For those who don't already know. Have Fun Hobbies does have an outdoor track. Here is a quick description.
The track compound is a hard pack feild mix that gets a little loamy as the day wears on. Bowties and Crimefighters work great for the MTs.
There is NO lack of soil on this track. Lance always has well thought out jumps and obstacles. Deffinately a tight technical track with lanes that vary between 8' to 10'. Slow is deffinately fast on this track.
The drivers stand is a split level so everyone is pretty well centered on the front straight. Hand rails are perfect height for a stool if you need one.
Lance just informed me that the pits are now right next to the track.
Always plenty of space at the outdoor and indoor pits with water and electric.
After about 1:30pm, the track is partially shaded as well as the drivers stand.
So waterings are quicker as well as less frequent.
The atmosphere is more family than diehard racer oriented. Many father and son teams just like myself. Age range anywhere from 10yrs to late 60's.

So thats it on my description. If there are any key notes that I forgot, please feel free to chime in.
Im not sure on opening day. Lance has a few more things to do to the track but for the most part its ready.
Here are a few pics from the last 3 seasons. Enjoy.

Danny

More pics. Current pics soon to come.

nice pic's i am ready for nitro season :thumbsup:

had a very good turn out on sat. thanks everyone for coming out and having another good race day.lance thanks for another good day.see you next sunday :wave:

where is this at ??

We're 8 miles north of Youngstown Oh. I can see rt 11 & 82 clover leaf. Address is 3182 Warren Sharon rd Vienna Oh 44473, on map quest. More info on the thread that I started, its the one with 07 outdoor race season

Just wondering but i noticed that the 13.5 is not legal for stock at have fun this year?

Im looking into that joe, I didnt want to make any changes in mid season, so it may take place when we start out doors.

np 90% of the tracks pretty much have just gave in to the 13.5 in stock ...Now lipos they havent...

Jeff do you want a black antenna like you have, or is a chrome one ok? I have a chrome one in stock, if you want a black one let me know before noon and Ill order it on tue.
lance

If it stops snowing anytime soon, We should be outside racing by the end of the month. We'll keep you posted. The track is 120' x 60'. The track will be expanded this summer to 80' wide. The outside classes are 1/8 - 1/18 gas and electric. 3 or more make up a class. In case of bad weather we have the indoor dirt track for a backup. Which is electric only. Ele monster down to 1/18. The inside track is 55' x 40'.
We have Ele, Tables, Porta jon, Water, Concession stand and a Full Line Hobby shop. We race on Sunday at noon. Doors open at 9:00 Bring your vehicles to run and a chair, and a good racing attitude, This is a family oriented facility.
We're located in Northeast Ohio at 3182 Warren Sharon Rd. Vienna Ohio 44473 check map quest. For more info Phone330-856-6275 / e-mail havefunhobbies@earthlink.net
Our Shop hours are m-w-t-f =12-7 Sat 10-4 Sun 12-5 (Race Day) closed tue and holidays. Race fees are $10.00 first class and $8.00 each one after. We a famly plan also

Sat 7 April race results first 3 places in each class.
4 WD Ele Buggy A Main Josh Z. - Victor Y. - Joe D.
4 WD Ele Buggy B Main Torry C. - Talon D. - Maxx C.
Mod Ele Truck A Main Victor Y. - Scott O. - Ben K.
Mod Ele Truck B Main Ben K. - Rick C. - Matt P.
Ele Monster Truck Jake K. - Victor Y. - Lenny N.
Stock Ele Truck A Main Scott O. - John R. - Brian W.
Stock Ele Truck B Main Gary R. - Alex F. - Clint M.
Mod Ele Buggy Brandon Y. - Ellington S. - Jeff B.
Another Great Race Day. We'll be back on reg. Sunday racing the 15th, Which is #5 of the series.I will post the 4th week Series Results soon.

thanks lance the chrome will be fine . :thumbsup:

More pics as promised.
These are all from the indoor drivers stand.
The track is located HERE. (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=3182+Warren+Sharon+Rd.&city=Vienna&state=OH&zipcode=)

i will be there sunday :)

Jeff, how do you feel? I just saw the pic. of youre accident. Looks like you had a fun ride. Everything ok?

Here's the standings for week 4 of the series
Stock Truck---------------Brian W. - Rick C. - Scott O.
Mod Truck----------------Victor Y. - Scott O. - Bill K.
Stock Buggy--------------Ellington S. - Chuck L. - Jim M.
Mod Buggy----------------Brandon Y. - Jeff B. - Lenny N.
Ele Monster Truck---------Lenny N. - Jake K. - Victor Y.
4WD Ele Buggy------------Victor Y. Maxx C. - Josh Z.

I guess now is a good time to see who is running what this season out @ Have Fun. There will be 3 MTs in my pitts this season. I really hope that we have enough entries in each class for an A & B main.

Tudogs

I am hurting but i think i am going to make it.thanks. :freak:

Dont forget Sundays race is #5 of the series. See everybody then.

Jeff give me a call when you can.
Lance

Posting for the 15 April Race - first 3 places
4WD Ele Buggy-------------Richie K. - Jake K. - Victor Y.
Mod Ele Truck--------------Scott O. - Bill K. - Lenny N.
Ele Monster Truck----------Jake K. - Victor Y. - Lenny N.
Stock Ele Truck B Main-----Rick C. - Josh H. - Alex F.
Stock Ele Truck A Main-----Jay S. - John R. - Gary R.
Mod Ele Buggy-------------Brandon Y. - Chuck L. - Jeff B.
Thanks Everybody, See you next week for race #6
I'll be posting the series standings soon.

Posting for the series #5 Race 15 April First 3 places
Stock Ele Truck---------------Scott O. - Brian W. - Gary R.
Mod Ele Truck----------------Scott O. - Victor Y - Bill K.
Mod Ele Buggy----------------Brandon Y. - Jeff B. - Lenny N.
Ele Monster Truck------------Lenny N. - Jake K. - Victor Y.
4WD Ele Buggy---------------Victor Y. - Jake K. - Maxx C.
The next series will be on the outdoor track. The first outside race should be on 29 April, and start the series a week or two later.

It looks like the good weather is here. Get ready for some outdoor racing. First race is still looking good for the 29ht of April 12:00 starting time. A reminder that all nitro vehicles have to have a throttle return spring or ele. fail safe on to be able to race, for safety of all. This Sun will be #6 and finish up the series. There still can be some upsets in the standings. See everybody Sun.

The results for this week race 22 April 1st 3 places are
4wd Buggy B Main------------Jake K. - Maxx C. - Jim M
4wd Buggy A Main------------Richie K. - Jake K. - Victor Y.
Mod Truck-------------------Bill K. - Scott O. - Victor Y.
Ele. Monster Truck-----------Lenny N. - Jake K. - Victor Y.
Stock Truck B Main-----------Alex F. - Rick C. - Josh H.
Stock Truck A Main-----------Jay S. - John R. - Scott O.
Mod. Buggy------------------Brandon Y. - Lenny N. - Chuck L.

This will finish the Series. I will be posting the results soon. Remember 29 April will be the first outside race (Good Weather) of course. We have some helpers coming over to help get the track in order on wed if your'e able help give a call on the time. My back is still out so any help will be great.

Hey Jeff

Good news the parking lot is in, it just needs the toping put on it. Its about 70x70. And the dirt was put in to make the track wider, bringing it to 80' wide.

Ryan How did the race go Sunday?

It went well, we were done around 6pm. We had 54. Only one more week then its break time. :)

When does outdoor racing start?

Hey Ben We should be outside the 29 of April. If the weather is nice to us. From some of the earlier postings updates are we now have a 70x70 parking lot. The track is 65x120 now, but the dirt came in to widen it to 80'. That will take place when we tear up the old lay out. That will be when it gets dry out. If it does rain we'll race on the inside track Ele. only. I don't know what you run, but 4wd buggy has been big, We are running 13.5 in stock and li po in mod.check out some of the postings earlier on the class's. The races are Sun 12:00 set up at 9:00

hey lance how is the back.

Under water, I don't know about this weekend, It may be inside another week. The parking lot is just about done, It needs some more gravel but 3/4 is useable.

so the 13.5 is now official legal at Have Fun? nice. Lance, if you could, post tomorrow night whether you think we'll be outside sunday. I'm hoping the "few" showers they are calling for completely miss you guys up there and the track has enough time to dry out. Either way, it's supposed to be nice Sunday, by afternoon it might not be that bad.

scott is that 13.5 brushless stock motor the same as the 27 turn stock motor we run.jeff .

scott is that 13.5 brushless stock motor the same as the 27 turn stock motor we run.jeff .


They're supposed to be equivalent to a 27 turn stock motor but there's debate. The brushless has less resistance for obvious reason so it keeps it's punch longer in the race. But I think a good brushed motor that's done right can be faster. I was running a 13.5 in the mod class and a regular 27 turn stock motor in the stock class. I have ran 20 laps with both on the current layout, I haven't been as consistent at doing that with the brushed motor lately because I haven't touched my motor in about 6 weeks...... Also, I don't seem to notice as big of a difference between my batteries. I have two good packs, and two that are pretty bad. With the brushless, it's not as obvious as it is when I race the brushed motor.

I just came in from the track and it wont be dry for the race, It looks like we will do another race inside. The weather outlook looks real good for most of next week. so it should be in good shape to run on.

thank you scott for answered my question. that helps alot

Another Race has come and gone. The results of the first 3 places in each class are
Mod Ele. Truck-------------------Scott O. - Greg W. - Rick C.
Ele. Monster Truck---------------Lenny N. - Victor Y. - Jake K.
Stock Ele. Truck A Main----------Scott O. - Jay S. - Gary R.
Stock Ele. Truck B Main-----------Chuck L. - Kevin E. - Josh H.
4wd Ele. Buggy-------------------Josh Z. - Victor Y. - Torry C.
Mod Ele. Buggy-------------------Brandon Y. - Chuck L. - Lenny N.

We should make it out side this week the weather looks better. We'll see every body this Sunday.

Lance, let me know when you work on the outside track, I might be able to swing by and help for a few hours some night this week. Are you completely starting over with it or just cleaning off the current layout?

We're re-doing the pipe and clean up the track for now.We are changing the layout a little. Dan Andrien and boys are coming Wednesday night. So maybe we'll see you then. Thanks

it sounds like you guys are working hard to get that outside track ready. good job wish i could help.and lance you know i would :thumbsup:

Lance, Still on for tonight? I'll be there around 6:30.

Great the guys called. When they get in from school and eat they will be here.
see you then.

We had a work party yesterday & almost got the track done. I was there today & Lance is putting the final touches on her. All lanes are no less than 8'. Most are 9 to 10'. The mix is well packed, rock & rut free.
Bowties, crimefighters, Boas & Gators should work well. Hope to see you there on Sunday.

Tudogs

2 more pics.

Hey Lance,
I am looking for a receiver pack for my 8th scale. Do you have anything at the hobby shop and how much? If you want to send me a PM thats fine
Thanks.

Hey Mike
what config of pack are you looking for? 5 cell flat or hump? They range from 25.00-29.00. we only have a Ofna flat pack 1400mah right now and its 26.95. We will be getting more in next Thur. Let me know if you have any specific brands in mind.

Lance,
Let me check with my "Technical Advisor" Ben (that's scary) and see what he recommends. All this nitro jargon is so cute! I'll let you know!

Mike needs a 5cell hump pack for his Losi