Here is the tenative schedule for Washtenaw RC Raceway for 2008-2009

If any changes are made they will be posted here, and on other web site listed below

Washtenaw RC Raceway
2008-2009 Schedule

Track Build Begins: Saturday & Sunday November 8th ,9th !!
10 am
Track build continues into the week until complete. Start times to be announced. (usually around 5pm.)
Come and be a part of the excitement of building the track!! Bring your vehicles for testing!
Bring tools if you can, Shovels, rakes, sledge hammers, Wheelbarrows. Be sure your tools are clearly marked with your name and contact info.

November 15th - 1st Race
November 22nd 1st Points Race
December 6th
December 20th
January 3rd
January 17th
January 31st
February 7th
February 21st
March 7th Last Points Race
March 14th Last Race Run for Fun!
An 11 Race season with a 9 race point series with 2 drops.

Door open at 8 am. Open Practice until 9:30. Driver meeting at 10 am. Racing starts about 10:30am

Hope to see everyone there!


For additional information as the time gets closer check these web sites.
http://www.rcproductdesigns.com in the forums
http://www.hobbytalk.com in the Off Road forums
http://www.rcracingextreme.com in the Off Road forums.

Just a note to let you know where we stand on the track build.
The big push is this Saturday and Sunday.
The drivers stand and handicap ramp is built and re-painted and the Windows are sealed thanks to Chris and Garrett Geiski, Ben Belote and My wife.
The dirt is in place for the major jumps and the track is layed out and ready for pipes to be placed.
Come and join the fun Saturday. Bring your vehicles to help test the jumps!!
I really think we can be completely done by Sunday evening!!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Dan

cool see you sat morning Dan.

super first day of racing at the barn!!! tack layout is fun yet challenging plus with 150+ entries there was great racing in all classes! Cant wait till the next one!.

164 Entries for the first race!!!

Thanks to all who helped out with the track.
Our race directors did a great job. We are learning our new timing system and will continue to work hard to refine the program.
We had 20 heats of racing.
2 full heats of Slash.
1 Full heat of Electric 1/8th scale buggy
1 almost full heat of Electric 1/8th scale Truggy.

We are going to change the race program format.
We will put the Slash class earlier in the round.
We will probably run Novice, Mini, Slash, Stock Buggy, Stock truck, 4 wheel Drive Open, Open Buggy, Open Truck 1/8th scale buggy, Monster Truck and Truggy.

I Might have a Slash to rent on the next race day!!!

Next Race Saturday November 22nd.
See you there!!!
Dan

Sounds fun. nice turnout.Pics of the track? What tires and compound for 4wd and 1/8 buggy. See ya on the 22nd for the first points race. thanks

I will be posting some racing action videos throughout the season....

Folks can find a link to the videos on the front page here:

www.HandyRacing.com

Great race day Saturday.
About 150 entries.
Two full heats of Slash and lots of great racing in all classes.
We finished racing kind of late. 12:20 am.... but that was with two track groom per round of racing.
Let me know what you thought about that. Is it worth the extra time?
I know it really helps keep the dust down and the traction up.
Thanks for all who helped out with the track. All the volunteer marshalls who stepped up.

Next track repair and practice is Monday December 1st at 5 pm.
Next Race Saturday December 6th.
See you there.
Dan

Had a blast. Anything to make the day shorter, I vote yes. 15 Hours is a battle of physical fatigue.Note I,ll prob only make a few races. So whatever.

First night of the point series videos are posted. Check out the racing action and share these with your family and friends, the best racing action is in Ann Arbor.....

Slash Spec A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oADjZ4SW3CA

Stock Buggy A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7MluimSNlM

Stock Truck A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VgdTR0C6GQ

Mod Buggy A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygif-5SVLHg

1/8 Scale Truggy A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzAX59ORN60

Looking forward to a great day of racing on Saturday December 6th!!!
Thanks to the few who braved the weather on Monday to help with track repair.
Steve
Cameron
Matt
Jim
Chris
Nick
Patrick.
We had a lot of fun practicing and the track is in great shape for Saturday.
Hope to see you there!!!
Dan

I'm thinking of heading over from Grand Rapids. Any directions? How long of a drive is it from the west side of GR?

131 South to 94 East
Get off at the Ann Arbor Saline Rd Exit
Turn Right
You will come to a 3 way stop.
Make a Left
The Farm Council Grounds are on the Left just past the Light
Track is located in the building directly across from the restrooms (brick building in the middle of the parking lot).

Once again Bill Sam and Dan sent me home with the Whoop As- Trophy. Dan made his way clear of any chance of taking it home making the A-Main.
Sam, Bill, and I started 3rd, 5th, and 7th. in the B-Main and what a race it was. I told them I would take the trophy home every week if they all came down to this kind of race, but they would send me home with it any way they could.

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Wow, Rick ,hopefully the trophy hasnt found a home for the winter!!LOL.It was a funday of racing for sure!! With 3 heats of stock buggy the competition was good!! We just need some more mod buggy guys!!!

I'm thinking of heading over from Grand Rapids. Any directions? How long of a drive is it from the west side of GR?

Another way is I-96 over to Lansing, US-127 South to Jackson, pick up I-94 east and look for the exit as described above.

There is a Motel 6 on State St just south of 94, a couple miles from the track.

Edit: correct typo for US-127

Second night of the point series...

Slash Spec A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH40wVVqJ3o

Stock Buggy A-Main (1/10 scale):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLuv-Whj4e4

Stock Truck A-Main (1/10 scale):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2ZMBnwE0Yg

Mod Truck A-Main (1/10 scale):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5GUshYhBDA

4WD Open Buggy A-Main (1/10 scale):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5aEgPSY5Ds

1/8 Buggy A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXSWe374Avc

1/8 Scale Truggy A-Main:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JBtxWcf6oU

If I find a job quick ill be back with my buggy to race mod. Ive been gone for 1 race day and I'm going threw withdrawals.

If I find a job quick ill be back with my buggy to race mod. Ive been gone for 1 race day and I'm going threw withdrawals.

Yeah, given the times It's great so many people are still coming out....

(been there myself)

Ill try to make it out this next race to say hi to everyone. Keep up the good work Dan and see everyone hopefully soon.

see everybody sat. for points day 3.

Another way is I-96 over to Lansing, US-126 South to Jackson, pick up I-94 east and look for the exit as described above.

There is a Motel 6 on State St just south of 94, a couple miles from the track.

Thats "US-127" south. I know,............. 126, 127, whatever it takes.

Thats "US-127" south. I know,............. 126, 127, whatever it takes.

Thanks, I could write a song....

"Me, and my typos......"

as usuall a fun day of racing at the barn.Got to drive a slash for the first time, all I can say is that was the most fun racing i have done in a long time!! Any class where you can go from 3rd to last and back to 3rd in a qualifier is alright in my book!!

Hey Chad, those things rock. We run the snot out of them in G.R. Are you racing the 3rd ? A few of us are making the journey down there.

Leonard

Yeah Leonard I will be at washtenaw the 3rd.I am going to try and make all the points series races there this year.It would sure be great to see you before the champs at battlefront in feb..I am actually trying to get acouple guys from around my area to roadtrip up to battle front for some practice the weekend of the 10th so I may get to run with you 2 weeks in a row man.

Sweet man, I have never been there and am lookin forward to it. What kind of tires do run on a 2wd truck anyways?

havent been running truck there this winter,but from what I can tell from others ,Holeshots,doubledees, even seen acouple guys running bar codes.I been running hole shots and double dees on my buggies, but tried the LP holeshots in R3 this week and loved them!
And slash class is pretty big there , usually 2-3 heats.

Sweet, I cant wait. Maybe i'll bring the b4 instead of the t4, you runnin mod?

Bring em both.It's a LONG day man!! You could run 4 classes without a problem if you really wanted to.Mod has been kinda dead of late.Mainly stock ,usually like 3 heats.But if you wanted to run 3 you could run slash, stock buggy and stock/mod truck. to help make the day go by a little.The last 3 times there has been over 20 races per round , with 3 round of qualifying and a main, so your there from 8 am till midnight easy.

Wow, what time does the program start, 8 or 10?

doors open at 8 racing by 10-10:30.Like I said it's a LONG day, but tons of fun.Usually 150-200 entries, but since the week you are coming down everybody is off work I expect it to be more like 200+ on entries.How many of you guys are coming?? I can save some pit space for you if you like.

Yes if you could please. There will be 3 of us, me Paul and Moose. We would appreciate it.
L.

SWEET!! It will be nice seeing pauly and moose too man!! Not an issue I will reserve you some pit space!! Couple things you might want to bring short extension cord (25ft.) and power strips because the oulet spacing is a little off.

Cool man, I got those !!

OK,Guys I guess if I got to take the trophy home for Christmas at least I can make it blend into to the surroundings.Merry Christmas & Happy New year everyone.Oh by the way Sam you were right,as much as I hide that trophy I can still smell it.

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Dec 20 vids are all posted now (day 3 of the points series):

Slash Spec A-Main - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2jLcsTyy9c

Stock Buggy A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf55TiSPPLs

Stock Truck A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9KYCdJlDIw

4WD Open Buggy A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap_hInk0bE0

Mod Truck A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwsbFHoDvPQ

1/8 Buggy A-Main URL - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXCk5TuC644

1/8 Scale Truggy A-Main - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkzW45hqdDE

The ending of the Truggy race is what racing at "The Barn" is all about.

The pics are also posted, the slide show is at:

http://www.handyracing.com/Racers_s_Rigs

if anyone wants a copy PM me and I'll arrange it.

Ok Guys,This has got to stop,I am running out of Holidays to blend the trophy in with.Hope you all had a great Christmas & Happy New Year to all.
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With over 40 people coming to have some fun and help with track repair on Monday... we changed the track.

We have almost 160 per race day!!!

Come and join the fun!!
Next race this Saturday!!! January 3rd.
Dan

I will be there for some Mod truck and 1/8th scale.

What time have you guys been getting out on race day?

What time have you guys been getting out on race day?

Generally, practice in the early coffee hours, driver's meeting 10:00ish

I think the website says doors open at 8:00, getting there early for a good pit table is the best plan.

What time have you guys been getting out on race day?

We have averaged over 150 entries per race and 21 heats.
We usually finish up around midnight or 12:30.
Come and join the fun!!!
Dan

Midnight?! No thanks. I can go to AL's, have a blast, and get home at a decent time.

cool ,I willl have enough time to run 4 classes if I want.

cool ,I willl have enough time to run 4 classes if I want.

I'm not wired to do the hurry up thing.

No offense intended to Al's program, but the atmoshere / people at Dan's track is like at no other.

Jan 3 vids are posted...

Novice A-Main - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf4O7qcSL9s

Slash Spec A-Main - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05c42bQuO3o

Stock Buggy A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bXnqS-o3fE

Stock Truck A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0HxDFrp3mQ

4WD Open Buggy A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZxhuxtgbYk

Mod Truck A-Main (1/10 scale) - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_g4p3hInfE

1/8 Buggy A-Main URL - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veO8M2C2pV8

1/8 Scale Truggy A-Main - URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZf4cITOwM0

Thanks much.

see you all sat. at the barn guys!

8am to 12pm you got to be out of your mind!!!!!!

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