Guess its time for a new one. Tomorow sept 6 big 13.5 showdown at summit raceway in Ft wayne IN.
racing at 4:00 pm sharp.
13.5 and nastruck look to be big.

i will be there but prob wont be racing due to lack of funds

Good job Yokman.

Off to a new season. Good luck to everyone.

I will be there and will be running something-not certain what yet.

Sounds Good Yoke

Only about 7 hours away from race times..

Looks to have some big name drivers down.

Sounds Good Yoke

Only about 7 hours away from race times..

Looks to have some big name drivers down.


just missing yours is all! what up? I came in last all night but had a GREAT time racing with sum of my best friends?anyway your sprinter looked good.2 bad ya didn't run pan car with sum of the best in the nation,was a blast.
this year is gonna be BIG for summit,let me tell you.

had a great time yesterday , running nastruck. a great bunch of guys to race with. . dale you really know how to run a smooth race.!!!. . my hats off to all you guys at summit. . see ya all again on the 27th. . :):thumbsup::wave::woohoo:

bob yelle

Glad you had a good time. You are welcome any time. Dale runs a tight schedule and the racing is close.

Will there be oval practice this coming Saturday?

Ben

this year is gonna be BIG for summit,let me tell you. Thanks yokman. Everyone was great about being ready on time and it was sure fun joking around with a great bunch of racers. Can't wait to run the Hoosier Classic with you NC guys again this season! Also a big thanks to Sethro for running the show.

Will there be oval practice this coming Saturday?

Ben Yes. Also the state off-road race was cancelled for this weekend so the outdoor dirt oval and off-road will be available for practice also.

Had a great time sat!!! 40 entries for a practice race waz REALLY impressive!!.. Once the season gets roll'n at the end of the month Summit is for sure gonna be the oval hotspot in the midwest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup: Dale know's how to run a race!!! keep up the great work!

Looking forward to the end of the month. I'm guessing with Frankie local now we'll have plenty of bite laid down M-F.:wave:

dk

Looking forward to the end of the month. I'm guessing with Frankie local now we'll have plenty of bite laid down M-F.:wave:

dk


O yes!!!!!!! :)... I might not race every race day tho, i'll be there but i may try concentrate more on helping some of the newer racers out to keep everyone happy and try grow the attendance! .... But you can count on lotsa bite laid down during the week!

IM NEW... im wanting to try the 21.5 lipo class is there a brand specific motor i have too get or is it open? thanks

IM NEW... im wanting to try the 21.5 lipo class is there a brand specific motor i have too get or is it open? thanks Hi Kevin. That will need to be a Novak motor for that class.

Summit Raceway 2008/9 Oval Class Rules
Brushless Pancar
! Chassis: Any Pancar chassis. Dimensions must meet BRL specs.
! Tires: Any pancar foam.
! Motor: ( Brushless ) Novak 13.5, 17.5, 21.5. Any brand speed control may be used with these.
! Weight: (4 cell) 41 oz. minimum (Lipo) 38 oz. minimum. Weight includes transponder.
! Ride Height: 3 mm minimum.
! Batteries: (4cell) 4600 mah maximum.( Lipo ) SMC 7.4V 3200 mah (part # SMC3228LD or SMC3228LT).
! Bodies: Rear of bodies may not be cut out. Rear spoiler will be allowed up to 1 inch high.
Nastruck
! Chassis: 4WD Touring car.
! Motor: ROAR legal brushless 13.5 or 27 T stock.
! Tires: Any touring car rubber tire.
! Weight: 53 oz. with Transponder.
! Ride Height: 5 mm minimum.
! Batteries: 6 cell NiCd , NiMH 4600 mah maximum or ROAR legal Lipos.
! Bodies: Any truck pick-up body with a maximum width of 200 mm. Rear deck spoilers maximum length will be 1.75 inches.
Legends
! Chassis: Legends chassis only.
! Bodies: Only approved Legend bodies. All bodies must have clear windows. No wings or spoilers.
! Gears: 48 pitch 81 tooth spur gear and 21 or 22 tooth pinion gears of any make may be used.
! Notes: Standard steel axle must be used. Wheel base cannot be altered. Ask before making modifications.
! Modifications: Any front springs and steering turnbuckles can be used. The back part of the battery tray
may be cut to allow the battery leads up through the chassis. Battery tray, zip ties, and velcro may be used to
hold batteries in car.
! Motors: Trinity 21T Street Spec. Also the Novak XBR system ( speed control and 13.5 motor ) may be used.
! Batteries: 4 cell Trinity Street Spec up to 1600 mah. ! Tires: Any Street Spec foam tire.
Outlaw and 13.5 Wing Sprintcar
! Chassis: Cobra Nemesis, Customsworks Enforcer, Klein, Barts, or approved sprintcar kits. Kits must be built to manufacturers instructions. Must be full suspension and 2 wheel drive. No pan cars.
! Wing: Complete wing kit from manufacture must be used and mounted as per instructions.
! Motor: ( Outlaw ) ROAR legal brushless 6.5 turn or less. ( 13.5 ) ROAR legal 13.5 brushless or 27T stock.
! Wheels and Tires: Any pan car or Customworks foams.
! Ride Height: 5 mm minimum.
! Batteries: ROAR legal 6 cell NiCds, NiMHs or ROAR legal Lipos.
! Modifications allowed: Aftermarket and custom replacement parts may be used to replace original parts for the purpose of strength and tuning purposes. Any parts altering the dimensions will not be allowed. If there are any questions on this rule please feel free to ask for more clarification. Front wing may be used (size must be true to scale)
Losi Slider Sprintcar and Late Model ! These cars will be run as box stock as possible with included radio. See race director for more details. Note: Three or more cars make a class. The classes listed above are what we run weekly and are encouraged.

This is the latest update on the oval rules and should be the final. There will probably be an additional class added after the Losi sprint car is released.

Rules look great Dale! :thumbsup:

Lot of work involved in getting these ready. Thanks for the update.

Dale can you run a 13mm Rotor in the 13.5 Sprinter Class..

Dale can you run a 13mm Rotor in the 13.5 Sprinter Class..

stock size rotor should be faster in a 13.5 anyways. i wouldnt worry about run'n the 13mm rotor... :thumbsup:

Thanks for the help Frank. Also the front page for our website has the up coming seasons big oval race dates now.

hey dale you need to put a website link on your signiture that comes up on the rt of every post

IM NEW... im wanting to try the 21.5 lipo class is there a brand specific motor i have too get or is it open? thanks

I vote for 21.5 lipo!

Dale your the man!

I should have a lipo car built by the end of the month as well. :thumbsup:

The rules for pancar say that the 21.5 and all brushless must be Novak. The other classes like NASTRUCK and Sprint Cars only require a ROAR approved brushless. The Legend is a Novak 13.5 EX which is non-sintered and comes with the XBR ESC.

Monti- I see ya lookin..................get your butt up here on the 27th


Deel

Sprint car questions? I run HD cars and they don't come with a wing so is fabbing my own legal? Also there are several different length arms available are we allowed to use them? Which motor class gets more cars? I'm thinking about coming up with DK and want to make sure I bring the proper toys to play in your sandbox ;)

LOL racer57 you "run" HD cars. Maybe I can talk Corns into letting me run the "spare" on carpet. You best watch out for the bumblebee at the king of the wings.

Man up and run a gearbox truck on carpet. I'll take on all challengers and bets. LOL

Dale told me I couldn't run offset chassis (that is longer arms on right side than left). He didn't say you couldn't run longer arms, so it may be OK. I know the rules state that wing must be mounted in a way that is from the kit. Since you didn't have a wing I would refer that question to Dale. He is not available at this time and so the answer will probably come a little later. You can get a wing kit (if you want) from several sources like Kipps Hobbies, Custom Works, etc.

Most cars in Legends and NASTRUCK. There are suppose to be 14 guys planning on running 13.5 Sprint that would make it 3rd largest.

I went back up the posts and checked the 13.5 and Outlaw Sprint Car rules. If you plan on running the points series or on a regular basis, the rules say run a Cobra, Custom Works, Klein, Barts, or approved chassis. I would suggest you discuss with Dale but I imagine he would approve the HD if it is run with standard arms that come with the kit and a wing from a manufacturer as stated in the rules.

I'm a manufacturer and I build my own wings so does that count? lol I will get a CDK wing mounted up before I make the trip.

SHHHH Adam

Lipo rule stinks.

Racer57,

I doubt Dale would have a big issue with your wing.


Huffrcman,

You would need to discuss the Lipo rules with Dale. I think it is the same we have been running for the last couple of years.

I'm a manufacturer and I build my own wings so does that count? lol I will get a CDK wing mounted up before I make the trip.

SHHHH Adam


your not racing carpet!!!!and if you do ,bring one for me too:wave:

Hello All,
I am looking at getting back into RC racing on the Oval. Really it is more like starting since it has been 88-89 since I ran RC. What is a good class to start with? I was looking at the 17.5 class, but since I will have to get batteries and charger, was looking at classes that run Li-Pos for that reason. Any other things you may think will help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Kurt

17.5 4 cell will be a great class all season. Great class for learning car setup and honing driving skills. Slightly easier on the budget.

The slowest Lipo class offered is the 21.5/3200 battery. So far no one has run this class yet But I see it picking up steam real soon.

Our season opener is on Saturday the 27th at 4pm. Stop on by and check out some racing action and feel free to ask all the question you might have.

Brian Deel

i think i have some guys that want to run stadium trucks this winter im sure they wont be as fast as adams is but we used to have the best time racing them on carpet

Just post up whenever some guys wanna run some trucks on the oval. I know my dad and I will run. It's just one of my favorite classes from back in the day. I'd be excited to run some.

Also, post as to which motors they want to run 27t or 13.5.

AMS Racing

There are several at the track who are very willing to help you out. I have never seen anyone pushed away. Of course you must respect when they are preparing for a heat or repairing but other than that advice is easy to find.

I would go with the Lipo class (IMHO) only because it takes battery care out of the equation and you can concentrate on chassis set up.

Adam is right, stadium truck oval was always a blast. I think I may have the remains of a T3 around here. If we run Lipo I could probably be in the mix. Post something about motor, battery, and tire size and I will see if I can get something built.

we were thinking lipo for sure TRUCK foams no pan car tires 13.5 or 10.5 ?? thats what we used to run?? open for suggestions

I really don't care. I will wait to see what Adam has to say.

i would be down for some 10.5 truck

i would be down for some 10.5 truck

You just better get to work on that 13.5 Nastruck! :)

dont worry ill be there nockin some doors in a few weeks

For truck 13.5 at most. Last time I ran truck at Summit(couple of years ago) I ran 56 laps all 3 quals and the main with a stock motor and 3700's. 10.5's on 6 cells on carpet would be ballistic and a giant hack fest, I wouldnt run it. With the trucks being open wheel accidents will happen more frequently anyhow.

13.5 any brand.

Any 2 cell lipo or whatever mah 6 cell nimh.

Weight should be 52oz (It was 56oz for years) I figure -4oz for lipo and you shouldnt have to add much if any. Weight isnt a huge concern in the truck class anyway.

1/2in ride height has been standard for a long time.

Any truck tire of course Jaco/BSR or TM if you dare.

Standard truck rear spoiler NO side dams. I small side dam no more than 1/2 in above the roof does help to stabilize the truck in the corners. If people agree I'd have no probs running them.

NO offset chassis. Stock chassis only.
Trust me I have made a ton of chassis' over the years and a truck with the stock chassis and battery down the middle is the way to go.

Any after market lowering kit is fine.

that sounds good but we all have side dams already from running the dirt oval if thats cool, im working on them every week ill let you know when, were still outside right now. you wont have any trouble smoking us anyway. ive seen your truck run

The master (Adam) has spoken. I agree with every point. Now I will need to try and find some truck foams. One question for you Adam, what about a B3 chassis truck?

I've seen guys run the B3 chassis. Just looks odd because its short and the body looks awkward on it. I got no prob with it.

As for side dams. Are you guys running like a billboard on the side? How tall? I guess I wouldnt have a problem with 'em. Dale might if they are huge, as far as getting upside down and hurting the carpet.

Sateline, when did you see my truck? and thanks.