Looks like the dates are set for the Great Lake Mini Challenge

4-18-09 Oval and Sunday 4-19-09 OnRoad

Location:

Hobby Stop West Raceway - Woodville Mall
3725 Williston Road
Northwood, OH 43619 (Toledo area)
419-471-1108
sales@hobbystopwest.com

More Details to follow - save the date!

The Ohio BRP Racing Calendar has been updates with the revised dates :thumbsup:

http://sites.google.com/site/microracerbrpclub/Home

This will be HOT !!!!

All of us here at Hobby Stop West Raceway are excited :woohoo: about sponsoring this race for all of our 1/18th Scale racers. It's our third year of doing Mini racing and the growth that we've had each year is fantastic. :thumbsup:

We're working on having possibly 7 On-road classes and 7 Oval classes at this race so it will have something for everyone. :) :) :)

A race flyer and class rules should be completed by this weekend or early next week.

We hope you all will make plans to attend! :wave:

Pat Falgout
Track Director

Hobby Stop West Raceway - Woodville Mall
3725 Williston Road
Northwood, OH 43619
419-471-1108
sales@hobbystopwest.com

Duneland/RATFactor will have a crew there! Just talked to Kris and he is pumped... I'm trying to decide if I will come early enough to race 'roundy-round'. Guess it won't kill me to race oval once every decade or so:). I was wondering,, how many times do you have to race oval, before ya start chewin tobackee and listnin to country?;) Ha ha jk.

I was wondering,, how many times do you have to race oval, before ya start chewin tobackee and listnin to country?;) Ha ha jk.

Not sure, but us dumb country bumpkins sure look forward to spanking your (back side) on the track :p

I like oval :thumbsup:

Ha ha, just kidding guys.. Probably won't take much to beat me in Oval..

sounds sweet

Any updates on the big race :)

RATFactor Racing Products can be added to the sponsor list!
I picked up a BRP V2M the other day.. May be running that class too!
So I guess that puts me down for; 1/18 mod & super stock 4wd, 1/14 open, 1/18 pan stock + something on the "dizzy" day! Hmmm, may have to trim that down some:rolleyes:.

Just talked with Pat from Hobby stop they are working on the flyer and all the classes :thumbsup:

Just talked with Pat from Hobby stop they are working on the flyer and all the classes :thumbsup:

Bud.....there should be a pretty good repsentation of the BRP cars on both Oval and OnRoad classes between the racers in your area and the Toledo area. I noticed that Ron, from Duneland Hobbies (Indiana area) has also just recieved his and will be attending along with the "fleet" of other cars he will be racing. The amount of BRP racers at our track has also been steadly growing as well. Looking forward to a good time for all.:thumbsup:

Hey Dave, Is there a club race outside on that weekend? Could go really nuts and race 1/8 too!

Hey Dave, Is there a club race outside on that weekend? Could go really nuts and race 1/8 too!

Hi Ron, we probably won't be doing any out door Gas racing that weekend. If anything the members will be painting the boards and track edges and getting everything ready for club racing one or two weeks after, depending on weather. But come to thing of it, half the members will probably be racing Oval indoors on Saturday with there Sliders.

Got the brp up and running. Couldn't bring myself to put the COT body on it though! Speed 8 for me! Had to cut the damper post down to make it happen..

Bud makes a real nice GTP style body direct fit. Cutting the post is just not right! lol

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/512428/20071204/193815.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/bcheese#date/2007-12-04/19:38:15)

Got the brp up and running. Couldn't bring myself to put the COT body on it though! Speed 8 for me! Had to cut the damper post down to make it happen..

Hey Ron, the COT body looks really cooooool and it works great too! How did you get the Speed 8 body to fit? Did you mount the servo on the chassis? :confused: Last Friday 6 of us had our BRP's on the road course for the 1st time. We ran Bud's "Super Stock rules". COT body, 10/45 gearing, stock Associated #21210 motor, 4 cell NIMH and had a ball. :woohoo: No.....we weren't breaking any land speed records, but we all had a lot of fun. This Spec class racing is really the way to go. Bud....my hat's off to you for supplying us with such a "stupid simple" fun kit to run.:thumbsup: Can't wait for On Road racing again tomorrow night.

stupid simple and 4 time national champ :thumbsup:

John C from Team scream ran a speed 8 He had a low profile servo of some sort. He soon took the speed 8 off tryed the COT and was .3 sec a lap faster. That was at the nats.

I didn't have any issues in the front. I used body posts on the sides of the front plate rather than the Kydex arangement. Servo is just a Multiplex tiny S (not any endorsement for the servo... will probably be replaced by one of the more accurate servos). It's mounted in the normal fashion.. Xray saver.
Here are some pics.
I appreciate the body advice, but I will have to remain a bit 'hard-headed' on this for a bit.. Will depend on how badly I get my @&& handed to me:).

I appreciate the body advice, but I will have to remain a bit 'hard-headed' on this for a bit.. Will depend on how badly I get my @&& handed to me:).

No problem. Been there too, but stick with what works. :thumbsup:

duneland >> Looks good !!!! I like seeing those BRP items in the back on the wall !!!See You in Toledo

Speeking of that any more info coming ???

BRP has a very nice GTP body.....:thumbsup:

Hi everyone,

Here are the tentative Classes and Rules for the Mini GLC. Flyer is coming soon!

Thanks,

Pat Falgout
Track Director
Hobby Stop West Raceway

On-Road Classes

Class 1
Micro Touring Stock (4wd)
CHASSIS: M18, M18pro, MRS4, NRX18 or Similar Micro Touring Cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 110mm Max
MOTOR: Hand Out Brushed Motor
TIRES: Scale Foam or Rubber Tires
BODY: Open 2 or 4 door 1/18 Touring Car/Sedan Style Bodies, chassis and tires must fit inside the body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 5 Cell 2/3a 6.0 Volt Limit

Class 2
Micro Touring Super Stock (4wd)
CHASSIS: M18, M18pro, MRS4, NRX18 or Similar Micro Touring Cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 110mm Max
MOTOR: Hand Out Brushless Motor
TIRES: Scale Foam or Rubber Tires
BODY: Open 2 or 4 Door 1/18 Touring Car/Sedan Style Bodies, chassis and tires must fit inside the body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 3
Micro Touring Open (4wd)
CHASSIS: M18, MRS4, NRX18 or Similar Micro Touring Cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 110mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor No Larger than 380 in size
TIRES: Scale Foam or Rubber Tires
BODY: Open 2 or 4 Door 1/18 Touring Car/Sedan Style Bodies, chassis and tires must fit inside the body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 4
Pan Car Stock (2wd)
CHASSIS: Scalpel, BRP or Similar Direct Drive Cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Hand Out Brushed Motor
TIRES: Foam Tires only
BODY: Open 1/18 Car Body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 4 Cell 2/3a 4.8 Volt Limit

Class 5
Pan Car Open (2wd)
CHASSIS: Scalpel, BRP or Similar Direct drive cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Foam Tires only
BODY: Open 1/18 Car Body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 6
Rally Car Stock (4wd)
CHASSIS: Factory Stock Chassis: Max Length 210mm, Max Width 145mm, Max Wheelbase 160mm
MOTOR: Hand Out Brushed Motor
TIRES: Stock 18R tires, rims & inserts (No Foam Tires)
BODY: 1/18 Associated Rally Car Body ONLY with original wings (custom paint okay)
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 6 Cell 2/3a 7.2 Volt Limit

Class 7
Rally Car Open (4wd)
CHASSIS: Open Chassis: Max Length 210mm, Max Width 145mm, Max Wheelbase 165mm
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Rubber or Foam 18R tires, rims & inserts
BODY: Any 1/18 Rally Car Style Body with original wings
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volts Limit

Class 8
1/14 Open (Recoil, Duratrax TC & similar)
CHASSIS: Max Length 292mm, Max Width 140mm, Max Wheelbase 187mm
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor (400 sized or smaller)
TIRES: Open 1/14 rubber or foam tires
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit
BODY: Touring car/sedan style 1/14 body

Oval Classes

Class 9
Mini Slider Oval Open
CHASSIS: Open Mini Slider Chassis
WHEELBASE: 188mm Max
WIDTH: 180mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Open Mini Slider type tires (foam & rubber) front tires must be narrow
BODY: Open Mini Slider Body with non-modified stock wing only
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit (batteries MUST fit under the body)

Class 10
Mini Late Model Oval Open
CHASSIS: Open Mini Late Model Type Chassis
WHEELBASE: 205mm Max
WIDTH: 180mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Open Mini Late Model Type Tires (Foam or Rubber)
BODY: Open Mini Late Model and Wedge type bodies only
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 12
1/18 Truck/Buggy Oval Open (2wd or 4wd)
CHASSIS: Open Chassis- Max Wheelbase 165mm, Max Width 185mm
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Open 1/18 Foam/Rubber tires (1/10 Touring foam & Hex Adapters okay, No Spike rubber tires allowed)
BODY: Must use a stadium style 1/18 truck body or off road buggy
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Class 13
1/18 Pan Car Oval Stock (2wd)
CHASSIS: Scalpel, BRP, or Similar Direct drive cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Hand Out Brushed Motor
TIRES: Foam Tires only
BODY: Open 1/18 Car Body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 4 Cell 2/3a 4.8 Volt Limit

Class 14
1/18 Pan Car Oval Open (2wd)
CHASSIS: Scalpel, BRP, or Similar Direct drive cars
WHEELBASE: 150mm Max
WIDTH: 115mm Max
MOTOR: Open Brushed or Brushless Micro Motor
TIRES: Foam Tires only
BODY: Open 1/18 Car Body
ELECTRONICS: Open Electronics
BATTERIES: 2/3a or Lithium Cells 7.4 Volt Limit

Additional Rules:

1. Assume the following: If the rules don’t say you can do it, you can’t.
2. After all qualifying races cars must be placed in tech and drivers must proceed to their turn marshal positions. Substitute marshals are the driver’s responsibility.
3. NO REVERSE. If you use reverse you will be assessed a 5 second stop & go penalty. After 3 stop & go penalties in one race you will be disqualified from that race and your car will be removed from the track. No refunds will be given.
4. No rough or “team” driving. Anyone who is considered to be team driving or rough driving will be disqualified and no refund will be given.
5. All races will be 5 minutes long.
6. 2/3a and Lithium based cells only.
7. All prototypes and one of a kind items must be approved by the race director before being used in competition.
8. 540 type motors are not allowed in any class.
9. Tires may not extend beyond the wheel wells in the micro touring car classes.
10. All vehicles must be free of protruding screws or other sharp edges that could damage the racing surface or marshals skin.

Pat>> Class 13 2WD stock oval. 7.4 lipo? The road stock is 2/3A only. If it is for Lipo it will really cut into the entries from out this way :confused: That is alot of classes !!!!!!!!!!!

Also what is the handout motor going to be in 2WD stock?

Any info on local motels?

Hi Bud,

Yes that's a misprint for the Pan Car class. It's been corrected! My eyes don't see well after a weekend full of racing at the track.

Still working on what the handout motor will be, I'll let you know soon!

Pat Falgout
Track Director

Here are two close ones. I'll get the complete list up soon.

Thanks,

Pat Falgout
Track Director

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When you say brushless micro motor are you talking about a brushless
system for the 1/36th cars?

When you say brushless micro motor are you talking about a brushless
system for the 1/36th cars?

ArcherX..... No. :confused: It means brushless motor for an 1/18th scale vehicle. Were not running a 1/36th scale class at the Mini GLC, just 1/18th scales and the 1/14th recoils. Hope that helps you out.:thumbsup:

yes thanks, so is there a limit on the Kv on the brushless?

I don't think so !!!

The only class that has a limit on the brushless motor is the Micro Touring Super Stock class. We will hand out a brushless motor for the entrants to that class.

Thanks,

Pat Falgout
Track Director

Hobby Stop West Raceway - Woodville Mall
3725 Williston Road
Northwood, OH 43619
419-471-1108
sales@hobbystopwest.com

Duneland/RATFactor will have a crew there! Just talked to Kris and he is pumped... I'm trying to decide if I will come early enough to race 'roundy-round'. Guess it won't kill me to race oval once every decade or so:). I was wondering,, how many times do you have to race oval, before ya start chewin tobackee and listnin to country?;) Ha ha jk.

does anyone has a link to ratfactor's line?

Tommy, I have not finished the site yet. For now, some info is on www.dunelandhobbies.com.
You can also e-mail me at; duneland1@comcast.net.

Any flyers or race entries yet :confused: We need info must plan :thumbsup:

Any flyers or race entries yet :confused: We need info must plan :thumbsup:

Pat is working on the flyer as we speak. He should be completed with it by tonight or early tomorrow because we race tomorrow night.:)
Dave

Okay everyone,

Here's the flyer for our upcoming race! :thumbsup:

We hope you can make plans to come and enjoy a weekend of fun and excitement with us in Northwest Ohio!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Please call or e-mail!

Thanks, :wave:

Pat Falgout
Track Director

Hobby Stop West Raceway
3725 Williston Road
Northwood, OH 43619
419-471-1108
sales@hobbystopwest.com

Will the track be open on Friday for practice? Will practice include both road and oval?

Thanks Pat !!! Will take some to our race Sat :thumbsup:

We're working on the practice schedule this weekend and will post it soon.

It will include practice for oval and roadcourse.

Thanks,

Pat

Pat,

I put 3 of the videos up on youtube from Sat. , just do a search on Hobby Stop West or Woodville Mall and they should come up.

George

Thanks for taking the video George!

Here is one of the Mini Late Model races: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JvaaezmPR8

Pat

We're working on the practice schedule this weekend and will post it soon.

It will include practice for oval and roadcourse.

Thanks,

Pat

Did you come up with the practice schedule?

Micro,

Practice schedule coming soon!

I'd like to thank R/C America and Xray added to our list of sponsors. Check out the updated flyer!

Pat Falgout
Track Director

Hobby Stop West Raceway
3725 Williston Road
Northwood, OH 43619
419-471-1108
sales@hobbystopwest.com

Did you come up with the practice schedule?

Yes.....we will have practice on Friday from 9am to 3pm for onroad. Doors open at 9am. Friday oval practice will be from 4pm to 9pm.

Saturday, doors open at 8am and oval practice will be from 8am to 10am, followed by a drivers meeting at 10:15am. 1st round of qualifying will start at aprox. 10:30am. Door prizes and Oval award presentation will follow the Oval mains.

Sunday, doors open at 8am and onroad practice will be from 8am to 10am, followed by a drivers meeting at 10:30am. 1st round of qualifying will start at aprox. 10:30am. Door prizes and OnRoad award presentation will follow the OnRoad mains.

Any ??????'s or inquirys, please call Pat @ 419-471-1108 or post in this thread.

Thanks,
Dave Berry

Thanks Dave :thumbsup:

And a big shout out to our newest sponsor! BRP!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Bud! And we hope many of your friends can make the race!

The flyer is updated again and please support all of our sponsors. :wave:

Without them we would not be having so much fun at our races! :)

Pat Falgout
Track Director

The Mini GLC (Great Lakes Challenge) April 18th and 19th 2009
Hosted by:
Hobby Stop West Raceway
3725 Williston Road
Northwood, OH 43619
419-471-1108
sales@hobbystopwest.com

Sponsored by: R/C America, SK Motion, Team Scream Racing, RATFactor Racing Products, Robitronics, Xray, Castle Creations, and BRP

Pat, How many qualifiers, 2 or 3? Any word on the handout motor yet for stock?

Thanks Dave :thumbsup:

No problem....

Hey Bud. What gearing would you guys reccommend using and with what brushless motor/lipo combo in the open pancar oval class?
Dave