I am happy to announce the schedule for the 2007-2008 race season at Washtenaw RC Raceway
We are on the property of the Washtenaw County Farm Counsil Grounds at

5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Building F


We have a new transponder system that is personal transponder compatible.
We will run a 10 race season with a 8 race point series just like previous years, with 2 drops. each class must average 8 entries all season to be eligible for the point series.


Tenative Track build Monday November 5th at 5 pm until????
and every night until track is done. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated!!
There is a chance we can get in on Saturday November 3rd. But is is not confirmed yet. Watch this thread for updates.

Race dates:
November 10th Run for Fun 1st race of the season.
November 24th First points race of the season
December 8th
December 22nd
January 5th
January 19th
February 2nd
February 16th
March 1st Last points race of the season
March 8th Fun Run Last race of the season. Prizes awarded for point series

Classes are as follows.
Novice
Open Mini
Stock Buggy
Stock Truck
Open Truck
Open Buggy
Open 4 Wheel Drive Buggy
Monster Truck ( Formerly Emaxx)
Open 1/8th scale electric.
Open Truggy
3 vehicles make a class.

Class Description:
Novice- Run what you brung.... Stock or kit motors recommended. Any Vehicle. No point series in Novice. 3 A Main wins and you must move up to your appopriate class.
Stock Truck and Buggy 27 turn motors and 6 sub C cell pack.
Open classes. Mini, Buggy, Truck, 4 Wheel Drive Buggy- 1/8th scale electric truggy Electric, No motor or battery restrictions.
Stock Monster Truck. Stock motors and 12 sub C cells.

We are looking forward to an exciting race season with large crowds.
Last season we averaged 210 entries a race and 22-25 heats of racing. Plan to spend the whole day and into the night!!!

Doors open at 8 am
Registration closes at 9:30 am
Driver meeting at 10 am
Racing to start immediately afterwards.

3 qualifiers and a Main.
2 minute rule strictly enforced.
There will be a table to put your vehicle on and go immediately out to Marshall.

Table available. Get there early to get one or bring your own.
Electric provided.
Hot food on Site.
The building is a smoke free enviorment.

Come and join the Fun at Washtenaw RC Raceway.
Michigans Biggest and Best Indoor Dirt Racing!!!

Dan

im going to be there!

We are planning on trying to make it out for opening day. I was thinking your track was further away from me than 270 miles. Are there any cheap hotels near the track? i'm thinking we could just leave early sat. morning and just stay sat night.

What tires work at your track for 2wd, truck, 8th scale? Are the open classes bigger in attendence than the stock classes?

Track web site? Location?

http://www.rcproductdesigns.com/washtenaw_track.htm

i will try to make it out this year...i ran last year...my first time racing ever and it was a great time! what is the layout going to be like this year ir is it the same as last year?

i will try to make it out this year...i ran last year...my first time racing ever and it was a great time! what is the layout going to be like this year ir is it the same as last year?

The layout changes every year with a mid season change also.

Track web site? Location?

Washtenaw RC Raceway
Washtenaw County Farm Counsil Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Building F

www.rcproductdesigns.com
There is a link to the track and to a discussion forum for additional information in addition to this forum.

I am looking forward to a great race season!!!

Thanks Dan, Do you allow the 13.5 novak in stock classes? Rick

I wish the season started earlier, I havent got to race much this year and cant wait to try out my new 2 wheel buggy!!! Im going to try and make it out for the track build, depends if a got a job or not by then (hopefully i do). Im living in Bellville any idea how far of a drive it is? Thanks alot and cant wait to do some racing!!

Do you allow the 13.5 novak in stock classes?

+1

We allowed the brushless 13.5 in the Stock/Spec class at our outdoor track and a lot more people got involved in that class. People that were not interested in the motor maintenance and voodoo.

What Tires Did You Run Last Year In Trucks?

Thanks Dan, Do you allow the 13.5 novak in stock classes? Rick

Sorry for the delay in response.
Stock classes are 27T brushed motors and 6 sub C cells.
All MOD classes are open and run what you brung.
Dan

+1

We allowed the brushless 13.5 in the Stock/Spec class at our outdoor track and a lot more people got involved in that class. People that were not interested in the motor maintenance and voodoo.

Thanks for the input.
Last season we averaged 210 entries per race day with about 40-50 in stock truck. Usually 2-3 heats of stock buggy.

We will keep it as it is this season and take a look at it again next year.
Dan

What Tires Did You Run Last Year In Trucks?

Hole Shots were tire of choice in most classes.
Some pather tires worked well also.

I wish the season started earlier, I havent got to race much this year and cant wait to try out my new 2 wheel buggy!!! Im going to try and make it out for the track build, depends if a got a job or not by then (hopefully i do). Im living in Bellville any idea how far of a drive it is? Thanks alot and cant wait to do some racing!!

The drive from Belleville is no more the 15 or 20 min depending on where you live.

Many have been asking.. so we have added a class.
Open Truggy.
Electric truggy conversions with no motor or battery limitations.

I'm BACK!!!! thats right I'm making the comeback after 4 years away from rc I've gotten the bug again. I can't wait any longer I haven't touched a radio in so long!!! anyways Dan whats the word on track construction dates?

Nick Vasquez

I'm BACK!!!! thats right I'm making the comeback after 4 years away from rc I've gotten the bug again. I can't wait any longer I haven't touched a radio in so long!!! anyways Dan whats the word on track construction dates?

Nick Vasquez

Nick,
Glad to have you back!!! Monday November 5th we will start track build.
I will be there about 9 am and as late as it takes every night until the track is ready for the race on th 10th.
Dan

What type of turn-out do you expect to see in 4wd buggy? Also what seems to be a good starting point for tires and what is a good brushless motor for the TC3-0?

What type of turn-out do you expect to see in 4wd buggy? Also what seems to be a good starting point for tires and what is a good brushless motor for the TC3-0?

Hole shots are the tire of choice.
The Novak 7.5 something similair is a great motor for the TC3 "O".
Thanks
Dan

There were always full A & B mains in 4wd, Indy. Sometimes more.

2 more weeks and then the fun starts!!!!!! :p anyways how is 18th scale turn out? I've been thinking about getting one whats the car of choice at the barn?

2 more weeks and then the fun starts!!!!!! :p anyways how is 18th scale turn out? I've been thinking about getting one whats the car of choice at the barn?

The Mini Open class continued to grow last season.
This season, we actually have picked up a sponsor for that class.
http://tinyrc.com
The owner of the site wants to give out prizes to the TQ and possibly more of each race.
RC18T and B, Half Eight, Vendetta are popular vehicles
Dan

any word on the track layout or will I have to wait till saturday to find out?;)

The track is coming along great!!!
A very dedicated group came yesterday and the layout is almost complete!!
Drivers stand need to be built, One last banked turn needs groomed and the we are ready to race.
Come and join the fun.
I will be at the building at 10 am today and tomorrow and will announce for Thursday and Friday if necessary.
Here is a link to the track layout for this season.
There is a small track change scheduled for mid season.
Dan

http://www.rcracingextreme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3985&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

Sweet, can't wait.

Doug - have you ran the track before?

I was up a few times and last year was the best time.

Dan and the guys put on a very nice program with the track, organizing, food and heat!

The time I was there the crowd was large and walked away with a few raffle items. :)

If you are heading up sometime fill me in and maybe I can ride up with you and throw some gas money at ya.

You would like running the 1/8 electric with them - that was a good show!

mike

Mike,
I am going this weekend and there are a couple guys from Erie that are going too.

My stuff is all packed and ready to go, I will be running 2wd mod, 4wd mod and 1/8th buggy.

My stuff is packed up to. I will be running 2wd mod, truck mod.

Quinn will be running 2wd mod,truck mod, and 8th scale buggy(RC8 style).

Any pics of the track for us out of towners?

My stuff is all packed and ready to go, I will be running 2wd mod, 4wd mod and 1/8th buggy.


Glad to hear your able to go. We'll save you a pit space in case your running late.

Do you guys run personal trans.?

Great 1st race day of the season.
We had over 140 entries and some very good racing!!!
We also had participation in a couple of new classes.
a Vintage class running pre 1990 vehicles and an Electric Truggy class.
Lots of fun and a great group of racers!!
Come and join the fun!!
Next race is November 24th. It is the 1st race of the 8 race point series.
Dan

I had an excellent time. Dan and the guys put on a great program. It was fun to race with all the electric 1/8th cars. I like running on dirt instead of clay too. I will try to make it out some time this winter.
Keep up the good work.

Did you win, Doug?

Did you win, Doug?
I won 4wd took 3rd in 2wd and TQ'd in 1/8th but broke in the main.

Track repair and practice
Tonight at 5 pm.

how much is it to race, and are there parts available?

how much is it to race, and are there parts available?

1st entry is $14 any additional classes are $11 Each.
There is a hobby shop that brings in parts on site.
Hope to see you there!
Thanks
Dan

We had 178 entries for the 1st points race of the season.
Come and join the fun!!!

The next Track repair and open free practice is Monday December 3rd.
Next race:
December 8th.

Dan

Thanks to all who helped with track repair. I appreciate it. The changes we made were significant and make the track a lot more fun!!
Dan

Dan's First Whoop A Lesson

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3289/1002447cz2.jpg

That will be Bill or Sam this race!!!

Dan Passes the Whoop-A to Santa Bill
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7545/1002505dw2.jpg

We had 148 entries 22 heats of racing on Saturday. Great day of close racing in all classes.
Our race directors ran a great program and we were done by 11 pm.
See you all on the 22nd.

Track repair and practice tonight at 5 pm.

The big cheese takes home the Whoop A for the Holidays


http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8342/whooparace30708gq4.jpg

Track Repair date has been changed for this week.
I will be at the track on Saturday December 29th at 10 am until 4 pm for repair and practice.
Come and help work on the track and then get some good practice time in.
See you there.
Thanks
Dan