Brand new foam tile track 45' x 20'. Losi mini slider, Bolink Legends, Sportwerks Recoil, Xray 1/18, Robotronics Scalpel and Kyosho mini Z have been tested on the new surface and they wall work quite well. Rubber or foam tires work just fine (absolutely no traction additives/compounds allowed !!!). Brand new pit tables & shelves. Indoor season starts:

Friday,Nov 3, 2007 Electric indoor oval racing races start at 7:00pm $12 fee $8 additional classes (Losi mini slider, Bolink Legends, etc)

Saturday,Nov 4, 2007 Electric indoor road course races start at 6:00pm $12 fee $8 additional classes (Sportwerks Recoil, Xray 1/18, Robotronics Scalpel and Kyosho mini Z)

Call GMX for class rules, drections, etc. 860-354-4703.

Made it to the new thread.Lookin' forward to some winter season in-door racing
Running the spec car on the foam/tile track has been alot of fun ! :thumbsup:

We can change that in a hurry.:devil:

Made it to the new thread.Lookin' forward to some winter season in-door racing
Running the spec car on the foam/tile track has been alot of fun ! :thumbsup:
Shouldn't we run tires covered with carpet if the track is foam? Seriously, Sharkey's car was real good with foam on foam. Gonne be a good winter. :)

We can change that in a hurry.:devil:


Yeah Big D,I didn't figure it would last too long.;)

John & Jess now have Legend kits & parts in stock. Spec battery packs are coming in soon. Call for details 860-354-4703

Shouldn't we run tires covered with carpet if the track is foam? Seriously, Sharkey's car was real good with foam on foam. Gonne be a good winter. :)
I'm glue'n up ozite as we speak. Oh should we Paragon the track every round or just the main?

They are gonne be real hard on your tire truer.

Looks like Oval racing has been moved from Friday to Saturday, and road course has been moved from Saturday to Sunday. Call GMX for additional information 860-354-4703.

The popular oval classes looks like Legends and Sliders.

Possible new class for the oval: EDM Stock 4-cell. Run the same car you did on the dirt oval, just use a 4-cell battery. I tried it with mine before racing dirt oval Saturday and it ran very well. Rules will probably be 1) Gearbox tranny only (3-gear type) no direct drive. 2) Rear wheel / 2 WD. 3) EDM body, WDRA legal. 4) Functioning 4 wheel independant suspension using 4 functioning coil over shocks only. 5) Option to add full width full bumper extending up to 1/4" wider than front track width.

Anyone can contact GMX or me with questions on the EDM class.

Any thoughts of some short track S/K's

Any thoughts of some short track S/K's
working on an actual 12th SK chassis now that would be awesome for that type of track, 12th tires,axle,tplate and a smaller body than the 12th one we are running now. Was going to ask what you guys would think of that to run on the track?

Ken,Sharkey here,curious,I understand you working on a 12th SK.Best of luck with it.In this case why couldn't one use an existing 12th chassis(pancar),and use the available 12th SK bodies?Will this new car use the Spec damper etc.?Not stirring the stew,just interested in thoughts and opinions.I'd like to see a
12th version,sounds interesting.Thanks

working on an actual 12th SK chassis now that would be awesome for that type of track, 12th tires,axle,tplate and a smaller body than the 12th one we are running now. Was going to ask what you guys would think of that to run on the track?
Omni, I ran my SK on the foam tile track last night (4-cell, cobalt stock motor) it was not good. too much power. I could see lots from a-arms and foam tires getting torn off. The cars would be more manageable for most guys is they ran a Mabuchi 540 Legends type motor. But, that motor does not fit in a 1/12 pod. The foam tires on the foam track are fine, just don't overpower them. Once the rear tires start to slide - they are gone. If you do a 1/12 SK, for this track, I would make the rear pod able to accept a Mabuchi 540, and offer a full width front bumper like a pan car, and a right rear neft wing that sticks out a little past the tire. That would help.

Ken,Sharkey here,curious,I understand you working on a 12th SK.Best of luck with it.In this case why couldn't one use an existing 12th chassis(pancar),and use the available 12th SK bodies?Will this new car use the Spec damper etc.?Not stirring the stew,just interested in thoughts and opinions.I'd like to see a
12th version,sounds interesting.Thanks
Well I have been thinking about doing an actual 1/12 Sk for a long time now, without getting into great detail on the chassis itself, the car wouldnt be designed specificly for one track, I just thought this track would be kind of neat to try it out on because its small. Im not saying I am going into production with it, Nerf wing is more than likely going to be an add on for the chassis, 1 side damper tube, spec center shoc. I am going by skor rules with the design of the 12th SK incase it gets added to be a class, Some will say now we are running a 1/12 sk yes and no the body is labeled a 1/12 scale but the chassis,pod,tplate,wheel base,track width and the tires are 1/10. If someone wanted to race an actual production 1/12 chassis(like AE,CRC etc) and put a SK body on it now imo because at the time of production its labeled and sold as a 1/12 onroad or oval car, but for club racing I wouldnt care. Right now we seem to all(MFG'S an racers) have an understanding of the rules, like center shock, damper tube etc although I think they need to be worked on.

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Cool :thumbsup:

looks like it going to be wet all day im staying indoors testing the legend. maybe a little prep on the sk too

Everybody on the track looked good sat.

For those that are wondering what GMX is running for the Legends class, here's some pics of my Legend...

Come on... get yours at GMX!

I like what you did with the windows, they look sharp that way. too bad its not legal as per new rule. #100-2b/c all bodys must be taped along the lines provided by the manufacturer.

How dare you get a paint aero advantage.

I like what you did with the windows, they look sharp that way. too bad its not legal as per new rule. #100-2b/c all bodys must be taped along the lines provided by the manufacturer.
That's the story of my life...

dale my new body will have that exact same shape of the window, no worries. almost ready for skor. dont know if any of you will be at the shootout this weekend but I plan to bring the mold with me for people to look at. key word, "plan"

Legends Rules
1. If it came in the box when you bought the car you can use it.
2. Tires: as of now it will be BSR blue fronts and green and or blue rears. Those who have the old trinity spec. tires can also use those.
3. Steel axles only.
4. Gearing: you must use an 81 tooth spur and a yet to be determined pinion I believe 21 would be standard with an option of 20 or 22 for tire size adjustments. No 64 pitch allowed.
5. Tires cannot be cut down and sidewalls can’t be rounded off.
6. Tamiya; motors silver can black end bell ONLY PN#----------. NO TAMPERING ALLOWED.
7. Motors will be owned by the racer but must be removed and stored at GMX with owners name printed on container at the end of racing that night. Refusal to do so will result in a 1 pt. deduction.
8. Motors will be engraved with a symbol of John’s choice.
9. You may own as many motors as you like but all MUST stay at GMX.
10. Motors may be soldered to speed control.
11. Steering blocks can either be of the white or black style.
12. You may choose to run your motor as a right or left wheel drive.
13. No ball ends allowed standard bolink steering rods only. You may double up the collars if you wish.
14. Bearings are allowed on the axle and spindles only, not on the spur gear.
15. Bodies may have the front and rear windows removed. The side windows must stay intact. Do not paint windows.
16. The arc of the rear fenders cannot go higher than the bottom of the molded window line.
17. The rear molded portion of the bumper must stay intact. No holes in the rear panel at all.
18. The front body post may be moved to accommodate certain styles of bodies.
19. No additional spoilers to the body or chassis.
20. Single bar nerf bars may be used, but must not extend beyond the outer edge of the tires.
21. All batteries will be of the spec variety. 1600s are the choice.
22. Old style aluminum or alum. And plastic rear hubs are allowed.
23. NO drilling or alterations of the chassis is allowed. You may file the screw or the motor slots for ease of movement.

The tire truing / cutting rule is gonna require some honesty here on the driver's part. We've all been around, everyone knows what the intent of the rule is, so don't screw around.

John also has a "track rule" for all classes, not just Legends: No traction compound. Ever. Don't do it at the track. Don't do it at home during the week. GMX is a smaller indoor facility, he doesn't want to live with the smell. Again, it's gonna take some honesty here. I know there's some stuff that does not smell. Any questions on this rule should be directed to John.

AHHH,,YES,,,THE EXCITEMENT OF POSSIBLE RULE BREAKERS,MAKES ME SO EXCITED....PONY UP BOYS........ :wave:

Why don't u guys move this over to the spec racing thread. I am shure that outhers would like to know about the cars we run on the foam track

AHHH,,YES,,,THE EXCITEMENT OF POSSIBLE RULE BREAKERS,MAKES ME SO EXCITED....PONY UP BOYS........ :wave:
WATER!!!!!!

NEEDS MORE WATER......................... :cry:

Had alot of fun last nite,despite the CARNAGE!!!!!! :freak: Eric and Darrel had a killer battle for the win.See you all next sat nite!:woohoo:

how many cars?

do they have bodys for sale at the track? and tires

Bonzai,I believe it was like 8 Legends cars,and a mini-Slider.Yes John has kits,bodies,tires,motors,spec batts' and replacement parts too.:thumbsup:

Do I have to use a sk body or can I use a cut down legend body that looks like a old modified?

Bill anybody is ok . I am going to mount a 37 chevy no fenders and slam it down low . see you sat night

Bill,Coupes and sedans are fine too.I think Bob Durkin and dale are going to get coupes also.Should be a ton o' fun!!

always is....until..........the r.b's come out and take control..hahahahaah..i'm going to start a new tv series called ,Conrads r/c racing nightmares.ha ha ha ha ha :thumbsup:

r.b's??

eric wins the battle on the first night by a wisker. we were on the same lap I belive it was 93 and I was leading down the front stright by 1/2 a lap. went in too soon and found myself facing turn 1 apex. eric goes around for the lead. I start to gain again cutting it down to 1/2 a stright. last lap eric crashes close to the line I piled in and was in the process of climbing over him for the win but the loop must have picked his car up before I finished climbing over. giving eric the battle but not the war. It was fun as legends always are. the shark got a little pissy but calmed down he got run into a whole lot, but was fast. cant wait for the rest of you guys to show......
best lap time so far 3.82 darrel
best qualfying laps 70 darrel
a-main win eric 100 laps/darrel 100 laps/sharkey 95 I belive. (brain hurts cant remember the other 3)

Note to self: build nerf bars ASAP.

Ill be there soon, work in progress!!

Banzai, that's sweet. You just can't beat coupes. Are you gonna copy the paint scheme of an actual car from that era, or do your own thing?

so nice to see an xrc original class survive all the b.s. :thumbsup: you da man sweets.

Oh yeah it was a fun time.

so nice to see an xrc original class survive all the b.s. :thumbsup: you da man sweets.
Pattin yourself on the back huh, my brotha from anotha mutha.

I think I smell"SWAMP WATER"

Pattin yourself on the back huh, my brotha from anotha mutha.AH , YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OF COURSE,SOMEBODY HAS TO DO IT.ACTUAL,FACTUAL AND STILL INTACTUAL............MY BROTHA...WWWWWWAAAAASSSSSUPPPPPPP !!!!!!!!!!! IT LIVES

I think I smell"SWAMP WATER"GET OUT OF THOSE SAME OLD SWEATY SHOES......... :wave:

Banzai, that's sweet. You just can't beat coupes. Are you gonna copy the paint scheme of an actual car from that era, or do your own thing?] I was thinking of painting it an orange 61 richie evans . I watched him race when I was young.

I got new sweaty shoes.