This may work a little better on this forum.

just got you're message about the new thread...... found it! :thumbsup:

sent you a pm Barry....

Yea I had a blast Saturday! Terry and Barry kept helping me with small setup changes and BAM! The last run I made (at 10:00 p.m. Ha!), I was glued to the track like I was on a monorail. I was running a brushless system (Novak 6.5). This onroad is fun. Might be pretty scary with 9 other cars on the track at the same time. Hope more start showing up. I do not mind the heat any at all. The only thing about it being hot right now is that if you wait for it to cool off, then there will be ice on the ground 2 weeks after the heat waves end!!! Better come and enjoy it while you can or you will be waiting for it to warm up.....

I have 3 new AMB PT, so let me know if any of you want them.... I'm asking for what I paid... 80.00 each...

Ok, I will move here also....

Rainey, got your pm.
Do you have the new'r car?

Do you have the new'r car?


newer? not sure which one you are talking about. tried to call but you didnt answer. call me if you want

Where is the best (and cheapest) place to get Take Off premounted tires at? Don't want to pay $40 at Hobby Town when every body says you can get them for $35. Hope yall have fun tomorrow while I'm working!!! Drove mine in the driveway today just to have a little fun.

Oh yea, Blake and I are ready to get another TC4 roller with some tires and a body. Bret said he had a maxed out TC4 (with a bunch of hoppups) for $200 last Saturday at Xtreme, but I'd like to find a cheaper one if I can. Let me know.

Hey, just found the Take Offs at Stormer Hobbies http://www.stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/searchpn.pl?dterm=&dterm3=&pn=&mterm=Take+Off+Tires&oterm=&

$34

i think they are around that price at Ed's also. Sam should have some, or have some coming around that smae price also.... i think. i hope that is.... i need about 2 sets before the memphis race aug 5/6

Yep, I need 22s 27s and 32s....

What do you think... A set per heat? LOL!!!!! I know I will have new on for the first heat....

What's the scoop on this Memphis race? How far, how much, reasonable rates at hotels nearby, web site address? What are yall running? Indoor or outdoor? How many vehicles are yall all taking up there?

How many of yall are planning on going to Alabama and how many are going to Xtreme this next weekend? Me and Blake are wanting to race (or practice) this coming weekend. Gonna get another car this week.

Beat the Heat is a 2 day event in Memphis, Aug 5 and 6, racing starts on Saturday at 1:00pm... Track opens around 8 or 9 am for patice..

Here is the link: http://www.msra-racing.com/

Here is the link about all the talk about the race...:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=100671

Hotels. I think they have a Red Roof in for about 40 to 60 per night... I will be going Friday afternoon, good night sleep and at the track by 8:00am.

This race is becoming a big race in the RC world.. a great group of people runing it and track they are running on is the nitro track so it is big... and I'm mean big....

Let me know if I do not answer all your questions....

I have only know if Bates and I going to Bham... But I think Wilson is a maybe and so would Terry... This is only a Saturday race. But... Currently the weather channel is calling for 60% rain next Saturday in Bham.... So we may be at Xtreme....

What compound tire do yall think will be most benificial at Memphis? Will one set last all weekend or is this an obsurd question? I still don't know how long these things last. If we go, it will strictly be for fun. So consider that in your reply about tires. I'm going to order Blake a set of 27's. I have 1 new set of 32's for me. What others (if any) would I need for practice and racing?

Depends.... Yes a set should last all weekend of CS tires... But you will be quicker if you put a new set on after say 4 runs... But like you said, it is for fun... so one set should last...

Now to answer the other part of your quesiton.... CS27 to CS32 for Stock, CS22 to CS27 for 19T and mod. Mod, you will good to get 4 runs out of the because of the speed and temp of the track...

Remember this is a nitro layout, so it will be big and high speed. And with speed, tires will wear faster.... I'm running both Stock and 19T. I'm taking two new sets of CS22, CS27 and CS32, only because I do not know what the track temp will be like. Also they have a Hobby Town with in 10mins of the track so if I need more, I will go get them... Warning with the CS22, they could get hot on you half way in the race and go away...

19T and Mod will take every bit of 22 and 27 to run... so to which one, will depend on the track temp, and your setup...

Sorry for the long answer, that goes around in a circle... but it is the best I can tell you at this point.

What compound tire do yall think will be most benificial at Memphis? Will one set last all weekend or is this an obsurd question? I still don't know how long these things last. If we go, it will strictly be for fun. So consider that in your reply about tires. I'm going to order Blake a set of 27's. I have 1 new set of 32's for me. What others (if any) would I need for practice and racing?


They race on a parking lot that they set the track up on. 27s and 32s will work, the 32 for hotter temps on pavement. I usually take a set of 27s and 22s (new or very little run) and I have a set of 32s that i use now and then. A set of tires will last all weekend but this track is new to us. They are racing at the nitro track which is larger that the electric track and as far ia i know, none of us have raced it. So not real sure what to expect. But in reallity, a set of tires will make it.

And you and Blake really do need to make this race if you can. The Memphis group are a great bunch to race/hangout with and some really good racing also. Also, you will suprised at how much you can learn by racing with other people rather than the same ones all of the time. Different layouts, pavement and racers make you make changes that you normally wouldnt make. This helps you to learn more about the car/ setup and will help you get faster. Even though i got my butt kicked at the Snowbirds, I learned a ton. Too bad it hasnt made me faster though! :tongue:

Mark

If you are going to run Stock or 19T you will not be able to use your Brushless.. But Mod you could...

Also, I know you are a fellow LIPO lover like me.... but LiPos are not allowed at the race.. I'm sure you use them up to race time... But 4200's are legal...

Stock is limited to 27T with locked timing motor. My Pick: CO27, CO27 or CO27... I have monstor you could use... and maybe a C027, I only have two of this these.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLXT7&P=7

19T is limited to 19T with locked timing motor. My Pick: Komodo Dragon, Komodo Dragon or Komodo Dragon
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMDY7&P=7
I have a Reedy 19T and Chameleon 2 that you could use... The Reedy will need new brushes after every 2 runs, and the comm turned every time you run it... It eats brushes....

One more thing. There will be enough people from Jackson there that if you need to borrow something, you can get it. I know most of us have extra tires that could be run for practice or whatever. Heck, lasttime we went up there and raced, all of my motors were not enough so i borrowed one from Terry. That's the good thing about us all going to a race together...... if one needs something one of the others will loan it.

And i only signed up for 19T....... still thinking about running stock too but prob. won't. I have a CO27 that you could run.

[QUOTE=NitroStar]What's the scoop on this Memphis race? reasonable rates at hotels nearby, QUOTE]

All of these are within 3 miles of the track.

Hampton Inn
1585 Sycamore View Rd.
(901) 388-4881

Drury Inn & Suites
I-40 & Sycamore View Rd.
9901) 373-8200

Baymont Inn
6020 Shelby Oaks Dr.
(901) 377-2233

Red Roof Inn
6065 Shelby Oaks Dr.
(901) 388-6111

Quality Inn Suites
1541 Sycamore View Rd.
(901) 388-1300

La Quinta Inn & Suites
6069 Macon Cove
(901) 381-0044

Days Inn
6055 Macon cove
(901) 371-0606

Best Western
6045 Macon Cove
(901) 385-1999

Super 8 Motel
6015 Macon Cove
(901) 373-4888

Fairfield Inn bY Mariott
6010 Macon Cove
(901) 384-0010

Motel 6
1321 Sycamore view Rd.
(901) 382-8572

Extended Stay America
5885 Shelby Oaks Dr.
(901) 386-0026

Guest Inn <---- WAS TOLD TO STAY AWAY
5225 Summer Ave.
(901) 685-0704

These last 2 are closer to the track than any of them...Guest Inn is right around the corner! Hope this helps

One more thing. There will be enough people from Jackson there that if you need to borrow something, you can get it. I know most of us have extra tires that could be run for practice or whatever. Heck, lasttime we went up there and raced, all of my motors were not enough so i borrowed one from Terry. That's the good thing about us all going to a race together...... if one needs something one of the others will loan it.

And i only signed up for 19T....... still thinking about running stock too but prob. won't. I have a CO27 that you could run.

And the support equipment... Lathe, setup board... and Wilson to drive us around... LOL!!! (I'm not sure if Terry and Wilson are going....)

I sure appreciate all the information. I met Mike and D at Georgetown and bought another TC4. So that gets my money I had for a Personal Transponder, but at least Blake and I both have a car now. I'm waiting on a few things to come in from Stormer hobbies today so I can finish "refreshing" the car I just bought. Both diffs needed work and the locknut on the front one is stripped. Had a 64 pitch spur on it and I don't use those.

Now, about this weekend. Is there going to be any practicing up at Xtreme this this weekend? If not, we are going to the church and blow the parking lot off and then burn up some tires. Keep me posted.

They will run Xtreme just about every weekend, weather permitting. About the only time they wont will be if everyone is out of town. Best bet would be to call Terry and make sure before you make the trip.

They will run Xtreme just about every weekend, weather permitting. About the only time they wont will be if everyone is out of town. Best bet would be to call Terry and make sure before you make the trip.

Terry is not going to Bham, so call him... I'm pretty sure they will have the track up. Bates and I are the only ones that are going to Bham that I know of...

Ok, thanks. Finally got both of our cars up and running good. Ain't much fun in the driveway though Ha! Ha!

One week to BTH.... I hope you are ready.... I am... just picked up my lot of tires....

Check out the currently entry list for BTH:
http://www.msra-racing.com/bth06entry.html

53, if I'm counting correctly, but this is no reflection of the real number that will be at the race...

is this the race there at hobby town or the one at the fairgrounds cause i know they have a charity race at the fair grounds

If it ain't raining, Blake and I are coming to Xtreme Saturday. Rainey, are you going to be there?

is this the race there at hobby town or the one at the fairgrounds cause i know they have a charity race at the fair grounds

Neither, it is at the Nitro on-road track and the track is BIG... It is at Midsouth Hobbies.

Here is the link to the info on it: http://www.msra-racing.com/2006bth/bth06_flyer1.pdf

It will be a great time, and I know some people from Jackson are going.. I will be there for sure....

Well, I ain't gonna be able to swing it. My appetite (RC racing) is bigger than my belly (wallet) :( !!! I hope there will be a few cars at Xtreme tomorrow. Trey wanted me to come to Small Cars and race Mod truck and buggy and Touring Car. That would be $50 entry fee for me and Blake :freak: ! Hey Rainey, if you are going to be at Xtreme tomorrow, let me know. Try to get a couple more to come too. Terry said to call him before Blake and I head out to see what the weather is doing.

yeah i lived in memphis a couple years this is the one in whitehaven i think it is just off summer ave. oh yeah i bought an on road car today cause everybody is goin on road...(stay with the flock) i guess nobody wants to race off road anymore

Joe ( and Blake) Sorry.... was going to go to Xtreme today but got a late start on yard work (slept late) and when i did get cutting, it slung a rod out of the engine on my rider. Soooo.. had to borrow a push.... not self-propelled.... and had to finish with that. Reminded me of the "ole days" when you didnt have the nicer mowers....... and it SUCKED!!! LOL Finally got finished at 4:30 and by the time i cleaned up.. loaded up....and recovered, it would be too late.

Well, you didn't know this at the time, but the first cars hit the track at 7:30 :confused: ! Blake and I left at 12:00 and there were still people running on the track :drunk: .We had sooooo much fun racing on the track and talking with everyone. Blake really liked running his touring car. There wound up to be a large crowd there. It was cool.
There are a few things that need to happen in my opinion though. I will PM my opinions to a couple people.

I hear ya... boy do I know what are talking about... Jackson is a funny little group... It's enough to make me quit R/C, thank god I travel to other locations for racing...

I'm sure something will break next week. A lot of key factures are hitting next week.

I will be sure to bring up your list, to the powers, and I'm very sure that Terry and I will be in the same boat, and we will make it clear we are not alone in this boat.

Thanks again for the use of the PT's Barry ;) .

Blake ran 10 battery packs in his car. I used 1 regular NiMh batt and my one Max Amps 8000 mah battery and ran at least as many times as he did. Just kept topping it off while we were shooting the bull and ran 9 times without it even getting close to halfway discharged :freak: ! Blake wants one now :p .

I know... LIPO.... It is the only way to go...

I'm sure something will break next week. A lot of key factures are hitting next week.

I will be sure to bring up your list, to the powers, and I'm very sure that Terry and I will be in the same boat, and we will make it clear we are not alone in this boat.


Am i missing something here? like maybe the "boat" ?

The boat is the general disappointment with the speed that things are happening. I have a lot to say about this, but I'm pretty sure my comments will not go over well with some people. Just let me say this, we need to get racing going and it needs to be now. Not a lack of racers, but a lack of faculties.

and i completely agree. Like i have said, we have not had a "race" in months. Now i dont mind going to Xtreme and helping get things going, but i would like to actually race some too. I found out yesterday that the one step that is needed to make the scoring system work was learned this past weekend. That is good news, because I had no idea as to why it wouldnt work since i have never fooled around with the system. With that (scoring issues) behind us, maybe things will get going now. I am willing to help all i can to get this kicked-off and get on-road back racing like it use to be or even better than before. And i am happy to see "new" racers ( to onroad) joining in.... i (we) have told them that it was a blast but to finally get some out and try it was the best thing that could happen. And we also need to work on getting the current and past racers to show up and run.

I'm pretty sure that we will have a full race the weekend after BTH (this weekend). I know a few us going to the event so that will take away from getting a race going at Xtreme... Terry is not for sure if he is going to BTH or not... The lights and driver stand is another issue that needs to get solved and quickly... But I think it is one in the same....

The bottomline, we can talk all we want, but they need to start doing... not talking about what they are going to do...

alright i finally picked up a tc3 but it was a carpet car. it should be in tommorow and i know i will need some advice getting the basic setup. so here are the specs i know so far. it is a FT tc3 with an after market graphite chassis i ordered a pair of 32's to go on it and it will come with some foams. i will give you all more info when i get it in my hands and i will drop by xtreme this weekend. this is my first (real) shot at on road. i had some pan cars with modifieds i used to make speed passes down my street with.

are there any issues with the tc3 that i need to address to make it perform similar to the tc4 or is there a big difference

Your man is Terry, he had his TC3 dialed. I think he will be at Xtreme this weekend on Sat. A number of us are heading out to run BTH this weekend..

Hey Barry, I saw in RC Car Action Magazine where you are currently 7th in the Virtual RC Racing Series right now. Way to go!!! I can go pretty fast but not quiet fast enough to do much online. I KNOW you are fast to be 7th out of no telling how many racers. All I have is the demo tracks. I'll keep checking on it.

My question is........... now that we have Joe (and blake) hooked on touring cars, how long will it take for Tommy (B4) to show up and get hooked also? :cool:


Mark :wave:

Has anyone else seen or heard about the new belt drive car from AE? Only a couple prototypes have been seen at the big races.

they are still testing from what i have seen. Got a new copy of Xtreme RC and Barry Baker was using it and really likes it. No date as to when it will be released. An d I know it's killing Terry and Barry that they went to a BELT system instead of a shaft!
And before it gets started........ No Barry... i'm not tying to get anything started. Just kidding!!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks... I'm now tied for 5... It is fun and I'm really enjoying this series, it does not cost to run the series, but you have to purchase the tracks... I really think this program VRC is helping me with real on track skills... I can get time on the track with out all the headache of going to the track ever day...

hey how did beat the heat go this weekend?