Tri-State Hobbies & Raceway is proud to present our R.O.C. (Rookie Oval Class) points series. We have decided to run a points series for all of the rookies out there. Here are the class rules

1. Must be a rookie to making left turns, or you've been out of the racing scene so long you've forgotten how to turn left.......lol
2. Any 1/10 scale pan car Chassis is allowed
3. Must run spec motor
4. Must run spec battery
5. Must run spec tires
6. You can use ANY oval body you choose ( ORT, Toyota camry, Dodge Charger, Monty Carlo....etc) but the body has to be closed and the spoiler has to be 3/4" or less
7. Total weight (with body and transponder) must be at least 2 lbs 6 ozs.
8. Ride height no lower that 4mm

I want to put these up here so everyone knows what we will be teching for when we start the point series.

Our points series will start the third Saturday in March ( March 15th, 2008) and will run for 10 weeks ending the third Saturday in May (May 17th, 2008). You will be allowed two(2) throw outs in this series as we will total your best 8 runs. Points will be given as follows:

First place A-Main = 100 points
2nd Place = 98 points
3rd place = 96 points
4th place = 94 points
5th place = 92 points
6th place = 90 points
7th place = 88 points
and so on down the line decreasing by two(2) points for each place.

We will have one(1) "bump up" allowing the winner of the B-Main to run in the A-Main at the back of the pack. This would make the driver who places 2nd in the B-Main, the winner of the B-Main, which awards 1 extra point in addition to his placing points. Top Qualifier (TQ) is also awarded 1 extra point in addition to his placing points. The A-Main will be cut at six (6) drivers allowing driver number 7 to the "bump up".
On the last race day ( May 17th, 2008) all of the points will be doubled as it will be the final race of the series.
Entry Fee for the series will be a one time fee of $20.00 which will go towards prizes and trophies.

The definates i have so far are as follows:

Brad "King" Mullins
Jacob "Bullit" Mullins
Eric Loquillano
Lonnie Stinson
Jay Helson
Fred "Turbo" Thoen
Mike Linkmeyer
Ronnie Hilton
Chip Tague
Darren " Master D" Whiting

So fellow knights of the "oval" table....please let me know who will be attending and I will update the list. Any thoughts or comments feel free to let me know. Untill then....go fast......turn left!

Tri-State Hobbies and Raceway
3379 Dixie Highway
Hamilton OH, 45015
1-513-889-3954

Later
D

This will be the standing Points totals for our Points Series and can be checked frequently. I will update this page as the points totals change so everyone can keep track of where they stand.

1. Darren "Master D" Whiting = 101 pts
2. Brad "King" Mullins = -5 pts
3. Chip Tague = -7 pts
4. Jacob "Bullit" Mullins = -9 pts
5. Fred "Turbo" Thoen = -12 pts
6. Eric Loquillano = -15 pts
7. Mary Hasler = -19 pts
8. Mike Linkmeyer = -21 pts

Later
D

After our first night of racing in the points series we saw some really great racing! Looking back to the past, I am can barely see where we started from, but we have come along way. Points earned tonight are as follows.....

Master D = 101 pts (TQ and 1st place)
King = 96 pts (3rd place)
Chip = 94 pts (4th place)
Bullit = 92 pts (5th place)
Turbo = 89 pts (7th place and winner of the B-main)
Eric L. = 86 (8th place)
Mary = 82 pts (10th place)
Mike Linkmeyer = 80 pts (11th place)

alot of us are showing leaps and bounds at becoming better drivers around the track and it showed by how close the racing was tonight. Just as an insight to all of us, while talking to customers tonight as they watched our three heats run, quite a few people made comments on how well we were doing. They were shocked to know that most of us have only been running in a circle for a few weeks. They felt that we looked alot more experienced than we were. I feel we all deserve a handshake and high-five for doing as well as we did tonight:thumbsup:. Sometimes a spectators viewpoint puts things into perspective for all of us. So fellow drivers let's keep up the good work and most of all, KEEP HAVING FUN!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: Only a few more days till we get to do it again. King, I know your counting the days.....:cool:. Bullit, I know your counting the hours......lol:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Later
D

Master D...correction to rule 1: Rookie or returning racer after a long hiatus (basically no experienced or pro racers).

Great job last night :thumbsup: It was really fun watching all the excitement in the pits and on the racetrack. You guys are doing an awesome job.

FYI,
You may find these articles helpful.
http://www.rc-oval.com/?m=200401
http://www.rc-oval.com/?m=200403
http://www.rc-oval.com/?m=200406
http://www.rc-oval.com/?m=200407

Thanks Roger!

Here is also some good reading.......

http://www.iroaronline.org/dannyb.html

BTW, didn't anyone notice I didn't do any gymnastics (barrel rolls) Saturday night?

Thanks to Foister! He helped me and Darren, both our cars drove great! The wheelmen need some tuning though!

I'll say this, ROC class is exactly like I'd hope it would be. Before I bought my Legends car John hinted at a SOC/ROC class using a Spec chassis, the one Mary is driving now. At some point I suggested to allow open chassis/gearing, but keep spec motor/batts/tires.

Perfect combo!!!!!

Thanks Roger!

Here is also some good reading.......

http://www.iroaronline.org/dannyb.html

BTW, didn't anyone notice I didn't do any gymnastics (barrel rolls) Saturday night?

Thanks to Foister! He helped me and Darren, both our cars drove great! The wheelmen need some tuning though!

I'll say this, ROC class is exactly like I'd hope it would be. Before I bought my Legends car John hinted at a SOC/ROC class using a Spec chassis, the one Mary is driving now. At some point I suggested to allow open chassis/gearing, but keep spec motor/batts/tires.

Perfect combo!!!!!

Dude! did you happen to find the 'barrel roll' springs that we accidentally put underneath your chassis??? ok, ok,, maybe not accidentally! I paid good money for them things!!! ok, ok,.... I meant 'we'! It was a group effort!!! lol. Guess I'll have to figure something else to slooooow you down so the competition can smoke ya!:woohoo:

lol:wave:

Let me borrow that motor Fred used........holy crap!

even though the class is ROC, we need a veteran to kick our butts at times, just to show what our cars CAN do. Between the ROC normal drivers, it has been close, no single person has put it all togther and start running away from the field.

Might have to whoop D's butt to get the oval set up sooner, or volunteer to help on Thursday night after races to change the track over :)

In that article it mentions 10.5 oz LR weight, I was at 9.5 oz LR weight Saturday, well when I started. With the heavier NiMH and 4 cell, 10.5-11 oz might be perfect.

2 oz. heavier on the LF as compared to the RF like John said.

One more article you guys may be interested in. (good pics)
http://www.rc-oval.com/?m=200601

Week 2
Congrats to:
King for TQ & new track record.
Eric L for B main bump up and A main win!
Chip Tague, our new points leader.

Week 2 did not lack excitment. Lots of bumpin' & grindin'...everyone wants the top spot but only one seat :woohoo:

Awesome racing fella's.

Chip Tague 192
King Mullins 189
Tracy Rupert 186
Eric L 185
Bullit Millins 182
Turbo Thoen 170
Terry Rupert 164
Mary Hasler 162
Mike Linkmeyer 156
Master D 101
Steve Pasch 99
Rob Bryant 86
Jay Frost 80

Happy Easter everyone.

That was one of the best races by far so far....still 8 more weeks to go! The excitement is building...and I can't wait for next saturday! I am learning alot and dont wanna forget things.

Thanks again all....somehow...though, part of me thinks that some people were sand baggin' but, then again, maybe I'm buildin up the skillz!!!

Sorry, tryin not to get too dang cocky at the begginin...

(sigh) is it Saturday yet...JK

If you keep it off the walls and not stuffed under the corners, you might go faster :)

all I know is....Brad was fast! wicked fast....

50 laps!!! how the H---!

he was still running 4.8-4.9 laps at the end!

Biggin69, what all do you need to fix your pan???

Biggin69, what all do you need to fix your pan???

wrong thread you idiot!

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

:wave:

wrong thread you idiot!

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

:wave:

DOH!!!:mad:

he was still running 4.8-4.9 laps at the end!


After lookin at the race results....I wasn't that bad myself(still gloatin after that magical night):woohoo:

In all reality, I don't have to be fast.... I just have to be faster than you:thumbsup:

you have to be alot faster than me. My barrel rolls normally don't require a marshal, unlike your "stuffing it" at least once a race :)

you have to be alot faster than me. My barrel rolls normally don't require a marshal, unlike your "stuffing it" at least once a race :)

I stuffed it twice in the A main last week....and still one!:D

You didn't any fight when I took my lap back. I'll be down early Friday to put the chassis back right, whoever is working might need help setting the Oval up. I expect Fred to make a good showing this week.

You didn't any fight when I took my lap back. I'll be down early Friday to put the chassis back right, whoever is working might need help setting the Oval up. I expect Fred to make a good showing this week.

Wasn't worried about givin you your lap back....cause the race was almost over! I was takin it easy... no need to fight when you've already lapped a loosin' car!!!
GAME OVER MAN!!! GAME OVER!lmao

yes...the trash tawkin starts:woohoo:JK

KING, BULLIT: I expect that the hackin incident between you to will not repeat itself. I think it will be between you three will be the ones to beat( King, Bullit & Chip (barrel roller) Tague)!

Thats it, breaking out the 42 tooth and gonna put a green #18 up your tailpipe!

Man you boys and girl are in for it saturday.... Even with a win in the A, Eric did not rest and went to work on his car last night. He found some major issues and fixed that front end pretty nicelly!!! LOOK OUT he may not even need to bump-up this week

Joe Retherford

Wacko - send me a e-mail, I have something to talk to you about.

Todd

toddgrear@cinci.rr.com

sounds like a nice class what gearing u guys use or is it open ?

also sounds like u guys are having a blast with it ...

Rob Landers

I think it is open.... they sure appear to be having a blast! best racing to watch IMO

joe

sounds like a nice class what gearing u guys use or is it open ?

also sounds like u guys are having a blast with it ...

Rob Landers

Open gearing, Rollout for me and last weeks winner is 2.85-2.88 area.......maybe I should have told Eric that.

Open gearing, Rollout for me and last weeks winner is 2.85-2.88 area.......maybe I should have told Eric that.

figured it out dude already 2night! 4.704....and practically consistant 4.7's....lookin for the 4.6 still!

of course, I might not be able to race tonight or atleast miss the first heat:(

figured it out dude already 2night! 4.704....and practically consistant 4.7's....lookin for the 4.6 still!

of course, I might not be able to race tonight or atleast miss the first heat:(

choad choker?

Brad "King" Mullins with his TQ and win tonight is now the points leader over me my two points.

Eric got the biggest air award, as I drove under him after his crash.

Great night of racing, Our second qualifier the was only one pass, and it was right at the end when I passed Eric.

Who I tailed nicely in the A Main until he got into trouble......Eric got the biggest air award, as I drove under him after his crash.

Brad "King" Mullins with his TQ and win tonight is now the points leader over me my two points.

Eric got the biggest air award, as I drove under him after his crash.

Great night of racing, Our second qualifier the was only one pass, and it was right at the end when I passed Eric.

Who I tailed nicely in the A Main until he got into trouble......Eric got the biggest air award, as I drove under him after his crash.

I think i got atleast 2.5 feet of air off of bullit

Great racing last night fella's :thumbsup:
The mains definitely had some anxious moments which made them fun to watch. :woohoo:
The points are as follows:
King-388
Chip-386
Bullit & Eric-372
Turbo-358
Mary-330
Tracy-282
Terry-260
Jay-242
Dan-174
Mike-156
Master D-101
Steve-99
Rob-86
Ryan-80
The spread sheet and past results are at the hobby shop.
Don't forget about the 2 throwouts...

Great racing last night fella's :thumbsup:
The mains definitely had some anxious moments which made them fun to watch. :woohoo:
The points are as follows:
King-388
Chip-386
Bullit & Eric-372
Turbo-358
Mary-330
Tracy-282
Terry-260
Jay-242
Dan-174
Mike-156
Master D-101
Steve-99
Rob-86
Ryan-80
The spread sheet and past results are at the hobby shop.
Don't forget about the 2 throwouts...

I love it! Tied for third!:woohoo:

Ahh! I am gonna have to pick up my pace i guess, eric is tryin' get me!:roll::)

-Bullit

We have had a different A main winner so far, couldn't ask for a better mix.

-Brad

R.O.C= the best racing of the night...you guys are tearing up the rug!!!!

C-ya...
Joe R

I want to thank everyone that has helped me over the last few weeks, and Im sure I will need more help as time goes on. But most important is that I'm having a BLAST, and learning every nite I'm in the Paragon Palace!!!!

I have been hangin around here for afew weeks(on this board), just waitin for the right time to post, I guess I'm feeling more comfortable with everyone and I hope you feel the same,,,, special thanks to Joe,,,,,,,thanks again for taking time away from your rides to work on mine, your a great teacher... we still have work to do!!!!! Thanks again to everyone in the ROC class,,,,,,, Jay Frost(FROSTY)

I want to thank everyone that has helped me over the last few weeks, and Im sure I will need more help as time goes on. But most important is that I'm having a BLAST, and learning every nite I'm in the Paragon Palace!!!!

I have been hangin around here for afew weeks(on this board), just waitin for the right time to post, I guess I'm feeling more comfortable with everyone and I hope you feel the same,,,, special thanks to Joe,,,,,,,thanks again for taking time away from your rides to work on mine, your a great teacher... we still have work to do!!!!! Thanks again to everyone in the ROC class,,,,,,, Jay Frost(FROSTY)

Frosty, I hope your doin ok with it! Dont hesitate to ask anybody. For me, it's more fun to race alot of people. The more... the merry...er!

Bullit-- scoot over dude....I'm comin thru!!!
Rubbin's racin' but head on collisions! That's a different story!

Eric, how did that wall taste?

After following you closely for a few laps I waited until you bobbled and took the position. We touched, you rubbed the wall.....must have rattled you because......

........then the mayhem started!!!!!!!

I wish we could get video of the races. Somehow a small camera mounted up on the turn 1-2 wall.....could also be used as a security camera at night.

Now if we can just figure out a way to slow the King down.

4.609 lap????? WHAT?????

Now if we can just figure out a way to slow the King down.

4.609 lap????? WHAT?????[/QUOTE]

I think I'll let some air out of his tires!!!...

Ya know, I still don't know his secrets!!!

You guys thought I was smokin' crack when (early on) I was saying 3.5xx. Well, watch out boys...I don't know who gave King his name but it fits! :woohoo:
Great job to all of you. The ROC is really fun to watch progress week after week. 4 weeks in and 4 different winners. Now thats what I call racing.

Roger we did not say you were smoking crack because you said someone was going to turn a 3.5x lap, it was because you said you were going to run 3.5 mod...lol

Listen Guys, I could not have turned 4.6 lap without the support of the local pros.....thank you.. Monti, Joe, Roger, John....all of you have given techincal advice that equals speed.:thumbsup:
Right now I'm in Kalamazoo Mi on business, I just left one of the local hobby shop/race tracks. The track was the same size as TSH but not as nice. The pit areas where bad.
People we have a first class facility at TriState! Please continue to support it by purchasing products/parts from TSH as you need them.
John & Roger thank you!

P.S. Indoor Oval in Kalamazoo died out three years ago, we need to keep it alive in our area....:)

-Brad

I know WE (John and I) had it nice at Hi-Tech in Loveland 15+ years ago, I noticed the same thing first trip to TSH. I mean it is bad that the apartments I've been looking at NEED to be closer to TSH :)

HONESTLY for me (maybe why John suckered me in!) I'm having as much if not more fun that I did YEARS ago. I won't let go this time :)

Oh yeah, Spec Batts, I lost a good one :(

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?p=2345692#post2345692

PS: To the crowd NORTH of the Mullins and me, bite your tongues. I won't name names yet (DREW!) and others, this IS a family place, not a bar. I've been known to cuss like a sailor, but NOT AT THE TRACK!

Slip of the tongue will happen, but some people just have no respect for others.


-Chip/Bone

Chip,
Sorry about your battery pack. Your charger is different than mine so it is a bit like Greek to me.

I agree with you about the language, blurting four letters words public is ridiculous enough. The twisted innuendos that were spoken will have the same negative impact on children. People always under estimate the intelligence of children.

Roger we did not say you were smoking crack because you said someone was going to turn a 3.5x lap, it was because you said you were going to run 3.5 mod...lol

If I continue to run 3.5 I may turn to crack:freak:. Its easier to run the Jato outside at 65mph.

Listen Guys, I could not have turned 4.6 lap without the support of the local pros.....thank you.. Monti, Joe, Roger, John....all of you have given techincal advice that equals speed.:thumbsup:
Right now I'm in Kalamazoo Mi on business, I just left one of the local hobby shop/race tracks. The track was the same size as TSH but not as nice. The pit areas where bad.
People we have a first class facility at TriState! Please continue to support it by purchasing products/parts from TSH as you need them.
John & Roger thank you!

P.S. Indoor Oval in Kalamazoo died out three years ago, we need to keep it alive in our area....:)

-Brad

Brad...Thanks for the kind words.

Tonight was some fine racing among friends! With the new racers in line, we had some magifacent moves in the A mains...as well as the B mains


I watched Chip tally up the numbers for the points race tonight...and it looks like Chip is slowly creepin up on the "King". ok myabe not creepin up...My be King is slowly leaving the pack! I broke away from "drillbit" (who seems to be having some motor issues) and have a 8 point lead for 3rd in points. Lookout King! Here I come....I've just about got your speed! Now if I could just hold onto my lines!!! Bullits in 4th, I believe Turbo is in 5th(movin up in the world with the extra point for winning the B main and bumpin up to the A( I'm glad he didn't beat me with my own dang body...again!)( WTG Fred) with Mary nippin at his heals in
6th spot! Kinda proud of her screamin with some 4.7's and 4.8's! :thumbsup: WTG Mary! And the Rupuert Gang is sneakin up on us. :dude: