My Reedy SPEC motor recently started working horribly, I took it out and noticed that when you turn the pinion it doesnt stop right when you let go, sort of like it freerolls for a second. And, It seems something is scraping inside, is my motor trashed?

my hunny is wanting to attend a race soon and we need a schedule of any upcoming races.....pls send me info if possible...thanx

How long has it been since you rebuilt the motor?
take a apart. Check the condition of the brushes. Have the com cut. Clean it and lube it before re-assembling it.
Go to the home page here and on the right side column you will see a link to RC101.
Read the motor care articles there.
Dan

my hunny is wanting to attend a race soon and we need a schedule of any upcoming races.....pls send me info if possible...thanx

Is this in the correct spot???

But an awnser is....
If you are talking about Adrian MI?? Sorry to say that Lazer Speedway is closed for the season. Will reopen around May 2006

Check out the Halo Hobbies thread they are in Toledo.

Washtenaw indoor dirt starts in November check that thread also.

Its normal for electric motors to have a camming type action when spinning by hand due to the magnets trying to align with the armature. Sounds like you just need to take it apart make sure the magnets are still in the can properly, sometimes small mettalic debri gets in there, clean it out, turn the comm, slap some new brushes in it and go again!

Throw it away.