With the Hensley's 13.5 challenge nearly history, it's time to start thinking about some oval track action on the West side of the great State of Missouri.

Fastlane Raceway, sponsor of the Fastlane Raceway 10.5 Pro Mod class in this year's BRL series, will be hosting the 4th annual Midwest Oval Grand Nationals on February 9th and 10th, 2008.

The newly renovated (actually still being renovated) Fastlane track features a run line of approximately 170 feet with a 24 foot wide infield. Pit space for over 70 racers is provided next to the track with additional pit space in an attached second building.

Winners of the brushless classes (17.5, 13.5, 10.5) at the Midwest Oval Grand Nationals will receive a paid entry into the BRL finals held at Hobbyplex in Omaha, NE on April 4th - 6th, 2008. Many of the top BRL racers are expected to compete at the event including BRL series promoter, Sonny Brown.

Watch this thread for updates and additional information beginning on Monday, January 14th. Entry form is attached.



I'm adding a roll call here. I'll update names as I receive entries or people post on this thread. If you told us verbally at Hensleys that you were coming, please confirm with a post here as well. It will help keep the thread active. Let us know your transponder number by PM or post so we can get as much entered into the computer in advance as possibe. I'll update this list daily so if you've sent in your entry and don't see your name here, I'll get it added as we receive the mail.


17.5 SPORTSMAN STOCK
1) Jim Jerome
2) Big Chuck Kleinhagen
3) Charlie Moon
4) Andrew Kelm
5) Nick Sackett
6)
7)
8)


13.5 SUPER STOCK
1) Chuck Kleinhagen
2) Shane Schmidt
3) Andrew Acosta
4) Jake Witt
5) Dustin Shore
6) Dave Shore
7) Rob Mulvaney
8) Jason Jackson
9) Matt Bayless
10) Ken DeGood
11) AJ Strawn
12) Mike Kelm
13) Dave Kleinschrodt
14) Rick Kanschat
15) Ben Sackett
16) Al Sackett
17) Randy Ramsey
18) Bob Williams
19) Phil Beardshear

10.5 PRO MODIFIED
1) Chuck Kleinhagen
2) Sonny Brown
3) Danny Bartholomew
4) Matt Bayless
5) Phil Beardshear
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

FASTRUCK TC OVAL
1) Rich Webster
2) Joe Heidrich
3) Rick Church
4) Jeff Heidrich
5) Alan Jones
6)
7)
8)

LOSI MINI SLIDER
1) Alan Jones
2) Big Chuck Kleinhagen
3) Chuck Kleinhagen
4)
5)
6)

Chuck do you have any hotel info? what is the earlybird reg. discount?

We're working on getting a racer's rate at one local hotel. Should have info next week. But there are several hotels in Blue Springs (suburb of KC where the track is located) including Hampton Inn, Motel 6, Days Inn, America's Best Value Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, etc. Rates for these normally run from $50 a night to $99 a night.

Early registration setup right now is $20 for first class up to January 18th; after that it's $25. Second class is $15.

I am definatly in for this one! I will try to get my reg. in the mail on Monday, ( had to wait for payday) ouch , just paid for vegas, nascar weekend, still gotta take care of the Ft Wayne BRL race, damn this gets expensive :freak:

But I wouldn't change it for a minute :cool: Cya you guys soon ! JJ :wave:

Looks like Sonny and myself will make the cross country run to KC....I got some racing to do....


Hoowwwwllllll

Wolfman

We've had some questions regarding the rules for the Losi Slider class. So here is a more complete set of the rules we use at Fastlane:

- Losi Slider RTR or converted Mini-T using unmodified Losi parts unless specifically allowed in the following rules.
- Tires: Stock Losi Mini Slider Tires. CA Glue may be applied to sidewall / tread. Front tire: PN LOSB1156 or wheel & tire PN LOSB1173
Rear tire: PN LOSB1170 or wheel & tire PN LOSB1182
- Batteries: 6 cell NiMH only; maximum rating of 1400 mAhr
- Motors: Stock Losi RX-280 sized motor (PN LOSB1216). Brushes & springs may be replaced.
- Suspension Springs: Stock springs may be replaced with optional Losi springs for Mini-T or Mini Slider. The listed springs may be used at any wheel location.
Front Spring set: PN LOSB1117
Rear Spring set: PN LOSB1119
- Shocks: May be replaced with Losi optional aluminum shock kit (PN LOSB1110). Shock oil may be replaced. External spring spacers and / or internal travel limiters allowed.
- Differential: Stock differential may be replaced with Losi ball diff (PN LOSB1125)
- Turnbuckles: May be upgraded with Losi titanium turnbuckle kit (PN LOSB1230) or equivalent. Heavy duty ball cups may be substituted for stock.
- Electronics: Stock receiver, ESC and servo must be used. Any compatible radio may be used.
- The pinion gear may be replaced to alter the gear ratio. Optional Losi spurs are allowed.
- Stock body and wing panels must be used but custom painted Losi clear body panels can be substituted for stock.
- Fasteners may be replaced with alternates of same size.

I hope this helps to answer any questions on the Slider rules. The overall guiding principle is to create a fun, relatively low cost class where someone can be competitive without making a bunch of car modifications or spending a load of cash.

Less than 4 weeks to go. Looking forward to seeing a great group of racers and having a good time.

More info will be posted later this week. Stay tuned.

Big Chuck, my Regis. is in the mail, Cya in 4 weeks,or maybe sooner if you guys are goin' to Ft.Wayne JJ :dude:

Not gonna make Ft. Wayne, its my wife's birthday that weekend. Last year I was sick with the flu so I've got to stay home to make it up to her (especially since I'm heading to the Birds the following Tuesday). Good Luck though, and we'll see you in our neck of the woods when we get back.

We're working on getting a racer's rate at one local hotel. Should have info next week. But there are several hotels in Blue Springs (suburb of KC where the track is located) including Hampton Inn, Motel 6, Days Inn, America's Best Value Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, etc. Rates for these normally run from $50 a night to $99 a night.

Early registration setup right now is $20 for first class up to January 18th; after that it's $25. Second class is $15.

any updates on the Hotel that you where trying to get a racer's rate?

Put my entry form in the mail today and I'm sure Charlie Moon did as well. Looking forward to it.

AJ

Signed an agreement this morning with the Quality Inn-Blue Springs (701 NW South Outer Rd, Blue Springs, 64015; 816-220-7400). Rate for double room (2 queen beds, 2 occupants) will be $54.99 a night. Includes deluxe continental breakfast. Mention you're with the Fastlane group. They will hold 20 rooms through January 26th. After that, they won't guarantee availability. This hotel is at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 7 in Blue Springs.

Other hotel choices in Blue Springs include Motel 6, Hampton Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Days Inn, Super 8 (seems to be undergoing a name change) and American Inn. I picked the Quality Inn as having the best value for a double room with 2 queen beds. Some of our racers might spill over the sides of just a full size bed and the thought of 2 of our racers in a room with one bed makes me cringe..... :freak:


Big Chuck

just booked mine, SWEET :thumbsup:

I might be looking for someone to share a room with. If your interested let me know.

Jason

I am in for 13.5 .

Jason, You Have A P.m.

Matt,

Welcome to the darkside, brushless. Glad you'll be making our event.

Big Chuck

Jason, You Have A P.m.back at you

ROLL CALL added to first post. If you plan to come and your name isn't there, please post. I know a number of guys who were at Hensleys are coming aren't listed but I'd rather you post here that you're coming than have me assume you are.

Thanks,

Chuck

Ken DeGood 13.5 SS sent reg. this morning

I'm in for whatever class Sonny is running. Free Entry:dude:

Something Pops missed, if you want add your transponder number it would be appreciated too. That way we can get people entered into the computer in advance and have minimal downtime during practice.
If you guard it like your social security number, we'll get you when you arrive (or since I actually read his edit, you can PM BIGCHUCK with it) :)

AJ Strawn Transponder # 4910228

Well if AJ is going, count me in for 13.5

Have to get my glasses to read those little trans numbers.

You Mean Your Miners Goggles!!!!!!

Shane Schmidt 13.5 (I would edit the post but it's big chucks, he does'nt even know how to spell my last name, and I thought we were friends)

Mike are they bi's or tri's now you are getting up there I think it might be your birthday at dinner this year :dude: :thumbsup: :wave: :woohoo:

Oops. Sorry about the mis-spelling Shane. But I guess it's no different than you mis-spelling our last name.

Oops. Sorry about the mis-spelling Shane. But I guess it's no different than you mis-spelling our last name.

I thought you had too many letters in his last name. Now lets see, drop the c,m, and the d.

:D

Oops. Sorry about the mis-spelling Shane. But I guess it's no different than you mis-spelling our last name.

Ya, but I know how to spell it now :dude:

I thought you had too many letters in his last name. Now lets see, drop the c,m, and the d.

:D

Hey now that takes me all the way back to High School.....

Hey now that takes me all the way back to High School.....

All 6 years there huh.:)

All 6 years there huh.:)

More like 16 years I graduated in "92" I'm getting old just like you, I heard a Motley Crue song on the classic rock station now I know I'm getting old, but not that old :thumbsup: :woohoo:

Dude he ment you were in high school for 6 years. ;)

Jake

More like 16 years I graduated in "92" I'm getting old just like you, I heard a Motley Crue song on the classic rock station now I know I'm getting old, but not that old :thumbsup: :woohoo:


read above

Jake

Dude he ment you were in high school for 6 years. ;)

Jake

:hat: :drunk: :hat: :drunk: :dude: :thumbsup: :woohoo:

I will also run 10.5.

Dave Kleinschrodt 13.5 SS transponder 5166443

Dude he ment you were in high school for 6 years. ;)

Jake

Thanks Jake.

Signed an agreement this morning with the Quality Inn-Blue Springs (701 NW South Outer Rd, Blue Springs, 64015; 816-220-7400). Rate for double room (2 queen beds, 2 occupants) will be $54.99 a night. Includes deluxe continental breakfast. Mention you're with the Fastlane group. They will hold 20 rooms through January 26th. After that, they won't guarantee availability. This hotel is at the intersection of I-70 and Highway 7 in Blue Springs.

Other hotel choices in Blue Springs include Motel 6, Hampton Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Days Inn, Super 8 (seems to be undergoing a name change) and American Inn. I picked the Quality Inn as having the best value for a double room with 2 queen beds. Some of our racers might spill over the sides of just a full size bed and the thought of 2 of our racers in a room with one bed makes me cringe..... :freak:


Big Chuck
Big Chuck I just got off the phone with the Quality Inn and they told me that they rate for the the room was $64.99 not $54.99. You might want to check into that.

Rick Kanschat #42 13.5

Jason, I booked a room yesterday and she quoted me 54.99, you must have talked to someone that didn't know ??

Jason, I booked a room yesterday and she quoted me 54.99, you must have talked to someone that didn't know ??I must have I talked to some guy. I will staighten it out when I check in.

Travelocity got me a great rate on my flight and room :thumbsup: :hat:

philb

Are you flying to St. Louis then driving to KC?

I'm an Orbits guy myself!!!!

Great service.

Checked with the hotel this morning. They said as long as you mention you're with the Fastlane Raceway group, they will honor the rate. They apologized for any confusion or problems that might have been created. Jason, I'd give them a call and straighten it our before you arrive.

They've extended the cutoff for holding the block of rooms until the 28th. After that, they won't guarantee that rooms will be available but they will honor the rate if they have rooms.

Right around 30 entries registered at this point. And I know some guys who are coming who haven't indicated it on this roll call (that's a hint there PhilB). Should be 40 or more for the race.

See ya in 2 weeks.

Big Chuck

Hey big Chuck I'm going to come up this sunday and do a little testing for the race. I doesn't matter if there's not a hole lot of people there this weekend I just need to get some more time with the new car.

Jason

Yes, nonstop to STL, then ride along with you MK, as switchman for this event.

To the top gettin close. :)

Jake

Bob Williams 13.5 transponder # 7092212

ya Bob's Coming


Just a little info the shet says we will start qualifying at noon we will probably start around 3 or so so everyone will get some more track time also contemplating ( ya I know big word for me ) single minute qualifying let me know wat you guys think anbout all this..

See ya in a week

We will be open Friday NIight for pit setup...

Shane :wave: