. :)

Driver "A" pits and starts down, while Driver "B" begins the battery change, Driver "A" will finish the battery change as Driver "B" takes his place on the drivers stand.

I don't see much need to run any qualifiers, it don't seem to make any difference. Just use the pill bottle again for the starting order. The time wasted on qualifing could be used for the teams to work out a driver/battery change routine and become familiar with the other persons car.

Sounds like fun to me. The only thing I don't like is the idea of no brushless motors. What's that about? Open brush but no brushless :confused:

[Ron Zee]

Well, let's see why no brushless. Seems to me that RCCA just tested one that ran 10 minutes or so longer than a brushed motor. And not all drivers own a brushless motor. BUT all the brushless owners do own brushed motors.

As for Autoscore, no it wont do two PT's for one "team". I sugesst using velcro to mount the thing inside the car so it can be switched easier. Make the connection to the receiver easy to get to too, maybe by using an extension.

Driver A runs first until it dumps, pulls in goes down stairs to pull PT. Driver B goes upstairs to start running his car. Driver A finishes switching PT and battery, then goes to mashall. Marshalling spots should be marked and those spots should be randomly chosen so not everyone is standing on the front straight. I also like the drawing teams and starting spots idea. Why do I get stuck with Terry?? :confused:

If only one car is used, then it's a little easier on switching things but a lot harder on the motor's and ESC's. But, then again, it's an ENDURO. We used to run 100 lap enduros inside on the oval and they would take about 10 minutes to do them. But, we didn't switch batteries. I still got the winningest motor from the old oval enduro days,,, a 25 turn quad that pulls about 1.5 amps. I could run 150 laps with this one. But,, I wonder what it would do on a road course??

[Tarheel]

The transponder problem could be settled by using a track TP. Just poke a hole in the windshield and swap from car to car in a jiffy.
Glenn

[theskunk]

a friend of mine actually did a 12 hour electric stock TC race..... they were allowed 3 team members, 3 cars, one transponder, 3 motors, and up to 12 batteries (4 per car)....

the rules were one team member HAD to be one the track marshalling, one was driving, and the other was doing maintenance work.... you could change brushes/cut the comm as much as you wanted, etc, so it was really like a full blown race. he said that the brushless guys ran together, but all three cars had to have them, and it was kind of like a lemans race, where they ran together, but were "placed" differently.

the other enduro race that i personally have been involved in was a 8 hour 1/18th scale race, same basic rules as yall are talking about, 2 drivers, 2 cars, etc.

its good fun, especially when you start seeing which drivers actually get a good grove going about 8 minutes in....

-Rob

[RodneyRacer]

I think this is a great idea!


we used to do a 12 hr endurance race for Muscular Distrophy every year where I started my racing in North Dakota.

here is how we did it.

12 hr endurance race was not a nonstop race with a car or 2 or 3 we ran heats and never had a main it was nonstop run your heat turn marshal work on your car till next heat, 2-3 min in between heats and nothing between rounds it just keeps going. at the end of the day we would total up all the laps and lap times for the winner. Most laps in the shortest time this way we can still run heats and every one counts so if you break you had better get back out there as soon as possible because all laps count. This way everyone can compete with no teams and no turn marshall problems ect...


just food for though I think anyway will be fun.

Rodney

[RodneyRacer]

the stock touring main was great we all had a good start but Chris seems I always have a bad start outdoors but not Saturday ended up third maybe I should hav tried more gear not sure though I want to work on my stuff this week and not just let it collect dust till Saturday like I always do...lol


good to see G. Honeycutt out there

[JimmyMac]

I think it should be 1 hour for the first time out. 30 minutes is too easy. Normally I see other enduro's are 3-4hours long. Brushless usually rules those. So no Brushless for the reason's they said. Not everyone has one and it's an unfair advantage right off the bat.

I'd pretty much prefer to choose my own Team-mate if we had to use one car (to me it's no different than a normal club race, if you are good you are good, if you are not, you are not). I'd have no problem letting Chris J run my car if we choose it. Plus I'd like to discuss some strategy with him hehe. Our batteries are compatible too(same connectors). But if we selected Team mates from a hat, run your own car with Track Transponder. I cannot split my batteries 4/2 cell to run on Chances car. Nor could I do saddle packs on my batteries to run Marks XRay. Plus what do we do if there is an odd number of people? Tell them they cannot race? Or have one team with 3 people (but 2 cars)? Plus I'd like to see or some might want to do a father/son team. I wouldn't want to split them up.

We just need to agree on what rules are. That's why I suggested the format that we discussed at dinner. If everyone tosses in their own idea's but no one agrees on anything, this will never happen and be just another "what if" topic. So lets decide what is what to make this happen.

Our plan was 1 hour Enduro. 1 Team with 2 drivers. 6 cell only. Any Brushed motor but no Brushless (I have a brushless, laurie does too, but we don't want the unfair advantage so we said no brushless.)

I think the main thing is some people don't want certain drivers to pair up (like Laurie and George, they are very fast, but can they get the right motor for the job?) If this is the case, at least let us run our own cars. Blah blah blah

Anyways, just a thought. Let's see what we come up with. Let me head out for some din din... :)

JMac

[bmelton]

Reggie- I got your message, I still have them. We have a new owner at work, so this week plus the races in town, WOW, been busy. Put in 65 hrs this week, and it sucks because I'm on salary.

[theskunk]

a lesson to everybody who owns a computerized radio.....

i ran on the wrong profile all day on saturday without realizing it.... i knew my car was a little slow, and i thought that it was just because i didnt cycle my packs or anything. no, i was running on a profile where the throttle was set to 100%, but infact on the ESC it was only hitting about 80%.... so yeah, under 20.00 was in my reach the whole time....grrrr..... next week!

-rob

[Tarheel]

Rob, hopefully we learn from our mistakes. I don't think you will do that again.
I think Jimmy is correct about to much input. One guy should decide the rules and go with it. Since it was his idea, let him do the first one and then........?
Just my two cents.
Glenn

[JimmyMac]

Actually it wasn't MY idea. It was someone elses. "WE" (several of us) talked about it after the race Saturday while eatting and watching Nascar at the Logans Steak House (like we do every Saturday night after racing). We discussed it. Talked about a couple rules. So I'm just a messanger... don't shoot me!! :eek: :)

Same goes with Points Series. Not my idea, just a messanger. It was Jairo's idea to name it Mojo Cup! hehe.. :D

Anyways, Reggie... did you get your arms in yet for the Pro4? I've been thinking of getting something from Japan here very soon. Let me know.

L8Rz

JMac

[reginald68]

Reggie- I got your message, I still have them. We have a new owner at work, so this week plus the races in town, WOW, been busy. Put in 65 hrs this week, and it sucks because I'm on salary.OK THXS BRANDON I KNOW U BEEN BUSY UP THEIR AT UR BUSINESS np glad u respond bck

[burntslapup]

SWEET, congrats to all winners at the race. the only sad part is that the stock tc's are running in the 19's and i cant get a sticken loud as H_LL nitro to break into the 19's. maybe i can get one of the stock guys to pull or push my nitro around the track and maybe just maybe i'll get into the 19's. :D

NE ways wolfpack you might be interrested in this. 311's holding a big Extreme drag race this Sat with a $200 prize. I'm thinking about going and trying to get my car into the 1.8s or even a 1.7s. best i've done so far is a 1.931. SLOW :(

Well maybe i'll see ya'll on Sat dont know as of yet

Steven
SHORT BUS RACING RULEZ!!!! :cool:

[Ron Zee]

Hmm, I sorta like Rodneys thing. No team, one hour to start with, run as many laps as possible in that time. No brushless though. Everyone puts in say 5 bucks to run it, pot gets divided up between top 3 drivers. :cool:

[chance]

hmmm...I don't know about Rodneys thing! But I like his idea better. :)

Rodney, what are your plans for that servo that would not return to center? I got a little project I'm working on and I think it would be fine for my needs.

[JimmyMac]

The whole idea was Team Concept. Racing with a buddy. But screw it I guess. Just another project that won't get off the ground. :rolleyes: hehe I give up. Don't ask me to post any more idea's guys... they just get shot down. haha

Hey Steven, I'd probably be the same way in Nitro. I might try to run Chris J's single speed RTR TC3 just for fun. But that depends if I can get it figured out. Or if I show up or not.

Catch yall L8Rz

JMac

[RodneyRacer]

Kilruf

hey wait a minute I like the idea you had I just put in the hat what we did a long time ago I was not at all trying to shoot it down in any way.

lets do this lets set up for a TEAM RACE set a date and start time we can do all this on Saturday seeing how its a points day and most everyone will be there. Have a drivers meeting and talk it over quickly nitro guys too even though they can refuel make them drive at least 60/40 of the time to make it fair for everyone. Kilruf work out the rules and get them on paper for Saturday so we can all work strategies for the enduro.

lets run Kilrufs race and see how we all like it maybe when we hit the carpet we can try another style of enduro hey its all something different lets do it!

Rodney

[RodneyRacer]

Chance

the servo is a JR digital and is probably under warranty I am going to send it in and get it serviced I have 2 of them doing the same thing and then I will sell them both. I really like the Futaba I havenow my car has never been straighter.

I do have a hitec 605bb for $25 if you want one or an older KO fet servo ps1001 $25 also

Rodney

[bmelton]

JR 8450 for anyone looking for a servo, pricey, but you won't regret it. I have the high end Futaba and JR servos, and the Futaba one has become a back-up, the JR's are soooo smooth.

George, the car is on it's way, sorry it was this week. It will include a set-up I used on asphalt when it comes. Car is pretty much ready to go except for a shock rebuild. It already has every other tooth cut off the belt, so don't do it again once you receive it :D . Those black belts are hard enough to get a hold of.

[lowbugit]

I certainly would not try to speak for any of the other nitro guys but me personally I would not be interested in this for nitro. What will you guys do if 5 new guys show up at the track to race on the day you plan to do this. Leave them out ? force them into a team partnership with someone whom they have never met? If any of us drove 2 hours to a track we had heard about and when we got there this is what we walked into, I venture to say none of us would be happy. Anyway its your deal I just hope the nitro guys just want to race. Kevin Mac.

[GAR]

To avoid non-regulars from showing up and being disappointed we should post the info. about the endro. race on Glenn's web site.

Brandon the check was put in the mail Friday morning if you don't have it yet it should be there tomorrow. Thanks

[Ron Zee]

I don't see what the problem would be with newbbies. Since most of the hardcore racers are at the track already when I've been getting there at 11, if it's an hour long race, then we could start it at 1 or 2 before the regular race day starts. Hmmm,, think of it this way,, an hour long setup session just before racing starts. God, it's not like some of you guys don't run 2or3 million packs through the cars before the first qualifier goes off. :eek:

Here's another wrinkle for you all: Why not advertise this event along with the Regionals. There's 4 rounds of qualifying on SATURDAY and the mains on SUNDAY starting at 10 Seems pretty clear to me there's going to be a LOT of daylight left after the mains, so why not do it then? Or we do one real soon to work out the bugs, then do it again then. :cool:

[JimmyMac]

Haha, Rodney.. it's not my race! hehe.. Damn it Jim! I'm a Doctor not a Turn Marshal!!

I agree with Kevin though. Let's not do things for ourself that would be fun on an off points weekend. People do show up from time to time that might not know about it.

Let me head off. Still not sure if I'll make it this weekend or not. Depends if company shows up or not. More than likely not. But ya never know. It's a holiday weekend! I might just drive up to Boston myself! :)

Anyways, I give up on the whole concept. If you guys want to try it, I'll let yall fight over it and figure it out. I guess I'm just tried of trying to post things and ideas for other people. Trying to get things goin and ending up nowhere. Trying to promote the track and all. Oh well.. L8Rz..

Jimmy Mac

[Tarheel]

Race results posted on : www.glennshobbycorner.com Sorry Jimmy. It was a good idea whoever had it. If we do it, I think we will take Ron's suggestion and do it early before regular racing starts. We will have a drivers meeting this saturday and decide on it for rules. Gas can have their rules and electric can have theirs. Those that want to participate can make up the rules and decide when. If your not going to participate, please keep quiet. Thanks
Glenn

[lowbugit]

Why don't you guys just pick a day to do this on a Sunday. Talk it up get the word out and that way it would be well known that if ya show up on that Sun this is what it will be. It does sound like an interesting race I might even ride down there just to watch it myself. It would'nt be a regular thing so I don't think anyone would mind an infrequent Sun. special race. Just a thought. Hope the storms hold off Sat. Kevin Mac.

[LEADFOOT]

check your pm list ;)

[lowbugit]

Tarheel you have a pm. Kevin Mac.

[JimmyMac]

I like Rons idea, let's do it before the races start. We could do it at like 11am and end it by noon. Then after-noon... (get it!) everyone can practice for the "club" race that starts at 3pm. Sounds good huh? :confused: Sunday would be nice too, but that's Glenns flying day.

I'm sure some of those that "want/will" par-take in this would rather do it on a Saturday instead of Sunday. Especially Laurie who has a nice drive with alot of gas guzzling power behind his truck ($$ for gas). He'd have to stay for the club race and either get a room for the night... or go home and come back just for the Enduro Race.

Oh, and what of the Roar Regional Race? I suppose if 6 out of towners show up just to check out the track and didn't know of the race... we'd have to turn them down and make them drive 2 hours back home because we are having a Regional. Or we tell them to pay $40 and do 4 qualifiers then drive home... Or stay the night over in town to finish off the mains (if it ends up being a 2 day event.) ha! Take that! lol

But seriously... let's discuss this at the drivers meeting and see if anyone is interested. I'd still like to do this. It would be fun. I'm interested in what kind of strategies people will be using and what kind of motors. If we only get like 10 people or less interested... maybe we can still do the 1 hour Enduro.. but each person is their own team.... Maybe do like was said... toss in like 5 bucks and go for the pot! Maybe each toss in a buck or two each and pay a kid off to turn marshal for an hour... hehe... :D Yeah... that means we'd have to run down the drivers stand and change the batteries ourselves!

Anyways, don't mind me... I was told to start some stuff.. By whom I will not say.... ;) Yall have a good one...

Jimmy Mac

[theskunk]

Maybe each toss in a buck or two each and pay a kid off to turn marshal for an hour...


just so yall know, i can be bought..... :)

[Tarheel]

Forget my post about keeping quiet. Was'nt directed to anyone personally. Let the smack begin. I'll turn marshal for an hour too. $20.00 lol.
Glenn

[burntslapup]

LOL Glenn for $20 you better have a faster pace then that of a old man :D oh yeah you are a old man.
ne ways can we make up the rules as we go along during the race?? ;)

[Ron Zee]

Naw, just leave the cars on the track,, make it like an enduro/demo derby type thing. For that, I'll run my tank. :D
Me? I like the 1 person doing his own car thing, run as many laps as possible in an hour and the winner gets the gold. Whatever car, motor, or batteries except no brushless wonders. Hmmm, we may want to limit how many batteries at a time too. I could go about 20 minutes or more with 2 Spec packs run in parallel,,,,

Yeah, I could set that up real easy on the 'puter. Hit the start button and an hour later, the horn sounds, race over, let's see who won.

[lowbugit]

Leadfoot I have tried to send ya a couple don't know why it will not go through. I used an associated exhaust, and pipe with my GT and I had know problems. I am not sure about any of the others though . Hope that helps ya. Later Kevin Mac.

[chance]

Rodney, are you racing this Saturday or is that the wedding day?

[DBWalker]

turn marshalling for $20 to kick a few cars off the rails sounds good.
that would go towards dinner for me and the little woman. the turn marshalls could use roller skates to get around the track. :rolleyes: :D
i hope i remember this correctly. laurie and george remember that not too long ago therewas something similar at the track in jacksonville, only it was done using legends cars to the tune of 250 laps, and any 4-cell pack was allowed. when the horn sounded, everyone left the line. they ran until it
was time to change the battery, which was done by a pit person, and repeated until the 250th lap was acheived by the lead driver.
i did not participate, yet it so impressed me that i got a legends and have had the most fun driving it.

question---will the electric cars be confined to just touring?

ron zee---if enough people want to, there could even be an F1 race. ;) ;)

[lowbugit]

Chance I put your request on the site why don't you start a Barracuda thread in there so if they come they can see your questions. Kevin Mac.

[chance]

Kevin, thank you very much.
The thread on the other site is a long standing item, about the only one I know of. Everyone knows to go there, it's a small market, so to speak.
Hopefully I can get what ever is causing the problem with that site cured.
Again, thanks much.

[lowbugit]

Rob in response to your question that piece is the Engine collet it is not a clutch piece. Your new Engine should come with one. Take the flywheel with you when you go to Glenns to pick up the engine, put the collet on the engine then the flywheel onto the collet to make sure the collet is big enough. If by some chance that collet is not big enough for the flywheel just get another one that will fit right. Tarheel knows what I am talking about and can help ya with it. Also we can help ya with it Sat. I have some used fronts you can tool around with. See ya Sat. Kevin Mac.

[henryj]

Hey Flapjack, you got a PM. Hank.....

[JimmyMac]

The Enduro should be limited to Touring Cars. I think it would be unfair if a Pan car was used. All you'd need would be a 540 silver can... gear the hell out of it.. and you'd have tons of run time. As for the Tamiya F201.. it's the same as a Touring Car basically. Just a tad longer and maybe slower to some degree. As for battery rule... I stated it was 6cell max GP3300's.

Hank, when ya coming back out?

George, Laurie? you bring'n that piece of junk with ya? I'm gonna hate it if it's faster.. hehe....

Catch yall L8Rz

JMac

[RodneyRacer]

I think this enduro will be fun lets get the word out and do it!

[theskunk]

im all excited now.... can we bring a "pit crew"? ill have them set up down front with air tools, fresh batts, fresh rubbers, etc..... lol, its gonna be friggin' nascar for a weekend!!!

-rob

[bmelton]

George- Run the car car just like you receive it, but rebuild shocks with 50wt rear, 60 wt front, with green front spring and blue rear spring. It should be in the ball park to feel the car out. The rear hubs are different, but if you put it on set-up station, the rear toe is exactly the same, that's why I did that. For SOME ODD reason if you break the black belt, you will have to use the other pulley for the spare yellow ones in there. One of the spares already has every other tooth cut off.

Laurie- I got your message, sorry I have not returned your call, it's been 10:30 or after every night I get home from work. Look at George's car, and add a .060 front sway bar, that's pretty much what I emailed you for set-up with the Losi I used to run.

[JimmyMac]

Sure, you can have a pit crew, you just have to come off the drivers stand before they can work on your car. ;)

So uhh.. Rodney.... what motor do you plan on using for the uhhh Enduro huh?? :D

Hey Glenn, can we plant some grass in the infield of the track?

JMac

[JimmyMac]

The "new" pulley is larger. That's why the Black Belt is longer. So goin from a black belt to a yellow belt with new pulley won't work. At least that's what I gather... not like I have another Losi or anything... :rolleyes:

[Tarheel]

WHAT????????????????????? :confused: :eek: Grass in the infield!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :confused: Oh, you must be kidding. :p
Glenn

[GAR]

Brandon,

I got the car today, it looks great and there are a ton of spare parts. I was wondering about the different rear hubs, figured it must be something like that. thanks

George

[JimmyMac]

Yeah, grass infield. Check out this pic of the Tamiya track in Japan... http://f1rl.com/001japan/DSC07860.JPG :D Catch yall this weekend.... I'll be running the Yokomo this time...

JMac

[theskunk]

i volunteer to dig up my parents back yard and donate grass if someone will give me a place to live for the rest of the summer:)

[JimmyMac]

Here's the other 2 pics... courtesy of SpeedtechRC.. http://f1rl.com/001japan/DSC07861.JPG and http://f1rl.com/001japan/DSC07862.JPG

[bmelton]

George- The hubs I usually run outdoors are the standard hubs that do not say O/S on them. Only reason I had those on is because at Fernando's there was so much byte. The off set hubs are as a rule of thumb for carpet. Also, that tower has the upper c-link mounts pre drilled. The team always drills a hole there on the Losi tower. If you print alot of there set-up sheets, it says "drilled hole above #2 and #3". That tower is cool because you don't have to "guess" where to drill, lol. I broke the spool in ATL, so to fix it just get a new outdrive off the other diffs. The car had a 41T front pulley in it when I mailed it, you will prolly want to go back to 42 for Glenns. My fronts were getting smaller running foams, so running the smaller gear in front helped that, and gives more turn in steering, which everyone needed more steering in ATL due to high speeds. See ya at the regionals.

Just a preperation question- Has there been anymore talk as to whether 1/12 will run at the regionals. I would much rather not work on the car if it is going to just be a bunch of "talk" about running it.

[astainback]

Hey guys. I live in Oxford. I just left a post on the durham track thread. I was just wondering if there was a website for rosewood. I am interested in seeing the classes that you guys run out there.

Do they do outdoor offroad (nitro offroad).

I heard of a track down south past sanford from Tim at hobby masters that has some good tmaxx guys down there.

let me know!!!

thanks
adrian

[Tarheel]

Adrian, The site for Rosewood is : wwwglennshobbycorner.com We race onroad touring cars, gas and electric. We have an outdoor asphalt and indoor carpet track. Pit spaces, electricity for recharging batteries, AMB lap counter etc. etc. Come on out and join the fun every saturday. We would love to get a T=Max class going on asphalt. All you have to do is change the tires to road tires.

Penny is bringing hot dogs this week guys. The snack bar will have hot dogs, chips, candy and pastrys from now on. She is going to run it most every week now. So please support her effort and enjoy the food.

BMelton, hard to say at this point if there will be 1/12 at the Regionals. :confused: You might have to show up with it and see. We don't know if out of towners will be racing them or not. :rolleyes: I will keep you posted on the news. I would hate to see you put all that work into a car and not be able to race it too. I do know there will be stock and mod touring along with gas touring if any of those strike your fancy. At any rate, hope to see you there.

Got alot of give aways in from sponsers for this race guys and the T-shirts are awsome. :) Hope to see a grande crowd there. :)

Well, better get ready to hit the salt mines. :( See you saturday ;)
Glenn

[Tarheel]

Adrian, I forgot the dot after www. in the address. Sorry mate.
Glenn

[henryj]

Hey Jimmy, look's like it will be two more week's before I can race. My acting debut, stage acting that is!, was a success, now gonna be busy for the next two Sat. Might head over on a Sunday afternoon and practice some though.
Glenn, can I pay for a track pass at the next race? Need to practice before I go back.
Gonna run the TC-3 some and start with Flapjack's set-up. Need some stuff for the Yok, but too cheap to buy it right now! LOL. Got a ton of spare's for the TC-3, so I might as well use them up. I think it's more of getting myself set back up for outdoor's rather than the car!
See ya, Hank

[reginald68]

hi i just want to say hi im at my part time job just chcking in i really want to run my new car but no arms released yet for it mking me very ill

tarheel are you going to be open sunday too or monday

nomac ru coming up i tlk to marvin he wants to come

brandon when can we meet for those batts call me

[Tarheel]

No problem Hank. We are racing this saturday and it's points again folks.
Sorry Reggie, not open sunday or monday.
We are starting a new class called SPEC CLASS. The current class called spec as we know it will be JR STOCK from now on. The spec class will be Trinities new Spec car with spec motor and spec battery. Stock brushes and springs on motor. Set gear ratio to be determined. This class will be true spec. JR STOCK will be as is just a new name.
Trinity spec car with motor and battery goes for around $119.95 and comes with a body too. Got one in today and it looks like a TC3 except the battery and motor are swaped over on the opposite sides. Going to be a good class.
Jimmy, that track looks great and I would love to have ours that way with grass and all. Maybe someday. Hope to see everyone saturday. Supposed to be in the low 80's in Goldsboro saturday. So come out and have some fun.
Glenn

[theskunk]

glenn, my motor come in?

-Rob

[Tarheel]

Yup! It's in.
Glenn

[theskunk]

.... And tarheel spoke the words, and they were good....

thanks!

[JimmyMac]

Hey Reggie... I tried asked ya a page or so back if you still wanted arms from Japan. I was holding off to order til I heard from ya this week. But it's too late in the week to order. Plus I already placed an order from somewhere else. Maybe next week I will try and order from Japan again. Let me know if you are interested in those arms and how many.

JMac

[wolfpackracer]

Hey guys. I figured out last week that I need some new battery packs, and I was wondering where would be the best place to start. I know someone had some for sale a couple of weeks ago, but, I don't know if they're gone yet or not. Also, are there any good packs for sale at the track?

Thanks. See you guys tomorrow.

[Ron Zee]

I still think that if you call it junior stock, people will think the motor used in the class will be a stock one, not a spec one. Pro Spec, Spec plus, Mod Spec, Alt. Spec, Mid Spec, any of these I for one think would be better suited for a "mid level" class that would still be using Spec motors. And what about batteries? Are they not supposed to have the spec labels intact to be legal? I've been seeing a few packs out there that don't have the Trinity Spec label on them meaning they could've been zapped or matched. If this mid class ends up being able to use whatever batteries, then we might as well start using 19 turn motors instead. At least that's a ROAR recognized class.

[JimmyMac]

Who cares....

[burntslapup]

Well thit, money race at 311, and a wedding on the 5th looks as if i won't be down to the WOOD till the 12. Oh well at least i'll remain in the same spot in the points...LAST!!! :D ne ways good luck to you guys and i'll pay $5.00 to the person that takes slammer to the boards. :D

Steven
:cool: SHORT BUS RACING :cool:

[JimmyMac]

Hey George, ya get that lap timer yet?? Catch yall tomorrow... Morning time?? :confused:

JMac

[RodneyRacer]

Who is running the new Trinity car????

[Tarheel]

Jimmy Wilson for one. Jr Stock because it falls under stock but over Spec. It's a step up from spec on the way to stock. Why do you want to make this a federal case over a name Ron. You trying to start something again? I'll see you in the office young man.
Glenn

[theskunk]

looks like no nitro for me again.... im missing some clutch pieces, and i bolted the motor on so i could look at it and say "oooooh, pretty" and realized that my header doesnt fit right.... im bringin it to the track tomorrow to see if some of the nitro boys can make some sense of it, but i have the right motor now!!!:)

anyways, ill be down there b/t 9 and 10, hope to see lots of people there!

-Rob

[nomac]

regg...i still don't know. it might be late or not at all. my $$$$$ is still tied up so i can't tell. like i said a little while ago, my R/C spending spree is over. so i have to watch how i spend 'da cash. would love to make it, but it's a bit too far to go just to spectate. :( but we'll see.

[Tarheel]

Pete, bring a car man.
Glenn

[Tarheel]

Weather man said sunny and high of around 82 today. :) Perfect racing weather. Penny will be there with hot dogs and remember what the man said. Any day above ground is a good day. ;) Come on down and have some fun at the "WOOD". :)
Glenn

[Tarheel]

Point Series Today!!!!!!!!!!

[Dee]

Hey Glenn.

I really liked the looks of that Trinity spec car Jimmy W. had. I think I might get one for my son. We've almost got the Ms. talked into it. I have an extra speed control and radio that would work in it. I recall the old spec rules limited the speed control you could use, and I have that covered. Will radios be limited as well? I hope so.

I'm still working on my Losi, might have it ready in a couple of weeks. I may run stock, and fiqure on my son using spec packs. I would love to see a "old guy" stock or spec class start up.

Anyway, check 'yall later.

Dee.

[JimmyMac]

Dee, not that it matters to me... but I don't think limiting a Radio is necessary at all. ESC's... maybe.. but Radio.. Nope. My $90 MX3 radio has all the race functions that I use in my $300 3PK for racing. The 3PK does not make my car go faster at all. It just has alot of "extra's" that are not needed for racing. All you need are Trims, EPA, and Dual Rates and you are set. Oh.. and ON/OFF switch would help too... :D

Well congrats to all the winners today. Had fun. Even in practice with a Mod. Gotta do that more often. Laurie, your junk.. I mean Losi looked good out there. Seems like a nice smooth car. :D

Hank, for setup on the Yokomo CGM... try to use Masami's 2003 Reedy Race setup. You'll need a spool for that. Do his setup to the TEEEE. Only thing you need to change are front springs to Orange and shock oil. AE 50wt front and AE40wt rear. That and gearing. I ran my CGM for the 3rd qualifier with a glitchy practice motor and unknown gearing. Best lap of 18.5... I may run it again next weekend to do more testing with it. I am very satisfied with this setup. Oh yeah... and use the normal front CGM shock tower too instead of the rear shock tower on front like the setup calls for. Just mount the shock farthest out up front with camber link in the middle/middle hole.. Everything else the same... even ride height. If you are goin to the track anytime soon (tomorrow or monday) call me. I'll stop by to see ya. I may start running the Yokomo in Stock and start setting the 415 up for Mod Regional 3 and TCS Race.

Anyways, had fun. Can't wait til next weekend. Thanks for the hotdogs. Oh and congrats to Chris J for his first 17 lap run!

Jimmy Mac Hojo Lojo

[JimmyMac]

Reggie, I placed the order from Japan. I'll let ya know more when I find out more. L8Rz

[JimmyMac]

Rodney, I forgot your email address. Shoot me an email at kilruf@yahoo.com and I'll reply back wit da pictures... Off to bed now..

[Dee]

Limiting the radios wouldn't be a big deal for me, Jimmy Mac. I have a Futaba AM radio I might try in a T-spec car, but I have a JR FM my son could use if he needed it. I just would hate for him to be running against someone with one of those sooper dooper FM PCM radios in this class. I like the idea of cost control, but not at the expense of reliability (mainly glitches). But whatever Glenn and everyone decided on this would be fine with me. It's all about starting my son in a class he can enjoy and have fun with.

Now, what did I do with that old Novak Duster ESC :confused:

Dee.

[Tarheel]

I have two of those cars coming in Dee. I'll save you one. I don't think anyone with a super duper radio is going to have an advantage over anyone else either. Maybe psycologically, but not with anything else. We will discuss it at some point when we get enough people to run it. We will also limit anyone from entering the class if they race any other class, like stock or Pro spec as Ron wants to call it. That way this will truely be a beginners class and a cost effective class. If a guy moves up he can't run Spec anymore. He can run Pro Spec.
Congrads to all the winners yesterday. I will post the results and the points series standings today asap. Right now i have to go to Raleigh and help my daughter move to Greenville. We had great weather and great racing. If you did'nt get one of Penny's hot dogs you missed a great treat. I had four. lol.
Well, we will see you all next week. Untill then remember, M I C K E Y,
Y? because we love you, M O U S E.
Glenn

[DBWalker]

glenn---do you take trade ins? ;) :D if this new t-spec class looks to be more promising than the F1, i think it might be worth a shot. i still have my tc3 with spare parts, and the F1, also with spare parts, that only has two races on it. i have seen the new car in mags and on the website, and it looks like a backwards tc3. has the type of tires been addressed or are you making the call on this? let me know. just for my information, what is the standing rule going to be on the brushes and springs? i know you or someone mentioned it in an earlier post, but i just wanted some further clarification on whether or not the spec equipment is what has to be used, and if soldering the brush shunt will be allowed.

have a nice Memorial Day holiday everyone. :)

[jtn]

I know I don't run Spec or plan to run this class but it seems to me that if this is intended to be a truly beginners class it should be limited to beginners only?
Maybe converting the existing Spec class to a Novice Stock class would be a good idea?

[RodneyRacer]

I don't quite get this spec Idea maybe I missed something as of right now there is only 1 spec heat so why break it up further there are usually 2 heats of stock I see jtn's point on the novice stock

spec, trinity car and spec betts and motor, tires ???

novice stock, stock motor and any batts up to gp3300s roar leagal

stock or super stock or mod for the faster guys better yet 19t...hehe...


this would keep things more inline with the rest of the world


just a thought

[Tarheel]

DBW, the new Spec class is basically out of the box stock with the exception of battery plugs and tires. Motor brushes and springs are Trinity Spec as they come in the motor. Set gear ratio as it comes out of the box. Body can be any roar approved body. The car comes assembled with body, motor and battery for $119.95 I can work a trade for your TC3 if you want. Contact me and we'll talk.
Rodney, I know we only have seven or eight guys running the current spec class, but with this new inexspensive car and class, i'm hoping it will increase drivers. DBW is talking he will come back, Dee is wanting his son to get into it, a new guy that was there saturday wants one. So maybe this will help. There were only 5 Spec drivers saturday anyway, so thought i would try something new. If anybody else can think of ways to increase drivers in any class, please let me know. keep in mind funds are limited too. We want a new drivers stand this fall etc. etc. As i said this class will be for the true beginner and maybe the low cost will get people into it. After a guy has been into it for awhile, he has the choice of bumping up into the Pro Spec where they can change brushes and springs, gears, 3300 batts, etc. etc.
We can still keep ROAR STOCK where it is. We can always run 19t or full mod roar classes any time you guys want to. But first the name of the game is get people into the hobby. As drivers get better, they will naturally move up to where you pro guys are. Be patient grass hopper, some day we will have a regular mod class just like stock i hope. Anyway, thanks for all the input guys, that only means we all care about the future of "THE WOOD".
Glenn

[jtn]

Glenn - Are you saying that 3300's are legal in the Pro Spec class?

[jtn]

Glenn - Are you saying that 3300's are legal in the Pro Spec class?

[Tarheel]

Yes, unless the drivers in that class elect not to use them and vote to keep the spec batteries. Pro spec should have some similarities to stock and spec. Thus the 3300's for batts and the spec motor. A step up from spec but not quite stock yet.
Glenn

[jtn]

Thanks for the clarification. From my position of having Justin in Pro Spec and his goal of working up to run in Stock, this would work out well with already running close to stock anyway.

[Tarheel]

Glad to hear it works out well for him. i hope it works out better for all and both classes increase in size.
RESULTS and POINT SERIES standings are posted on, www.glennshobbycorner.com
If you see any mistakes on points please bring them to my attention.
Thanks
Glenn

[axrayed1]

Congrads to the winners and you to short bus
Thanks Penny for the food.
O.K. I here some talk about wanting to change the track layout becouse the layout is getting boring just don't forget the nitro cars we need a little room to clean our cars out. if you make it to tight it will take the racing out of it and make a big crash fest.

[trm]

It was great weather for racing.Alot of good racing for everyone.
Glenn I found 1 mistake on my points.My 2nd points race should only be 100.I TQ and finished 2nd,you got me down for 101.Just thought I would point this out because I want this to be fun and fair.

Congrads to all the winners

burntslapup,how about sending the $5 to short bus racing co.because I need a new body :D

Thomas

[JimmyMac]

Glenn, I know I talked alittle about it to you at the shop. But get a flyer put together promoting the Track (in general) with the basic classes they have. Spec Touring, Stock Touring, and 1/10 Nitro Touring. Then list the time you open, time the regristration ends, time racing starts, and the day you race (Every Saturday). Then list basic Roar Rules apply. And then track location and some basic directions. Then have Ron post them all over town where-ever they allow flyers. Plus all over the base. Maybe even an ad in the paper if the budget allows. But putting together a flyer is simple and cheap. Stay away from dark color paper like Red or whatever. White, Yellow.. maybe bright Orange will do. But it has to make the Black Print stand out. It's the easiest way to promote the track at a cheap cost. Plus hook up a sign at the store at the cash registor promoting that you have a track... and a sign where you have the cars on the shelves.

Anyways, once again... an expensive $300 radio will glitch just as easy as a $60 radio. Infact, the $60 cheapo radio with 27mhz freqs should glitch even less. Only problem is there are only 6 stateside channels to choose from unless if you get some Japanese freqs that bring that up to 12 total. This was proven at Durham when the had their problems with Glitching. 27mhz was less prone to glitches than 75mhz.

Track layout, I know some people talk about wanting it changed. And some don't. Me, I could care less. But if the track was to change, don't worry about it Mark, it will be both flowing and technical like now. I can guarantee that. ;)

Jimmy Mac

[theskunk]

Congrats to all the winners, i feel like i won, finally dipping down below the 20 second mark (sorry Rodney.... i got excited....)

anyways, got the nitro pretty much broken in, put 3 tanks through it at durham today before a slight run in with the wall.... (oops) and now i must rebuild.

as far as the spec class.... im confused... are you saying that since i run stock, i wouldnt be able to buy and run the spec car? if you guys ran that in the winter, it would be a cheaper option for me while i was in school, and i would be MUCH more inclined to run that rather than stock.

Glenn-- on the flyers, if you'd like, i could make one up and start dropping it at various hobby stores since i have been known to drive all the way to charlotte for something that MIGHT fit my car. anyways, yall have a wonderful memorial day and week that follows.

later,
-Rob

[RodneyRacer]

just a note on using 3300s with a spec motor don't be surprised if they outrun stock I know they sure will on the rug!!!

[RodneyRacer]

Kilruf is right with the flyers get them to the recreation center at the base also the BX and commisary.

just a thought I feel novice stock may be better than pro spec 3300s now seem to last longer than spec packs and 3300s can be had for very cheap almost like spec packs if ya want to let them run a spec motor let them but they will be fast on 3300s

[boatman]

Congrads to all the winners there was some good racing sat.
I am all for changing the track as long as we can have enough room to clear out our nitros.

Short bus racing vp. and Parts department Ray

[RodneyRacer]

I hear ya!! Boatman

[lowbugit]

Someone told Mark to start some stuff. I wont say who!!!

[reginald68]

tarheel im not ttrying to start any thing but i noticed the last several races that the heats be posted all the fast guys in one and so call drivers in another , and dont u think it need to be mixed :D and to all the guys i had a good time made it hme around 1145 pm last night, :o
and to be fair it should be reshuffle after the second round any ways according to roar rules clarify if im wrong please

kilruf i meant to ask u to order the knucles/ hub set too my fault but thxs on the arm just let me know ok

as for lay out i think it should be chnge for we can all be on a fresh level and no one practice on it till that race weekend so one will hve an edge : :) like i said i hope i didnt scratch any one rc nerves hve a good holiday thxs reggie

[bmelton]

Question- When you guys talk about practicing on Sunday, how is powered supplied and does someone have to "organize" for someone to be there to supervise. Didn't know if the pits were open or if it was just more like a play session rather than true practice or "test and tune."

Marvin- you interested in a car pool for some possible Sunday practice if the track is open?

I see where G-Honey layeth the smack down, regional should be very close race this year, looking at previous race results.

[JimmyMac]

To my knowledge, the computer setups up the heats according to how that person finishes or does. I like the way they are setup now because in my heat of qualifying.. everyone is pretty much equal and don't get in each others way. That's how they are done at big races. But if we were to mix it up and then resort... I'm pretty much sure we would be back where we started...... fastest in one heat... next fastest in other.

I'm all for letting the Nitro's clear out their throats... as long as you guys can keep them running... ;)

Sorry Reggie... maybe next time. I was notified that they received my order. So I'm hoping I get them in Friday or Saturday. If they come Saturday.. I can have my dad bring them over to the track if you are gonna be there. If I get all 3 sets... It'll be about $21 if not a tad more.. like $22. Don't worry about shipping.

Looks like the word is that Surikarn Won the Reedy Race... Sounds good to me. He's had bad luck here in the States. But finally came thru with the 415. Although I heard he was using the newer longer Evo IV arms on the car....

Enjoy your holiday....

Jimmy Mac

[JimmyMac]

Brandon the track is open, the building is closed. It's not an official practice season. Bring your own power/battery type deal. Bring your own lap counter. So yes.. just a play session if that's what you call it.

Greg is fast! He said he will run Stock at the Regionals... Him and Steve B both had the same time for TQ spot. Greg just had it by hundreths....

[reginald68]

To my knowledge, the computer setups up the heats according to how that person finishes or does. I like the way they are setup now because in my heat of qualifying.. everyone is pretty much equal and don't get in each others way. That's how they are done at big races. But if we were to mix it up and then resort... I'm pretty much sure we would be back where we started...... fastest in one heat... next fastest in other.

I'm all for letting the Nitro's clear out their throats... as long as you guys can keep them running... ;)

Sorry Reggie... maybe next time. I was notified that they received my order. So I'm hoping I get them in Friday or Saturday. If they come Saturday.. I can have my dad bring them over to the track if you are gonna be there. If I get all 3 sets... It'll be about $21 if not a tad more.. like $22. Don't worry about shipping.

Looks like the word is that Surikarn Won the Reedy Race... Sounds good to me. He's had bad luck here in the States. But finally came thru with the 415. Although I heard he was using the newer longer Evo IV arms on the car....

Enjoy your holiday....

Jimmy Macthxs jimmy for info i really apreciate that

brandon u still got the batts for me

nomac get a car b4 the regionals ok

[Ron Zee]

Here's the real story on this "stacking" thing:

Autoscore basically is always running a series so it can store drivers info to help make race setup that much quicker so I don't have to type your whole name and info in. So,, there was a "series" going on for about 3 months prior to this one we are currently doing. Before we started this one, I clicked on the compute abilties and then told it to use every drivers 4 best finishes in the database to determine the abilities. ( I would've used more but the most common number of races everyone had for the last few months was 4) It then takes the average of these finishes to give every drivers a score. The highest would be a 10, the lowest a 1. So,,, even if your ranked say a 7 and your racing with three 10's, two 9's and four 4's, it's gonna take the 5 highest and put them in one heat, and the rest in another heat. Unless of course since this is only ten drivers and I could decide to run them altogether anyhow. But you get the idea.

[Ron Zee]

Now if I were to give everyone the same number for ability which happens by default to be 5, and setup the heats, everyone would be basically placed the way I typed them in. For some reason it always does this. But anyhow, no-one would be "grouped". But since we all know that the fast guys always seem to still go fast, after say 2 rounds of qualifying I did a resort,,,, the same thing happens, the fast guys are together just as if I "grouped" them that way.
Yes this may seem to suck but it is the way almost all the sactioning bodies do it. Even NASCAR does it. Why else do they run for the pole there? Not to start the race in the back.

As for me, Right now I know I'll never be as good as Steve or Greg or even Jmmy Mac for that matter. Associated or Losi aren't going to come knocking on the door. But I am out there to have fun with my freinds. And if I happen to win one, then that's all the better. Yeah, I get upset when I get broke or somthing bad happens, as we all do, but in the end, if I leave with a smile on my face, I had a good day. And we all need to remember,, these are toys, albeit expensive ones!!! :D

[Ron Zee]

One more thing. I see here lately a lot of talk about changing the track layout. I for one think that just about 2 years on the same layout is a little past due for a change. BUT, I am NOT the person you all need to talk to. I will be out there helping to do it. I have a few drawings already in hand with the CORRECT dimensions on them. BUT, you need to talk to the OWNER of the track.

And right now, it looks to me like the score is 5 for change, 1 for "I don't care" and 1 for "leave it", but then again,, math sucks,,, :p

[theskunk]

add one to the score for "i dont care" and another for the score of "math sucks"....

i mean, ive raced this track 3 weeks now, so its still new to me, but hey, im not opposed to making everybody get used to something new so im not the only one trying to figure out the track. might actually give me an advantage!

-Rob

[Ron Zee]

Thomas, you need to get ahold of me and remind me to fix the error. I had to redo the first two weeks results in the 'puter and wasn't that the one with the controversal ending? i used the results that were on the disk. Anyhow, come and remind me this weekend and I'll fix it up.

[jtn]

I think it would be more fair to the people coming from other tracks to run the regional if there were a layout change that week and like Boatman and axrayed said, we do have to have enough of a straight to open up the gas cars....

I would like to see a Novice stock class also instead of the Pro Spec. They may be faster than Stock like Rodney said But, it is closer to stock with these rule changes than it was. With this change if someone shows up and wants to run this class they don't need batts and a motor now. All they need is a motor. Which, might get more people into the class.............Those Spec batteries seem to be hard to get lately.

Glenn - Ever think about putting a sign out by that Fruit Stand on 70 where you turn on Community drive? I think if people were driving by and saw the sign they may stop by and check the track out, that may be enough to spark some interest.

[jtn]

trm - the way that thing is running with the short bus body, I wouldn't change it............ :D

[Tarheel]

Rob, I appreciate your help with the poster for other shops. Anyone else that wants to make a poster with the info Jimmy suggested will be a great help. I'm working on one now. Thanks for the suggestion Jimmy.
As far as the Pro Spec or Novice Stock class goes, if the cars are as fast or faster than stock, we can always limit the speed with gearing like the Spec class.
Glenn

[Tarheel]

Thomas, thanks for the heads up on your points. I need to talk to the series keeper.lol.
Got it corrected on the web site. See you next week end.
Glenn

[Dee]

Thanks, Jimmy Mac, for the inside scoop on radios. I've always been under the impression that the high end FM PCM radios had very little problems with glitching. I'll probably start my son with the old standby Magnum Junior AM radio I have sitting here gathering dust, and might try the 27mhz out of his Traxxas truck if he has any problems. If he sticks with it, I'll get him a M3 or JR FM in the future.

I myself would run in either the pro spec or amateur/novice or a old guy stock class. I have spec and stock motors, and some 3000mah batteries, so I could go either way. I doubt I would ever consider running in pro stock, due to lack of funds/time/driving ability. I can't race every week, so whatever Glenn, and the regular crowd decides as to what classes are run is fine with me. I'll pick a class when everything is decided. For me, it's all about the fun.

I hope there will be enough beginners interested in running the T-spec cars. But just in case there isn't, and my son ends up running with more experienced drivers, I might talk to Glenn about getting him (and me) some practice on a Sunday, or during the week. I wouldn't want him to start out with no experience, and have somebody getting mad at him if he took them out of the race.

Dee.

[Tarheel]

Dee, the Spec class will be the perfect class for your son. Most people starting out will be there with him. The more advanced drivers will naturally want to go faster and will opt for the Pro spec/novice stock class. Hopefully this will get people into racing. But like you said, the main thing is having fun.
Glenn