Small Block Nationals Oct 18

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Master Hobbies & Putnam Propulsion Present the 1at Annual
Small Block Nationals

Sat Oct 18, 2008
With no driver restrictions this should be an outdoor, oval shoot-out with the best of the best going head to toe.

The Master Hobbies banked oval has been the site of three of the best WDRA races this summer, and the action promises to keep going into the early fall with this event.

This Special Event will feature several uniquenesses:
2 Lap Time Trail Seeding into your heat
3 Rounds of IFMAR Heats, re-sorted after round two.
Tech after each run; no "hot" motors to make the show then get legal
Mains run by laps
Two flights of mains: The top 1/3 to the A-Flight, the balance to the B-Flight
A-Flight mains will have bump-ups
B-Fights do not have bump-ups
Two B-Flight mains will be run between each A-Flight main for bump-up prep time

Cash prizes to each and every Main Winner.

Trophies

More Details to follow, but save the date NOW!

See Ya ..................... At The Track

Kirt

www.wdraseries.com for body & battery rules, Lipos under consideration, but no determination has been made at this time.
Attached Files Smallblock Nationals Master Hobbies 18 Oct Rev 1.pdf (50.6 KB, 16 views)

How about a Roll call

:thumbsup:

Flier Added

See Ya................ At The Track:thumbsup:
Kirt


Also: started Thread under RC Oval Race Events and on "The Other Site" (Dirt Oval)

Thanks Kirt. I still can't get it right.

Just talked to my co-pilot and my rent a ride from the summer nats is on its way back north so count me in! :dude:

any more consideration on lipo?

Sam and others; please provide me with feedback on what you guys where running in BB this year, as it seemed to be compatible with NiMH.

Thanks and

See Ya.............. At The Track:thumbsup:
Kirt

the general idea seems to be that lipo packs are not as good as new NiMH packs but stay good for the entire life of the battery, rather than get three or four good runs then have packs with a little less power every time we use them. lipo packs look like they are better when compared to three months old.

I Understand the whole theory

Specs...I need to know how to Specify what can be used.

Kirt,

If you are going to consider Lipo, here's some suggestions:

-hard case only
-2 cell / 7.4 volt
-Max volts (to be checked prerace @ at tech) 8.44 volts
-Max temp (to be checked prerace @ at tech) 110*

Call me when you have a few re: the above and this weekend-:thumbsup:

-TP

i'm working on a one race rent a ride for this so if i get my hands on it count me in

-Kyle

Kirt i know chris ran a tekin 3400 23c.And i ran a orion 3600 25c.not sure what sam ran think it was a asc 4700.my pack peeked every time at 8.40 volts,temp was 85 degrees at full charge.after the main it was 95 degrees.i would limit it to a 5000 pack.the more MH the more it costs.

Kirt...I ran a 4200 1/2 charged most nights.....lol

TTT:thumbsup:

Kirt...I ran a 4200 1/2 charged most nights.....lol

Sweet!!! :thumbsup::freak:

I am really excited to share some of the initial sponsors for the Smallblock Nationals.

The following sponsors have already committed to some great door prizes. There’s even rumors that several manufacturers will be putting up a bounty for any car that wins using their stuff!

Thanks to the following Sponsors who will be supporting our race:

Putnam Propulsion
www.putnampropulsion.com (http://www.putnampropulsion.com/)
Putnam Pro-Car and motors won both of the WDRA smallblock races at this track this year! Can they make it a sweep?

RC4Less
www.rc4less.com (http://www.rc4less.com/)
Top Quality RC Products and Awesome tires that have won multiple divisions and both WDRA races at Masters Hobbies too!

Extreme Grafix
PM “BarryWallace” on Dirt Oval.
Barry’s Graphics packages make your car look great!

WDRA
http://www.wdraseries.com (http://www.wdraseries.com/)
Paul Brauer and the WDRA have put up a free entry to the WDRA Summer Nats 09

T.M. R/C Racing Tires
http://www.tm-rc-racingcomponents.com/
Tony and the TMR team have a new line of Dirt tires for your EDM. Who’s going to take the TM tires to a win at this track?

Kipps Hobbies
http://www.kippshobbies.com/
Specializing in Dirt Oval Stuff – Kipp has a big stock and ships fast! He’s also building the new I-81 RC speedway. Check out the pictures!

More sponsors to come. I’ll post them as they come in.

If you would like to be a sponsor or put up a winners bounty – then please PM me with your thoughts.

Pre-registration pages should be up soon.
- Bob

WOW - I can't believe that I heard that some guys don't want to come to the Smallblock Nationals because they think they cannot win.

Well pack up your stuff and mark off the calendar because we've got sponsor prizes and cash that will be given out to EVERY main winner. Win the F'in Main and you bring home the bacon. Can't spill all the details yet - but wouldn't it be cool if the better sponsor prizes go to the lower Mains?

I am new to dirt oval and this may be my first race.

Have you guys decided on whether LiPOs will be legal? Hopefully, yes.

Also, what tires would you recommend.

Thanks,
Pat

yo pat I ran rc4less silvers there and they worked pretty good I thought.

Thanks Tom!

WOW - I can't believe that I heard that some guys don't want to come to the Smallblock Nationals because they think they cannot win.

Well pack up your stuff and mark off the calendar because we've got sponsor prizes and cash that will be given out to EVERY main winner. Win the F'in Main and you bring home the bacon. Can't spill all the details yet - but wouldn't it be cool if the better sponsor prizes go to the lower Mains?

Winning has nothing to do with this race. It's having a chance to race the best of the best in your own class. You get to see how you stack up. It's a chance of a life time, and you don't have to drive to N.C. to do that. I'm getting guys that have not even run dirt oval this year to show up. Who ever is on the fence, get off and show up!
Romo

It get's kind of cold in mid October usually.......I still will show up regardless of how the weather is....

It could snow...bring spike tires....lol

It could snow...bring spike tires....lol

I will be Grinding the Tire's instead.........

i will be there i got my hands on a ride can't wait to play with the EDM been a few years

-Kyle

Kyle
Don't tell me you pried the 21 out of Lou's basement!

See YA..................At The Track
Kirt

hey i just may have the thing hasn't changed since i sold it to him i think it still has some dirt on it from when it was mine


-Kyle

This a 17.5 race or only brushed?

Thanks

Brushed and 17.5 Brushless are legal for this race.
6 cell Batteries up to 4600s and specific Lipos.

I've attached the latest rules package.

Hope to have the signup sheet online in a few days.

$500 To Win...holy Schnikies!!!!!

Easy Dave, don't want you to choke before you get on the racetrack, fergy

The last time I made money r/c racing I had to pass 9 cars in ten laps....:) or was that 3 cars and 6 rolling road blocks!....lol

The prizes will get even better! Depending on Car Counts - we plan to have cash prizes for EVERY main winner :thumbsup:

All Cars in the A-main will also get nice cash prizes.

BEST OF ALL - Putnam Propulsion has agreed to put up a bounty for multiple top finishing cars running Putnam Pro-Cars. Thanks Todd!

The challenge has gone out and several car manufacturers have indicated they may follow.

- Bob

If you bump up from main to main... can you collect the cash from each main?

Peek
Only if you're fast enough, and brave enough to sand-bag! LOL

Kirt

Been getting questions about both.

Regarding the track, those that have raced there before are familiar with the blacktop infield which has been used to a racers advantage in the past to cut the track short. By the time this event goes off there will be road rail, or its equivalent running from the center drain to a foot in from the apex, ending with a dot. Then in each corner there will be "spokes of RTV built up about 1/2" wide and 3/8" high (rumble strips) that will slow you down and upset the car. Problem addressed.

Payout
To further address the attitude "if I can't win the A Main why should I come!" Let me tell you. The payoff structure is such that after you are seeded into your main you will be racing with 5 to 7 other drivers that are within a lap of each other and when you win that race, you'll make more than your entry and have the best time of the year. Plus there will be all kinds of contingency prizes thanks to all the fantastic sponsors!

Based on at least 100 entries, here is the anticipated payout:

See Updated Flier Rev D on Post 4



See Ya...on the 18th..................At The Track:thumbsup:
Kirt

Multiple Entries OK Will Brett Hearn be coming to time trial 3 cars to try and get the pole for the "A" heat ?

Is Exit 30A off I-90 or I-87(Thruway/Northway)?? Thanks

28/ thruway

3276 State Highway 30A Fultonville, NY 12072 (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&dq=master+hobbies+loc:+Fultonville,+NY&daddr=3276+State+Highway+30A,+Fultonville,+NY+1207 2&geocode=9058279973920764895,42.926204,-74.362835&ll=42.926204,-74.362835&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d) Shop 518-853-3369 or Todd Moran 518-848-4221
tmoran87@yahoo.com

3 miles off NYS Thruway Exit 28

Route 30A South at the light, on the right in the country side outside of town


See Ya.................. At The Track:thumbsup:
Kirt

Fissy Fabs....why do you have to pick on Brett Hearn? I know he's your hero!

Davey,is it I-87 or I-90?? Thanks again ;)

If you are looking for Master Hobbies
It Is the I-90 portion of the NYS Thruway Exit 28
Click the link on post #41

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New Sponsors Sign up for the Smallblock Nationals

Ultraline
www.UltralineMotorsports.com
Dan Filbert from Team Ultraline is one of the new sponsors to Dirt Oval and supplier of Lipos and other RC Racing stuff. Dan let me know that they will be sending us some premium sponsorship prizes. We are very excited to have them on board!

Putnam Propulsion - Well, in addition to some door prizes, Todd set down the gauntlet with a Gift Certificate Bounty for top finishing Putnam Pro-cars.

Not to be outdone both GFRP (www.TeamGFRP.com) and JRC (www.jefferyracingconcepts.com ) have committed to Gift Certificate bounties for their their top finishing drivers. More details to come.

Atomic Sign Works - And the Wrap Master - Dan Gill from Atomic Sign Works has also committed to support the Smallblock Nationals with a great sponsorship package too!.
www.atomicsignworks.com

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Already Participating:

Putnam Propulsion
www.putnampropulsion.com
Putnam Pro-Car and motors won both of the WDRA smallblock races at this track this year! Can they make it a sweep?

RC4Less
www.rc4less.com
Top Quality RC Products and Awesome tires that have won multiple divisions and both WDRA races at Masters Hobbies too!

Extreme Grafix
PM “BarryWallace” on Dirt Oval.
Barry’s Graphics packages make your car look great!

WDRA
http://www.wdraseries.com
Paul Brauer and the WDRA have put up a free entry to the WDRA Summer Nats 09

T.M. R/C Racing Tires
http://www.tm-rc-racingcomponents.com/
Tony and the TMR team have a new line of Dirt tires for your EDM. Who’s going to take the TM tires to a win at this track?

Kipps Hobbies
http://www.kippshobbies.com/
Specializing in Dirt Oval Stuff – Kipp has a big stock and ships fast! He’s also building the new I-81 RC speedway. Check out the pictures!

If you are looking for Master Hobbies
It Is the I-87 portion of the NYS Thruway Exit 28
Click the link on post #41

Wrong. It's I -90 exit 28 West of Albany.

ROMO when am I getting that call? Im gettin antsy over here, this race seem like its going to be fantastic.

will the ultra fast low line be accessible for this race?
edit nevermind heard they were working on it cool

Well, it is just 30 short days until the Smallblock Nationals and I have several more sponsors to announce.

CustomWorks: Just heard from Rob and he let me know that CustomWorks has joined in with a sponsorship program for the Smallblock Nats. Hopefully I'll have more details soon. Their cool new flash animation says that they drive in winners circles - Check it out at www.customworksrc.com

Lefthander RC - One of the premier web sites with a store stocked with RC Parts for the dirt oval racer, will be sending us some great race prizes. IF you need some stuff before the race check out their site at http://www.lefthander-rc.com/

WindTunnel: I am also excited to let you know that WindTunnel has signed up to send us some race prizes. So if you need Bodies, Tires, RC Lube and precision parts like their great springs, look them up at http://www.windtunnelracingproducts.com/

And finally, the largest retail and wholesale distributor of radio-control hobby products in the world, Hobbico - Great Planes, let us know that someone will go home with a great Team Checkpoint charger.
Check out their great Fall Rebate at:
http://downloads.hobbico.com/rebates/3058921-form-fall-rebate.pdf

And here's a news flash - yesterday we ran a warm-up club race at Masters where several smallblockers ran against big top big blockers with smallblock motors. Judging from the lap times - all I can say is that the Big-blockers may be in for a surprise. This is going to be one close shootout and we may very well see a few smallblock drivers in top mains!

Early Bird Signups coming in the next few days...

- BG