when: sat april 15th is the first race of the year!
location: MTR park http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/manateethunder.htm (http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/manateethunder.htm)
hotel info: Days Inn Bradenton I-75
644 67th Street Circle East
Bradenton , Florida 34208
United States
941-746-2505


don't miss the 1st race of the year! this is a mike boylan operated race track. mike has rented out the pavillion at the park for covered and shaded pitting for those who arrive early.

ultrabird 19 turn and stock motors only please:
racing starts at 11 am saturday 3 rounds with a re-shuffle after the 2nd round and a main for everyone. hope to see you all there

any questions katf1sh@earthlink.net (katf1sh@earthlink.net) cell # 386-843-1477 thank you bill

also we will have trophies for 1-3 in all the mains

mike will be at MTR on friday for open practice

Arrrrrrrrrrrr ya ready to rumble? Only a couple of weeks to go and I'm trembling. Or maybe it's just shivvering me timbers? Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr!:eek:

'the track everyone loves to hate'
'the track that's too tough to tame'

The series starts on the roughest and smallest track on the circuit. Should be interesting. Then it moves to the high speed Jax track. Nascar reversed. It used to be Daytona then Richmond.

How early can I get to the track on Friday? Cost for brushless and stock? Is power available or bring the genny? Haven't made plans to attend since most of the races I planned to raced this year, something came up with work or the kids karate tournaments. So far that Saturday looks very good so far.

cost is the same at every focar event 25 1st class 15 for the 2nd and each class you enter after that.

there is power at mtr

11 am track opens on friday

Looking forward to it!!

The South Florida pack is really looking forward to racing at MTR and in the FOCARS series.

Can anyone post the track length? (A little help)

See ya "Good Friday"

Bob

Sounds like a HUGE crowd coming to the opening day of the series!

Remember MTR is not your typical racetrack. We have been getting around 40 cars a week and have unbelievable competitive racing. The 'ol track is a little rough. But man it is fun!!!!!! It is the Martinsville of RC:

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/marble/copy.jpg

How long of an extension cord will I need to hook up? I have a small and very quiet generator that I might bring. Will that be ok? Don't know if you guys have a noise problems from the other users of the park.

There is no problem with noise so you will be ok. If you want to use the picnic area's power then it all depends where you want to pit. If you pit trackside you will only need a short cord. So either a 100 or 20 footer. It will be great gathering of oval racers for sure!! Thank goodness we are in a dry spell too!

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/images/track22.jpg

We won't have the AC pits in this picture...

Got one of the cars setup for there. The other one will be this week. Is it friday yet? See y'all in 6 days

Reservations are finally made. My trip begins Friday morning to get all the track time I can. My sons are making the trip with me so there might another racer for the breakout class :p Hopefully it's mostly novice/beginner racers. :rolleyes:

first focar , cant wait to race . car felt good this week , rebuilt side shocks and front end . very inportant to have good suspension on this track . see you guys then ..........jb

i'll be there with bells on!!!!

i'll be there with bells on!!!!

I dont want to see your bells or any other part of your anatomy:rolleyes: . 4 days and counting. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

some more news:

RGU reprographics has donated some cash to be handed out at the year end points race.

200.00 cash goes to the points winner in factory 19 turn
200.00 cash goes to the points winner in 12th 19 turn
100.00 cash goes to the points winner of the novak 43k

we have now added mcallister racing bodies
we have now added KSG racing to our growing list of sponsors.

some more news:

RGU reprographics has donated some cash to be handed out at the year end points race.

200.00 cash goes to the points winner in factory 19 turn
200.00 cash goes to the points winner in 12th 19 turn
100.00 cash goes to the points winner of the novak 43k

we have now added mcallister racing bodies
we have now added KSG racing to our growing list of sponsors.


My 4300 car has a McAllister 06 Monte Carlo on it right now. Uh, I guess that would be a flying "M" stocker #3 body in legalspeak?

(YUK) no bells please , no no no ..........jb

Few more days and the best oval racers in the south will be racing at MTR! The short track awaits them!

Check out the rain we had Sunday (we did get 2 rounds in)

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/newthunder/truck.jpg

Check out the current points for the Spring Series. Some great turnouts!

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/2006springseries1.htm

Why RC racing is great: A girl, an older racer, and average racers all duking out!!

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/marble/1stand1.jpg

Why RC racing is great: A girl, an older racer, and average racers all duking out!!


I dont like getting beat by girls. Old guys and average racers are ok but you have to draw the line somewhere.:devil:

I see where she's been whipping up on some of the guys down there. Good for her. We have a few that are racing up here too.


See y'all the day after tomorrow. Vaaarrrroooooooommmmmmm!

I thought I needed to add a few things before race # 1

new for 2006:
the series will be handing out trophies for 1-3rd in all the A and B mains this year!!!!!!!!

also everyone who participates in the required 4 races or more will receive a trophy at the year end awards ceremony!!!!

also I just got confirmation that PRO LINE has come on board with the series for 2006!!!!!!!!

also I will be watching all of the races and I am to send Tony carrubba of team power push a few names for possible sponsorship for the season!!!!!!! Tony is our dark cloud award sponsor and he wants to get his name out there. if you don't know Tony donates a 4 cell pack for every race!

see you all at MTR Saturday April 15th

William sell

FOCAR is growing for sure in Florida!!
Glad to see more and more manufactures getting on board! :thumbsup:

Always a great time racing in the series.
See you at MTR on Friday... :dude:

Make sure to tune in Saturday as the Thunder cam will be live and running with audio/video from the races. Also see live race results and practice times as they happen! Racing is alive and well in FLA! Can't wait.......

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/thunder.htm

Awesome Less Than 24 Hours 'till Manatee Thunder Rumbles With Race Cars!hoo Yah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today looked like race day with all the cars on the track.

I hope everyone has a great time at the first series race! The webcam photos look to have blue sky, so I know you guys are enjoying the weather!

I thought I needed to add a few things before race # 1

new for 2006:
the series will be handing out trophies for 1-3rd in all the A and B mains this year!!!!!!!!

also everyone who participates in the required 4 races or more will receive a trophy at the year end awards ceremony!!!!

also I just got confirmation that PRO LINE has come on board with the series for 2006!!!!!!!!

also I will be watching all of the races and I am to send Tony carrubba of team power push a few names for possible sponsorship for the season!!!!!!! Tony is our dark cloud award sponsor and he wants to get his name out there. if you don't know Tony donates a 4 cell pack for every race!

see you all at MTR Saturday April 15th

William sell

Darkside Motorsports is also proud to be a sponsor of the 2006 FOCAR series.

-Eric

I agree Eric, we need a full list of sponsors posted soon ... JPHRacing.com/Maverick Oval Chassis are also proud to be sponsoring this great Florida Series! :)

My first FOCAR race and came out pretty good for both my races. Not bad for driving 4 hours to play with my little toy cars with you guys. Enjoyed the whole day of racing and had fun at the little track. It was a blast to racing the you all. I only wished there was enough drivers for the breakout class so my son Aren could have raced. Oh well maybe next time.

Sometimes we all take things for granted and don't know what we have here in Florida. I just want to personally thank the FOCAR series for getting oval drivers together in one place, Scarecrow as always excellant job and running a tight show, Katf1sh for the whole series and all the background work for making the first race great, Mike Boylan and MTR for having us come and play, the sponsors of the series and the racers who share a common interest in these little toy cars. :thumbsup:

Eugene

What a race!, I dont believe anyone(I didn't)expected 84 entries on the 1st race of the year. That is huge by large. We had 50 lastyear if I remember correctly, On the ride home lastnight we came up with about 15 or 20 names that weren't there from MTR and other tracks so I now actually think we're gonna top 100 at several of the races.

The track thats too tough to tame? I dont think so, There were tons of guys who had it figured out but for one reason or another just didnt put the laps together for a higher starting position.

The new classes, 4300 and Sprint car looked to be a hit and I bet right now there are people thinking about getting one or the other to run as an additional class.

I'm looking forward to a race recap/results and specially the pictures. Unlike many, I love that stuff. Every race should have a parade of cars and a group picture of the drivers. It should be mandatory.

Oh and about those bunny ears? If there is ever a R/C racers hall of fame, Those deserve a place in it. Those took the cake for the BQ helmet/hat,:jest:

thanks to for there support
Beefy Products
Custom Works RC
Darkside Motorsports
Hobbytalk
Hyperdrive Racing
Jakes Performance Hobbies
KSG Motorsports
Novak
ORC Oval Racing Concepts
Paint By Focker
Pro Match
P.R.S.
RC4LESS
Repro Graphics
SMC Racing
Team Powerpush
Thunder Racing
TQ Cells
X-Cell Racing Systems

also thanks to Bill Sell aka Katfish for the series and to Mike Boylan for the thing that is MTR speedway.

complete results here

http://www.rcresults.com/clubs/Thunder_FOCAR/

thanks to for there support
Beefy Products
Custom Works RC
Darkside Motorsports
Hobbytalk
Hyperdrive Racing
Jakes Performance Hobbies
KSG Motorsports
Novak
ORC Oval Racing Concepts
Paint By Focker
Pro Match
P.R.S.
RC4LESS
Repro Graphics
SMC Racing
Team Powerpush
Thunder Racing
TQ Cells
X-Cell Racing Systems

also thanks to Bill Sell aka Katfish for the series and to Mike Boylan for the thing that is MTR speedway.

complete results here

http://www.rcresults.com/clubs/Thunder_FOCAR/


That link is misleading at first, It actually shows the qualifying results. You have to click the results button for individual race to see the actual main results.

Good job to everyone involved in making this race awesome, From the racers to the promoters and even all the way down to the hotdog guy. 1st class all the way.

I had a good time at the first FOCAR race @ MTR. But then racing is alot more fun when ya get the car working...... . There were 7 or 8 cars with 60+ Laps to qualify in the A main for 1/10th pro 19T.... ...

The setup for MTR is different then you would run most likely anywhere else in the state for sure, but once you get the hang of it, its cool..... bumps and all .. its the same for everyone ya just gotta adapt to it.

Thanks to MTR for hosting the first race, Kenny for a great job, and Katfish for doing the series. 84 entries at the first race!!! .... must be doing something right.

Congrats to all the winners and everyone for making it a fun day of racing.........

cya, all at Jacksonville for the "monster mile"

Rich

Thanks to everyone involved for putting on a great race as the first of the FOCAR season. The South Florida boys look forward to being a part of the series this year. Took all day for us to get hooked up but had a good time racing nonetheless! JAX here we come!

Bob

What a race!, I dont believe anyone(I didn't)expected 84 entries on the 1st race of the year. That is huge by large. We had 50 lastyear if I remember correctly, On the ride home lastnight we came up with about 15 or 20 names that weren't there from MTR and other tracks so I now actually think we're gonna top 100 at several of the races.

The track thats too tough to tame? I dont think so, There were tons of guys who had it figured out but for one reason or another just didnt put the laps together for a higher starting position.

The new classes, 4300 and Sprint car looked to be a hit and I bet right now there are people thinking about getting one or the other to run as an additional class.

I'm looking forward to a race recap/results and specially the pictures. Unlike many, I love that stuff. Every race should have a parade of cars and a group picture of the drivers. It should be mandatory.

Oh and about those bunny ears? If there is ever a R/C racers hall of fame, Those deserve a place in it. Those took the cake for the BQ helmet/hat,:jest:

WOW, Just when you think FOCAR can't get any better IT DOES by far!!

What a great race at MTR...I really like watching them sprint cars Nothing but Fun in the Sun!. :cool:

Great job to Katfish, Mike Boylan and Scarecrow. Awesome Guys!!! :thumbsup:

Enjoy:

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/videos/MTR1_0001.wmv

Enjoy:

http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/videos/MTR1_0001.wmv

That makes me want to spend more money on this computer so I could see that fullscreen. Great job Mike. That really encompassed the feeling of the day for me. Notice, Not too many long faces in any picture.

Great video Mike!!!!!!!!!!! Sitting here with my air guitar and air spectrum radio trying to play them both LOL