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Michiana RC in Mishawaka, Indiana is hosting the First Annual Turkey Race on Sunday, November 23, 2008!

Note: This race will have involvement with the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, so we'll proudly be racing for a good cause! $1 FROM EACH ENTRY WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD BANK!

November 23rd... Weekend before Thanksgiving... Yeah, the Ovalmasters is that weekend- but you probably aren't going. So, what else do you do? Come out to Mishawaka, Indiana and race the First Annual Turkey Race! Here's some details of the race:

Trophy Classes:


BRL-Based 17.5 Stock
BRL-Based 13.5 SuperStock (21.5 / LiPo Cars are welcome to run in this class)
10.5 Outlaw Sprint Cars
Losi Mini-Sliders
Michiana RC's Sportsman Class

We will allow other classes to race if four or more show up at a reduced rate- however trophies will not be available for those classes.

Cost of Entry:

First Class: $20
Second Class: $10
Third Class: $5
Non-trophy classes: $5


Schedule of Events:
Race itself is a one-day event (Sunday). However, we club race Saturday nights. So....
Saturday:

Doors Open at Noon
Club Racing Starts at 4:00PM- Two Quals and Main
After Racing- Doors stay open until 11:00PM for Open Practice

Sunday:

Doors Open at 8:00AM
Racing Starts at Noon- Three Quals and a Re-Sort after round two.

Bonus: If your entry to the Turkey race is paid by Saturday the 22nd, you can club race for only $5! (normal entry is $13 for the first class)

Questions:
I haven't raced Michiana RC before- tell me about the track!
Track is 36x60 CRC Ozite- 120' runline with a 12' wide infield. Lap times are approximately three seconds!
Do I have to race there the week before to be eligible for a trophy, should I win?
Absolutely NOT! You race, you win- you get a trophy. Period. (well, as long as the car is legal)
I've never been there, how is Pit Space, and what do I need to bring?
Good! Last year, we were a little tight with 70 entries at our Oval Madness race. We've added more pit space, so we'll be good! Tables are all provided- may wish to bring an extra chair and power strip- just in case. Most pitting is UPSTAIRS in one of two lofts. There is limited downstairs pitting.
How does Tech Work at Michiana RC?
We WILL do tech at the race. On normal club nights, we ask that racers police themselves to keep the racing going. At the Turkey Race, we'll check ride height, weight, and legality of motor. All rules will be clearly posted- and there will be no "funny" unnecessary rules like stock wiring on speed controls. For minor infractions, you will be given a "warning slip" on your car. Major violations will result in DQ of that round. We will have the ability to check inductance, and won't be against tearing down a motor- but only if necessary. All A-Main cars will be expected to be 100% legal. We at Michiana RC fully understand the current rules, and have a good understanding of brushless motors (no DQ's because your older 13.5 doesn't have the orange timing ring, for example...)

hmmmm.. this looks like a road trip.. but what to run...can we slip a 4cell stock in with the 17.5's??

hmmmm.. this looks like a road trip.. but what to run...can we slip a 4cell stock in with the 17.5's??

Absolutely! Might be a tick slow, but more than welcome to. You can also try our sportsman class as well- in this class, you can run ANY motor and battery combination in a full-bodied pan car- the car just cannot run faster than a 3.6 lap time. (17.5's are running 3.1-3.3 now). The class allows for close door-to-door racing without having to push the limits or worry that you have the proper motor / battery for the class...

so i can bring a wide GTP L2 as long as i can stay above 3.6sec.??

so i can bring a wide GTP L2 as long as i can stay above 3.6sec.??

Technically- yes. We'd "prefer" it be a body that's in resemblance to an ASA, NA$CAR, Late Model, something that spends it's life chasing it's tail. But yeah, you can run it...

Technically- yes. We'd "prefer" it be a body that's in resemblance to an ASA, NA$CAR, Late Model, something that spends it's life chasing it's tail. But yeah, you can run it...

kewl.. even better.. I got a old Mercury Capri ASA Body I have had for years and have never ran it.. should work!!!

ANY takers for a 10.5 or mod class

Will I be DQ'd if I have a black ring on my 17.5? Do I have to put the 16 ga wire back on my speedo? Are these rules subject to change as the races go on?:wave:

Will I be DQ'd if I have a black ring on my 17.5? Do I have to put the 16 ga wire back on my speedo? Are these rules subject to change as the races go on?:wave:

LOL...

No, no, and don't count on it...

We're do you have that black ring:woohoo::woohoo: :woohoo:

BTW.... We'll be doing a fund raiser that whole weekend for the food bank of Northern Indiana. Food donations as well as cash will be welcome.
Here's the short list:
Donate FOOD!
50/50 with proceeds going to Food bank.
MRCR will donate $1.00 for EVERY car entered over the entire weekend starting Friday (road course Friday)(Club race Saturday)(Trophy Race Sunday)
Please see more details on our home page located....HERE (http://www.michianarc.com). :)

More information can also be found at www.feedindiana.org

This race is just 10 days away. I want to start a roll call to see who all is planning on coming and what classes. I'm in for 13.5 and possible 17.5. To any racers out of the area, we will be combining 4 cell 13.5 with LiPo 21.5 in one class. If anyone needs a good setup for any class feel free to ask. We will try our best to get you headed in the right direction.

Count me in for 13.5- maybe 17.5...

Yep me three

Hey Todd as long as the purple ring says 13.5 is that OK?
Since I raced there last weekend am I allowed to race for a trophy this weekend? Cause if that is the case the worst I could finish would be 2nd.

Count me in for 13.5 4 cell and 10.5 sprint. I can be a backmarker with the best of them.

LOL!

In all seriousness, we will do an appropriate amount of teching on the cars, and motors can be pulled from cars if warranted (like, say a jet engine sounding 17.5...) Leave those at home- we'll find 'em.

And, of course, you don't have to race at Michiana RC weeks in advance to be eligible for a trophy. Besides- the trophy is only part of the weekend. The assistance we'll be providing for the Northern Indiana Food Bank this weekend will be priceless!

Seeya there!

Still tryin to find them 2 laps :jest::dude:

me and a few other hacks will be comming over on sunday, my car is kind of a cluster i only have a 13.5 and a 4000 lipo, can i dial it down and fit somewhere (ill make it slow enough not to win) just want to have fun.

me and a few other hacks will be comming over on sunday, my car is kind of a cluster i only have a 13.5 and a 4000 lipo, can i dial it down and fit somewhere (ill make it slow enough not to win) just want to have fun.

I'm sure you can run the sportsman class. Almost every kind of battery and motor combo are running in it. You just have to turn it down to stay at or below 3.6 secs. Surprisingly it makes for some good racing. There have also been a handful of guys running a truck class which I think you guys have a couple of those. No trophies for that class though.

come on Kevin!!! U can run with me in sportsman.. I got a wide L2 to run against ya!!!!! Like old times in Mooresville!!! LOL

OVAL TURKEY RACE THIS WEEKEND!!!

We talkin' about.... PRACTICE.....
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This weekend- get all the practice one should ever need for a race!

Saturday:

Doors open at Noon- track open for practice.
Club race starts at 4pm- TWO heats and a Main
After the mains are over- open practice until 11:00PM


Sunday:

Doors open at 8am
The Oval Turkey Race starts at HIGH NOON!


Just some details you may have missed:

FIRST AND FOREMOST- This race is the Grand Finale to our Food Bank Weekend. $1 from each entry Friday, Saturday, and Sunday go directly to the Northern Indiana Food Bank.
With your entry for Sunday's Turkey Race- you can race Saturday's Club Race for only $5!
Doors will CLOSE at 11:00PM Saturday Night. You are welcome to leave your stuff setup Saturday night.
We will do a 50/50 raffle every day this weeekend. The 50% "house money" will go directly to the Food Bank.
Sunday's Turkey Race will be three qualifiers and a main. We will RE-SORT after the second round. This ensures you get a good clean run with like racers.


A GREAT WEEKEND OF RACING, HANGING OUT WITH GOOD FRIENDS, AND RACING FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
It just doesn't get any better than this...

Kevin we'll hook you up. The'll probally be some truck guys their a hoot to watch.

Kevin we'll hook you up. The'll probally be some truck guys their a hoot to watch.

Trucks????????? <Perk>

We've got some guys running stadium trucks on the oval. Pretty much stock trucks with foams, 13.5 / LiPo combos... They're a blast to watch!

Are you emphasizing the word "BLAST". I saw some hard hits last weekend in the trucks. WOW. Hey it wouldn't be a turkey race without the big turkey himself Ted Falowski. What's Ted gonna race? LOL

I've heard Ted Falowski (driver of the 23) will run 13.5, maybe 17.5, and maybe, depending on how much he's coaxed, a sprint car...

Only time will tell, though...

Don't forget, The Post Office will be open sunday for those needing special deliveries. 13.5, 17.5. I'll even make devileries for sprints and trucks and anything else if needed.

is the truck class a cheep one? hey moss bring me a set of truck foams ill run it! give ya a spankin :thumbsup:

Cheap? As in a $5 class? Yes- if thats what you mean...

im in for that also then. do we need to bring table and chairs??

WARNING i may own a track but im NOT very good at this... watch out lol

im in for that also then. do we need to bring table and chairs??

No need. There should be plenty of pit space.

I haven't ran that Losi Truck since the Tri-state oval Trophy Race back what 2 yrs ago?? might have to think about this.. Got a 2nd then.. maybe..just maybe!!!:wave:

Comon Kevin we have a spceial pit spot for you on the patio.right next to the door j/k
you'll have a geat time alot of good people will be their.I'm not cooking they will have some good stuff to eat.

im ready i have had this car since aug. and have never drove it.

Great turnout, and a great time this weekend! Thanks to all who raced and helped cap off our Food Drive Weekend!!!

We'll have a full race report, as well as a report on the Food Drive soon!!!

Thanks for putting on a great race! Some serious competetion in all of the classes. Nice to see a lot of the areas guys show up all at one time. Congrats to all the winners!:thumbsup:

good times we will be back... the truck guys better be ready next time

hey.. how about some results!!! I wanta see how ole buddy Kevin did!!!LOL

Sorry guys... Just a little behind... I'll have all the results posted tonight....

Todd You guys back to racin on SAT.at 4;00

Yep- we'll be back racing this saturday! We just took last week off to make sure the crowd at the Toys for Tots was huge!

Alrighty- here's the results....

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Alrighty- here's the results.... :thumbsup:

Looked like a tough day at the ranch
for my Hoosier buddy! :rolleyes:

Also looks like Travis kicked some butt...

Hey Dan! Yeah, was kinda a slight understatement... It's ok, though... Was a great day anyway....

Yeah, Travis had the 17.5 car and the sprinter dialed-in!