Hey Racers:
I spoke w/ Todd Moran last night and he said that the new Master Hobbies race track in Fonda/Fultonville, NY will run it's first race this Saturday, Sept. 15th. All classes welcome.

He's going to try to have the track ready for practice at 5:00, heats to start at 6:30. Hobby shop is open all day-
Master Hobbies: 518-853-3369

There is on-site pit benches and power, hobby shop and bathroom. You may want to bring a chair or stool-

Directions:
-NYS Thruway to the Fonda/Fultonville Exit 28
-After toll booth, take left at light onto River Rd.
-At Stop Light, Take Left onto Rt. 30A South
-Go 2-3 miles on Rt. 30A South. Quality Autobody / Master Hobbies and Raceway are located on the right.

Hey TP,

Can you tell us if they will be running@ the same times next Sat the 22nd?

Jay :dude:

how did u all make out yesterday ?

Well, we ran the first race program last night- wow, what a facility!!!

Here's some of the highlights:

-Mike's wife Chrissy and her Dad had a TON of food, (as in FILLED the back of a SUV) ranging from home-made Chili to burgers, dogs, chips, cookies, candy, etc; (us fat guys like food...http://dirtoval.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif )

-The track has so many lights the track looks like a stadium-

-The asphalt paved infield and pit road are really nice touches-

-A moist, power-troweled smooth surface with gobs of bite-

-There are 3 rows of pit benches- (1) that's 100' long and (2) others are 40' each-all coplete with power and lights-

-The pit / scoring shed is completely wired for the scoring system, and it worked awesome-

-The pits have crushed stone spread throughout-no muddy or wet feet, and when you set your pit boxes or hauler bags on the ground, they stay clean and dry too!

-Many interested spectators and lots of questions and answers in the pits.

-The owner of the Holiday Inn in Johnstown was there most of the night and offered any support he could for discounted rates, etc; for out of towners as well as for big races- http://dirtoval.com/forums/images/smilies/thup.gif

-A stocked hobbyshop for trackside support- BSR Tires, our complete line of Putnam Products with a Custom Works order on the way as well-

-LOSI SLIDERS!!! Mike had 20 left in stock yesterday when I arrived, with a complete line of parts and aftermarket hop ups, motors, brushes, etc-

-Run line of about 170' - 180', fast laps in stock were 4.6's 4.7'- that's moving!!!

You gotta check this place out-too cool!

Between Master Hobbies Track, Competition Hobbies Track, Kirt's Pine Bowl and Big Mike's, it sure is nice not to have to leave the Capital District to race at some of the nicest dirt oval facilities I've visited anywhere-awesome!!!

Todd sent me a pic via cell phone yesterday. Track looks great all lit up!

Any chance of a race the Fri. nite of the WDRA weekend? I'm not sure I could make it in time to race (5 hr. drive for me) but I sure would like to check it out!

GROAN!!!!! Saturday was my Birthday and my kids took me to the New Yorker 200 at Utica Rome Speedway. I visited the track yesterday the 16th and took pics to show the Syracuse crowd. That place is awsome!!!!

WHEN IS THE NEXT RACE???????? I want to be there!!!!!!

John

We Have Scheduled The Next Race For Sat Sept 22
Warm-ups At 5:00 Heats Around 6:00

Wally
I just saw your sugggestion and will look into that angle and let you know

Thanks
Kirt

Saturday, September 22nd, got it.

John

Planning on the 22nd... :dude:

Today is gonna be a beautiful day for dirt racin'...:thumbsup:

Had a great night at Master Hobbies and Raceway last night...

Thanks to all who came, especially the guys who towed in from out west: John Remington, Bill Karl, J-Rod, Scott and Jeff Hotaling and Dylan Watier-

Mother Nature dropped a quick shower on us around 5:00, but we got the show in and were done by 10:45-

Track Records: http://dirtoval.com/forums/images/smilies/revs.gif

-Slider: Keith "O.O.G." Harris:
-Truck: Bill Karl
-EDM Small Block Stock: J-Rod
-EDM Big Block Stock: Jeff Hotaling
-EDM Mod: Dylan "I'm Better Lookin' Than Hotaling" Watier


http://dirtoval.com/forums/images/smilies/trophy.gifhttp://dirtoval.com/forums/images/smilies/checkeredflag.gifWinnershttp://dirtoval.com/forums/images/smilies/checkeredflag.gifhttp://dirtoval.com/forums/images/smilies/trophy.gif

-Slider: Keith "O.O.G." Harris
-Truck: Bill Karl
-EDM Small Block Stock: Jay Biondi
-EDM Big Block Stock: Jeff Hotaling
-EDM Mod: Dylan "I'm Better Lookin' Than Hotaling" Watier

Just wanted to publicly say thanks to Mike and his family from Masters Hobbies, Todd Moran, Todd Putnam and all the other folks who made my first night @ MH in Fultonville an enjoyable evening... Excellent facility, Looking forward to the fourth race of the CD R/C Racers quad track series on October 8th because we get to come back and do it all over again...

Jay B :dude:

I'm not sure if this is politically correct to post here, but I want to nip this in the bud before it gets out of hand-:rolleyes:

I recently heard a rumor that I own or have partial ownership in Master Hobbies and Raceway in Fultonville. This is a false statement, nothing could be further from the truth. I'm not sure how this rumor got started, nor do I care - I just want to set the record straight. :cool:

Mike, his friends, family and Todd Moran have assembled an incredible facility in a short time-especially considering none of them have past experience in building tracks or starting/running a hobby shop... They and they alone deserve all the credit for what they have accomplished.

I had to dispell the same rumors not too long ago regarding Competition Hobby in Latham, assuring people that my only involvement there was with the actual track and the CDRCRacers club. I guess some become confused when I actively promote a local track, and assume I have a vested interest-

I am flattered, however, that anyone would accidentally associate my name with either facility-as they have become some of the premier dirt oval facilities anywhere...

Now, back to our regularly scheduled program...:thumbsup:

Masters Hobbies ROCKS!!!! max bite for sure!!! Looking forward to Oct 8th.

John

Just Wanted To Remind Everyone That Mon Oct 8th We Will Be Hosting Cd R/c Racers Quad Track Series Race. Racing To Start At 7pm All Classes Welcome.
Hope To See You All At The Track! :thumbsup:

Just wanted to say Hello.. and say that I will be there Monday Night 10/8 for the fourth and final race of th CD R/C Racers quad track series..


Just wondering if you are planning any racing for the following weekend of the 13th ?

Thanks,

Jay :dude:

Are you running this weekend Oct. 6th. We would like to come out and try your track if your running.

Thanks Big Mike

Jay Look Forward To See You Monday!
Mike We Are Not Running Sat, However If I Can Get The Track Ready A Few Guys Are Practicing Sunday Around 10am I'll Now For Sure Sat Night I'll Post If We Are.

The Quad Track Series Race For Mon The 15 Is Cancelled. Stay Tuned For Possible Races Weather Permitting.

why is no one racing the 15th,the weather is gonna be nice.