Just thought I would pass this along to anyone in California that has an oval car sitting around doing nothing. There is a brand new series to run for paved oval!!!........... :thumbsup: It is called the California Paved Oval Championship Series and it is being promoted by none other than Jimmy Babcock himself. It is an 8 race series with two throw-out races. The tracks are Racers Haven in Bakersfield, HotRod Hobbies in Saugus, SoCal RC Raceway in Huntington Beach, Racers Oasis in Kingsburg, and Ventura Roadrunners in Camarillo, Ca.. It should be a TON of fun!!! You can check out the flyer on Racers Haven's webpage at www.racers-haven.com and go to races/events/CPOCS and you can see the schedule for yourself........... :cool: Hoping for a big turnout!!!!!!!!!

:) ;) :thumbsup: :dude:

Whos going to the first race?

I plan to be there.

Sound like a great series. wish I wasn't on the opposite coast.

Doug P

Im hoping to make it to all the races for the series. Glad to see more oval race dates in california again. Hope it's a great year of racing

I'm not going to make the first race at Kingsburg, I do plan on making the rest of the races for the series. This series sounds fun.......... :thumbsup:

I hope to see everyone out there.............................. :cool:

just a little bump.................... :wave: :thumbsup: :freak: :dude: :) :tongue:

With the CPOCS race March 4 the USPCC race at HRH Feb 24-26 is a great chance to get a race in at that track before then.

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=135265

sounds good!! This will work great for extra track time for those planning on running the Pan Car Champs............ :thumbsup:

Yea and for people who always miss practice on race day, Mike.

sounds good!! This will work great for extra track time for those planning on running the Pan Car Champs............ :thumbsup:

I don't know if that was a knock on me, but with my race coming before the CPOCS racee Id expect it would work the other way around with folks using my race to get ready for the CPOCS race the following weekend

That was in no means a knock on you bud, it was a brain fart on my part. I thought your race was after, but my bad. Milky, I never fail, I will miss practice this coming Sunday also. With the better half working the graveyard shift and a 1 year old daughter to watch out for while the wife sleeps, it's kind of hard to make it for practice..... :p But it does keep it interesting for me...............lol

Its cool. He all have brain farts and infarctions every once in occasional

Hopefully we get a big draw from guys wanting some extra track and race time before the CPOCS round

HRH monthly race today. Good luck.

Less than a week.

Does anyone know if there will be a body height rule for the first race? I'm asking because it is on carpet and sometimes in touring car there is no body height rule for carpet...

I would also like to know what the rules are to this series. What classes? etc.....

Stock
19T
Mod
Each track may run its own race on the same day. For example Kingsburg usually runs a touring car class also. Racers haven will run its spec class . As far as the rules Im not sure if they will be checking heights and stuff but I would run everything within basic Roar and Arcor type rules. I think the body height is 41/2". I dont think theres like a min. ride height or anything. They may tech motors but not sure there either.
Jimmy Babcock of Hot Rod Hobbies may have more info (661)255-2404 or
Racers Oasis(559)897-8181
As far as batteries I asume its that IP,IB 3800's and GP 3700's.

That information does not help much. I guess I will try contacting the tracks.

Milky - Thanks for the input! I think body height is generally 4.25" for foams... but i'm new to oval so you might be right.

Does anyone who works at the track check this thread? If so, what time will the doors open? And, what time will racing begin?

If not ... Well, I hope they start showing an interest in their own race track soon. :)

Jake

Jake - I went here: http://www.racersoasis.net/
On one page it says doors open at 10:00 racing at 12:00
on another, doors open at 11:00 racing at 12:30.
I hope it's the latter cuz i gotta drive up from So Cal...
Dane

4.25" Youre right I have the Velodrome height stuck in my head.
Yea check the Racers Oasis message board, but truthfully I havent seen them on there lately.
Chargers Fan: I leave here, Burbank, at about 6am and Im always way early. Takes about 2 1/2 hrs to get there. They usually open at 10 and then it takes them like an hour to get the track ready for practice because they run touring cars Fri. nights. The trip is well worth it Ive had a blast everytime Ive went. Hopefully they get the track ready earlier for this race. See you guys there.

hey that was a hoot and a hollar!

How was the race guys? Where will the results be posted?

I'm wondering where the results will be posted as well...

Mike posted on his site that the results were given to LOU...so WHO knows where and/or when they'll show up.

I'd think MIKE would still have them in his computer too..maybe someone can twist his arm to post on His site...

I heard Dane won...then I heard Josh Smith won Expert Stock...so NOW I don't have a clue...LOL

Josh won. Dane (me) TQ'd and got 2nd. Josh stepped it up for the main. I couldn't concentrate for some reason during the main. Josh was real good though. Put a half lap on me.

Dane

Sorry we didn't get this together sooner, but a forum has been started for the CPOCS series at the Racers Haven website: http://www.racers-haven.com

Results from race #1 have been posted on the forum, and we'll try to do the same for future races as well.

Please visit the website, and go to the message boards under the "news" tab and you will find a forum for the series. Information, race results and answers to your questions will be available there. If you have questions, please post them on the Racers Haven forum and we'll try to answer them for you. As always, for answers related to an individual race track, please telephone the hobby shop/race track using the phone number listed on the series flyer (flyer can be viewed on the Racers Haven home page)

Race #2 for the series will be held at Hot Rod Hobbies on Saturday March 4th.

I missed a great race, I thought I would get caught on the wrong side of the Grapevine so I stayed home and watched the Busch race.
Did they really go 70 laps in stock?

Kevin - I can't seem to get there. Can only click on 'online store' and 'home'...

Dane,

Try this link, it'll take you right to the message board

http://www.racers-haven.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro

perfect! thanks!

Round 2 has been re-scheduled for Sunday the 5th instead of Saturday the 4th.

Due to forecasted rain on Friday March 3rd the CPOCS/Hot Rod Hobbies series race has been moved ONE day back to Sunday the 5th of March. Start time is 10am, I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but to have a fast prepared track it has to be done. For more info feel free to call me at Hot Rod Hobbies (661) 255-2404. Hope to see you all here!!!

Jimmy Babcock

Had a great turnout yesterday..... :thumbsup: 58 entries, 12 heats, and 8 or 9 main events! A good day with the weather and the racing. Track was awesome and prepaired great........Thanks Lou, Dave, and Buck!!!!! See-ya next time!!!................... :thumbsup: :cool:

anybody know the results?

Dane,

The were posted today on the www.racers-haven.com site

tommorrow the 25 will be a regular Racers Haven series race the last one before the next CPOCS race on Apr. 8th. www.racers-haven.com for info

bump---bump, bump......BAM!

Hows the GTX??
Andy

GTX is fried. Got a new one.
Lesson learned.
Thanks for lending me those tires. I'll bring an EZ-up Saturday if you want some protection from the 'elements.'

I got extremely sick and did not get to go. Thanks alot though.
Andy

haha! I just read this. I didn't make it out either. Something last minute came up. I can't make the next 1 either...

Just wanted to update everyone on news regarding the upcoming CPOCS races...there have been a few changes:

Race #5 will be held on Saturday June 17th at So Cal R/C in Huntington Beach, CA. The track will open at 7AM, Racing will start at 10AM. The race will be run by Jimmy Babcock who will make the trip from Hot Rod Hobbies to act as the race director for this event. For information on the facility (Directions, track guidelines, etc...) please contact the shop at (714)936-7484 or visit their website at www.SocalRC.com , for CPOCS information please contact Hot Rod Hobbies at (661)255-2404 or Racers Haven Hobbies at (661)835-0441.

For any questions you may have regarding this series, please visit the CPOCS Message board on the Racers Haven website: http://www.racers-haven.com/cgi-bin...gi?action=intro

What time will track be open for practice friday .......Thanks Jeff Helms .....Coming over from Cave Creek Az..... Thanks

What time will track be open for practice friday .......Thanks Jeff Helms .....Coming over from Cave Creek Az..... Thanks
I assume you are asking about the SoCal race on 6/17...The schedule has the doors opening at 7AM. There will probably be some time needed for basic track prep, and I would expect the track to be available for practice around 7:30 and no later than 8AM. Practice will run until 9:30-9:45 with the first qualifying heat starting at 10AM. Signups will be taken at the track until around 9:30. $20 for first class, $15 for each additional class. This should be a great event.

Yes Kevin ..Sorry About that...So nopractice friday......See ya Saturday ...

They show on their schedule that they have Offroad/Onroad practice from 12:00 to 5:00 on Fridays, so I doubt that you would be able to get on the track until Saturday morning. Hope to see you there.

Thats Cool ....Will be there first thing Saturday....