I really dont know if this is the right place for this question.I am racing 1/10 dirt oval cars and want to step into something like 1/4 scale racing.I see different classes like GN etc-Is this the one for someone new getting in ?
I would like to have a competitive car in the long run cause I really cant afford 2 or 3 cars at a time.Is there a nice basic chassis that is easy to get parts for,easy to work on and fairly competitive?I hate to buy one and then in a month the company goes out of business or etc.
The last question is,I see they run a restrictor plate,where when I start racing can I purchase one of these and the $ of it?
I would like to eventually start racing at lagoon ( I live on the gulf coast in Ms about 3 hrs from there)I cant jump out there and run with the big dogs but,I would like to have a nice car so I can use it when I step up.I am looking at a couple like one is a lightning to buy.Real nice guy andits a 2008 chassis.thanks for your time kenny:thumbsup:

http://qsac.org/

Then look under manufacturers/distributers. You can also download the rules there too. :)

Wow alot to choose from.The pro car looks like a good one-the lightning cars seem to be on or around the 08-09 builds.I am suppose to be looking at a 08 lightning for around 1100 ready to go with something called a red cap.I just didnt know if this was a car that was a car I can get parts fpr etc.thanks for the info and your time kenny

Wow alot to choose from.The pro car looks like a good one-the lightning cars seem to be on or around the 08-09 builds.I am suppose to be looking at a 08 lightning for around 1100 ready to go with something called a red cap.I just didnt know if this was a car that was a car I can get parts fpr etc.thanks for the info and your time kenny


The Pro1 car is very nice. All the Mfg's (QSAC site) of 1/4 scale build nice cars, all winners in the right hands.

2008 Lightning is a good car too (i have one). Easy to get parts for. The term "red cap" means it has a red (color) spark plug cap (newest model).

The Pro1 car is very nice. All the Mfg's (QSAC site) of 1/4 scale build nice cars, all winners in the right hands.

2008 Lightning is a good car too (i have one). Easy to get parts for. The term "red cap" means it has a red (color) spark plug cap (newest model).

I dont believe I can go wrong scott on this deal.I am new at this and with the economy now with racing 6 cars in elect classes between Ms - Fla.I had to do some rethinking.I like the 1/4 scale and never seen one up close.I cant wait till the race in montgomery.I missed the last one due to racing in foley,Al.I still will keep my hyperdrive pan car but,I think with the lipos and brushless systems -its getting tough.I didnt realize the Zen engines were the sme price as a brushless system.If you race one of the lightnings and have good service withit then I believe this is the route to go.I have Sold half of my cars and busting my hiney to come up with money to buy one.I may have more questions though so yall bear with me.Oh,the restictor plate,how do I get one when I start?

Oh,the restictor plate,how do I get one when I start?

Buy your plates here:

http://www.willmannracingproducts.com/

As Scott said in his post all the cars are capable of winning races. You don't have to have this years chassis to win either, older cars are still capable of winning races. The big thing is setup and driver. We all run the same motor and they seem to last forever. The restrictor plates are usually avalible from Willman racing products or from many of the dealers listed on the QSAC web site. I always try to have some on hand.
Racing at Montgomery will be fun for you. It is a super track and the guys that race there are a great bunch of racers. I have raced there many times. As for what class I suggest you run sportsman as that is what they run at Montgomery. You will find in quater scale that the fellow racers will help you get set up and going as fast as possible. Theory is the better you handle the better the racing, the more fun. I have been doing this since 1994 so I have been around a bit. If you have more questions you can call me at 937-475-4016 weekends and after 9 pm are free calls for me. Fred:wave:

As Scott said in his post all the cars are capable of winning races. You don't have to have this years chassis to win either, older cars are still capable of winning races. The big thing is setup and driver. We all run the same motor and they seem to last forever. The restrictor plates are usually avalible from Willman racing products or from many of the dealers listed on the QSAC web site. I always try to have some on hand.
Racing at Montgomery will be fun for you. It is a super track and the guys that race there are a great bunch of racers. I have raced there many times. As for what class I suggest you run sportsman as that is what they run at Montgomery. You will find in quater scale that the fellow racers will help you get set up and going as fast as possible. Theory is the better you handle the better the racing, the more fun. I have been doing this since 1994 so I have been around a bit. If you have more questions you can call me at 937-475-4016 weekends and after 9 pm are free calls for me. Fred:wave:Thank you very much for the info,the sportsmans I gues is like the novice devision?-I have been on their site and look forward to meting them.thanks a major lot for the help

Buy your plates here:

http://www.willmannracingproducts.com/

Thanks scott -I have it posted and gonna check with bob and see if his has one already.thanks big time.

Kenny, we have a few plates extra at the track....I think. If not, one of us racers would be more than happy to loan/give you one. Anything to help get you on the track!!:thumbsup:

Thanks Mr.tim-I am gonna need all the help I can get.My wife is kinda still not happy with me yet cause I will have to drive but,I believe we will save money in the long run and I am sure its more fun.thank yall for being very patient with me.I am up to 500 now,just got to get a bit more .I am working on trying to have about 12-15 in my pocket when I come to montgomery .

Thank you very much for the info,the sportsmans I gues is like the novice devision?-I have been on their site and look forward to meting them.thanks a major lot for the help

Not really Kenny, The Sportsman Division is the most competative group of racers that you will see racing 1/4 scale at Lagoon Park, there are usually between 10 to 20 Sportsman at every race. There is a small group of Sprinters and the Super Trucks are ever increasing in numbers. The Limited Sportsman class is the starting point at Lagoon park. These racers are either new to 1/4 scale or R/C racing in general. We have a race next Saturday so come on up, watch the races and meet some of the racers.

Mike

You know I am suppose to race in Foley that sat and cut the grass at the mobile track,wed and the try and have a Tiller Killer party on the thursday of the 9th.-Mike,I am gonna have to draw a line some where,I cant do all of it(this is why I dont mind to drive but,trying to do all of this is not good right now.Its taken atoll physically.I have almost sold all of my rcs in the past 2 days to buy one of these car.I tell ya what I will see yall sat even though I am leading the poits in mobile in outlaw.I cant be in 2 places at once for these guys so-Ill see yall in Montgomery next sat.I cant wait.kenny-Ps so I will start in the limited clas.Is there a engine size for that one or just like the Gn and sportsmans but,smaller plate?By the way if you dont mind me ask,is there any special tools I need to start with?thanks kenny

Hey tim pull up that thread on the tool box for him I can't find it

Here ya go...

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=173358&highlight=tool

Kenny , sent you a PM too.

I dont knowif I can afford a tape measure and duct tape-LOLOOLOL.Thanks for that site,that was good.well my bank account is gettin close to the #s after selling some stuff.I may be at it on the 25th(fingers crossed)

The car i am loking to buy is a 2008 lightning from Bob williams for 1160.00 ready to run -what yall think?thankskenny

The car i am loking to buy is a 2008 lightning from Bob williams for 1160.00 ready to run -what yall think?thankskenny

Not a bad price for a race ready car. However there will be a few items that you will need like a fuel bottle and a few rod ends along with the tape measure and the duct tape.

Thats a good price on a 08 car.
Kenny, you have PM

Not a bad price for a race ready car. However there will be a few items that you will need like a fuel bottle and a few rod ends along with the tape measure and the duct tape.

He said he could get me a fuel bottle for 18.00 and a set of gears for montgomery for 67.00.Its got a used taurus body but,would like to get a new one for it.He said it would be 120 for it.-I got to send a deposit tomorrow and hope to pick it up in montgomery on the 25th.I may have to race this weekend due to me being in points lead in mobile.My arm is being twisted (owowowowow)
I want to say thank you all for helping me.i hope I am going in the right direction on trying to save in the long run.I know you can put alot into a hobby but,I have 8 different cars and run 4 different areas and 4 different compounds.I am running thin._LOL

After watching the vedio of reddies 500,I see Imay have aproblem-Do yall think when I go to montgomerey that I can buy someone a hamburger plate or skip them some $ for puttin fuel in for me.I will be bymyself.

Kenny,
Welcome to Quarterscale racing and Lagoon Park Raceway. You'll be glad you made the switch! We have several converted 10th scalers and they adapt very quickly. You can definately run q-scale competitively on a budget. These motors last forever, and with a good setup, you can run a full season on one set of tires. These cars are tough and can take a beating. The most common breakage are $2.75 heim joints and $7.00 belts, and can be replaced in minutes. We have guys running the WCM, PRO1 and Lightning on a regular basis, and someone will usually have the part you need on hand to complete the day if you do break something.
As for pit stops, we always do red flag fuel stops, and most of the drivers come down and fuel their own cars. Look forward to seeing ya at the track:thumbsup:

David P.

Thanks david,I just made my first deposit on a car and hope to be with yall very ,very soon.How far is the track from the mongomery motor speedway?reaso I ask we use to come up there one time and stayed at a real nice park.thanks kenny

Kenny don't think you will have fuel problems I think the only race in the country that does green flag fuel stops is the Freddies 500

Kenny don't think you will have fuel problems I think the only race in the country that does green flag fuel stops is the Freddies 500

Green Flag stops are just another way to add in more competition to a race. Some racers want the green glag stops but the race needs to be long enough to make it happen and there needs to be pit men to pump your fuel. So for right now red flag stops are good enough for me.

Yeah,Mr Bob explained that tom me earlier on the phone.I went ahead and sent him a deposit and he said they would set the car up and dial it in for mongomery .I see the 1/8th scale guys at our track that have a pit guy but,its nothing like these.Mr Murray just called me and gave me some advise to.I really need all the help I can get(My wifes said they wasnt any help fpr me-LOL).thanks to yall for taking time and my fingers crossed i will be there eithere this weekend and /or for sure the 26th thanks kenny

Kenny don't think you will have fuel problems I think the only race in the country that does green flag fuel stops is the Freddies 500

We just had a 250 lap race at Veterans park speedway in Agona Ia. last sunday. Everyone had to do about 2 green flag pit stops. We hope to do another one this year. 500 laps now thats a race!

We just had a 250 lap race at Veterans park speedway in Agona Ia. last sunday. Everyone had to do about 2 green flag pit stops. We hope to do another one this year. 500 laps now thats a race!


It's cool to see others are trying it. It was a blast and it takes stratagy...

Thanks david,I just made my first deposit on a car and hope to be with yall very ,very soon.How far is the track from the mongomery motor speedway?reaso I ask we use to come up there one time and stayed at a real nice park.thanks kenny

Kenny,
No doubt that car will be fast if Bob gets a hold of it. He's always the man to beat when he's here. MMS is back in operation and is probably about 15 miles or so from the track. They are on the south side and we are on the east. The campgrounds across from the big track is called Gunter Hills campgrounds, and is still a very nice spot to stay if your camping.

David

I had just talked to Allen a bit a go and man I cant wait,this sounds fun and the people are very helpful that I have spoken to.that campground is a nice place.we stayed there back when the ASA came down for their first race there.I am getting more stuff to sell as we speak.I didnt know I had so much stuff.If yall see anyone tell them to look on ebay and here I have a nice hyperdrive and new and used Novak stuff.

I had talked to Mike and Scott today and yesterday and they were a big help.I will be paying the car off monday and Bob told me they were working the bugs out and gonna test it in S.C..I was gonna try and make it to montgomery this weekend but,I have to stay around a few local tracks and get a few more funds.Its gonna be nice to meet yall and look forward to my new wif-I mean hobby-LOL

YeeeeHawwwwww,Its all paid for but,one tire.I sent bob some extra and he is gonna get it all adjusted and looked over.I am tickled and cant wait to get it.This is better than the time I slept over at the playboy mansion-LOLOL,then I woke up.But,this is a dream come true and I worked hard and fast to achieve getting one of these and look forward to having new friends.kenny

Kenny don't worry about getting it dialed in brandons lightning is bad fast at lpr sure he will give you a hand with it

I am sure gonna need help there for sure.Bob toldme they were rcing I think in I believe he said Erie and they were taking the car somewhere to put it on a track and work the bugs out.I bought some extra stuff like a plate,2 belts ,3 new tires and 3 springs,new body ,heinz joints,fuel bottle,gear for montgomery and a few more things.I hope i did good here.It sures seems like its gonna be ok.maybe this is enough to start with

Brandon will be at the next race I won't bristol night race has rank over any 1/4 scale race so he should have time to give you a hand and you could pit with him in our trailer and enjoy the A/C

I am sure gonna need help there for sure.Bob toldme they were rcing I think in I believe he said Erie and they were taking the car somewhere to put it on a track and work the bugs out.I bought some extra stuff like a plate,2 belts ,3 new tires and 3 springs,new body ,heinz joints,fuel bottle,gear for montgomery and a few more things.I hope i did good here.It sures seems like its gonna be ok.maybe this is enough to start with

Well well your first race will be a Super Series race, hot dang! You'll get to be in on some good racing. Do you have a transponder? If not they can be rented at the track. So I guess we'll see you in a few short weeks.

Mike

I do have a transponder for sure.I will be picking the car upon that weekend.I need some drive time before I jump out there and run over someone-LOL.I will be there for sure in a couple of weeks.I am getting some stuff together.It was nice talking to ya there mike.

Brandon will be at the next race I won't bristol night race has rank over any 1/4 scale race so he should have time to give you a hand and you could pit with him in our trailer and enjoy the A/C

Hey thanks,I am gonna turn on the ac at the house and leave the door open that day so it will blow towards montgomery so we wont need a Ac-LOLOLO-Hell my Ac at home is window units.OLOLOLOL

Just gonna let yall know that I maybe a little bit more legal now,I sent in for my QSAC membership today ,they should get it either sat or monday.I felt it was best to go ahead and get it to be on the safe side.

As of right now its not required to race weekly at lpr but it does support the body that makes our rules we go buy so you are on the same page as any other racer

Thanks,I try and support any way I can.I just want to be on the safe side.

Thanks,I try and support any way I can.I just want to be on the safe side.

Kenny as a new racer you need to set some kind of example and getting your QSAC card is a good way to start. When do you get your car?

I will be in montgomery on sat and he is gonna meet me there.I cant wait to meet everyone.I will be there around 10 or 11 for sure.

I will be in montgomery on sat and he is gonna meet me there.I cant wait to meet everyone.I will be there around 10 or 11 for sure.

you do realize that this is gonna be the longest week ever till saturday

you do realize that this is gonna be the longest week ever till saturday
Thaks for reminding me:cry:-LOL

I do have a question about the #s.I looked on the qsac rules and can find anything about them,just the size.I dont know if everyone is issued a # or not at each track.I would like to have the 28 if possible.I am a huge Davey Allisone fan and have his # tatooed on my arm.If not can I have 666-LOLOLOLOLOL,just wondering how the numbers are.thanks kenny.(my post name is kenny666 cause of years ago on monster garage ,jeessie james brought out a figure 8 car with that # and the paint job looked good and it stood out like a sore thumb and was talked about alot)I just used that one.

You can always ask guys if the number you want to run is being used but you can run what you want go to driver bios on the lagoon park web site and check it out

Kenny,

Being a club, we try to keep a family oriented atmosphere. Anything obsene, indecent or profane on the cars will fall outside of that relm. I don't see that number as being any of the above, but it will be announced over our PA system which is heard by surrounding homes and areas of the park. Also, the person on the PA might have issue with it...which can easily be annouced as Sixty-six. :)

TBO, It will be best to bring it up at the drivers meeting Saturday. I personally have no problem with that number but I can only speak for myself.:thumbsup:

Hi Kenny,
If you have been on the drive Bios on the Lagoon Park site you may have noticed several drivers from the Hueytown area "The Hueytown Gang". Well to put it a easier way the "28" is locked up! But Davey drove other numbers as well in his racing days. I am hung up on Neil Bonnett so I picked his old "75" number from back in the day when he raced a Pontiac. May I suggest looking into Davey's past racing history and find a number that you may want to run.

The number 666 I would think would lend itself to connotations other than a racing hero, so choose wisely "Grass Hopper"

Kenny,

Being a club, we try to keep a family oriented atmosphere. Anything obsene, indecent or profane on the cars will fall outside of that relm. I don't see that number as being any of the above, but it will be announced over our PA system which is heard by surrounding homes and areas of the park. Also, the person on the PA might have issue with it...which can easily be annouced as Sixty-six. :)

TBO, It will be best to bring it up at the drivers meeting Saturday. I personally have no problem with that number but I can only speak for myself.:thumbsup:

Oh tim,I was just kidding on that one,sorry about that.my wife would kill me(LOL),I just seen that # on his car and though it was crazy.I really wouldnt do something like that.when I signed up along time ago and tried on a few sites to use kenny it was taken then I tried my birthdate behind that ,it was taken. So I just it just jumped out there on me to try it.Some people picture me as being a develish looking person and i am just as plane jane short haired cut person with NASCAR drivers tatooed on my arm.I am sorry that it sounded like I was gonna try and put that # on it.I will check into the numbers with the drivers.So I guess I have to leave off the Hooter girls in bikinis on my hood(LOL)-my wife would kill me there as well.The car will be painted Purple and yellow with my wifes sponsor on it -Its called the Purple Poodle Pet Grooming,It will have a logo on the hood that says the fastes poodle in the south and a picture of a dog bone with flames behind it.I do have a logo for her that she likes and wonder if its ok,It says S.O.B at the top and WIFE at the botom,in the center the sob stands for Sponsor,Owner,Boss.I know which side my butter is on,I aint making her mad,she is the sponsor.LOL