This year the Midwest Triclone is proud to announce the first BRL Summer Nationals.
Dates: July 19,20,21,22.
Classes: Triclone Latemodels, Sportsman 13.5, Pro 10.5 (4300)
Whats on the line:
*The winning chassis manufacturer of Pro 10.5 (4300) is going to receive a 1 year promotion on the front page of our website (www.lefthander-rc.com)
*Cash Payouts (TBA)
*Trophies for the top 3 in all classes and the winners of the lower mains.
Notes:
This is a bring your own tires race BUT we will have sets for rent for the weekend for $20. Anyone who is in need of the rental tires MUST let us know a month in advance so we can get a jump on breaking the tires in. The cutoff date is the end of June. (New sets are $70-75ish)Most common tires: BLUE "S" NET RF, BLUE "L" P/L LF, BLUE "R" NET RR, GREEN or PINK "L" P/L LR
Tentative schedule:
Tuesday: Weekly Club race, racing at 7pm 3 heats and a main.
Thursday: Indoor pitting available. Controlled practice as needed, 30min sessions
Friday: Controlled practice by class. Depending on car counts in each class, roughly 30mins per class is expected. Depending on what the weather looks like we may try to sneak a qualifier in friday night.
Saturday: Controlled Practice followed by 3 qualifiers wrapping up by around dusk. We're looking at a special event to run under the lights for Saturday night.
Sunday: 4th qualifier and the mains and we will try to get everyone out at a resonable time hopefully by 3pm.

The Midwest Triclone has been around since the early 90's and has a long history. A first class facility featuring indoor and outdoor pitting you need nothing more than you racing stuff and a power strip. There are also spots for those who have race trailors. Hobby shop on site with GREAT food. Having held several National events such as the '96, '00, 04' ROAR Nats you can expect great racing and an awesome show. We're lucky enough to get to race there weekly, but to anyone who hasnt been made the trip you will not want to miss this. Great food, great people with a laid back atmosphere and fun is always had by all.

We are expecting a huge turnout and to surpass last years totals with National champs such as Monti Panzica, Danny B, John Foister, Corey Heft, Jimmy Flack and BRL 13.5 champ Pat Simkins. Also heard back from Humpty who is looking into plane tickets. Last year we had drivers from WI, IL, MI, MN, IA, IN, OH, LA, MO, NE.

The only rule changes we see needed for cap tire racing was with the 13.5 class allowed to run a wing and cut the body out and the roof height being 4.5" for cap tire racing. Any other questions will be addressed as they are brought up. Would like to thank Sonny B for the endorsement of this race but sadly he has prior commitments and wont be able to attend. I spoke with the always entertaining Danny Detlaff about helping with announcing along with Jamie Tennies.

Lots of great sponsors from last year getting on board again for this year. Working on a flyer that should be out soon. Anyone who will be attending please E-MAIL us @ order@lefthander-rc.com and I will start a signup list to post here. Any other questions also direct to the above email. :wave:

Hope to see a big crowd! Oval racing is on the rise lets make this an awesome race! :thumbsup:

Last years results:
http://www.triclone.net/7-22-06%20Brushless%20Bash.htm

Hays Jr

This is going to be an awesome race! Thanks Hays Sr. and Jr.!

For all the BRL guys who are typically foam tire only call Hays and reserve some rental caps. You won't be disappointed! The Tri-Clone is a track that everyone needs to race at least once.

well goin to have to make this one, and just when i was going to retire for the summer!

well goin to have to make this one, and just when i was going to retire for the summer!

C3, we'd love to have you! :wave:

ANYONE who needs help with a setup or tires or has questions just give us a hollar.

This is a great event !!!!! Don't miss out. Lefthander great job on putting this together for another year. Sounds like it will be even bigger then last year. :thumbsup:

well goin to have to make this one, and just when i was going to retire for the summer!

You gotta go to this one chuck.. Ill be there.. not sure what class yet.. More than likely 4300.. Had a great time last year despite having traction issues in mod..LOL

From talking with Hays it sounds like it’s going to be a great event. They have some cool ideas and I’m sure the Tri-Clone crew will put on an awesome show as usual.

If you’re not a regular on caps give it a try. I think the loaner program they have is a great idea and I’m sure the regulars will help anyone out with set-up advice to get you dialed in.

As Hays said my schedule it pretty slammed this summer so it does not look like I will be able to make it up. I’m working a ton of USAC and Indycar events for my brothers new motorsports network RaceFanRadio.com. Check it out if you need your full size open wheel racing fix.

Good luck to all at the Summer Nats, looking forward to seeing everyone again in October for the kick off the Indoor season.

If you’re not a regular on caps give it a try. I think the loaner program they have is a great idea and I’m sure the regulars will help anyone out with set-up advice to get you dialed in.


that part goes without saying. I ran there in the 90'sand then ran this event last year.. Without question the most helpfull group of people to race with.. Couldnt ask for a better event.. Now if they could just build a Chicago Bypass Id be running there every other week..

For guys who haven't seen the track before.

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/Corner2_Fish.jpg

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/NorthToSouth_Tight.jpg

Rumor is we might see Zubie on Ice Skates in July...that will be worth the entry fee alone.

I figured I would get a start on the list. Post here or shoot us an email order@lefthander-rc.com and I'll add you to the list :wave: :thumbsup:

**new thread started**

Finally I'm on the top of somebody's list.

Finally I'm on the top of somebody's list.

Bob,
Your lucky I didnt do it starting from Z! lol

Count me in for 13.5 and 10.5. Double your pleasure, double your fun.Bob Cordell.

I'm In For I3.5 Sportsman Stock
Rick Kanschat

Well if Rick is going, count me in for 13.5 too. Maybe I'll get lucky and get in a heat or two with Bob and SR. :eek:

Well if Rick is going, count me in for 13.5 too. Maybe I'll get lucky and get in a heat or two with Bob and SR. :eek:

WOW, YOU KNOW THAT WILL COST YOU A NEW BODY!!!!! :tongue:

Speaking of who's in who's heat. Is there any chance we could do the 5 lap individual qualifier thing to seed the heats? There should be plenty of time and that tends to really clean things up.

Speaking of who's in who's heat. Is there any chance we could do the 5 lap individual qualifier thing to seed the heats? There should be plenty of time and that tends to really clean things up.

Yeah I thought that was cool last year.. thats how we always used to set the heats back in the 1990's not sure why racing went away from that..

We are looking into sorting the heats by practice times. If that isnt feasible we're planning on doing the 1min qualifiers again, I also thought those were fun and it adds a little bit of excitement.

We are looking into sorting the heats by practice times. If that isnt feasible we're planning on doing the 1min qualifiers again, I also thought those were fun and it adds a little bit of excitement.

I vote for the 1 min quals to seed the heats, it was rather entertaining last year. Lets just hope that at this BRL race you will be able to pratice!

-Monti-

any of the guys runnin T.M. caps up there, if so shoot me some info, or im on some loner shoes!

Last years results:
http://www.triclone.net/7-22-06%20Brushless%20Bash.htm

I figured I would get a start on the list. Post here or shoot us an email order@lefthander-rc.com and I'll add you to the list :wave: :thumbsup:

Triclone Latemodels
Bob Lutz
Bob Bendixen
Dave Jansen

Sportsman 13.5
Bob Wright
Bob Cordell
Brian Cook
Charlie Flanagan
Cody Erdman
Craig Vandenberg
Dave Hilpert
Travis Hook
Hays Reeling Sr.
Lloyd Davis
Mike Burbey
Mike Kelm
Pat Simkins
Rick Kanschat
Steve Lawson


Pro 10.5(4300)
Bill Sullivan
Bob Cordell
Corey Heft
Danny B
Griffen Wendt
Hays Reeling Jr
Jason Hack
Monti Panzica
Sean Maxwell


Post here or shoot us an email order@lefthander-rc.com and I'll add you to the list :wave: :thumbsup:

I'm not sure how my name got on the list, But i'm not going to be able to make any weekend races this summer.. I work fri, sat, and sundays every week,, tuesday is my only day i can race..

if they start racing at 11 each day, i could come home after work, sleep till 10, and then race till 4 pm.. Thats 5 hours of sleep each day.. But if the racing goes after 4 i'll miss everything.. maybe I'll try to make a few of the qualifiers.. I doubt it.. but who knows..

Pat I didn't pay enough attention this weekend, did your paint job have the same appearance as the body on the championship BRL Trophy?

Ice Skates!! lol

AJ, the similarity is astounding!

You can count me in for 4300 as long as I can get off for work.

Just finishing up some details on the flyer and will have it posted later today.

Heres the race flyer. Any questions shoot us an email@ order@lefthander-rc.com or post here. We didnt set a entry deadline but encourage everyone to get their entries in early or atleast post here and I will add your name to the list. $35 entry, $25 for 2nd class.

One thing I forgot to mention was the Triclone is planning a warmup race for Saturday July 7th. Its a 1 day event and racing will start in the afternoon around 3ish and should be wrapped up by around 8ish. Should be a good test and tune prior to the big race.

One thing I forgot to mention was the Triclone is planning a warmup race for Saturday July 7th. Its a 1 day event and racing will start in the afternoon around 3ish and should be wrapped up by around 8ish. Should be a good test and tune prior to the big race.

Cool...Ill try to make it up for that one..Just went to GM today and bought some TOP ENGINE CLEANER... Luckily they still have tons of the big cans down here.. ;)

Cool...Ill try to make it up for that one..Just went to GM today and bought some TOP ENGINE CLEANER... Luckily they still have tons of the big cans down here.. ;)

Cool hopefully you can make it up.

Yea from what I understand the expensive small bottles are still available its the big bottles you cant get, but I could be wrong. Also I beleive as long as it says GR.8.800 you are good to go regardless of the part #. Seen as how the spraycan, big bottle, and small bottle all have different part numbers but all say GR.8.800 on them.

Mine was the BIG bottles.. they had tons of it when I stopped by... I told the guy I was glad to be able to get it since it was DISC.. he looked at me like I was crazy... He said no one has said anything to him about it.. Ill look at the PN when I get home. but volume wise this was the same LARGE METAL CAN that I came in last year..About the size of a 1 litre soda :confused:

Cool hopefully you can make it up.

Yea from what I understand the expensive small bottles are still available its the big bottles you cant get, but I could be wrong. Also I beleive as long as it says GR.8.800 you are good to go regardless of the part #. Seen as how the spraycan, big bottle, and small bottle all have different part numbers but all say GR.8.800 on them.
the 8.800 is no more than a group # it could be brake cleaner to windshield washer fluid. the group #'s mean nothing as to what the product or part is. this is from 30 yrs. working at gm parts.

the 8.800 is no more than a group # it could be brake cleaner to windshield washer fluid. the group #'s mean nothing as to what the product or part is. this is from 30 yrs. working at gm parts.

thanks for the info, I didnt knw that. You learn something everyday!

fwiw the stuff I bought was exactly the same.. I has a NOS can from last year.. I cracked it open and cracked 1 of the new cans open.. both 15 oz cans, both look/feel/smell the same.***Now I realize that is not a chemical anaylisis.. But I wiped some caps with both and they seemed to do the same thing... I guess ill see the first time the car hits the track...

Just got back from the track and all I can say is WOW, I didnt get a chance to race but did some spectating. This week the track was rolled and the corners were resealed and it is awesome. Excellent grip and tire wear was great talking to everyone. New track record in 4300 with Bill Sullivan running at 51/ 5:01 and Corey Heft within .5 a second of Sully. Pat Simkins took the TQ and new record in 13.5 with a 48/5:03. Bob Wright, Hays Sr Lloyd and Butch were all within striking distance of Pats TQ time with slow 48's and fast 47's.

Looking like the track is coming around. Ya need to make the Nationals, that track is as fun as the tri-clone.

Looking like the track is coming around. Ya need to make the Nationals, that track is as fun as the tri-clone.

Jimmy,
Yea the track is much smoother now and very racy. 5.6'sup front in 4300 ending with 5.9's/6.0's. Even though the lap times dropped the cars actually seemed slower since they were more stuck to the track. Can you still make it up for the race?.



I would love to make it down to SC, but dont have the $$$ now that theres a little mouth to feed. I know corey is hoping to go.

I'm trying to make it! I always look forward to racing at the Tri-clone.

:dude: :cool: If anyone needs Nascar decals I have several that I can get including but not limited to Ricky Bobby, Juniors fathers day, regualr bud, Tribute bud, #3 wrangler and 2001 no bull #3, jack daniels, City Chevy (DAYS OF THUNDER), almost any hamlin Fed Ex, Kasey red and white dodge along with hat schemes, Duponts flames, and #17 Dewalt. Prices are resonable and see my gallery for some pics. they are great and easy to apply and look fantastic. shoot me a message with your email and let me know what you want

I would like to give a BIG THANKS to all of our sponsors who are going to make this a great event!!

BSR Racing Tires
Custom Works
Darkside Motorsports
Dynamite
Hefty Cells
Hyperdrive
KSG
Lefthander-RC
Midwest RC
NOVAK<--BIG THANKS
Spektrum
Team 1 Racing
Windtunnel Racing Products
Zubak Speed Products(Home of the Speed Meter :wave: )




Sportsman 13.5
Bob Wright
Bob Cordell
Brian Cook
Charlie Flanagan III
Cody Erdman
Craig Vandenberg
Dave Hilpert
Hays Reeling Sr.
Joe Wilder
Jim Horvath
Ken Pepe
Lloyd Davis
Mike Kelm
Pat Simkins
Rick Kanschat
Steve Lawson
Travis Hook
Todd Smith

Pro 10.5(4300)
Bill Sullivan
Bob Cordell
Bob Wright
Corey Heft
Charlie Flanagan III
Danny B
Griffen Wendt
Hays Reeling Jr
Hays Reeling Sr
Jim Workman
Joe Rutherford
John Foister
John Zubak
Jason Hack
Ken Lupi
Mark Cieciek
Mike Clement
Monti Panzica
Pat Simkins
Phil Beardshear
Roger Hasler
Sean Maxwell

Last years results:
http://www.triclone.net/7-22-06%20Brushless%20Bash.htm


Post here or shoot us an email order@lefthander-rc.com and I'll add you to the list :wave: :thumbsup:

I sent an email and would like to be added to the list, my name is Joe Wilder, I also will need rental tires and some set up tips for a hyperdrive pro 2, thanx.

I sent an email and would like to be added to the list, my name is Joe Wilder, I also will need rental tires and some set up tips for a hyperdrive pro 2, thanx.

Joe,
Sounds good. We were busy at work today so I never got a chance to get back to you. I've got a baseline setup I'll send yout.

Thanks,
Hays Jr

Despite what the flyer says anyone mailing in a pre entry please make checks payable and mail to:
Dave Jansen
3742 Schuster Dr
Westbend WI, 53090

What will the track hours be on Thursday and Fri for practice.

What will the track hours be on Thursday and Fri for practice.


The track will open at 7:30am and will remain open as long as you wish to practice

Breakfast will be available at the track all four days of this event 7:30-9:30

We will have controled practice, a schedule will be posted at the track

I can't help myself. You will be receiving my entry very soon. Count me in for 10.5/4300 and latemodel 13.5. Hey Kenwood, can I ride up with you, or follow you out there. Sounds like too much fun to miss this event! Later, Jim :dude:

Jim, glad you can make it, its a very nice facility, plenty of pitting, plenty of tables and plenty of the best of the Jansen burgers and brats.
There is going to be a warm-up race this Sat. Racing starts at 1:30, but we could push it back if some people want to. The track will be open afterward for practice.