Hey guy's, with all the choices we have out there for pan cars, what's your opinion on the car of choice for the velodrome???? and not the custom made chassis, I'm talking more about a car or chassis that is for public to buy...

JP

An L3 will work ok. However, if you're going to do a lot of Velodrome racing, a custom chassis will not be all that expensive.

67-4-fun

I'm not sure of all the rules that the PDX guys use, but we've probably got close to a 50/50 mix of L3's and Custom chassis out here.

LARCGuy (Scot) has one of THE fastest Mod cars out here..and uses a custom chassis designed by himself and Randy Smith of "Big Boy's Toys" they call a Stryker. VERY SMOOTH and VERY FAST.

I just picked up 2 new SPARE L3 chassis to keep my cars alive for a long time. I also run a couple of the REALLY OLD HPI Oval Cars in the Nastruck class. (I like them because of the NO T-PLATE)

If you've never run a VELO, build an inexpensive car - or use something you already have...just make sure to make the body as LOW DRAG as possible (No RAKE)... run a very Flat wing with LARGE Side Dams...mounted back and low....I like a big FOAM front bumper...shaped to fit tightly against the front nose of the body as well...

If oyu are going to run a high speed body some of the newer chassis' are too wide.L3 with long pod plates works very well.

Thanks for all the info, I have ran at the velodrome several times but wanted other racers opinion on what they like to run.. As far as a custom built chassis I have seen quite a few out there but are parts avalible for them?? I also run an L3 to but thought about an L4 because the chassis is easier to get.

Jon.. Get a Indycar... get one of Tim's chassis and used your L3 parts and you'll be one of us

Yeah, one of 'us', like we're freaks or something....... :freak:

dude i havnt raced on a velodrome yet looking forward to it but i have raced on high banked con. tracks with caps so far the best car i have ever run with cap tires in the Rip motor sports solid undertaker with the narrow front end Just my .02

Jon.. Get a Indycar... get one of Tim's chassis and used your L3 parts and you'll be one of us

no get a LEADING EDGE indy car and you will be one of us.

Jon.. Get a Indycar... get one of Tim's chassis and used your L3 parts and you'll be one of us
Thought about that alot last season and was very interested in indy car, but kind of liking the idea of brushless and indy car is still going to run stock motor I believe??? But indy car still not out!!! Moss you going to run this year?????????

Yeah, one of 'us', like we're freaks or something....... :freak:
4 cell mod maybe kind of freaky!!!! LOL Nickkk I need to get some tires off of you soon!!! send me an email what you want for them??

4 cell mod maybe kind of freaky!!!! LOL

Running Mod with a hooked up car on a Velodrome is one of my all time favorite things. It is awesome!

For the Indy Velodrome - indycar should move to brushless - 6-cell 13.5 or 4-cell 4300 for this year. If people don't want to make the jump, then I say run everyone together.

As far as a good Velodrome car - the 10L3o with IRS extended pods makes a great Velo chassis. I threw one together last year and was on a track record pace in 6-cell stock Nastruck- plus I was running saddle pack batteries!

i say run indy cars 6 cell stock like last year.i WILL not put my brushless stuff out on that monster.

i say run indy cars 6 cell stock like last year.i WILL not put my brushless stuff out on that monster.

CHICKEN!!!!! LOLOLOLOLOL

Jon listen to Huffer LOL His L3 rocks!!!!! I ran a L4 last yr. I'm going to a L3 this yr that the Master is going to build for me.

As far as the Rip cars or any others bring em on the more the merrier!!!!!

Jerry B.
Rc4less
TeamOHP
Leading Edge

Jerry I will sell you my car, lets see how does $1000 sound. LOL

Jerry I will sell you my car, lets see how does $1000 sound. LOL LOLOLOL How about I buy you dinner and you assemble me a Team Car.

no get a LEADING EDGE indy car and you will be one of us.

hmmmm... LE makes a Indycar???????? haven't seen it run up front???? LOL

Thought about that alot last season and was very interested in indy car, but kind of liking the idea of brushless and indy car is still going to run stock motor I believe??? But indy car still not out!!! Moss you going to run this year?????????


so far it's in the plans...... oh Woodsie is raren to roll!!!!

I've seen that somebody out there is making a front end setup using the VCS Micro shocks, for bumpy (velo) tracks. I think it may be big boy's toys. I think that may be in the works for my car this year.
~Brad

hmmmm... LE makes a Indycar???????? haven't seen it run up front???? LOL

you would of had to SHOW UP to see it out front.

Brad,

BigBoy'sToys does a velo chassis and has a version of the old Associated Dual Sport type suspension that is used on our bumpy velo here in Calif.

The basic front end was done by Jake Rosen (Jake's Performance Hobbies) for the '95 or '96 NORRCA Velodrome Nationals(Known as the "ECONOGLIDE). He put together a front end using the Dual Sport suspension to combat the Custom Works type front suspensions (Like the 2wd Intimidator uses) Several years later this design was revamped a little by Donn Natale (Known out here as the DNA front end) Randy from BigBoysToys has a slightly different mounting set up for his.

The 2 shock front ends really help smooth the cars down, but in the past they were not allowed at the INDY races because they were using ROAR RULES which prohibitied the use of more than 3 shocks. (USE A SPRING REAR END ie: HPI RoadStar - or Dillon Tweak w/ damper tube) then you got NO PROBLEM W/ the ROAR RULES!

anyone try a brushless 3.5 on that track or somthing faster? must be wild

I think Nic Case had the FAST LAP at our December VELO race using the MAMBA, running a 8.9 second lap. (I thought he had run a 8.7, but couldn't find it in our results..but I didn't look TOO hard.

Scot Peiticlerc ran a new TQ going 31 laps in 5 minutes, but ran a really conservative lap times (if you can consider mid 9's conservative) in order to make time and Set the 5 min. mod record. Scot runs a 3.5

WINTERFEST @ The 'drome Race Results (http://southwesttour.com/2006/winterfest06.htm)

i say run indy cars 6 cell stock like last year.i WILL not put my brushless stuff out on that monster.
Stock motor still not a bad option but seen how that alot of racers are going brushless, it maybe the only way to go.. I just like the idea of one motor, but yes the heat specially in july and august does concern me, and will the motor and speedcontrol shut down due to over heating?

Yok, Indy Car? What's up with that? I suggest you run some 3.5 with us. That is unless your scared of the ADX Velo ride!

allah-i have a total of 4 race days at the velo so 3.5........no way.yes dave and i ran a leading edge prototype indy cars and after an incedent dave had with that erich kid there is only one left and its mine.i have been working on it the last few days redesigning the rear end of it so i 'll have sumthing for that smith guy.but i guess if everyone does go brushless this summer then that leaves more time for me to go fishing.

An "incident with that Erich kid"? Are you trying to say Dave got stuffed and broke his Shiznit? I don't think I can count with all my fingers and toes how many cars I have demolished over the years at that place. But man, it sure is fun!!

For the Indy Velodrome - indycar should move to brushless - 6-cell 13.5 or 4-cell 4300 for this year. If people don't want to make the jump, then I say run everyone together.

Brian, what's your opinion on the heat effecting the motor and speedo at the Velo? 4-cell 4300 if I could/wanted to afford it..... :thumbsup:

On an Indycar I'm not concerned with the heat of the motor, but the possibility of the speedo overheating. There just isn't that much room under those bodies. I think we might have to run a cooling fan on the speedo if it is a hot day. I don't know if anyone was running brushless at Encino last summer, but it was hot enough to cause heat stroke so that might have been a good test.

The biggest reason I wanted to go brushless was to eliminate motor as a variable at the Indy Velodrome. The gearing difference between a P2K2 and a CO-27 was at least 10 teeth to get the same speeds. If everyone were running the same (brushless) motor, then there would be less excuse about going slow. Plus it would help some of the father/son racers out there with less maintenance.

...nah Encino wasn't all that HO~~T - 118 degrees at 2pm with a track temp of 156 on the concrete.

Them tires may be for HOT weather...but they DID NOT Like that much heat~

...nah Encino wasn't all that HO~~T - 118 degrees at 2pm with a track temp of 156 on the concrete.

Them tires may be for HOT weather...but they DID NOT Like that much heat~

Wow! That's not racing, that's 'R/C abuse'! :freak: :)

chad w. :cool:

When are we going to get some Velo dates? I have an itch that needs to be scratched!

When are we going to get some Velo dates? I have an itch that needs to be scratched!

Jon, they make a powder for that......by the way what are you running for a chassis ?

Nick, Thanks!! The powder greatly helped. I'll have to start avoiding those cheap hole in the wall (.) (.) bars.

I still have one of the old ADX Velo rides with the center mounted batteries and single pivot rear pod. She is also flaunting the x-tra long wheelbase.

I still have one of the old ADX Velo rides with the center mounted batteries and single pivot rear pod. She is also flaunting the x-tra long wheelbase.

that makes 3 of them out there!!

Glad to see the ADX velo rides are still getting some love!

There is also one of your Velo Cars in Montreal. I bought one last year.


Antonio

Brad the main man!!!!!!!!!!!! Where have u been??????????

BHayes!! I give my ADX Velo ride a little lovin almost every night. She loves it when I rub her belly.

Although, some of us are still waiting for the next generation??

ovalmaster, do you guys race on a velodrome up there?

moss, I sold alot of my R/C stuff. But I still pop in here once in a while just to see what you guys are up to. I am trying to go do some full size racing this summer. It looks like I might do my first road race later his month in a formula ford. Do you have that Maverick car all dialed in yet?

Allah, If you are waiting on the next generation you might be waiting a while. Plus why should I make a new one when the current version can still get the job done.

Maybe I'll have to stop by the velo and watch you guys this summer. Plus maybe I'll get the chance to see my hero Nick!

Nick, you still got them special tires you used to win the Bud's race at Mattoon?!?!

Where were you guys last year?Bring on that ADX car. LOL

BHayes, good point!

Huff, I just finished a multi year vacation. Don't worry, the ADX ride will be brought! I think Riddle will be breaking his ADX ride out as well. It should be fun!

Breaking is not a good word at the velo.What are you guys gonna run?

Maybe I'll have to stop by the velo and watch you guys this summer. Plus maybe I'll get the chance to see my hero Nick!

Nick, you still got them special tires you used to win the Bud's race at Mattoon?!?!

I'm your hero ??? Your dad's MY hero!!!! I do have those tires, in a jar of mayonaise, just waiting for Ameritrack to reopen......

Where you racing the Formula Ford at and when ????? Bet we can get Sam to sponsor you.....

Nick - You are my hero too! How in the world you won that race there on velo tires is still beyond me. :freak:

Allah - YOU'RE ALIVE!!! Quit being a tool and call me sometime!

Moss - You're a rolling r/c museum. I'm amazed that you even have the Intar-web! Welcome to the millenium. :jest:

The last time I was at the velo, here's what happened:

1. I was trying to hold down the tent with 10 other guys during the monsoon.
2. ALL of Allah's stuff was soaking wet (water was POURING out of his T-30's, but they still worked when they dried).
3. I thought I was going to die from an infection which caused some minor mutation in my leg (still no idea what caused it and thankfully, I have been mutation free ever since).
4. Miller brought his RW (please don't ask me what that stands for) and that kept me laughing all weekend.

Good times...

Dang!!!!!!!! Kraios is ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, if you were in Vegas, odds were prolly good that I would never have made it this long! LOL

Greg, my brother, you know Sam has never forgiven us for eating that McDonalds food that Brad 'the serpent' Hayes brought into his 'Eden' known as Race World.....