Hi All,

I have a question.


If there were another ¼ scale Sprint (possibly Dirt Late Model too) Dirt National @ Shaffer Speedway in 2008 would you attend?...It would be july 11 & 12.




I have been approached by some very respectable QSAC members / racers that are willing to help make this event happen. I have also been asked by many racers to have this race again. I’m not sure if it will happen, but I would like everyone’s input. :thumbsup:





Thank You,



Scott George

Hey Scott at this point in time Steve and I are working on getting things ready for 08. Right now we need 1 more sprint and 2 GN's. You can count us in as 2 cars for the Nat's and ANYTHINGELSE we can do to help just ask... Looking forward to the 08 nat's we had a real blast last year.


We need to get Fred back on the dirt I know between yourself Tony and me we can keep him going the right direction LOL... :thumbsup:

i will be there with a sprint and a Dirt Latemodel

Where can one find a dirt LM body?

Hey Scott at this point in time Steve and I are working on getting things ready for 08. Right now we need 1 more sprint and 2 GN's. You can count us in as 2 cars for the Nat's and ANYTHINGELSE we can do to help just ask... Looking forward to the 08 nat's we had a real blast last year.


We need to get Fred back on the dirt I know between yourself Tony and me we can keep him going the right direction LOL... :thumbsup:
[B][SIZE=4]Dirt is for plantin taters as a well respected racer friend of mine said. Enough said..... :woohoo:

Where can one find a dirt LM body?i will make mine not sure where they are sold.
any rules for dirt latemodel class ? i plan on using a full caged strait axle rear car
http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/Picture_047.jpg
http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/Picture_045.jpg

Scott,

You can make your own body from lexan sheeting. As far as the nose, cut an old stock car body if you have one around the end of the hood. You can paint it black or whatever color you choose on the outside. These make the best looking out there. You can also back-pour a body in the nose, then have a sign shop form if for you. They usually have enough scrap lying around & will not charge you. Yep, the nose will be thick using sign material :)
Where can one find a dirt LM body?

I do belive that we would be making the trip to race again, we would be bringing down 7 or 8 from our track, we are also working on getting our track sactioned for next season.
Here is a picture of it, the track has a 425' runline and it is all clean red clay (NO ROCKS) we are bringing in more clay to add just a bit more banking going into turns 1 and 3
Alloy :thumbsup:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/alloyparts/FULLTHROTTLESPEEDWAY.jpg

#5 Kelloggs will be there YOU NEED RULES FOR DIRT LATEMODELS size of body (LxWxH), spoiler and side dam if any. For Chassis and Motor maybe QSAC GN/Sportsman rules so anyone that can come up with a body could race this would make it fair for all. No special one of a kind cars that nobody else would have. Also when I started in 1/4 scale QSAC had a class called ASA the body looked like a Latemodle to me it was made out of black ABS. If the mold is still around maybe new ones could be pulled out of lexan.This way everone would have the same type of body making it equal for all.

What about using my late model as an example. It is44" long 20"wide and 14"high.
Photos are on here under MY NEW AUSSIE LATE MODEL. Bodies are aluminium and the nose is just plastic. Just my 2 cents worth. Pete.

if the Dirt Latemodel thing happens ...this is what i had in mind for my body i will be making it to look just like this :thumbsup:


http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/medium/076.jpg

Good one to copy jamie, Rick eckert is the man. I have a 1/10 scale body of that car somewhere. I have one of the ASA camaro bodies but I am definetly not going to run it on dirt. If someone wants to use it to back pour or what ever you do to make a mold for lexan I would be more than happy to let them use it. I will post a pic of it later.

heres the pic.

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/100_1297.JPG

Hey Jamie do ya need more pic's of Rick's car different angles just as I can run over to the shop a get what ya need. Maestro is right Rick is the man..
Did you build that chassis? Nice work as always.. Comon spring. :thumbsup:

Good one to copy jamie, Rick eckert is the man. I have a 1/10 scale body of that car somewhere. I have one of the ASA camaro bodies but I am definetly not going to run it on dirt. If someone wants to use it to back pour or what ever you do to make a mold for lexan I would be more than happy to let them use it. I will post a pic of it later.

heres the pic.

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/100_1297.JPG

Who made this body?

My Garmin needs a address. Road trip!!!!

The body was made by RACO back in the mid to late 80's.
Whan they are painted up they look really sharp. If anyone knows someone that can make lexan copies of this body let me know I will ship it to them.

Lance,

If you can pour into that body, then it can be copied. In other words, if the body was once formed over a mold, then no problem. BUT, if it was formed from the outside...not easy to do.

Yea, thats what I was afraid of. This was formed from the outside. If anyone else has any ideas let me know. I would be glad to let someone copy it. I missed a lexan one on ebay last year, that would have been nice to have. :rolleyes:

This is by far the best dirt late model body I've seen for 1/4 scale. The nose is made from a used body & was painted from the outside.

I forgot to add... the body is one of Jeff Cleveland's works of art. Nice!

You Have A Pm

Lets get back to the topic.

IF there were a sprint car dirt National @ Shaffer's who's in? I need to know.

Scott-

I am out of the "traveling" picture for a few years. With an eleven month old at home and Mom staying home until he is in primary school, money is a bit tight.

Everyone I talked with that was at the 2007 event had a blast. Sounds like it will continue to be a blast!

Joe Brooks
:thumbsup:

Lets get back to the topic.

IF there were a sprint car dirt National @ Shaffer's who's in? I need to know.


My Brother and I would like to make it from Calif.....

as long as the date don't interfere with our points races out here....

No 2008 Schedule yet out here

The 2007 Dirt National Champ #5 Kellogg's will be in looking to repeat.

I'm looking at making the trip as well.

I would like to see a later date if possible? More into July and August.

4-8 from Timberline Raceway will make the trip!

I have been getting a decent response on the car count. This was not an easy decision, but with the help of some GREAT friends and Tim Shaffer there will a Dirt National @ Shaffer Speedway (racing under the lights) in 2008!

Look for a Dirt National race (new) date to be announced later this week!

Are you going to run dirt latemodels? If so I will be there. I don't like much finishing the body. Not sure what chassis I'm going to run any ideas? Maybe a Bullseye!

Are you going to run dirt latemodels?


That’s a good question. More than likely yes. Let me check into it. Did Lance (or whoever) finish the dirt late model body yet?


That’s a good question. More than likely yes.


Remember, a Dirt Late Model class @ the Dirt Nats. is not 100% guarantee yet. I’m working on it though (rules). More to come.

Haven't talked with Lance but I'm almost done with the one I'm doing for me.

Are you going to run dirt latemodels? If so I will be there. I don't like much finishing the body. Not sure what chassis I'm going to run any ideas? Maybe a Bullseye!


Jeff.....you run late model with the Bullseye and we will Run Sprintcars.. :thumbsup:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n70/cnccustom/BULLSEYE016.jpg

That sounds good. I think that car would be good with the latemodel body because of the shock towers look further apart. That would be alot better for that big body. Gitter Done and we will make it happen.

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"That’s a good question. More than likely yes. Let me check into it. Did Lance (or whoever) finish the dirt late model body yet?"
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Remember, a Dirt Late Model class @ the Dirt Nats. is not 100% guarantee yet. I’m working on it though (rules). More to come.

Thats cool Scott. I may have a sprint car by then also :thumbsup: . I will have my latemodel ready by then:woohoo: and I would like to make a few laps if that is ok :confused: ? Just want to have a little fun:) .

Hey Jeff I sure like this body , IT is sweet ,,Nice job

Very nice body. I will post when I'm done. I've not had alot of time to work on it in a few weeks. May work on it over the holidays.

Where is that body from or did you make it?? I'm still undesided on the material if I make one, lexan or sheetmetal. :confused:

I use all Lexan on my bodies. Sheet metal don't pop back out and I'm rough. LOL

I have the jig to make outlaw late model bodies, work on the wcm cars should be able to fit on others.
Rick klein
Algona www.ricksweewheels.com

I have the jig to make outlaw late model bodies, work on the wcm cars should be able to fit on others.
Rick klein
Algona www.ricksweewheels.com (http://www.ricksweewheels.com)


I didn't see any 1/4 scale bodies? Do u have any pics?

I would have to do some digging, I have some 35mm around, send your address and I will get something in the mail to you.
Rick

Rick, It's been a while since I've seen your late model body, but from what I remember it was very sharp and you can't get much more realistic.

Kevin

I am sure I speak for everyone here that has'nt seen it. Can you scan a pic or send it to someone who can. We would like to see it. :)

I am sure I speak for everyone here that has'nt seen it. Can you scan a pic or send it to someone who can. We would like to see it. :)

I sent Rick my address (for a pic). When I get the pic I'll scan and post.

2008 Dirt Nats July 11-12 @ Shaffer Speedway! Racing into the night! HANG ON!!

Count on a truck load or two from the Land of Oz to be there. Can't wait!!!

Count on a truck load or two from the Land of Oz to be there. Can't wait!!!


It will be a BLAST!

10.4 sec. a lap on a 615 /620 run line....... How fast is that?


PRETTY DARN FAST!!

40.64685 mph avg. LOL
http://www.gazza.co.nz/distance.html
If I did it right???

that is fast!!!! cant wait hopefuly i will have my car set up right by then