With fall arriving, I thought it would be time to start a new thread for our track here in Indianapolis.

Indy Slots is located at 5135 S. Emerson Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46237. The shops phone is (317) 787-7568 (That's 787-SLOT).
Shop/track hours are T-F 5-10, Saturday Opens at 10Am and Sundays at 11

The track itself is 35' * 65' Ozite. Onroad racing Friday Night includes:

open modifiedmicro truck/buggy
Tamiya Mini-Coopers
1/18 TC (5 cell max w/ venom fireball motor)
1/10 VTA
Any 3 cars makes a mainSaturday evening is Micro carpet stadium racing

IS may be the cleanest looking facility you've ever seen, easy access to interstates, lots of food nearby and hotels. The past two Januarys has included the Indiana micro Championship. The general atmosphere at Indy Slots is to have fun and enjoy the racing, very relaxed

If you have questions feel free to ask.

wen do sliders run oval?

Wednesdays and Sundays, I believe. I don't race them, so calling the track is your best bet.

thanks

Here's a day by day schedule for Indy Slots

Sunday: Open at 11am, race at 1pm
Oval
1. Losi Mini Sliders over 4 second bracket racing (going strong)
2. Figure-8 Lgends (starting this Sunday - a lot of interest)
3. Oval Drifters (starting to pick up)
4. Oval - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Monday Closed

Tuesday: Open at 5pm, race at 7pm
Oval
1. Losi Mini Sliders over 4 second bracket racing (going strong)
2. Figure-8 Lgends (starting this Sunday - a lot of interest)
3. Oval Drifters (starting to pick up)
4. Oval - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Wednesday: Open at 5pm, race at 7pm
Onroad
1. 1/12th scale stock (hardcore dedicated group)
2. Onroad - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Thursday: Open at 5pm, close at 10pm
Practice onroad

Friday: Open at 5pm, race at 7pm
Onroad
1. VTA (dedicated group)
2. Tamiya Mini-Coopers TCS Rules (dedicated group)
3. 1/18th onroad 4wd trucks - anything goes (small dedicated group)
4. 1/18th 4wd Touring Cars - fireball motor 5-cell NiMh (growing s l o w l y)
5. Onroad - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Saturday: Open at 10am race at 7pm
Inside: Practice onroad until around 5pm, then the jumps are laid down.
"Off-road" carpet jumps
1. 1/18th 4wd trucks "off-road" indoor carpet jumps - any motor/chassis/tires/batteries (dedicated group)
2. "off-road" indoor carpet - any group of 3 or more makes a class
Outside - Off-road dirt: Race at 1pm
1. Box Stock Slash
2. Outside off-road dirt track - any group of 3 or more makes a class

wen do sliders run oval?

Sunday races start at 1pm - doors open at 11am

Tuesday races start at 7pm - doors open at 5pm

Will the Indiana State Micro race be in Jan. again?

BadSign?

Will the Indiana State Micro race be in Jan. again?

I'd like to see it happen again, especially if we can have it in conjunction with the VTA series. Your best bet is to call the track and talk to the owner, Doug. I've spearheaded the race for the last two years, but it's really more than one person can manage effectively and will require more manpower.

Figure-8 racing made it's return to Indy Slots today and it was awesome. The winner took a $20 prize.

Legends car chassis/body/tires, 4-cell NiMh, and Tamiya Black Can motor.

I bought a kit and plan on racing next Sunday. Doors open at Sunday 11am and racing starts at 1pm.

Figure 8 Sweet !!!!
Here is a link to our first one last spring with the BRP1/18th cars :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy6eqrImAxE

We ran a 10 min A main it was a blast.

All I can say is OOOOHHHH! OUCH!

UPDATE: Slight changes

Here's a day by day schedule for Indy Slots

Sunday: Open at 11am, race at 1pm
Oval
1. Losi Mini Sliders over 4 second bracket racing (going strong)
2. Figure-8 Legends Winner takes home $20! (this has taken off like crazy)
3. Oval Drifters (starting to pick up)
4. Oval - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Monday Closed

Tuesday: Open at 5pm, race at 7pm
Oval
1. Losi Mini Sliders over 4 second bracket racing (going strong)
2. Figure-8 Lgends -for bragging rights ( a lot of interest)
3. Oval Drifters (starting to pick up)
4. Oval - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Wednesday: Open at 5pm, race at 7pm
Onroad
1. 1/12th scale stock (hardcore dedicated group)
2. Onroad - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Thursday: Open at 5pm, close at 10pm
Practice onroad

Friday: Open at 5pm, race at 7pm
Onroad
1. VTA (dedicated group)
2. Tamiya Mini-Coopers TCS Rules (dedicated group)
3. 1/18th onroad 4wd trucks - anything goes (small dedicated group)
4. 1/18th 4wd Touring Cars - fireball motor 5-cell NiMh (growing s l o w l y)
5. Onroad - any group of 3 or more makes a class

Saturday: Open at 10am race at 7pm
Inside: Practice onroad until around 5pm, then the jumps are laid down.
"Off-road" carpet jumps
1. 1/18th 4wd trucks "off-road" indoor carpet jumps - any motor/chassis/tires/batteries (dedicated group)
2. "off-road" indoor carpet - any group of 3 or more makes a class

what does the slider 4 second bracket mean

what does the slider 4 second bracket mean

Any lap over 4 seconds does not count- call it a spec class

Tonight I tested the first step of our 1/18 4WD formula for the upcoming season. After letting RR try it, we both agree that a 4 cell, Venom Fireball combo is a great addition to our friday night program at Slots, as it seems to fit between the Vintage T/A and Mini-Coopers in speed. We will be changing the body rules away from sedans in the near future. I'll keep everyone posted how it all turns out.

what does the slider 4 second bracket mean

I mean a "Breakout class". As BadSign said, All laps over 4 seconds are not counted. It is an answer to issues they had with some of Losi's stock parts like weak motor brushes, shocks, tires, ESC, differential, and other weak parts. Basically it is a limit on the all out unlimited class. You can basically run with whatever motor, tires, differential, battery, ESC, shocks. But to limit speeds, the 4 second breakout rule was adopted. But, a basically tuned up box stock slider will still do VERY well. It is not the best solution, but it is what is running and brings in a large consistent group.

Tonight I tested the first step of our 1/18 4WD formula for the upcoming season. After letting RR try it, we both agree that a 4 cell, Venom Fireball combo is a great addition to our friday night program at Slots, as it seems to fit between the Vintage T/A and Mini-Coopers in speed. We will be changing the body rules away from sedans in the near future. I'll keep everyone posted how it all turns out.

I'll set mine up with the same setup. 4-cell, fireball, and the 42:14(?) gearing.

This is how consistant these guys are getting with the 4+ class. They are now running 73 laps in 5 minute races. 75 laps would be a perfect run in this class. This class still is alot of fun.
They are trying to come up with rules for no breakout classes.
I myself am not a real big fan of the 4+ class but it is what everybody is running so if I want to run my slider I have to run in this class.
The legend class is a new class that is starting up which I run. Figure-8 racing is full of different challenges that makes it fun. I was lucky enough to win the first $20 race (which I gave right back to the hobby shop).

Sounds fun what day and time are they running them?

Sounds fun what day and time are they running them?

Today(Sundays) at 1pm is the $20 race.

Tuesdays at 7pm they also run, but no prizes.

I didn't get a chance to race Sunday. 10-12-08 I was just wandering how the legend class went. How many people where there to run it? Who got the $20?

Who got the $20?

Me! Though I had to fight Doug to get it. We forgot to do the 50 lap setup, so we ended up with a 5 minute run. I had 47 laps, and Doug had 45.

I didn't get a chance to race Sunday. 10-12-08 I was just wandering how the legend class went. How many people where there to run it?

There were four of us figure-8 Legends. Me (Tom), Doug R. Joe S., And Tony W. (new).

Almost no mini-sliders. Beautiful weather and a 1pm Colts games do not make for good Sunday racing.

Next week should be PACKED! I won't be able to make it, but three more kits were sold.

Poeple who own kits now:
Me (Tom J)
Doug R
Bill R
Scott R
Steve S
Joe S
Joe G
Joe G's son
Joe G's son's friend
Scotty S
Erica
Kevin H
Jeff T
Greg G
Jeff G
Tony W
and a few more I can't remember...

Crazy!

I can't believe that many kits have been sold. I'll be there this Sunday.

Indy Slots’ New and Improved Fireball GT!
With the start of a new season, it seems like a good time to update our rules and breathe some new life into an already great class. Let’s start with the body…
HPI:
7601 Dodge Viper (140mm)
7604 Posche 911 (140)
7605 Corvette C5-R
7614 Honda NSX GT (140)
7615 Lamborghini Murcielago
7616 Supra GT (140)
7617 Silvia GT (140)

PTI:
Ferrari F40
Murcielago
Supra

BRP:
250 Porsche 911 Turbo
253 Ferrarri F40
261 CV Type 5 (Corvette C5-R)
262 Sal S-7 (Saleen)

Pro-Line:
C6 Corvette

X-Ray:
XRA389700 F360
XRA389701 Supra
XRA389702 Murcielago

I've also included some from other hobbyists, Homer and LimmitEd from these forums:
LimmitEd: (http://yourmicro.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20079)
Audi R8
Lambo
Aston
Saleen S7

and finally Homer (http://www.yourmicro.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16731&page=13)

GT40
Carrera GT

With the success of VTA and mini-coopers, it’s obvious racers want something other that the generic “touring blobs” we see in 1/10 scale. With so many great sportscar bodies, this should be an interesting change. If you know of a body which fits the “spirit of the rules”- a GT or sportscar-that was left out, please feel free to contact me.


Motor:
Let's continue to use the Venom Fireball. They’re only around $12 and last seemingly forever, so why change.
Battery:
The other change will be from 5 cell to 4 cell. There are several reasons:
1. Extend the motor life
2. Extend Tire Life. In fact, soft tires may not be necessary. With VTA laying down traction, rubber tires may hook up well, too
3. Slower straight speed than VTA, but faster than Mini-Coops
4. Less tuning necessary on chassis
5. Slower speeds=closer racing. Micros will demand tight lines in corners, as missing an apex could cost you more time than normal with a larger car.

Rairoader tried my car last Friday night and was very happy with the speed overall.

Tire: Any


I’m hoping these changes bring back the excitement of Micro On-road. We had a very dedicated group of racers 2-3 years ago, but many left for other classes when the switch was made to Fireball (a far better motor than the old HPI 45T) and the track expanded. With some good driving this class could be highly competitive- as much as VTA.
Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Let’s plan on starting this new GT Formula next Friday, October 17th

Excellent rules. I like em.

What class are we talking here? 1/18 4WD? Will you allow 1/18 2WD cars to run also in this class??

4WD 1/18 Touring Cars. We'd really like to limit it to that. They are cheap enough.

Do you guys have any big races planned out for the 1/18th 4WD Drive Class? Iam trying to start a 1/18th 4WD class in Carbondale, IL. Iam wanting to use your exact rules so we can have some racing between each track.

Also, has anybody been to DuneLand Hobbies in Portage? Wanting to make a trip up there to support my sponsor.

Thanks
SBS Motorsports

The Duneland guys have been down here the past 2 years for our January Micro Championship race. You won't find a more helpful group of racers- and man are they fast! Our Fireball class is the same as theirs, with the exception of batteries- 5 cell vs. 4.

I don't know how our track owner feels about it, but I'm not planning on organizing another Championship unless it includes VTA, Minis and a lot of other volunteers. My life is busy enough as it is, and I think the wife may actually kill me this time...

May i have some more info on the January Micro Champ race? Like times, rules, etc.

The figure 8 legends class interests me. Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings are possibilities for me.


What are the rules?

Here is a vid of our first Fig 8 race We had for the 1/18th BRP cars last spring.
IT WAS A TOTAL BLAST.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy6eqrImAxE

The figure 8 legends class interests me. Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings are possibilities for me.


What are the rules?

We are trying to keep it simple. The basic kit chassis, with minimal modifications, 4-cell NiMh, Tamiya Black Can. We don't want people making their cars into battering rams with metal bumpers and other extreme modifications. The basic kit is VERY durable. I have ran 5 (or 6) races and have only spent $3 on body posts. The only major breakage I have seen is a tire break. Another guy broke his chassis side plate, but it had been weakened by removing a lot of material to allow his steering arms to move due to a bad placement of his servo.

Figure 8 Legends Rules:
Legends chassis
Legends bodies
Legends tires
Bearing are allowed to replace the oilite bushings
4-cell NiMh (4600MAh limit) any connectors
Tamiya (sealed) Black Can
Any servo
Any ESC
Any tx/rx
Any gearing

Let's keep it fun :thumbsup:

Forgot to add:

We are running two 4 minute qualifying heats and a 75 lap a-main and a 50 lap b-main (if there's enough)

No more than 8 in a main.
If 9 show up, we'll run a 4 car b-main and a 5 car a-main.
If 10 show, 5 car b-main and a 5 car a-main.
If 11 show, 5 car b-main and a 6 car a-main.
If 12 show, 6 car b-main and a 6 car a-main.
If 13 show, 6 car b-main and a 7 car a-main.
If 14 show, 7 car b-main and a 7 car a-main.
...

Hey RR, this is the Indy Slots "Micro Thread". Can't you peddle your Figure-8 class in a different racing sub-forum, maybe under "Wanton Destruction" or "R/C anufacturer Bailout" ?

J/K, of course. I'd try it if I had the time, money, and car.

Hey RR, this is the Indy Slots "Micro Thread". Can't you peddle your Figure-8 class in a different racing sub-forum, maybe under "Wanton Destruction" or "R/C anufacturer Bailout" ?

J/K, of course. I'd try it if I had the time, money, and car.

You are right!

Hey, what gear ratio are you running? I have the 42t spur and a 17t pinion in there right now.

I am ordering a body as well. I think I already have a Lambo body painted already, I'm not at home right now.

You are right!

Hey, what gear ratio are you running? I have the 42t spur and a 17t pinion in there right now.

I am ordering a body as well. I think I already have a Lambo body painted already, I'm not at home right now.

I'm running the same, 17/42- It's as small a pinion you can go with that spur, but I tink it could go up a few teeth. My Corvette will be painted and ready for Friday- plus Andre's VTA backup car!

What color is your Corvette? I have painted a red Lambo and a blue Corvette.

It'll be blue and yellow with Sunoco livery- similar to Ron Fellowes IMSA GTO Camaro of the mid 90's!

Sweet.

Finished painting today. Results weren't good. First, the Createx yellow didn't bond for some reason. Flaked a lot of it off and had to replace with a different paint that didn't quite match up everywhere.

Then I resumed my long lost "hate affair" with Parma- by using an old set of Sunoco decals from the mid 90's. I had forgotten they printed on tape back then. Now I remember why we all switched over to Autographics and Slixx.

Finally rescued it with the Pro-Line decals, but the yellow still looks awful up close.

I wish you luck in getting some support for the Indy State Race. I got there last year and had a shot to do well.......I want another try!!!

Last night was fun with the 1/18th TC cars. Too bad my batteries were so bad, I guess that's what I get for abusing them in the mini-Slider class.

I'll check out a few of my other 2/3C packs and try to find a good one. Also, a new Venom Fireball is on the order sheet.

I think the 17p/42s gearing was a tiny bit weak, perhaps 18p or 19p with the 42s.

Joey was VERY interested in running the micro TC with us next week. IndyRC_Racer said he might have his car ready as well, he also needs to set up some 4-cell packs.

scootr: Glad to know you had a good time. I'll let you know if anything comes up

RR, I won't be racing next Friday- will be out trick or treating. My motor was lukewarm, so I wouldn't be surprised if we could go as high as a 21. I need to look for more batteries as well, since I ran the same pack all night.

I know we have the track more open now with the Trans-Am cars, but I think this could help micros, actually. With a big field we would have wide lanes for some clean racing, and it really forces you to watch your lines and not overshoot the corner.

Finished painting today. Results weren't good. First, the Createx yellow didn't bond for some reason. Flaked a lot of it off and had to replace with a different paint that didn't quite match up everywere


brian,did you scuff the body with an sos pad first?I have about 50 or so bottles of createx and have never had any problems with it at all,and for 3 dollars a bottle thenfaskolor and i belive its the same stuff anyway.I love's me sum createx.

Yeah, but I think the problem may have been that I didn't thin the paint enough. I used Createx Carribean Blue - a transparent color- on the rest and it was fine. I used Opaque yellow, though.

First problem I've had with it flaking, so maybe it was just a one time thing.

Yok, have you got yourself a micro? I know you're a big oval lover, but we're having a ball at Indy. 18th scale could have some tough competition come on board in the next 2-3 weeks, and it's fierce in Trans-Am. Come on down and watch sometime.

CWoods, are you the one who told me your buddy bought an m18 through HTU? They're a lot more durable then the 1/18 trucks on-road. The only thing I broke all night was the body post shaft on my fron bumper, and I still managed to get around fine all night.

all i have is a mini t and a basher 18t and a shelf queen 18t.
what do you back your transparents with?i have several bottles but never sprayed any.another great paint that is good priced aswell is Autoair.its a custom automotive paint that is water based and i get it and my createx at and art store about a mile from hobbytown in castelton for 3 buck for 4 FL oz.

Get some createx "tinting" black or white- they're both semi-transparent and work very well. There's a great range of colors there when you throw in those transparent colors

Sell that shelf queen, man. You can pick up an M18 Pro for under $180!

Where can i find the "Official" Rules for the 1/18th Touring Car Class? Gonna build a M18 Pro for the Micro Champs this year.

Thanks
SBS Motorsports