Thought it was time for a new thread, as the other one started late last year to get input on the facility. Now that the new season is here, we should continue on this thread.

The MX131 track is open for 2009 and racing will start 5/9/2009. For the most up-to-date information on the facility, check www.mx131.com

Good luck to everyone in the 2009 season!

Going to be a great season! Killer track guys.

We are coming down on sun to check it out. with all the buss I'm really exited to run it.

So what time is everyone showing up today that is coming out today?

Just so everyone knows and can plan accordingly, the current hours of operation are:

Tuesday 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

So what time is everyone showing up today that is coming out today?

Brian, I know that I probably won't be out much before 3, but Jeff might show up a little earlier....don't know for sure. We both talked about being there though, so I'm sure you'll see us at some point :thumbsup:

Brian, I know that I probably won't be out much before 3, but Jeff might show up a little earlier....don't know for sure. We both talked about being there though, so I'm sure you'll see us at some point :thumbsup:

Mike, I didn't see ya today. I got there late myself. I thought jeff was there but I could be mistaken. I got busy helping Dave and Chuck in between runs and then it was time to head home. Was a good turn out I thought. I'll be there tomorrow. Hank was talking about running some practice races to check out the new software so it should be a good time. See ya'll then :thumbsup:

Mike, I didn't see ya today. I got there late myself. I thought jeff was there but I could be mistaken. I got busy helping Dave and Chuck in between runs and then it was time to head home. Was a good turn out I thought. I'll be there tomorrow. Hank was talking about running some practice races to check out the new software so it should be a good time. See ya'll then :thumbsup:

Brian, sorry - neither of us made it up there, but we'll be there tomorrow to run some practice runs. How was the track/surface working?

It was a little rough from the rain. They went over it quick with the cat and some rakes, and Kevin broomed parts of it and it wasn't bad. Does need some more work, but it should be better tomorrow. I must of seen a truck that I thought was Jeff's there as I was heading in but then it was gone. Guess it wasn't him though if he wasn't there. I'll see ya tomorrow!

Chuck, if you swap them motors tonight, bring the Go with you tomorrow. I'll throw it in my other buggy and finish getting it straightened out for ya.

I plan on putting the vspec back in tomorrow b/c that i what i will race with next weekend, but i definitely still want to get the GO motor tuned good.. i still havent pulled it out of my buggy so i will have it there tomorrow!! i really appreciate all of the help.. see you tomorrow!

Anytime man. See ya tomorrow.

Great day at the track. Good to see so many people coming out for a practice day!

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Big applause to MX, what a fun track to run. Very cool to see so many people out to practice. Is there really a recession? We will be there for the opener, should have my electric done by then and run two classes! Nice job Hank and Edwin and the rest of the crew!

Thank's , everyone for a fun day track is Awesome . Hank , Edwin let me know when you're gonna be out there and if i can get out there i'll come give you a hand .

Kevin

good times!! nice work on the track, fix my buggy and be back next time!!

Had a fun day racing with everyone. Was good to see everyone again. Hope Mother Nature works with us this week. Hey Mick, hope I got that right, If you need a motor to run, let me know. I have a Werks TL21B7pro that I was running in my other buggy today. It was running strong. You can use it if you want, or I may sell it. Let me know if that interests you.

It was a good day to run the buggy, alot of people showed up, and had fun. Can hardly wait for the race this Sat. hope to see everyone there. later.

Had a blast myself. A lot of people today...that is a very good thing. Can't wait for next week. Props to everyone that made this track what it is!!!!

hey brian thanks for the offer on the motor. i will have to let you no after tuesday night. i have some more stuff to try tuesday night. we will see what happens then on motor. thanks mick

If anyone is interested, I have a RB Mods Novarossi P5-21KT that has not seen fuel after it came back from RB Mods late last year. I have decided to run OS only, so this engine has to go! Asking $225 and can have it with me this weekend.

The track will NOT be open for practice tonight, but closed for maintenance to prepare the track for the first race on the season this Saturday (5/9/2009)!

If anyone is willing to help out, we could use extra people to get the job done quicker and better! The crew should be there around 6:00 PM.

What tires and compound are people running in 1/8 buggy and 1/10 4wd?

What tires and compound are people running in 1/8 buggy and 1/10 4wd?

1/8th scale buggy: M3 Crime Fighter, AKA Cityblocks (soft or medium)

edwin, do you have the sportwerks brake linkage kit on your rc8?

edwin, do you have the sportwerks brake linkage kit on your rc8?

I don't quite remember what linkage I got on my RC8, but SportWerks sounds correct.... With the ball-cups at the end....

yeah man, tight. i got one on the way, and ill be tryin it out saturday i guess

We spent several hours at the track last night to get it ready for the weekend. Here's the tally:
* More speakers installed for the PA system
* The uphill turn is now banked all the way to the top of the jump. I was able to see a 1/10th scale all the way through the turn and was able to jump the step down without any problems
* The landing of the step-up has been lengthened and you can see the inside of the turn from the far side of the drivers stand.
* Most of the track has been brushed off. This will be completed before Saturday
* All tubing is now connected with internal connectors to keep everything into place better.

Track is looking good and will be awesome for the race on Saturday.

...What about Miss January?

Good job taking care of the little stuff, can't wait till this Sat., looks like a good portion of us are heading down from GR. Thumbs-up to all involved in the construction and Maint.

...What about Miss January?

She was there last night. Too bad ya missed her. :p

Hey, is it 15.00 per class no discount for 2nd class or is there a discount? It's not posted on the website.

There is a discount for the second class, but I am not 100% sure what the amount for the 2nd class is. We discussed it last week and I am waiting for the final information from Hank to post it on the site...

We spent several hours at the track last night to get it ready for the weekend. Here's the tally:
* More speakers installed for the PA system
* The uphill turn is now banked all the way to the top of the jump. I was able to see a 1/10th scale all the way through the turn and was able to jump the step down without any problems
* The landing of the step-up has been lengthened and you can see the inside of the turn from the far side of the drivers stand.
* Most of the track has been brushed off. This will be completed before Saturday
* All tubing is now connected with internal connectors to keep everything into place better.

Track is looking good and will be awesome for the race on Saturday.

:thumbsup:

sounds great!! should be a good time!

Good job on the small repairs, they will make a big difference, on race day. Hope the weather holds out Sat. If it does, lets go racing.

It says $10 for each additional class on the first line of the old thread.

Thanks Maverick. There calling for a little rain early then clearing by about 9am. So should be perfect. Let mother nature water the track and save us some time!

What time does the show begin?
What time are the gates open?
Food stand?
Power?

What time does the show begin?
What time are the gates open?
Food stand?
Power?

good question.. i thought i seen it posted. i think it was gate opens at 9 and racing by 11

Gate opens at 9 AM
Practice starts at 9 AM
Racing starts at 11 AM
3 Rounds of Qualifying
1 Round of Mains

Track will be watered before each round of qualifying and when necessary before and during the mains.

Candy, soda drinks and some small food items are sold at the track. For bigger meals, there is a Subway on the corner.

There is limited power available (still working on getting this expanded). Extension cords will be required.

Entry fees:
$15 - First class
$10 - Each additional class

Personal transponders welcome.

Classes:
Slash (stock & mod)
1/10th scale electric stadium truck (stock & mod)
1/10th scale electric 2wd buggy (stock & mod)
1/10th scale electric 4wd buggy (stock & mod)
1/8th scale electric buggy
1/8th scale electric truggy

1/10th scale nitro stadium truck
Monster Truck
1/8th scale nitro buggy
1/8th scale nitro truggy

* 3 entries makes a class. A minimum of 5 entries is required for a class to be their own race, otherwise the class will be combined with a similar class into a single race. This is for marshalling reasons, as there is a large racing area to cover.

Heats will all be 5 minutes.
1/10th scale electric:
A Main - 7 mins
Each additional main: 5 mins
1/8th scale electric:
A Main - 15 minutes
B Main - 10 minutes
Each additional main - 7 minutes
1/10th Scale Nitro/Monster Truck:
A Main - 15 minutes
B Main - 10 minutes
Each additional main - 7 minutes
1/8th scale nitro:
A Main - 30 minutes
B Main - 20 minutes
C Main - 10 minutes
Each additional main: 7 mins

Marshalling is MANDATORY! YOU RACE, YOU MARSHALL! If you can not marshall for your race, FIND SOMEONE TO MARSHALL FOR YOU! If you fail to marshall the first time, you get a warning. If you fail to marshall a second time, a lap will be deducted from your qualifying. If you fail to marshall a third time, you will NOT be racing anymore that day! Pretty straight forward, right? These rules WILL be enforces at all the MX131 races this year!

I think that's all... Let me know if there are any additional questions.

I will not be able to make it this weekend but. Can electrics run with the nitros? I would much rather run 30 min than 15! Does not really seem fair that the nitros get so much more marshaling than the other classes. Not sure how many guys are into marshaling 30 min when they only got to use marshalls for less time. Does it take 30 min to decide who is fastest at a club race?

I think it would be a good idea to run electrics and nitro together.Some guys were kinda thinking about running there nitro 1 heat then elec in another. Maybe the A mains should be 15 min to accommidate both classes? We are trying to have fun.

I am happy with all u guys have done.I am not complaining. A few suggestion in the thought of max fun.

Many elec guys hate waiting while nitro guys run 30 min when they only get 5. Should elec guys get triple a mains then?
Any thoughts?

I wouldn't want to drive all that way to have a shorter main, thats the fun part about nitro. (how long are statelines mains?) Also the way the elec tech has overcome nitro there is a clear advantage, not saying they shouldn't race together but if there is enough elec split the class. I would raise the number for the split to like 6 or 8, gets boring with less cars. my 1/4 cent

scott

I don't have a problem with combining 1/8th scale electric and 1/8th scale nitro, but cutting it off at 15 mins is not fair to nitro, as electric can run 15 mins on a single batt.

Triple mains for electric might be an interesting idea to play with. Just wondering how that could be fit into the schedule, keeping charging batts in mind.

Thanks for your input Jason! We are trying to make it interesting for all classes!

I am not complaining. A few suggestion in the thought of max fun.

Many elec guys hate waiting while nitro guys run 30 min when they only get 5. Should elec guys get triple a mains then?
Any thoughts?

Nitro's have always run atleast a 30min A main. Electrics are 15 not 5. I'm not sure why that was done, but maybe for battery purposes. It's not like a 7 second fuel and go. But I'm sure if enough 1/8 electrics come out and they all want to run a 30min A main, someone could probably be talked into it. Marshaling is part of the game. I marshal for the race after mine and also for other races. Does that mean I get extra races to race since I did more marshaling then I had to?

As an electric guy, I would like to have pit stops also. Screw the idea that we run a pack and call it done. Thats all old school. Pit stops are part of racing, why wouldn't electrics pit???

I will not be able to make it this weekend but. Can electrics run with the nitros? I would much rather run 30 min than 15! Does not really seem fair that the nitros get so much more marshaling than the other classes. Not sure how many guys are into marshaling 30 min when they only got to use marshalls for less time. Does it take 30 min to decide who is fastest at a club race?

I think it would be a good idea to run electrics and nitro together.Some guys were kinda thinking about running there nitro 1 heat then elec in another. Maybe the A mains should be 15 min to accommidate both classes? We are trying to have fun.

I am happy with all u guys have done.I am not complaining. A few suggestion in the thought of max fun.

Many elec guys hate waiting while nitro guys run 30 min when they only get 5. Should elec guys get triple a mains then?
Any thoughts?

Keep in mind this is the first year electrics are runninig strong enough to race,so there is going to be a learning curve.
It,s new territory!
Not all nitro events are 30min Many are7,10,15,20,30,45 and an hour or more. We can have are own rules. Not follow old time Roar and such.
Whatever

well not everyone running nitro or electric 1/8 are going to be in the a main, its all on how good of a driver you are and if they are combined cause there isnt enough of one or the other, it just shows driving skills.. the nitro will have to pit atleast 3 times for a 30min main, electric is about 2 cause they make it 15 on a charge right?.. fueling is about 8to 10 seconds so about 30second pit stops for the race and the electric is what about 30 seconds for the single pit stop so its about equal...

Just my two cents,Nitro A-20 B-15 C-10.. 30 min for cash back or special events. Besides Edwin your running a RC8 it won't stay together for thirty minutes.. lol

Jeff

well not everyone running nitro or electric 1/8 are going to be in the a main, its all on how good of a driver you are and if they are combined cause there isnt enough of one or the other, it just shows driving skills.. the nitro will have to pit atleast 3 times for a 30min main, electric is about 2 cause they make it 15 on a charge right?.. fueling is about 8to 10 seconds so about 30second pit stops for the race and the electric is what about 30 seconds for the single pit stop so its about equal...

I guess what I'm looking for in regards to electric, is fewer classes and longer run times. Which is what MX 131 did with 15 minute mains, so I guess that is cool. Would like to see pit stops at some point.