Washtenaw RC Raceway in happy to announce the schedule for our 2005-2006 Indoor Dirt Racing season.
Come and join us at the BIGGEST and BEST Electric RC Indoor Dirt Facility in Michigan.
AMB Timing system. (Not compatible with personal transponders at this time)
Over 400 Ft of track.
100ft Back straight!
Great jumps!!
10 Races with a 8 race point series! (2 Drops).
32FT Drivers stand that is wheelchair accessible!
All Day Racing. Saturday Race Days!!

Here is our Schedule

Friday November 11th Track building begins. 5pm. All Volunteers welcome. Shovels, Rakes, Wheel Barrows and Sledge Hammers cordless drills and Your help is appreciated !! Track is open to all volunteers upon completion.

November 19th 1st race!!
November 26th 1st Points race!
December 3rd
December 17th
January 7th
January 21st
February 4th
February 18th
March 4th Last Points Race
March 11th Run For FUN Race!! Point series prizes awarded. DOOR PRIZES!

Electric Only Racing.
Novice- Inexperienced drivers. Any vehicle. We Recommend stock motors. 3 A Main Novice wins and you move up to your appropriate class.
Stock Truck
Stock Buggy
MOD Truck
MOD Buggy
4 Wheel Drive Buggy Open
EMAXX (Stock Motors 12 cells)
Mini Vehicles Open- Any Mini Truck or Buggy.
Rally
Any Three Electric Vehicles make a class.
All Classes except Emaxx limited to 6 cells.
Classes must average 8 vehicles to be eligible for point series prizes.

Doors Open at 8 am
Open Practice 8 am to 10 am.
Drivers meeting at 10 am.
Racing starts at 10:30 am
1st Class $13.
Additional Classes $10 each.

Hot Food On site

Hobby Shop on site provided by Riders Hobby of Ypsilanti, MI

Track is located at
5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI
Buidling F

Track design is set and it will be awesome!!
Mid season change will make for even better racing!!

I was at the fairground last weekend and there will be some improvements to the building this year.

There are new lights in all the fixtures and a new row of lights added right down the middle of the building.

They are also working on the improving the heating system.

Carlos has a few suprises for the racers also!!

It won't be long and we will be running and having fun at Washtenaw.

Dan

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I think all of us banning togehter WE could make this the best year ever at WASHTENAW R/C RACEWAY ever
I know my support is there for the entire year just really am excited about this year

I was at the fairground last weekend and there will be some improvements to the building this year.

There are new lights in all the fixtures and a new row of lights added right down the middle of the building.

They are also working on the improving the heating system.

Carlos has a few suprises for the racers also!!

It won't be long and we will be running and having fun at Washtenaw.

Dan

Sounds great Dan!

Carlos has a suprise? what is it? a tree? :freak: A crossover?!?!

A bell hanging from the rafters over the "big Jump" & whoever rings the bell gets a prize!?!?!

Can't wait! LOL!

What kind of surface is it going to be? Loose or hard-packed? It sounds like you guys have a good time over there.

Surface is clay and top soil mix. It packs up hard. We sweep and water to keep the traction up. NOT a blue groove track.
Dan

We have kept the track layout to ourselves so far. But I will give you some features to peak your interest....

We have some great jumps and combination jumps planned. To peak your curiosity I will mention a couple of features of the track...

Dual Table Top.... Will you have the nerve to take them both?? The traction?? the line?? Or single-single them? The timing will be right for those who have the nerve to try to take them both.

Progressive doubles.... The 1st one is easy.. then..... will you land and accelerate well enough to take the second one? and then... will you have the nerve to try the third or make it a single single?? Three Progressive doubles.. each one bigger than the last...

Straight away island... will you go over the top?? Or around the sides? Plenty of room for either or. There will be a good line of sight either way. I am anxious to see what people will choose.

Basically... at track build we do the initial layout and then refine as we go. Jump configuration, type and location are all preliminary and we see what fits and how. Usually we end up with what we planned and add some more!!

Our focus with the track design is to make it challenging for low B and upper C main drivers and let the upper B and the A main guys let their set up skill and driving skill determine the winner of the race. There will be a big jump... but no huge sky motocross style jumps that some tracks build. Those are car breakers and not really conducive to good racing.
I personally hate it when poor jump design makes the track the determining factor on who wins a race instead of the drivers skill.

Good flow, COOL air and good racing is what we shoot for with the track design.

I am looking forward to a fun season of racing and see you all there.

Dan

Let the building begin!!

On Sunday, The Coleman family will be providing Taco's for dinner. If any one would like to contribute to the pot luck, any additional items would be appreciated. Chips, Pop? Anything else that could be enjoyed by all.
See you all there!!
Dan

What tires would you guys recommend for mod truck and mod buggy?

Ifmar Pins Red

Ifmar Pins Red
M3 Holeshots too.

Thanks guys for the tire info can’t what to check out your track I hear it’s a good time. Se ya soon

We will be at the track tonight for the final night of track build.
Hope you can come out and help a little and get some early track time in!!
Thanks to all who have helped with the build. We really appreciate it.
Dan

Track Update....

I will be there again tonight Thursday 11/17 finishing up the track and pits. 5pm.
If you are free come on by and get some track time.
Thanks
Dan

After LONG nights all this week... I am happy to announce we are ready to race.
See you all Saturday.

Doors open at 8 am.

Thanks
Dan

We had a great 1st race day with over 150 entries.
We did have a little problem with dust that will be addressed this week to try to get it under control.
Thanks for all who came out and raced with us.
Dan

We will be at the track again tonight getting it ready for Saturday. If you would like to get some track time in and have time to help us do a little work feel free to stop by.

5pm -??

Dan - it is great to see a track booming with interest like your track up there.

150 people is a great crowd!

I might have to venture up again and race some to get ready for the Midwest Race in January.

BTW - do you guys still carry / make parts for the original tc3-o car? I am eyeballing one and wanted to know if there is support for the older version.

Thanks

mc

RCTAZ
All of our current V2 components are compatible with the original version.
We do not carry the original parts if you were trying to build a V1
Thanks
Dan

We spent two long days completely going over the track and it is beautifully prepared for the first point race on Saturday.
See you all there!!
Dan

got any pictures? Usually during the winter I make a trek up to Monroe, MI to visit some friends. Nothing like combining that with a day at your place. About how far are you from Monroe? I'm guessing around an hour?

Thanks.

Ryan
Erie, PA

Ryan,
I would say it is about 1 hr from Monroe. Up I-275 to I-94 West to Ann Arbor Saline Rd. Turn left and follow the directions on our flyer. Or mapquest it.
Hope to see you there some time!
Dan

Over 170 entries and 21 heats of great racing on the 1st points race of the season.

Track held up wonderfully and racing was fast and Close!!

Next race is December 3rd.

Track repair this week in on Tuesday 5pm

We were really please with the condition of the track and how well it held up. We will continue to refine it as the season goes on.

Thanks to Dave for running a great program and for all who helped with track maintenance and transponder hand outs and retrieval.

I would also like to express my appreciation to all the racers who made a sincere effort to be ready to race and to get back out on the track to marshall as soon as possible. All this made for a smooth running race day.


Thanks again to all and see you next Saturday.
Dan

Hey Dan!

the track was in much better condition (both traction and dust) and so was the pit area! good job! thanks for a fun day (and finishing on time!)
Ken

Any chance I can get around in the track area and up on the driver stand being in a wheelchair. I would like to come over and run if I can get around. Also how big is the 4 wheel buggie class.About the pits do I need to bring a table. How is the place for power. Thanks Dave.

Dave,
The drivers stand has a wheelchair ramp and platform. You will not have any trouble with moving around in the pits or accessability to the drivers stand.
we had two heats of 4 wheel drive last week. It is an open class. MOST run mod motors.
We do have tables available, but we also have room if you would like to set up a table that is a more appropriate height for you.
Plenty of power. Bring and extension cord.
Hope to see you there!!
Next race is this Saturday. Doors open at 8 am. Racing starts at about 10:30.
If you need help bringing in your stuff just see me.
Thanks
Dan

Points are posted
www.rcproductdesigns.com

under the Washtenaw link

We had 172 entries and 20 mains! Great day of racing and thanks to all who helped with track maintenance and transponders.
See you on for the race on December 17th. Doors open at 8 am.
Track repair and practice day is Monday December 12th. 5 pm
Thanks
Dan

Foud the answer to my question.

mc

Hi ALL. :wave:

Does anyone have any pics of the track layout? Or a link to the layout?

I think the Ol' Evader needs a dusting off.

Dell's old XX4 needs a rebuild. :cry:

Later, Hope to see you all on the 17th. :cool:

Will Garner

Can some help with a set-up for a t4 in the mod class and b4 in stock. I have not ran at your track before and will be coming over there to run this weekend.
Also are the handout stock motors from the indoor champs ok to run. :)

Any standard 27 turn stock motor is legal to run including the binary. I'm running the standard setup from the manual on my T4 with 2 foams in front of the batts and 1 behind. Plenty of steering and jumps perfectly. As far as a B4 setup, I can't help ya there.

Here's a pic of the track...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/CzaRxMoW/Washtenawtrackmaintainance.jpg

Tony

Roy,
Like Tony said, The set up from the manual of your kit is a good starting point for any vehicle. Not sure of the oils in the B4 kits. but 35 in the front and 30 in the rear with the stock pistons and springs is a good start point.
All stock motors are ok with us.

Will!!
Great to hear from you! Hopefully you will come out and join the fun this weekend.

Track repair and practice is tonight. Monday 5 pm.
Come and get some laps in and help with the track.
Thanks
Dan

Thanks for all the help guys I can’t wait until the weekend I have been looking forward to running in the dirt .The track looks cool
Seya Saturday
:cool:

Roy,

Will!!
Great to hear from you! Hopefully you will come out and join the fun this weekend.

Hi Dan! :dude:

I wish I would of seen this earlier! I would of came out and gave a helping hand! Ive been on 11hours 4am start time-so tired, Yeah Im tired!

I went thru Dell's old XX4 and all is well (so far! I never took it apart like that before lol!) and my evader seems to be up for some thrashin'. I may need to buy a motor from someone for the buggy though. I'll check around when I get out there.My P2K2 will have to do for the truck.
I also plan on bringing out a stack of rc magazines to give away for those who will want them. Any tip and tricks in them should help out those less fortunate that cannot buy them month after month or subscribe.

I know and have learned enough from racing with all of you fine folk, Time for me to help out a teeny bit beside the verbal chit chat. Something is better then nothing they say.


Tony! Thanks for the pic man! I appreciate it! :thumbsup:

If I dont have to work I'll see you all Saturday. :cool:

Thanks for all the help guys I can’t wait until the weekend I have been looking forward to running in the dirt .The track looks cool
Seya Saturday
:cool: Roy,Jason v and I went last year to a race there it was a blast.I hope to make it for one this year.Just make sure you have some warm boots.We even took a tv and ps2 to play and a pot of chill to eat:thumbsup:

Man - the track looks awesome!

I ran up there a few years back and what a change. I will definetely have to make a trip up there to run this season.

Looks good guys.

mc

The Washtenaw Fairgrounds staff has been VERY supportive and has also contributed to the program.
They have revamped the heating system. Adding distrubution fans and changed the location of the fans so the average building temp is way up from what it used to be.
they also added a full row of 10 new flourecent lights. cleaned the old light fixtures and added all new high effeciency bulbs thru they whole building. It is bright and warm.

We also built a new drivers stand this season. it is taller than the old one. Is wheel chair accessible with a wheelchair platform.

Carlos is working on the points from the December 3rd race.

Don't tell me Carlos has a life outside of Washtenaw RC???? Can't be!

I am not sure..... LOL!

It was nice seeing you all today. The track is AWESOME! The drivers stand is perfect. You can see everything! That double tabletop is something else too.

I was 10 off for the raffle for the truck. :(

Tom, You lucky sucker you won a batt. ;)

1st think I ever won in the raffle. I know I spent more than it was worth trying! LOL! I want a kit though!

1st thin g I ever won in the raffle. I know I spent more than it was worth trying! LOL! I want a kit though!


Well I want a kit too!! I was SO bummed I was 10 numbers off... I had to go and buy a lightly used XXXT MF

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6021939662&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 (http://www.qksrv.net/click-1606754-5463217?loc=http%3A//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D6021939662) :thumbsup:


Be affraid Tom... Be VERY affraid.... :tongue:

Well,
We had a great race day. Lots of old friends visiting and some saying they are coming to race with us.
Dave ran a great race program.
Over 160 entries.
See you in three weeks on January 7th.
Dan

Points are updated per the last 3 races. I updated the points rules document as well.

Well Im all set. I have my XX4 ready minus a rear shock tower. I think I have one laying around here somewhere. I believe I bought one from Matt a few years back.

I think I will give mod truck a try. Seems as if those mod truck guys are always smiling. :thumbsup: