Hey Mike, how about adding an exhibition class for the 17.5 1Cell trucks... poll's looking good? :wave:

Bill

Traski, it could get crowded back there will all of us.

5 o'clock Eastern entries open today!!!

http://snowbirdnationals.com/index2010

5 o'clock Eastern entries open today!!!

http://snowbirdnationals.com/index2010

Boylan you're the man!!!! 17.5 truck EXPO will ROCK!!!!

Thanks Dude,
Bill

We all know winning the F main is not as easy as it sounds!!!! People back there are desperate for glory....right Ron??? LOL!!!

Yea, Traski, some of them think the "F" is the world championship, anything goes. Gets ugly sometimes.

Bill, congrates on your grassroots campain for 17.5, I spoke to Mike Saturday and he was excited about the expo class.

So can anyone run in the EXPO or is it invite only??? If it is Mike can I get an invite???
LOLOLOLLOLOLOL

WLMaye what are the rules for 17.5 truck??? Might try it also.

Mel, check out the TOUR thread on here, rules are on the frist page.

here is the link http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=262829

Pretty straight forward, I believe 1 cell, 25c, I have one you can use it you need it,
tires are the world gt spec tires.

Tour rules for truck are world GT tires (purple ring), 17.5 1 cell, 25C smc battery, Truck body. Seems to be about .5 sec slower at our track (125ft RL) than the 13.5's.

John

Tour rules for truck are world GT tires (purple ring), 17.5 1 cell, 25C smc battery, Truck body. Seems to be about .5 sec slower at our track (125ft RL) than the 13.5's.

John

It can be any WGT tire, doesn't have to be purple ring.

TOUR rules state:
• World GT Tires were selected as the spec tire for this class for several reasons:
o They are readily available due to their wide acceptance in the on-road racing community and have proven to be a very well regulated, cost effective, solution.
o These tires are NOT available to team drivers through sponsorships. All sales of these tires go through hobby shops.
o All 4 tires are all made of the same, very durable compound and are priced below standard tires.
o World GT Tires are to meet the following specifications:
• Tire and wheel must meet 10th scale specifications
• Tire compound to be Japanese R4 compound, 38 shore
• Tire must have an identifier ring of purple colored foam in the center of the tire
o There is no “approval process” for World GT tires. Any tire meeting the above criteria will be considered legal.

It can be any WGT tire, doesn't have to be purple ring.

TOUR rules state:
• World GT Tires were selected as the spec tire for this class for several reasons:
o They are readily available due to their wide acceptance in the on-road racing community and have proven to be a very well regulated, cost effective, solution.
o These tires are NOT available to team drivers through sponsorships. All sales of these tires go through hobby shops.
o All 4 tires are all made of the same, very durable compound and are priced below standard tires.
o World GT Tires are to meet the following specifications:
• Tire and wheel must meet 10th scale specifications
• Tire compound to be Japanese R4 compound, 38 shore
• Tire must have an identifier ring of purple colored foam in the center of the tire
o There is no “approval process” for World GT tires. Any tire meeting the above criteria will be considered legal.

The oval masters only allowed the purple ring tires.

It can be any WGT tire, doesn't have to be purple ring.

TOUR rules state:


• Tire must have an identifier ring of purple colored foam in the center of the tire


jumbo shrimp ? ? ?

funny

So I stand corrected.

Hello racers. Entries are now open and we had our first 10 on-line in just a few minutes... the race is coming along nice. Can't wait for sure!!! Make sure to check our race site daily as something new is posted for the race each day:

www.snowbirdnationals.com (http://www.snowbirdnationals.com)

As far as the expo class. Each year we add something fun and different. Touring trucks, Sprint cars, SKs, VTA, F1, legends, etc. The TOUR Sportsman truck class is a class not even in Florida yet and is great 'concept' class that is starting to take shape Nationwide. Allan and the TOUR are helping with the rules of the class, and will be setting up some guidelines for it for us to follow. Look for a simple flyer this weekend. It is intended for the 'sportsman' racer, not the sponsored or racers usually found in victory lane at big events. And yes there will be a 'speedo' rule for this one class.

Thanks everyone... cya soon!
Mike

Would like to know what the speedo rule is before I sign up as my 17.5 truck already has a Tekin RS in it. Not going to get an old novak just for this one race. Would be happy to run a spec software version or one of the older software versions if needed.

john

There were no problems with this class at the Oval Masters with any ESC's. There were Tekins, SPX, Sphere, GTB's... I think what Mike may be referring to is the Mamba and the AE units. That would actually bring the speeds to faster than beginner levels. I ran a sphere 07 and won the oval masters with it. It's a great class, and for all you guys that are newer to oval racing this class and 13.5 would be two great classes to run at the birds... that's what I'll be running.:thumbsup:

Bill

I think I may get in on the "expo" class. I am sure there are some 17.5 stuff around and a truck body.

I sure hope there is a 'F' main or I am dooomed! HA HA!!!!

The Expo class would run heat races like everyone eles right???

I think I may get in on the "expo" class. I am sure there are some 17.5 stuff around and a truck body.

I sure hope there is a 'F' main or I am dooomed! HA HA!!!!

The Expo class would run heat races like everyone eles right???

Regular heats

Cool news:
http://www.virtualrc.com/vrc-pro/news.aspx?091123

Cool news:
http://www.virtualrc.com/vrc-pro/news.aspx?091123

Sweet!!! How about those expo class rules???
Thanks Mike it looks like this is going to be another FUN year!!!

Mike,

I noticed that the Sticky Fingers is the official traction compound of the Snowbirds but does that mean it is the only traction compound allowed?

Yes it will be the only one allowed... We ran it at Minnreg last weekend with 140+ cars in road and oval with very good results. Racers found it is very similiar to Jack but with grip and less buildup. I am confident in it for sure. We will have plenty at the race and are working on possibly handing it out to the racers at check-in too! If anyone would like some mailed to you now, I have several bottles in stock at a great price.... email me at rcthunder@aol.com.

The Tour trucks will have a race flyer up maybe Friday with class details. The 2S class is NASTrucks and the 1S is Tour Sportsman Trucks... just to keep them seperate. Already a few in both signed up, which is great.

Thanks Mike. You have an e-mail.

The TOUR Sportsman truck class is a class not even in Florida yet and is great 'concept' class that is starting to take shape Nationwide. It is intended for the 'sportsman' racer, not the sponsored or racers usually found in victory lane at big events.
Mike

I ran a sphere 07 and won the oval masters with it.

Bill aka "Ovalmaster", you can't run the truck class:thumbsup:

Am thinking of running the 2c nastruck class but I see it is an open battery rule what would be the battery of choice for this class

Bill aka "Ovalmaster", you can't run the truck class:thumbsup:

You gotta be kidding me right????? After all of that work to get the thing going you'll have to drag me away from the track. Getting ready to get a body painted and no it wont be a Yellow/orange 13 either.

Bill

You gotta be kidding me right????? After all of that work to get the thing going you'll have to drag me away from the track. Getting ready to get a body painted and no it wont be a Yellow/orange 13 either.

Bill

Please post a picture!!!

15 States and 4 Countries, paid, confirmed, and ALREADY IN!

GA, TX, MS, FL, MD, VA, CA, TN, AZ, PA, CO, WA, VT, NY, CT
UK, CANADA, GERMANY, USA

Looking great! I will have list up in mid-late December at the earliest...

Am thinking of running the 2c nastruck class but I see it is an open battery rule what would be the battery of choice for this class


Bryan,

My Guess...if it's an open rule - THUNDERPOWER 5000 mAh 40c, but those are a lot heavier than the 3400 packs you are use too!!! ;)

Bryan,

My Guess...if it's an open rule - THUNDERPOWER 5000 mAh 40c, but those are a lot heavier than the 3400 packs you are use too!!! ;)

See thats my question is the extra weight worth the better battery but my car is about 36.5 oz with a 3400 so I have to add weight any way and was hopping someone that runs the class could let me know

LOL I was hoping someone would too Bryan, but they are all so focused on 1s, good luck...

Call Jim at THUNDERPOWER and see what he thinks. (I've always thought the LIGHTER battery would be the way to go ie: 3200 40c) but I've heard people debate that...

But THEY are only running 4 minutes I believe...and I know you are a weight guy!

I posted on your other thread, but go with the TP 5000 40C. You will be down on power due to voltage curve with the 3400. Loose weigh on other parts of the car...:thumbsup:

SW, down here in rainy fla, we have never run an open battery 21.5 truck class, the locals run a 21.5 3200 mah truck class. So they don't have any info to share.

I ran the 5000 most of weekend in mine then decided to try the 3200. I think the 3200 would have ran better then the 5000 if I would have changed the set up a little. atleast with the 3200 I could add weight where I wanted it

I ran the 5000 most of weekend in mine then decided to try the 3200. I think the 3200 would have ran better then the 5000 if I would have changed the set up a little. atleast with the 3200 I could add weight where I wanted it

what brand batteries and what c rating on each?

Both was TP 40C

Good set up and weight within an ounce and good driving the 5000 will be faster.

thanks I will get a 5000

Rack 'em! (new spectator friendly car numbers)
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The 1st TEN that were in:
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Rack 'em! (new spectator friendly car numbers)
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs019.snc3/12668_348639305561_202744040561_10005329_8118081_n .jpg

That is sweet!!! Those are the coolest numbers that I have seen in 25 years of RC!!! Again great job Mike!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Coffee for Scarecrow will get you alot closer to the A than kissing up to Boylan.....lol

5:00 PM here and time for some Saki!

Mike you have you decided on the sportsman 17.5 truck rules package? We need some back-up on the whole ESC issue.

Bill

Coffee for Scarecrow will get you alot closer to the A than kissing up to Boylan.....lol

5:00 PM here and time for some Saki!

Yeah but they are sweet!!! Have one for me!!! How long are you over there???

Thanks guys... I can't take all the credit - my buddy Dusty helped too!!
I am working with Allan and Steve on the rules. Maybe today have the race flyer up for the 'birds on the trucks. Should be fun!

Rack 'em! (new spectator friendly car numbers)
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs019.snc3/12668_348639305561_202744040561_10005329_8118081_n .jpg

I can see the jokes now, somebody hacks the car running the number 8 in the turn, and scarecrow says, 8-ball in the corner pocket....

-E

At least on the grid we'll be able to talk about nice lookin' racks!

Yeah but they are sweet!!! Have one for me!!! How long are you over there???

only 3 days...Heading home tonight.