Well it's Finally time to stir the hibernating bears out there, and start thinking about spring. So, let's get right to the important stuff. We will be getting to the track ASAP. We will try to give as many updates as we can, as to how things are going. We will make an announcement on both this site and our site-- medinarcraceway.com --when the track is completed and which weekend we will "actually" be able to "open for the season". All of these things will depend on our wonderful weather. Of Course.

Our website is now up-to-date with the '09 seasons schedule, rules, times, fees and whatever other question you may have about the track and your race-day. (Please be aware) We do still have to complete a couple of sections, but the important stuff is there.

If you are new to our track, or a veteran, We have changed a few things and we are encouraging everyone to check out the website to make sure you know what is going on this year. All of your questions should be answered there. So, please read everything, but if not. Feel free to ask questions here and someone will get you an answer...

Thank you
Look forward to see everyone soon

Steve

"there was much rejoicing............yay........."

Check it out, just in time for summer.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-items-sale-trade/280315-team-losi-8ight-mugen-mbx5t-electric-conversions-sale.html

I thought the indoor season ended in summer? :p

Tweak

I would be willing to help out as much much as i can to have a nice track to run on this season. i know little about track building... but im a machine with a shovel or rake in hand. so let me know when all the dirty work will commence.

CRCRC would like to announce The Ohio State Fair Shootout ’09. That’s right we are holding a race during The Ohio State Fair. This race will under a 200’x 300’ covered, open sided, lighted pavilion. We will trophy TQ, and 1st – 5th in each class. Schedule of events are as follows:
Friday Practice 12 noon to 9pm,
Sat Qualifying open at 7am, practice for those who did not practice on Friday from 8am – 9am, Racing states at 10am,
Sun Mains doors open 7am starting at 9am.

Classes:
Pro / Sportsman Buggy
Pro / Sportsman Arena Truck
E-Buggy

Along with your entry fee you will receive 2 fair passes, one for Saturday and one for Sunday per persons name entered. You will need to send your name and address, legibly, on the entry form to receive the passes.

Parking:
You will be able to park right outside the pavilion. However the parking fee is $5.00 per vehicle and will be the responsibility of the person driving. You will enter the 11th Avenue entrance across from Jeg’s High Performance Shop.

You will need to bring table, chair, extension cord, and all of your racing gear.

FLYER CLICK ME DOWNLOAD ME, & SEND ME IN!!! (www.crcrc.com/Ohio_state_fair_race/StateFairRaceFinal2.pdf)

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/Big_Dog_CRCRC/osfr.jpg

I know there are some AVID Bearing people out there. Would you recommend the rubber versions or the revolution versions?

I know there are some AVID Bearing people out there. Would you recommend the rubber versions or the revolution versions?
Revolutions are the way to go. Purchase $40 dollars worth recieve free shipping.. :thumbsup:

I know there are some AVID Bearing people out there. Would you recommend the rubber versions or the revolution versions?
Avid bearings are good but,i think tko steal bearings are better they seem to last longer and hold up to heat way better.
http://www.tkocompetitiondev.com/

It's get'n close to spring..........................I was out raking my lawn today. That's a sure sign.

Tweak

Just took some pics of the building, enjoy. No, that is not sand!

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/Big_Dog_CRCRC/pavilionone.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/Big_Dog_CRCRC/palvion2.jpg

That looks like a Nice large area for the track. Great to see it covered in case of rain. That should be a fun race with the fair as something to do in the off time. Make sure to post pics of the track when its ready.

It wont be ready until July 24

That would be sweet to have in Medina!

When will you guys be starting on the track build? I would like to help out.

We will start the weekend before the race. July 24th

Thanks for the help!

We will start the weekend before the race. July 24th

Thanks for the help!

I meant when will you start the medina track build, what needs done? Is there gonna be a new layout? Are you gonna be starting from scratch?

Track build will be the weekend of July 24th

Track build will be the weekend of July 24th

:drunk::drunk:MEDINA:drunk::drunk:

i was wondering what was the plans for the dirt at the track, are you just adding dirt to it, or cleaning up the existing dirt and re-leveling the track.
do the plans include fixing the lights, so we can run at night again? i
s the track going to stay the same Dimensions or is it going to shrik or get bigger?
just kind of wondering here, mainly want get some track conversation going so everyone has some idea of the plans..

mames

i was wondering what was the plans for the dirt at the track, are you just adding dirt to it, or cleaning up the existing dirt and re-leveling the track.
do the plans include fixing the lights, so we can run at night again? i
s the track going to stay the same Dimensions or is it going to shrik or get bigger?
just kind of wondering here, mainly want get some track conversation going so everyone has some idea of the plans..

mames
The team is working to correct the current dirt problem along with bringing in some good clean dirt for this season. We also will be racing under lights this year. Dimensions could vary depending on the track built. The team is working to provide us a great place to race.

Gary

Will the new layout be electric friendly?



David

Yea, 1/8th scale electric friendly. LOL

i was wondering what was the plans for the dirt at the track, are you just adding dirt to it, or cleaning up the existing dirt and re-leveling the track.
do the plans include fixing the lights, so we can run at night again? i
s the track going to stay the same Dimensions or is it going to shrik or get bigger?
just kind of wondering here, mainly want get some track conversation going so everyone has some idea of the plans..

mames



Good questions. First, We plan on removing the rocks and using the existing dirt if possible. Plan B will be new dirt. We believe that the existing dirt is good dirt if it is properly watered and maintained, plus we already know what we got (thats key).

Next, the first thing on the track will be a bulldozer for the purpose of dirt recovery and re-leveling to drain toward the creek. This will also let us know just how many rocks the dirt contains and whether we need to go to plan B.

As far as the lights, when we are done, the lights will be available and will be used as needed, or every week if the turnouts are good enough to dictate that.

The track dimensions will stay the same.

As far as electric friendly track. We are going to make a concerted effort to make our tracks both electric friendly and nitro friendly. This is a monumental task with all the different classes and speeds of vehicles out there (from the slash to 1/8 scale buggy). We think we can do it.....but I can't promise we will be totally successful (little wiggle room) lol... I can and will promise everyone that you will see that we tried to pull it off. We've had all winter to work on this and we have a good plan. So, please allow us a chance to put that plan on the ground before hitting us with different ideas. The first track is already done and ready for the build, but you can wish us good luck. lol

Hope that answers everything and thanks again for the help DR J

Hey 1/8th scale electrics we are watching for you! Just need 6 for your own class.

Keep your fingers crossed on the weather... We will be tring to get in the park and moving dirt the last week in march if mother nature allows us. I will keep you updated on that.

Thanks for questions, Hope everyone is getting ready for the season.

Steve

steve thank you for filling us in.. good to here some of the plans for the track.. also nice to see that theres a plan b, if plan a does not work.. heres hopeiing for a dry end of march / early april..

mames

is there any thought of running a "Mod Monster" class? This would be any 2 wheel drive, moster truck, with 6 cell NiMh or 7.4v LiPo, running there motor of choise, with a V-tread tire. Dont know how many would be interestid, but i would love to see a class like this (i want to run my stampede at the track and be half way competitive)

Or heck even an open monster truck class there's one for nitro, what about electric?

we will have NO LIMIT monster truck racing this year at the track

go to our web site www.medinarcraceway.com we will have all of the monster truck rules and regulations up very soon

what will the NO LIMIT class be, will it be run on a weekly basis? Is it both electric and nitro? or just electric?

Iv checked out no limits web site, all of there monster classes are 4x4

Need some help guys...
I can't find Byrons 20% fuel anywhere... Any suggestions other than spending an extra $14 for shipping from A-Main Hobbies (CA)? I appreciate the insight. Need to get the truggy engine broke in for racing.

Thanks!

Talk to StingerSkinz he sells Byrons fuel

Good questions. First, We plan on removing the rocks and using the existing dirt if possible. Plan B will be new dirt. We believe that the existing dirt is good dirt if it is properly watered and maintained, plus we already know what we got (thats key).

Next, the first thing on the track will be a bulldozer for the purpose of dirt recovery and re-leveling to drain toward the creek. This will also let us know just how many rocks the dirt contains and whether we need to go to plan B.

As far as the lights, when we are done, the lights will be available and will be used as needed, or every week if the turnouts are good enough to dictate that.

The track dimensions will stay the same.

As far as electric friendly track. We are going to make a concerted effort to make our tracks both electric friendly and nitro friendly. This is a monumental task with all the different classes and speeds of vehicles out there (from the slash to 1/8 scale buggy). We think we can do it.....but I can't promise we will be totally successful (little wiggle room) lol... I can and will promise everyone that you will see that we tried to pull it off. We've had all winter to work on this and we have a good plan. So, please allow us a chance to put that plan on the ground before hitting us with different ideas. The first track is already done and ready for the build, but you can wish us good luck. lol

Hope that answers everything and thanks again for the help DR J

Hey 1/8th scale electrics we are watching for you! Just need 6 for your own class.

Keep your fingers crossed on the weather... We will be tring to get in the park and moving dirt the last week in march if mother nature allows us. I will keep you updated on that.

Thanks for questions, Hope everyone is getting ready for the season.

Steve

From an electric standpoint, I didn't mind the jumps or even the track size, but the track condition was something that made it difficult for the 1/10 electric people. Keeping the track well groomed would bring back the 1/10 electric people. You could even look at having a pipe or 2 that would move to shorten the track if that would bring out more guys.
-Wayne

From an electric standpoint, I didn't mind the jumps or even the track size, but the track condition was something that made it difficult for the 1/10 electric people. Keeping the track well groomed would bring back the 1/10 electric people. You could even look at having a pipe or 2 that would move to shorten the track if that would bring out more guys.
-Wayne

We will be working hard to keep a well groomed track. It will help a lot if the local kids keep their bikes off the track. Part of the blessing and curse of having a public track. I think using a moveable tube to shorten the track can be a possibility as long as it considered and worked into the design of the track. Do you feel that the current dimensions of our track keeps any of the electric racers away?

Gary

I don't think it's the dimensions that keep them away it's how the track was maintained. I really didn't have a problem running on the large track, I did have a problem with how rough it was and how there was no second line for the 1/10 scale cars to run. You could only roll the HUGE jumps and flat land it. It could have been made it to a set of doubles or something along those lines. One of the other things is when you decide to water the track. Many electric racers do not like to run in a mud pit.


David

I'm with David, there could be shorter doubles or tables in between some of the huge 1/8th scale jumps. As for size I like the big track! It doesn't mater to me weather it is wet or dry as long as I know ahead of time for tire choice.

Some guys I talk with dislike the size, some like it. But as David pointed out the "mud pit" was the biggest problem for electrics. I wouldn't mind if the track was dry for the electrics. A wet track kills those little cars...lol...

anybody have infor for a "mod monster class" or the No limit class?

the mud pit 1/10 scale races last year did not help, and the fact that they only watered once per round made it worse because if you wnated the track to stay went you had to soak it pretty heavy, and then the electrics were up next after that. if they could of watered maybe 2/3 times during the rounds it would lessen the mud becuse you could not be so heavy on the water..

I think the track dimensions are fine for 1/10, the problem was the 15 min main when my NIMH battery would only last 12 min. I have lipo now but would prefer to run 7 to 10 min mains to ensure everyone has enough juice.

bob wow i had forgoten about that issue, i had to make a few pitstops last year to change batterys, thats was a pain. its a hard call on the time but 10 should be the max, unless we find out everyone has switched to lipo's and brushless.

i also have to wonder about the slash class, if the track is going to adopt the new roar rules. http://www.roarracing.com/downloads/2009_ROAR_SCT_Provisional_Class_Rules.pdf that will change alot of things with that class..

in the fall last year, i raced my slash. i had a Venom Lipo 7.4v 5000Mah battery. i had to ask them to reduce the main time from 15 minutes to 10. and even at 10 minutes, my battery voltage almost dropped too low. i BARELY made it across the finish line in the 10 minute race.

That is because the Venom is garbage. My MaxAmps 6000 will run a Slash for 30min.

I agree, the quality on lipo packs makes a huge difference - Both of my packs will do 10 min without getting close to the 3v per cell danger zone. I do agree with the above comments about 10 min mains. I think that is more than enough time for a slash main, and as fair as can be with the guys running regular packs.

i also have to wonder about the slash class, if the track is going to adopt the new roar rules. http://www.roarracing.com/downloads/2009_ROAR_SCT_Provisional_Class_Rules.pdf that will change alot of things with that class..



Wow - Just read those rules. If the track is going to adopt these rules and allow brushless and the pro line tires...they need to announce this asap. Reason being so people can prepare. Or run a "spec" and "mod" class

I have no objection to throwing a brushles in my slash - but it seems to vear from the purpose of a low cost or budget truck.......those ROAR rules are interesting...........

Those rules are made so multiple manufactures can get in on the class. I think it will be more fun with more trucks.

i also have to wonder about the slash class, if the track is going to adopt the new roar rules. http://www.roarracing.com/downloads/2009_ROAR_SCT_Provisional_Class_Rules.pdf that will change alot of things with that class..

After looking at the Roar Rules, I feel that they are not in line with true Spec Rules. They even suggest to use different size turn motors than the one that comes with the Slash. Our goal is to run Slashes as close to out of the box "Spec" as possible, to keep the cost of racing low. We can have a "Mod" class that can cover all other Slashes.

Gary

Badassrevo: I agree with you 100% It will be more fun with more trucks. But I dont think u will c the huge slash turn outs w these rules in place. The large turn outs were due to low cost and even racing. What a concept that was.

I also agree w you that it is other manufacturers wanting a piece of the market. But I don't think I am looking at it in the same light you are. I am looking at it as Aftermarket goodie manufacturers wanting a piece of Traxxas' pie. Not so much having other trucks to race in same class, you are right but I don't think that = more trucks, you will actually see less Slash's show up. Because the owners of them by and large purchased them to avoid the whole "wow I have $1,500.00 wraped up in a toy truck" thing from happening - I posted something to this effect before I even bought my Slash. Have we learned nothing from the state of the economy right now? Greed was the cause of all of it. Now greed is going to shoot the cost of racing this class right with all other classes.

I bought my truck because of the low cost - wow - that was short lived. Yesterday my truck was ready to race as it is.

If these rules are adopted I now need: (just guessing on prices)

Brushless motor/esc 150.00
Proline tires prob mounted on bead locks 100.00
ball diff 50.00 or so

theres 300.00 on a truck I paid 180.00 for new! And that doesnt include the increase in breakage due to higher speeds - so now MRP makes more $$ on spares - everyone will benefit from this except the people holding the remote :cry:

wow you guys have been busy. I have read everything up to here and I can say that every issue that has been brought up is an issue that has been discussed over the winter and hopefully handled.... to the best of our abilities. (except for people who want it dry versus wet) the track will be watered... We do know we need to try and place the 1/10th's better versus watering and we are going to be watering more than last year for sure.. So, the best i can do right now is say. "we know about these issues and are going to do our best to make the proper adjustments to make your day as fun as possible." If we have to, we will make adjustments all year long till we get it as good as possible for everyone. Now, having said that....Everyone needs to be aware that "We know we can't solve every issue for every person". You guys are all way to different and there is to many classes and speeds to do that. So, our decisions will be made for the whole class not the individuals. Hopefully everyone understands that.

Now, the one thing that is new to me... is the new slash rules. I have briefly scanned them and WOW! That changes everything. We will have a meeting about this and get back to you... My first impression is that----If the "mod slash" catches on. They will need enough for thier own class. and will NOT be able to compete in the NCCS Series (they have not changed their rules as of yet). We will get back to you on this issue soon.

Hope I touched on everything and set some minds at ease... Now, we just have to prove it.

C-ya soon

Steve

You guys have to understand it is NOT a Slash class. It is a CORR truck class.
Associated, Traxxas and Thunder Tech have a CORR truck out in the market.

These rules allow any body that currently has a 1/10th truck to buy a few parts and run the CORR class. If you have an old T3 or a Stampede you can buy a few things and be competitive in the CORR class.
there is a place for the "spec" class but it does not stop you from running a CORR class. If any thing it allows you to run a 'spec" slash with a better motor because it allows a 27 turn brushed wich can be bought for around $30 with bearings. It will also allow you to use your old outdated high quality brushed speedo's and continue to get good use out of them. Instead of spending $50+ for a crappy spec ESC.

Ok - That clears things up. As long as they leave the "traxxas slash spec class" as is.... I do not care about anything else.

I have no old rc stuff laying around to make good use of and no attachment to anything except the notion of cheap fun racing. That will mean having an ill handling, relatively low horespower and low tech truck - BUT - Everyone else will be driving an ill handling, relatively low horespower and low tech truck too. That sounds like fun just thinking about it!!!

And those that want to utilize other trucks, mod their slash, whatever - can go race the other class if they can....I am cool with that. Thank you for the clarification and game on!