Not just for nitro racing!?! I would hope. I've got a couple of nitro killers I'd love to run out there. I am looking forward to checking the track out soon. I'm in Lansing, grew up in GR. We have our little dirt track here, but nothing like this one, looks awesome.

The drivers stand is coming together quick! It will give a very nice view of the track. Here is an updated panoramic picture of the track (click to enlarge):
http://www.hartmanedesign.com/personal/mx131/mx131_rc_track_05012008_small.jpg (http://www.hartmanedesign.com/personal/mx131/mx131_rc_track_05012008_large.jpg)

That map soom in is pretty nice.

Stopped by there tonight right before it got dark. Great looking track, You should have a birds eye view from the D/ stand.

The place looks great. I don't imagine you'll have a problem getting people out to race at this track, Wow!!!

I'm planning on being there on the 10th. Track looks great.

I'm planning on being there on the 10th. Track looks great.
Yo gonna love it bro.

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The weather is not looking too good...

What time is racing on the 10th.?

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is anyone headed out there today?

It's raining.... :(

What time is racing on the 10th.?

The official flyer will be posted either today or tomorrow, but as of right now this is the schedule:
10:00 AM - Start Practice & Registration
11:30 AM - End Practice & Registration
11:45 AM - Drivers Meeting
12:00 PM - Start racing

Now that we are kind of on the topic, I was wondering what length the races should be for electric. We were thinking about the following:
Electric:
5 mins qualifying
7 mins A-main
5 mins B-main and down

Nitro
7 mins qualifying
30 mins A-main
20 mins B-main
10 mins C-main
7 mins D-main and down

is anyone headed out there today?

I should be out there again tonight, but not bringing my buggy. Will be working on the drivers stand & pit lane. Several of us are planning on being out at the track running cars tomorrow, if weather permits.

What about bumps for both electric and nitro

You might want to bring an rc boat to the track tonight :freak: Mother nature is not cooperating again! AHHHHHHHHHHHH :p
LD

What about bumps for both electric and nitro

How about 2 bumps? Sounds good? Dave and I were discussing this last night and I believe that that is what we decided.

Looks like the rain has shut us down for the day, but we'll be back tomorrow

How about 2 bumps? Sounds good? Dave and I were discussing this last night and I believe that that is what we decided.

Two bump ups is cool. Just have to keep in mind marshalls they seem hard to find at times:freak:

Two bump ups is cool. Just have to keep in mind marshalls they seem hard to find at times:freak:

True. How about this: By default there will be 2 bumps, unless there are less than 5 racers in the main, then we will only have 1 bump.

True. How about this: By default there will be 2 bumps, unless there are less than 5 racers in the main, then we will only have 1 bump.

That will work :thumbsup:

I was just out at the track and it looked pretty good, considering the rain that came down! There was not a single puddle on the track! Unfortunately because of the weather there was no change in progress on the drivers stand, but the plan is to continue that work tomorrow! This place is going to rock!

http://www.hartmanedesign.com/personal/mx131/mx131_flyer_05102008.jpg (http://www.hartmanedesign.com/personal/mx131/mx131_flyer_05102008.pdf)

Sweeeeeeeet!!!!!!!! Looks like a good time. Coming down tomorrow if the rain holds out. Does anybody post the conditions of the track? Would hate to drive down from Sand Lake and have it rain soaked. Should be down there late afternoon with two of us. Nobody has step pins in stock so hopefully my gladiators work. There a little larger lug but we'll try. Bring out the nitro's!!!!:woohoo:

I have to work my other job till 4:00 tomorrow so I'll try and post as soon as they call me from the track. Edwin posted earlier that the track was good tonight after the rain, so hopefully tonights rain will soak in fast and only make conditions better. If I hear that its not suitale to run on tomorrow, I'll post asap.

What does the annual membership include?

Thanks
Brent

What does the annual membership include?

Thanks
Brent

Due to the multiple tracks available at our facility, ie: Motocross and RC, we have much higher liability than other RC tracks around the area. The Membership is required so that we have the proper waivers in place for anyone entering the facility. At this point, you can use your membership card for a 15% dicount at Hobby World. We hope to have more arrangements for discounts as time goes on.

MX131

Cool, Thanks

Yup $10 for a membership is cheap. They have to have their bases covered when it comes to liability. Once you see the facility you'll understand why. It's like a huge playground for crazy people like us and it's gonna be top notch. Even talking about indoor facility for motocross and RC. I'm thinking it's gonna be like the Leisure Hours Raceway but with RC and motocross:thumbsup:
LD

What seems to be the tires of choice for this track?
I'm looking at the info for 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy , truck and also 1/8th scale...

I should be there end of May and couple weekends in June for sure!
Can't wait!

Are you open on memorial day?

Thanks,
Mike

What seems to be the tires of choice for this track?
I'm looking at the info for 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy , truck and also 1/8th scale...

I should be there end of May and couple weekends in June for sure!
Can't wait!

Are you open on memorial day?

Thanks,
Mike

Hey Champy!
I ran my 2wd truck with kingpins in rear and 8 rib front and they hooked up great. I just got some Jconcepts DD's and I think they may work better yet but have not tried them. The track has a real nice loam to it and when damp it hooks up great. So DD's, holeshots or something on that order for the 1/10 scale. For 1/8 Crimes will work but something a little more aggressive may work better. Maybe Edwin or others that have ran the 1/8 can help you out more. I saw your tire collection before. You will have something in your tire box that will work. With it being a new track the surface will change after a race or two so tire choice is yet to be determined.
LD

Good job on the track, fellas. Had a blast. Huge fun. Amazing what can be done in a months time. I ran wore silver studs in front and red ifmar pins in the rear and it felt pretty dialed. I want to try red studs all around. I think that'll be the hot ticket. I think the holeshots might load up too quick, but I'll try them too.

Good job on the track, fellas. Had a blast. Huge fun. Amazing what can be done in a months time. I ran wore silver studs in front and red ifmar pins in the rear and it felt pretty dialed. I want to try red studs all around. I think that'll be the hot ticket. I think the holeshots might load up too quick, but I'll try them too.
How wet was the track? I didn't make it out there today. Had to mow the lawn then it rained :freak: I'll be out there tomorrow to help on the stand. What time is everyone planning on being there?
LD

It went great today guys the track only had one muddy spot and it dried up pretty quickly, other than that it went great. the deck is on the drivers stand and can be used, the front rail is on and the other ones are in the procees of being built. Thanks to Jason Dudda and Jason Jakybzyk (sry if i messed ur name up). They helped alot with the electric side of things we will be there tomarrow and will be open anyone and everyone is welcome and remember practice is free with paid membership. We are excited for next weekend and hope for sunshine and a great turnout.

Thanks
MX131

The track was in great shape today! There was one puddle in front of the step-up this morning, but we were able to get that cleared out fairly quickly! It's great to see so many guys come out already and check out the track! The view from the drivers stand is great, but there are no stairs yet. The railing will be going up tomorrow and we are going to start building the elevated pit lane as well!

As far as 1/8th scale tires: I have tested with crime fighters and Panther Gators (Medium Soft) and I like the Gators better so far. I might get a chance to test some more with different tires tomorrow.

If you have not had the chance yet, come on out and check it out! Tomorrow is the last day of free practice with paid membership ($10).

It's great to hear that everybody is so excited about the track! I will take all the credit for that... :thumbsup: J/K! I would like to thank everybody that has helped out over the last couple of weeks, like Dave, Maverick, Eddie Hoffius, Richard Ulrich, Don Benedict and plenty of others! And mostly I would like to thank the owner Tony for making all of this possible! It's awesome!

The track was in great shape today! There was one puddle in front of the step-up this morning, but we were able to get that cleared out fairly quickly! It's great to see so many guys come out already and check out the track! The view from the drivers stand is great, but there are no stairs yet. The railing will be going up tomorrow and we are going to start building the elevated pit lane as well!

As far as 1/8th scale tires: I have tested with crime fighters and Panther Gators (Medium Soft) and I like the Gators better so far. I might get a chance to test some more with different tires tomorrow.

If you have not had the chance yet, come on out and check it out! Tomorrow is the last day of free practice with paid membership ($10).

It's great to hear that everybody is so excited about the track! I will take all the credit for that... :thumbsup: J/K! I would like to thank everybody that has helped out over the last couple of weeks, like Dave, Maverick, Eddie Hoffius, Richard Ulrich, Don Benedict and plenty of others! And mostly I would like to thank the owner Tony for making all of this possible! It's awesome!

I'll be out tomorrow afternoon. Have to meet Nolan and pick up my Airtronics M8 around noon so I will be there after that.
Picked up another set of DD's tonight. Might try them all the way around my truck.
LD

WOW!.................What a sweet layout. Had a blast running there today. Time to get some new tires. Step pins seemed really good for the GT2. Not sure what to use for front but will keep trying different types. Edwin is a very friendly host. Keep up the good work and will see you Saturday for the 1st show.:woohoo::wave::woohoo:

Does anybody have an idea of how many feet the actual driveline is?

Does anybody have an idea of how many feet the actual driveline is?

About that far John :lol: Not sure bud. Maybe Edwins knows. EDWIN!!!!!!!!!!!
LD

Does anybody have an idea of how many feet the actual driveline is?
If I had to guess, I'd say 600' give or take 50'

About that far John :lol: Not sure bud. Maybe Edwins knows. EDWIN!!!!!!!!!!!
LD

I will take a rough measurement of the driveline today. The dimensions of the area is 150'x80'. I would guess it would be around 800'.

Well Guys the day is looking great so far. The plan so far is to get the drivers stand done and the pit lane started, but we are hoping for another great day of rc and try to get that tracks driveline put done for our first race next weekend. And also remember practice is free today with paid membership. Also anyone that needs tires for there cars lmk and i will get them order to have them in stock.

Thanks
MX131

Oh yea now we have an on site consession stand for food starting at next weekends race.

Oh yea now we have an on site consession stand for food starting at next weekends race.
Wow sweet! Can you get the Hooters girls to be our waitresses? Never mind nobody would get any racing done if they did that :lol: I'll be there today to help out.
LD

sweet track guy's very impressed with the layout . :thumbsup:
drivers stand turned out great .
can't wait to race on the track . :woohoo::woohoo:

KEVIN

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We had an awesome day we got the track on its way to being broke in, we got quite abit of work done on the drivers stand, and on that note we would like to give a special thanks to Don Benedict, Kevin Belka, and Edwin Hartman. We plan on getting alot more done on it on tuesday afternoon. And should have it done by thursday and just to let everyone know we have decided to have FREE practice again this wednesday, thursday and friday (with paid membership). So come get all of the track time you want before the opening race. We hope to have a great turnout, and again by next week we should have an onsite concession stand (sry don no hooters girls). Thanks to everyone who came out.

Thanks,
MX131

I got the jammin up and running now i just need to do som fine tuning to the set up cant wait for this saturday

We had an awesome day we got the track on its way to being broke in, we got quite abit of work done on the drivers stand, and on that note we would like to give a special thanks to Don Benedict, Kevin Belka, and Edwin Hartman. We plan on getting alot more done on it on tuesday afternoon. And should have it done by thursday and just to let everyone know we have decided to have FREE practice again this wednesday, thursday and friday (with paid membership). So come get all of the track time you want before the opening race. We hope to have a great turnout, and again by next week we should have an onsite concession stand (sry don no hooters girls). Thanks to everyone who came out.

Thanks,
MX131

What a nice day it was. It's great to see a place go up so quick. No Hooters girls? Does that mean Hank is gonna be our Hooter girl? :lol: Thats a visual I don't need to see :freak: I had a problem with my speed control tonight. It kept shutting off. Tried fresh batteries when I got home and still did it. Checked all connections too. Changed my radio and receiver and still did it. I emailed Novak just now so I'll see what they say. I may not be able to race this weekend! No speed control! AHHHHHHH That would stink! Hey Tony.... "Whats he building in there?(inside joke) :lol: Oh and the drivers stand is gonna be awesome. Birds eye view! Track is about 95% broke in. I'll stop out this week to help. Can anyone get a compactor there for the rythem section and a couple jumps that need a little smoothing out? Lots of people coming out to run and this track has not even had it's first race yet! Just wait till the word gets out :woohoo:
LD