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gotmark73
09-23-2007, 06:49 PM
This friday Sept. 28 will be the first race at Park Lane Hobbies 1080 Lincoln Hwy (rt. 30) Dyer IN. We will be running inline motor cars, magna-traction cars, and thunder jet cars our only requirement is that there be at least two cars to make a class. Racing starts at 7:30pm and we are shooting to be done by 9:30. Please feel free to e-mail me at gotmark73@yahoo.com or call 219-322-1123 with any questions. The track is a four lane 4x14ft. road course with trackmate timing. There will be track rental during the week for practice. Entry is $10.00 with 50% of the entry fees paid out in CASH :woohoo: to the winner. There is also a $5.00 gift cert. for any single lap track record. Since this is a new track there is no records yet so we are looking at $20.00 in gift certs. to be given this Friday. Also any local racers or groups please feel to email me if you have a different day that works you and we can try to arrange a race. The hobby shop was nice enough to build a track for us to race at, I just want to make it worth their time so any suggestions are appreciated.

JVerb
09-25-2007, 08:05 PM
Hey I left JoAnn my name and TX number. Call me I will help. Peace, John Verbich.

Rawafx
09-29-2007, 02:37 PM
I hope the racing is going well today. The next time I am up in the midwest I'll stop in and run some laps. My daughter and her family live in Warsaw, IN. and my mom lives in Peotone, IL so I can drive right by your place on the way from one place to the other.


Bob Weichbrodt
"Rawafx"
Winston-Salem, NC

co_zee
09-29-2007, 09:10 PM
DANG!! Verb, is that you man??!!! According to your profile it is!! Sweet! I sent ya a pm!!!

Dragula
09-30-2007, 02:58 AM
Man I loved coming to Chicago for the slot shows,and the pizza!

JVerb
10-02-2007, 09:59 PM
Hey, I just got back from Park Lane Hobbies in Dyer IN. I raced the track for about an hour and a half and I must say I really enjoyed myself. I got to meet Mark (the guy you put the track together) and we had a good time running old school t-jets. The track still needs to be massaged a little but Mark did a excellant job of getting this bad boy going. This looks like it could be a very enjoyable fall slot car season. If any of you are in the Calumet Region you should come out and give this a look see. While Mark and I were going at it I noticed a guy watching. I found out his name was Chester and he said he use to race 1/24 cars back in the day. I gave him a controller and a car to use and he proceeded to kick my butt with my own stuff. I hope he comes back. Anyway I hope to see more racers here soon. Peace, John Verbich

brownie374
11-24-2007, 02:34 AM
Raced there tonight good time good people.Lookin foward to next time.

brownie374
12-06-2007, 10:56 PM
Just packed up my cars goin racin tomorrow night!

JVerb
12-07-2007, 12:44 PM
Hey, if you are even remotely interested in slot cars come on in and give this a try. We usually get started around 7 o’clock. Extra cars and controllers will be available at no charge. Remember to borrow better.

Peace, Verb

brownie374
12-20-2007, 11:06 PM
We are racing tomorrow night ! Come check it out

41-willys
12-22-2007, 05:55 PM
Do they do any racing or test-N-Tune on Saturdays? I can't make it there on Fridays.

brownie374
12-23-2007, 02:28 AM
You might be able to run the track.After the first of the year they might do some sun. races.

brownie374
01-02-2008, 10:43 PM
Racin this friday come on out!

41-willys
01-05-2008, 01:22 AM
I stopped by to check it out. Nice bunch of people and very helpful. Now if they could race on Sundays;) I maybe able to join them more often. Nice meeting you brownie:wave:

brownie374
01-07-2008, 10:44 PM
Nice meeting you too.We had a full field of 8 racers, with more to come.Loaner cars available.

JVerb
01-16-2008, 01:05 PM
I will be there Friday ready to race, Al Slivko said that he will be there too. I am going to try and get one more guy to come with me, he's a fireman, but i will forgive him for that because he likes t-jets. If anybody is interested in joining us, please come on down. We will have extra controllers and loaner cars available for all racing classes at no charge. The racing is fun and we have a good core group of guys that will help you with all your racing needs. We will race 3 classes of cars. Nascar box stock, slip on silicones only, Sports cars, open class, and t-jets using nitro rules. The Nascar class has been dominated by life-like cars using rutherford 360s. The sports car class has been a mixed bag but most people have been running SRT's with good success, alot of Chaperells and GT 40's. The t-jet class has be a sort of a run what you have class until the newer guys get up to speed. In this class we have been running basically stock AW's with slip-ons and occasional weighted front ends. So come on down and have some fun.

Peace, John Verbich

brownie374
01-16-2008, 10:57 PM
I will be there! maybe I can race stock car with you this week.

brownie374
01-30-2008, 11:33 PM
Bringing a new racer friday he has been practicing in the basement

brownie374
02-13-2008, 11:22 PM
Getting ready!Be there!

TEAM D.V.S.
02-14-2008, 08:40 PM
when and where is the next race?

brownie374
02-14-2008, 10:17 PM
Tommorow night friday. feb 15th track info in first post.

JVerb
02-26-2008, 06:27 AM
Hey guys I am feeling better (flu) and I will be there this Friday. I have to work midnights so I can only stay until 9:30. Hope to see the regulars and some new people.

Peace, John Verbich

brownie374
02-27-2008, 11:03 PM
I will be there too. I need a old aurora steering wheel controller if you have a spare.

brownie374
03-11-2008, 09:51 PM
Should be a good turnout this week,come on out

brownie374
03-25-2008, 10:42 PM
bump to top

brownie374
04-10-2008, 09:54 PM
1more new racer coming fri. Another retired 1/24 racer!

JVerb
04-11-2008, 10:41 AM
I will be there tonight with extra cars and controllers for anyone wishing to try their hand at racing. Come on in and give it a shot, you will like it. Racing starts at 7.

John Verbich

brownie374
05-08-2008, 10:26 PM
bumpbump

brownie374
05-22-2008, 10:27 PM
Goin racing fri.

brownie374
06-02-2008, 08:43 PM
bumpbump

brownie374
06-04-2008, 10:51 PM
Racing this fri. BE THERE!

JVerb
06-17-2008, 07:29 PM
I will be there this friday 6-20-08. Extra cars and controllers will be available to use for the night. See you there.

Peace, John Verbich

brownie374
06-17-2008, 09:36 PM
Justin and I will be there maybe you can take it easy on us this week Verb! Did you hear about a race there on Sun I am going early to work on the track a little. Later Rick:thumbsup:

JVerb
06-18-2008, 10:04 AM
What time will the race be on Sunday? I heard that Finnigan's Pub is having a car show (1:1) that same day. Maybe I will get the Camaro out there and race slot cars too.

Peace, Verbinator

brownie374
06-18-2008, 08:55 PM
We will find out Fri. I will be there early to work on the track and I will be driving my Vette.

brownie374
08-10-2008, 04:51 PM
Just wanted everyone to know we are still racing,with good turnouts wa had 11 racers fri. night not bad for an aug. night.Stop by and check it out.Rick

bearsox
08-15-2008, 10:53 PM
Hey Brownie or Verb ,
What time do you guys usually get started on fridays ? I'm not sure when i could pop in but ya never know when i can catch a break and drop in.

thanks , Dennis :woohoo:

brownie374
08-16-2008, 07:39 PM
Track is open all day racing starts at 8 we race every other fri which is next fri.Later Rick

bearsox
08-16-2008, 08:17 PM
Ouch ! That time i'm sure works ok for locals but travel time and all puts it kinda out of my working range. i don't suppose there are plans for a sat afternoon race time ? Ahh just hoping ! Rick i hope to see ya at your place in september then.

thanks , Dennis

TEAM D.V.S.
08-22-2008, 11:15 PM
i agree with Dennis Saturday would work alot better with travelers!

http://z9.invisionfree.com/CITRO/index.php

brownie374
08-23-2008, 12:28 AM
We will talk to the shop about some Sat. races.I have races on Sun at my place about once a month.

bearsox
08-25-2008, 11:36 PM
Hey Mark ,
sure hope you guys can work out some form of a saturday afternoon time frame for some racing action. i know it would help me out but suspect you may get a couple of the CITRO guys to pop in as well. Just food for thought. BTW any time i come i can help with parts , cars , tires or whatever i have to helpfolks out.

Take care , Dennis :wave:

brownie374
09-17-2008, 09:38 PM
Racing this friday always loaner cars dont be shy!

JVerb
09-17-2008, 10:48 PM
I'll be there. Extra cars and controllers for anyone who would like to give it a try.

gotmark73
09-25-2008, 06:55 PM
Look farward to racing on the 12th

brownie374
10-02-2008, 01:29 PM
We are racing friday night.Come on out I will be there with loaners!

brownie374
10-23-2008, 09:14 PM
Racing friday Nov.24 BE THERE

Phishead
10-25-2008, 01:46 AM
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone there tonight, I had a great time.

brownie374
10-26-2008, 02:17 PM
Racing next friday free pizza for the racers!

brownie374
10-30-2008, 07:40 PM
Packing up my stuff for racin on fri.