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ToddFalkowski
01-07-2008, 11:15 PM
Hello, racers!

Michiana RC (in Mishawaka, Indiana) will hold the first annual "King of the Road" on-road trophy race on January 27th, 2008.

Time: Sunday, January 27th. Doors open at 8:00am, racing starts at Noon

Website: www.michianarc.com All our information is there, including class rules, etc.

Location: Mishawaka, Indiana For directions: CLICK HERE (http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=35)

Track: Track is 36' x 60'. Carpet is CRC Ozite (two seasons old).

General: Three heats and a main. Re-sorts will be done after the second round. IFMAR qualifying in all classes. Scoring done with RC Scoring Pro software. Personal transponders are not only accepted, but recommended. We do have house transponders.

Cost: First class will be $15.00, second class $10.00, any additional class is $5.00.

Registration: We will do (and recommend) an advance registration. We will have the signup sheet available soon, and signup will be able to be done either online or in-person at the track. We will RESERVE PIT SPACE based on registrations. We have plenty of pit spaces available, both in two lofts, or on the track floor. We will begin registrations THIS FRIDAY.

Classes and Rules:

12th Scale Stock Advanced: This class follows ROAR rules for all car specs. Motors allowed are ROAR-legal Brushed Stock Motors, or 17.5 Brushless systems (no tuning rotors allowed) Batteries are a 4600mAh limit. 8 minute heats and mains.
12th Scale Novice: This is a Michiana RC Class that runs all the same rules as stock, but uses standard Mabuchi 540 motors. (We sell them at the track dirt-cheap) This class is intended for the novice racer. 5 minute heats and mains.
Touring Car Stock Advanced: This is a FOAM TIRE class (although rubber tires are permitted) Cars follow ROAR rules. Motors allowed are ROAR-legal Brushed Stock Motors, or 13.5 Brushless systems (no tuning rotors allowed) Batteries are a 4600mAh limit, or LiPo batteries that fit the criteria listed HERE (http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=49&func=view&id=1291&catid=27). 5 minute heats and mains.
Stadium Truck Novice: This is a Michiana RC class that runs on the carpet with full carpeted jumps & a tabletop. Foam tires are recommended (although rubber tires are permitted, but any SOFT knobbies must be ground down to a slick-like status) Trucks follow ROAR rules. Motors allowed are ROAR-legal Brushed Stock Motors, or 13.5 Brushless systems (no tuning rotors allowed) Batteries are a 4600mAh limit, or LiPo batteries that fit the criteria listed HERE (http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=49&func=view&id=1291&catid=27). 5 minute heats and mains. This is intended for the novice racer.
Stadium Truck Stock Advanced: This is a Michiana RC class that runs on the carpet with full carpeted jumps & a tabletop. Foam tires are recommended (although rubber tires are permitted, but any SOFT knobbies must be ground down to a slick-like status) Trucks follow ROAR rules. Motors allowed are ROAR-legal Brushed Stock Motors, or 13.5 Brushless systems (no tuning rotors allowed) Batteries are a 4600mAh limit, or LiPo batteries that fit the criteria listed HERE (http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=49&func=view&id=1291&catid=27). 5 minute heats and mains. This class usually has a competitive 1-2 lap separation, and is intended for advanced racers.
Mini (18th Scale) Open: This will be an open class for any mini car or truck. The class will race in an ON-ROAD configuration (no jumps). Scalpels, Xray's Mini, 18T's, and the like can run. Motors are open (brushed or brushless). Batteries are open to most anything. LiPo's, however, are NOT allowed in this class (no hard cases)
General Note on Classes: Often times, we get asked about "other" classes, such as Modified or 19 turn classes. We will purchase trophies for the above listed classes ONLY, as they will be personalized to the class. You ARE welcome to race a class not listed above. However, we MUST have a minimum of four to a class (for marshalling). If you show up with the only intention of runnnig, say, TC Modified- understand there is the possibility that you will NOT be racing. Keep that in mind, please. We'll do our best to accomidate you, but will adhere to the rules, and will not compromise (I.E., there MUST be four cars, we will NOT allow you to race in another class that's "close")
There is one more class that we may run- more details on that soon.

We will post more information, such as class sponsors, and more detailed information. Over the course of the week we'll "pretty up" this post, and add any additional info.

Stay Tuned!!!
Aaron, Pat, Melqui, Todd
Michiana RC Raceway

S. Jerusalem
01-08-2008, 11:20 AM
Will there be weight limits enforced?

ToddFalkowski
01-08-2008, 11:29 AM
Will there be weight limits enforced?

Yes, we will have tech in-place. On club nights, our guys have been good about self-policeing, but for a trophy race, we will have it all in place, especially for the LiPo-powered cars, which will DEFINITELY need to add weight to conform to the existing rules.

S. Jerusalem
01-08-2008, 11:34 AM
Yes, we will have tech in-place. On club nights, our guys have been good about self-policeing, but for a trophy race, we will have it all in place, especially for the LiPo-powered cars, which will DEFINITELY need to add weight to conform to the existing rules.
Thanks for the quick response. ROAR rules I assume? We'll see how many GR fellas we can get down there.

ToddFalkowski
01-08-2008, 11:37 AM
Thanks for the quick response. ROAR rules I assume? We'll see how many GR fellas we can get down there.

Absolutely, ROAR rules will apply, except when noted.

airconde
01-08-2008, 02:54 PM
DAMM I thought I would get those new CORALLY'S OUT J/K
Are you allowing the new 4600 In verious brands that Ernie hasn't brought up yet

acyrier
01-08-2008, 03:04 PM
Yeah, energ's. as well as other nimh in the 4500 - 4600 range.

FASTPZ
01-09-2008, 11:25 PM
Hey Todd this is Phil Zimmerman we are thinking of coming up for this friday race with my son and daughter. Just wanting to double check that the track is still at the town and country mall 2544 miracle lane

Miller Time
01-10-2008, 12:00 AM
Hey Todd this is Phil Zimmerman we are thinking of coming up for this friday race with my son and daughter. Just wanting to double check that the track is still at the town and country mall 2544 miracle lane

Hey, Paul :p going to start the smack talk now :thumbsup:

ToddFalkowski
01-10-2008, 12:19 AM
Hey Phil,

Yes, track is still there on Miracle lane... The information above has a link where you can do a Mapquest, etc...

I personally won't be there this week, but definitely be great to have you and the kids out there... (up in Boston for the boat show) Have fun!!!

tcian
01-10-2008, 05:10 PM
Ill see i might be comming up for this, what time do ya think it will be over with on sunday, by tuning rotors u mean i cant run the sintered rotor that comes in most newer brushless motors i run for trinity and i know there 13.5 comes with a sintered rotor would that be permitted?

ToddFalkowski
01-10-2008, 08:46 PM
Hello, tcian...

Yes, the Trinity 13.5 will be permitted. Dropped you a PM...

acyrier
01-11-2008, 03:07 PM
tcian...we should be done around 6-7 depending on the crowd. We'll do our best to keep things moving.

acyrier
01-11-2008, 03:09 PM
Just wanted to tell ya'll...we'll now be hosting an exhibition race for the us vintage trans-am class. Check out their website for rules and join the fun!

http://www.usvintagetransam.com/index_new.html
All are welcome to participate!

upon3
01-14-2008, 09:44 AM
The U.S. Vintage Trans Am Racing website is now live at www.usvintagetransam.com (http://www.usvintagetransam.com). There will be a handful of guys coming from the Chicago area to participate in this race, and we're all looking forward to showing you guys what this class is all about.

We are now allowing 17.5 brushless motors in the 4-cell T/A cars with a 4.0 FDR limit. This is one of the best classes in memory, guys. There is an ongoing thread on RCtech (http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=198728) with a lot of photos and a lot of really great feedback and input from current racers. It's a perfect place for those old, dusty touring cars. :D

See you all on the 27th!



doug

acyrier
01-14-2008, 10:35 AM
We now have the sign-up sheet posted on our website, the direct link is right...

http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5&Itemid=29

there.

Signup early!!!

FASTPZ
01-14-2008, 10:48 PM
Thanks guys we had a great time friday nite racing with ya. Always fun to see some new racers and even some familiar old faces. Leah had a blast in the novice class even though we didn't get home until late with the long drive back home. Keep up the good work and see ya next time. the Zs

acyrier
01-15-2008, 01:01 AM
Glad ya'll were able to make it. We'll see ya'll on the 27th. Looking foward to it!

Aaron

ToddFalkowski
01-15-2008, 08:34 AM
Glad you guys could make it, Phil... Sorry I missed y'all....

acyrier
01-17-2008, 02:53 PM
Hey guys..thought thought I'd mention a few things....

1. Track has free wireless internet access. This will give you PDF access to race times.

2. Track is providing lunch for ALL participating racers.

3. 1st 30 pre-entries get FREE Tshirts. (did I mention...FREE?)

4. Free practice on Saturday to all those that Pre-register

5. This will help us have less hassle for signups Sunday, thus making things run more smoothly.


The form located "here" (http://www.michianarc.com/index.php...gid=5&Itemid=29) is an editable PDF with an EMAIL button...it's that simple folks.

Seeya'll next weekend!

Fred Knapp
01-17-2008, 03:18 PM
The Link to your editable PDF doesn't seem to be working.
I get this:
Not Found
The requested URL /index.php...gid=5&Itemid=29 was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.


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Apache/2.0.61 (Unix) mod_ssl/2.0.61 OpenSSL/0.9.7a mod_auth_passthrough/2.1 mod_bwlimited/1.4 FrontPage/5.0.2.2635 PHP/5.2.5 Server at www.michianarc.com Port 80

AChupp2
01-17-2008, 05:09 PM
Try this:

http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=4&Itemid=29

Miller Time
01-17-2008, 05:52 PM
How about posting a Pre-register list by class!

acyrier
01-17-2008, 09:41 PM
I'll do a list this weekend sometime.

acyrier
01-18-2008, 02:47 PM
Updated link

Updated Link...

Here (http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5&Itemid=29) or

http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5&Itemid=29

Working on list, but most of this is out of my head..all the registrations forms are at the track. :) so this is what's in my head...well.... about the racing coming up anyway! :lol:

WarpWind
01-20-2008, 11:46 AM
Well, just sent my entry in. I gotta say, that's a slick way of signing up for a race.

Anyways, I know there'll be a couple of yahoos from GR there. Consider yourself warned... :p :woohoo:

ToddFalkowski
01-20-2008, 05:47 PM
Sounds good, WarpWind... Always great to race with other racers!

Seven days and counting until the King Of The Road, it's gonna be a lot of fun!

acyrier
01-20-2008, 10:52 PM
Well, just sent my entry in. I gotta say, that's a slick way of signing up for a race.

Glad ya'll can make it...seeya then.

also..just fyi on the form..this is the email we get..

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
- (file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Aaron%20Cyrier/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/I98GPLVU/08-King%20of%20the%20Road%20-%20Entry_data.xml#) <topmostSubform>
<Signup-Name>Bill DeRuiter</Signup-Name>

<Signup-Email>I hid this....</Signup-Email>

<Class1-name>Bill DeRuiter</Class1-name>

<Class1-Class>Stock 1/12th Scale</Class1-Class>

<Class1-freq>DSM</Class1-freq>

<Class1-PT>7600650</Class1-PT>

<Class2-name />

<Class2-PT />

<Class2-freq />

<Class2-Class />

<Class3-name />

<Class3-PT />

<Class3-freq />

<Class3-Class />

<Class4-name />

<Class4-Class />

<Class4-freq />

<Class4-PT />

</topmostSubform>

Later.

WarpWind
01-20-2008, 11:13 PM
That looks good to me. Is there any chance that I can add a second entry? I may have to dust off the stadium truck and bring it along.

acyrier
01-20-2008, 11:18 PM
Yeah, just fill out another entry with "BOTH" classes, and I'll ignore the 1st one.

acyrier
01-20-2008, 11:23 PM
Ok guys..here's the pre-entry list as of Sunday night. I'll be taking pre-registrations through saturday. If ya have any questions please feel free to PM, leave a message here or email the name on the form.


Seya Sunday!!!

12th scale Stock
Aaron Cyrier
Todd Falkowski
Andrew Chupp
John Kissel
Phil Zimmerman
Phillip Zimmerman
Dustin Schriver
Andy Sarratore
Frank Connely
Bill DeRuiter
Ken Miller
Doug Carter

12th scale (Novice)
Leah Zimmerman
Blue Walker
Zac Donathan
Noah Raymond

Vintage Trans-am
Aaron Cyrier
Frank Connely
Doug Carter
Dough Plench
Tommy H
Mike Harden
Nexus

Touring Car
Mike Jozwiak
Tim McIntyre
Andy Sarratore
Melqui Rodriguez
Frank Connely
Noah Raymond
Doug Carter

Stadium Truck (Novice)
Don Chupp
Mike Weaver
Austin Weaver

Stadium Truck (Advanced)
Aaron Cyrier
Andrew Chupp
Andy Sarratore
Ken Donathan
Zac Donathan

Based on the pre-entries..were going to have a good crowd!
Keep-em coming

Aaron

acyrier
01-21-2008, 10:24 AM
List updated as of 9:24am.

ToddFalkowski
01-22-2008, 09:36 AM
So, who's gonna be the King of the Road this weekend?

airconde
01-22-2008, 10:56 AM
What time does practice start on sat . And I need a spot Down stairs is that possible
Thanks fellas
Also are you racin Fri night

Team Corally, Fantom ,SMC, BSR, Novak
New castel beer Old Roy Dog food Planters peanuts :woohoo:

acyrier
01-22-2008, 11:49 AM
Yes, spots on the main floor are available. I would suggest coming Saturday and reserving a spot.

Saturday practice, 8:00am till 8:00pm.
If it's not too much trouble, do a pre-regitration form..can be found "HERE" (http://www.michianarc.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5&Itemid=29)
if you pre-register, practice is free..otherwise were going to charge $5.00

Yes, we are racing Friday. Doors open at 5:00pm, racing at 7:00pm.
$13.00 1st class
$3.00 2nd class
$2.00 3rd class

See ya there!!!

fergie
01-22-2008, 01:52 PM
Just checking to see if our entry came through your email? Thanks, Ron & Cory Ferguson

airconde
01-22-2008, 02:05 PM
Me Too

acyrier
01-22-2008, 02:46 PM
Just checking to see if our entry came through your email? Thanks, Ron & Cory Ferguson

Ron, sorry, I did not get yours. when did you send it?


Conde, got yours and responded back to email you sent it from.

acyrier
01-22-2008, 02:51 PM
Updated list

12th scale Stock
Aaron Cyrier
Todd Falkowski
Andrew Chupp
John Kissel
Phil Zimmerman
Phillip Zimmerman
Dustin Schriver
Andy Sarratore
Frank Connely
Bill DeRuiter
Ken Miller
Doug Carter



12th scale (Novice)
Leah Zimmerman
Blue Walker
Zac Donathan
Noah Raymond

Vintage Trans-am
Aaron Cyrier
Frank Connely
Doug Carter



Touring Car
Mike Jozwiak
Tim McIntyre
Andy Sarratore
Melqui Rodriguez
Frank Connely
Noah Raymond
Doug Carter
Jeff Conde


Stadium Truck (Novice)
Don Chupp
Mike Weaver
Austin Weaver

Stadium Truck (Advanced)
Aaron Cyrier
Andrew Chupp
Andy Sarratore
Ken Donathan
Zac Donathan

airconde
01-24-2008, 12:23 PM
Hey Aaron or Todd do you guys have any tires for the trans am class I found a old Bolink 1969 Z 28 body If I get it painted we''ll give it a try.
Also any body looking for a Corally RDX carpet spec with 2 battery's ran through it 200.00 roller + xtras

ToddFalkowski
01-24-2008, 12:26 PM
Aaron will know more on the tires & wheels... My concern would be the body, as I'm pretty sure it's not on the "approved" list (we're going by USVTARC rules)

I'll find out from Doug....

upon3
01-24-2008, 12:32 PM
The Bolinks are not on the approved list of bodies for Trans Am, because they are all 190mm and will be difficult fits over the wide tires with the offset wheels. We want this class to be a little more like old school "scale modeling," so tires sticking out of fenders isn't allowed.

That said, if you show up with one, you won't be turned away. ;)

It woldn't be my first choice for a body, though. :)

ToddFalkowski
01-24-2008, 12:35 PM
There ya go, Conde... Bring it on! I'll let ya know about the wheels...

ToddFalkowski
01-24-2008, 12:44 PM
Conde- we'll have extra wheels and tires tomorrow night... C'mon, you're covered.

:thumbsup:

airconde
01-24-2008, 02:09 PM
Ya I was woundering I had that body laying around. Their some Michiganders comin also. Thanks

Fred Knapp
01-24-2008, 03:08 PM
Yep, we'll be there.

acyrier
01-25-2008, 02:54 PM
pre-registration list keeps growing. I KNOW there are more people out there that are coming, but have not filled out a form. Remember, 1st 30 to pre-register get a free Tshirt. (but please, wear one to the track till you get your freeby! Nobody wants to see anybody elses manboobs! :) )

Seeya saturday for those that take-up the free practice!!!

Later.

12th scale Stock
Aaron Cyrier
Todd Falkowski
Andrew Chupp
John Kissel
Phil Zimmerman
Phillip Zimmerman
Dustin Schriver
Andy Sarratore
Frank Connely
Bill DeRuiter
Ken Miller
Mike Slaughter
Doug Carter
Marty Miller
Ron Ferguson
Cory Ferguson

12th scale
(Novice)
Leah Zimmerman
Blue Walker
Zac Donathan
Noah Raymond

Vintage Trans-am
Aaron Cyrier
Frank Connely
Doug Carter
Tommy Heintzberger
Mike Hardin
Melqui Rodriguez
Pat Syson

Touring Car
Mike Jozwiak
Tim McIntyre
Andy Sarratore
Melqui Rodriguez
Frank Connely
Noah Raymond
Mike Slaughter
Doug Carter
Jeff Conde

Stadium Truck (Novice)
Don Chupp
Mike Weaver
Austin Weaver
Dillin Heintzberger

Stadium Truck (Advanced)
Aaron Cyrier
Andrew Chupp
Andy Sarratore
Ken Donathan
Zac Donathan
Tommy Heintzberger

airconde
01-25-2008, 03:02 PM
Aaron save me the big billboard one Please.
They havnt signed up yet their comin with me sat morning
Roberto Lamonta stadium truck adv 12scale and mybe tourning
Fred Dills stadium truck adv. and 12th I think

acyrier
01-25-2008, 03:21 PM
Not sure what you mean by billboard one...we'll have a dozen or so spaces on the floor. Seeya saturday.

airconde
01-25-2008, 04:09 PM
Shirt size BIG BIGGER BIGEST .
See you guys in the a.m, I need lotts of practice I havn't rac TC's since Cavalcade
And I have two new cars :woohoo: