For the Summer 2009 outdoor season, Summit Raceway has a new dirt oval track incorporating an infield for running COOR style/Slash offroad. So far the discussion of these classes has been on the Summit dirt oval thread. It's not really dirt oval, so this thread will take over the discussion of the class.

The majority of the initial racers will be the stock Slash trucks. There is also growing interest in the Associated SC10 running 17.5 or 13.5 brushless and/or non-stock Slash trucks. For at least the first race of the season, all the CORR type trucks will run in a single class. It is anticipated that after a short time, enough racers for both types of trucks will be racing and the classes will be split to run separately, or, if run together, will be scored separately.

The original dirt oval thread can be found at http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=249178 if you would like to catch up on the discussion up to this point.

Well done my friend...this thread might turn out to be most active of all the Summit threads.

Any thoughts from anyone on the start of the races...I know we were discussing it in the other thread.

I like the motocross land rush start idea...although it might suck for whoever is marshalling that first turn.

The land rush starts sound like a good idea but after you do it a couple of times you'll pretty much hate it. It is cool to watch the real trucks do it but, that would really make qualifying worth nothing, and make a big pile up everytime. The Rc PRo Series tried it for a while and the novelty of it wore off pretty quick. You could maybe draw a number for an inversion. I'd rather TQ, draw a number and start 4th than to wind up in a giant wad on every start.

BTW, I havent seen the track since the DO went in. How much of the track area isnt being used by the oval??? I ask because I've been to some corr races that were held on asphalt ovals and they use not only the inside of the oval but the areas around the track as well.

Adam,

If it is like it was last fall, there is some room left at both ends and along the back stretch of the track. I haven't really looked at it closely since doing some testing last fall.

BTW, I havent seen the track since the DO went in. How much of the track area isnt being used by the oval??? I ask because I've been to some corr races that were held on asphalt ovals and they use not only the inside of the oval but the areas around the track as well. There is about 15 ft. on each end with a very large amount of dirt to work with.

If done right Dale, you could make a couple jump sections on each end as well as in the middle of the oval. You could make it pretty good to still run some 1/10th buggy and 4whl. I know I'd bring my buggies along with the sct trucks.

Does the oval extend back into what used to be the back straight??

Does the oval extend back into what used to be the back straight?? Yes it is.

I'm looking forward to running the CORR trucks when my schedule is free. It's a big class at every track I've been to this indoor season.

Ran Seth's slash truck with seth driving another on the track today, and WOW what a blast, the tight racing you can do side by side rubbing and bumping, I think this will be alot of fun. Also how about the the thought of incorporating in with the corr trucks racing flag pole racing of doing a 360deg. turn on the oval front stretch to mix things up a bit. Thanks Seth had alot of fun today at Summit Raceway Phil Z :thumbsup::tongue::wave:

Any time Phill! Just wait till you run with Corey and Preston, those guys a hoot to race with. I made a few sticker mods to the blue slash. Gage likes the blue and Colt likes the red one and for me I will paint one up in my normal paint skeem. For now hear is what I did for Gage.

seth

p.s. Big LOVE goes out to Dale & Corey

hey guys go to www.torcseries.com and follow the links they are live feeding the torc series right now out in Cali!!!!!!!!!!!! Live Man that is cool.

seth

I've heard about couple SC10's breaking chassis already,could be rough racing/driving I don't know...maybe something to keep an eye on.
There's already one chassis support plate/brace out there for sale...so who knows at this point.

What day do you guys run off road/slash? Would like to make it up sometime to race.

Hey Chris-It will be part of Summits dirt oval program running on Saturdays(starting May2/3pm).They have used the infield and parts of the dirt oval to make a nice short coarse track.

Cool with me, just needed to know what days they raced. Works for me. Should be able to make it up a few times this summer.

Kevin, You runnin off road?

I sold all my off road gear except my B4.

I do have a Slash I bought few months back...and might pick up a SC10 later this summer.

Atleast you still got the B4 Kevin.:thumbsup:

It appears that the Associated SC10 has a weakness in the front of the chassis behind the front clip where it is extended to add length. The breaks seem to occur when taking a nose down landing off a jump (according to what I have read). Kevin is on target about this. The brace is available for $20 and it ties the front and main chassis together more firmly with aluminum. It may depend on the size of the jump or the angle of the landing. More later. I haven't seen any such issues with Traxxas Slash.

I posted this on the oval thread but some of you guys know Chad Buffalo. Yesterday at church I heard he is in hospital with extreme case of pneumonia. He is in intensive care on 100% oxygen and the outlook is not good at all. I think he is the only Chad B in Muncie so I think it must be him. I am trying to find out more. Just FYI

I sold all my off road gear except my B4.

I do have a Slash I bought few months back...and might pick up a SC10 later this summer.

Yeah. Keep that B4. Bring it with you.:rolleyes:
I heard about the front end break on the SC10. I'm not worried about it.:thumbsup:

I plan on working on the CORR track this Saturday and would appreciate any help that anyone could give. My boy has a baseball game at 10:00, so I'll be at the track around noon. I'd like to finish all work on the infield and get at least one of the ends finished. If we work really hard, we might have to just throw the trucks down and try it..... oh darn! -Jeff

If I didn't volunteer for o/t Sat.. I'd come and help. Gotta pay for the toys somehow. Is that you Barney?
David

If I didn't volunteer for o/t Sat.. I'd come and help. Gotta pay for the toys somehow. Is that you Barney?
David

Yeah it's me. I understand about paying for the toys... work hard, play harder is my motto. :wave:

How did the track work go? I would have liked to help, but Mom was sheering sheep out on the farm. Mom comes first.

Ben

How did the track work go? I would have liked to help, but Mom was sheering sheep out on the farm. Mom comes first.

Ben Seth Barrand and Jeff Barney got the off road track completed and it looks real good.

Seth Barrand and Jeff Barney got the off road track completed and it looks real good.

Seff and Jeff are the dudes.

Ben

May 2 Short Coarse Roll Call

Let's get a truck count started headed into opening weekend.

1.Kevin Cole #38 Slash
2.Gage B #16 Slash
3.Colt B #3 Slash
4.Seth B #7 Slash
5.
6.
7.
8.

where are u located?
i have 2 slashes 1 stock class
the other bad MOD!!!!!!!!!

May 2 Short Coarse Roll Call

Let's get a truck count started headed into opening weekend.

1.Kevin Cole #38 Slash
2.Gage B #16 slash
3.Colt B #3 slash
4.Seth B #7 slash
5.
6.
7.
8.

We will miss the first round but will be there in time for 2nd round.

seth

where are u located?
i have 2 slashes 1 stock class
the other bad MOD!!!!!!!!!

http://www.summitrcraceway.com/

May 2 Short Coarse Roll Call

Let's get a truck count started headed into opening weekend.

1.Kevin Cole #38 Slash
2.Gage B #16 Slash
3.Colt B #3 Slash
4.Seth B #7 Slash
5.
6.
7.
8.

Moved forward from page2...3pm start time.

Josh W. and myself will be making some appearances this summer whenever we don't hit up any MORL or FTMS races. 1 Slash and 1 SC10 to mix it up. Won't make it for the season opener.
David

bump!

Preston and I will be there with 2 Slash's
Forgot our numbers! Preston F. - #14, Corey F. - #27

May 2 Short Coarse Roll Call

Let's get a truck count started headed into opening weekend.

1.Kevin Cole #38 Slash
2.Gage B #16 Slash
3.Colt B #3 Slash
4.Seth B #7 Slash
5.Corey # Slash
6.Preston # Slash
7.
8.

We're getting there with the plans of a decent turn out.

Josh W. and myself will be making some appearances this summer whenever we don't hit up any MORL or FTMS races. 1 Slash and 1 SC10 to mix it up. Won't make it for the season opener.
David

So what are you running in your SC10? I've got a 13.5 in mine, but I know it's over powered. I want to put in a 17.5. I added threaded shock bodies and changed the dogbones to CVDs. I'm looking to run in the mod class. I went to the Associated website and got a set-up sheet. They are running 30wt. up front and 25wt. in the rear. You guys will have to let me know when you are going to race. I'll be racing nitro at Stateline and the new track here in town, but I still want to race some CORR. -Jeff:thumbsup:

May 2 Short Coarse Roll Call

Let's get a truck count started headed into opening weekend.

1.Kevin Cole #38 Slash
2.Gage B #16 Slash
3.Colt B #3 Slash
4.Seth B #7 Slash
5.Preston F #14 Slash
6.Corey F #27 Slash
7.
8.

got it.

So what are you running in your SC10? I've got a 13.5 in mine, but I know it's over powered. I want to put in a 17.5. I added threaded shock bodies and changed the dogbones to CVDs. I'm looking to run in the mod class. I went to the Associated website and got a set-up sheet. They are running 30wt. up front and 25wt. in the rear. You guys will have to let me know when you are going to race. I'll be racing nitro at Stateline and the new track here in town, but I still want to race some CORR. -Jeff:thumbsup:

Jeff
I can go either way 17.5 or 13.5. I've got kit setup on it know. I'm prolly looking at May 23 to be at Summit. Got the FTMS at Al's on the 9th then MORL Litchfield on the 16th. You get rid of ALL your elec?

BTW, you guys did a good job at Summit. I drove by yest. and am amped to run CORR. You guys made something out of nothing.
David

Hey guys I got some sad news. I recieved an e-mail today from Chad Buffalo's mother. Chad had caught a serious case of pneumonia and passed away last week.

I knew Chad since I first started racing and always looked up top him as team driver and he always helped me out. He will be missed.

You are correct Adam. I had posted this earlier on some of the other threads. He was gone in a very short time. I didn't even get to see him at the hospital. He was in intensive care and only family was visiting. Real shame as he has three sons according to obit in paper. They did a nice write up and included a picture.

Depending on my Grandsons' basket ball tourneys times, I may be able to make it and run some Slash and my 1/8th late model electric conversion.

It seems everyday the weather forecast gets a little worse for Saturday.Now it's a 50% chance of thunderstorms with the high in the upper 40's.

Of coarse we all know Indiana weather.

Two days ago the forecast was 60's and only a 20% chance of rain.

So we wait & watch...

Jeff
I can go either way 17.5 or 13.5. I've got kit setup on it know. I'm prolly looking at May 23 to be at Summit. Got the FTMS at Al's on the 9th then MORL Litchfield on the 16th. You get rid of ALL your elec?

BTW, you guys did a good job at Summit. I drove by yest. and am amped to run CORR. You guys made something out of nothing.
David

I sold my T4 and I'm about ready to sell my B4. So if you know someone who needs one, I'm selling it loaded: spektrum receiver, novak brushless system with a 8.5, and a JR servo. It's cleaned and ready to race. I am going to focus on the nitro racing primarily this summer. There is a new track opening up here in Fort Wayne for nitro. But I would like to race CORR at Summit on the "off" weekends. I'd like to hit at least ten big races this summer and at least ten club races.
I'm pretty happy with the track. Not bad for only using the tiller and shovels. It's a good mix of open and tight. It's perfect for side by side racing. You can blast thru the whoops. :cool:

what info does any one have on this new track

I have not seen it since the guys did work on the short coarse.

As you know,it's a short coarse(CORR style)within the infield of the dirt oval...utilizing sections of the oval as well.Jeff mentioned above it has a fast whoop section,plenty of room for side by side racing,with some tight sections to test driving ability.

Other than that...I bet it's as wet as a sponge at this point.
(Still watching the weather to decide on my hour & a half dive north tomorrow)

just checked the weather and it looks great only 10% chance of rain all day Saturday and Sunday. so let the racing begin.......:)

-Tracey

It doesnt look like I'll make it tomorrow.The wifes off work and already has a honey-do list.I might as well get it done on this soggy weekend so I'm set for next weekend.
I need to do some work on my Sprint to get it ready and my Slash is still set up for oval.

Have fun guys...I hope the weather works out alright.

Thanks for letting me jump into the race on Saturday guys. The SC10 was awesome. It was it's first time on the track. The 13.5 is just too much power. I had to really baby it coming out of any corners. I spun out several times. I am going to make several small tweaks, but otherwise, she's ready to rock. I hope we can keep getting more trucks. -Jeff

what do we do now with our buggies and regular trucks? lol I already drove my T4 like a boatnow what would I do actually driving a boat?