How Long Do Tires Last(pavement) And Do You Need A Tire Truer To Run 1/4 Scale? Also, Do You Need A Set Of Scales And If So Who Carries Them? I've Read That The Chassis Will Last A While, What About The Engines And Bodies? Also Wondering About Durability Of Bolt On Parts. Do You Need A Complete Set Of Front End Parts On Hand Or Are They Durabile Enough To Last Through Minor Crashes? I Know It Cost More For Start Up, What About Average Maintanence?
I Know It's Alot Of Questions( Most Which Have Probable Been Asked Already), But My Brother In Law And I Are Seriously Looking To Go 1/4 Scale If It Proves Not To Be Only For Those With Deep Pockets.

Thanks

How Long Do Tires Last(pavement) And Do You Need A Tire Truer To Run 1/4 Scale? Also, Do You Need A Set Of Scales And If So Who Carries Them? I've Read That The Chassis Will Last A While, What About The Engines And Bodies? Also Wondering About Durability Of Bolt On Parts. Do You Need A Complete Set Of Front End Parts On Hand Or Are They Durabile Enough To Last Through Minor Crashes? I Know It Cost More For Start Up, What About Average Maintanence?
I Know It's Alot Of Questions( Most Which Have Probable Been Asked Already), But My Brother In Law And I Are Seriously Looking To Go 1/4 Scale If It Proves Not To Be Only For Those With Deep Pockets.

Thanks

With a good handling car tires last a long time, I have never seen a truer for tires but that's not to say someone doesn't use one. Scales are not needed and expensive, a better tuning tool is a temp gun for your tires. Motors last a long long time, bodies well that depends on driving skills and who you race with. These car are very strong, most times I find bent hiem joints after hitting a wall. Maiintanence is a weekly job if you want a compeitive car on a weekly basis.

DD

How Long Do Tires Last(pavement) And Do You Need A Tire Truer To Run 1/4 Scale? Also, Do You Need A Set Of Scales And If So Who Carries Them? I've Read That The Chassis Will Last A While, What About The Engines And Bodies? Also Wondering About Durability Of Bolt On Parts. Do You Need A Complete Set Of Front End Parts On Hand Or Are They Durabile Enough To Last Through Minor Crashes? I Know It Cost More For Start Up, What About Average Maintanence?
I Know It's Alot Of Questions( Most Which Have Probable Been Asked Already), But My Brother In Law And I Are Seriously Looking To Go 1/4 Scale If It Proves Not To Be Only For Those With Deep Pockets.

Thanks

Depends on the track surface. Usually you get at least one full season on left side tires. I go through about two RF tires a season. I get about 5 to 8 race days on a RR. One thing "I" do is buy all my RR tires at 18.5 (new), I change my stagger with my LR only (it's cheaper). Buy a temp gun to check tires.

No, I personally don't use scales (Not needed)......Yes, Chassis last a while, but will bend with a extremely hard impact. There are 5 yr old (or older) chassis that are still very competitive today. Most racers run one body all season. Engines are very inexpensive to rebuild (top end kit is like $60 bucks), most run all season on the same motor, just freshin it up with a new piston ring about mid season or so.

Front end parts that get damaged in minor crashes are rod ends. There are only two sizes needed, they are about 3 bucks (or so) each. I get mine from here (Free shipping to all current QSAC members) http://www.racingrodends.com

Average maintenance is almost nothing if you don't crash! - I Clean the air filter, blow the track dust off it, check ride heights, toe and such. It's fairly simple.
Also, Deep pockets WILL NOT buy you a win in 1/4 scale!!

I can usaully get a full season or more out of a set of tires......I have never trued them but I know of some people that do. Still running my first engine from 2005 it is my fastest. maybe just a ring and gaskets every now and again... Bodies now that is a tough one. (keep alot of shoe goo and gray tape on hand) as for front end parts keep a handful of heim's joints in stock. I raced 10th scale (all types) and after the initial expence of purchasing your 1/4 scale the cost of maintenance, to me is alot less to be competitive in 1/4 scale than it is in 1/10 scale. (goodbye batteries, goodbye motors, and so long tires every week or two)
Just my opinion.....

Thanks Guy's, This Is What I Was Hoping To Hear. I'll Pass This Info On And Hopefully Be Racing 1/4 Scale Next Season.

Thanks Guy's, This Is What I Was Hoping To Hear. I'll Pass This Info On And Hopefully Be Racing 1/4 Scale Next Season.

Where are you from?

Iowa, I Know Fort Dodge And Algona Both Run 1/4 Scale. I Live In Des Moines( 1hr 45 Mins To Ft Dodge And 2hr 40 Mins To Algona) So Anywhere I Race Oval Will Be A Drive.

Iowa, I Know Fort Dodge And Algona Both Run 1/4 Scale. I Live In Des Moines( 1hr 45 Mins To Ft Dodge And 2hr 40 Mins To Algona) So Anywhere I Race Oval Will Be A Drive.

1 hr 45 min. drive is nothing in the 1/4 world! LOL

1 hr 45 min. drive is nothing in the 1/4 world! LOL

2 Hours for me each way each week, it's just relaxing for me before and after racing!!!...:wave::wave::wave:

DD

Takes me 5 hrs to drive to Algona to Race. What class are you planning on to run? The guys who race their work real hard on putting on a good local show. Cornbelt Series brings in the most guys for the weekend races. If you need tires or parts you can look me up at the trailer.

Mike
www.willmannracingproducts.com/

Im Bruce's bro-in-law, what is a good (best) car to run? websites? servos?

Go to the QSAC.org, lists most of the MFG's of cars, all are good.
I run a Pro1 car... need to use 1/4 scale servo's.

your questions are good but hard to answer
thanks for checking in, New racers all always welcome.

Chuck

WCM is the only way to go for support and help with your ride not to mention parts fast if you have a problem

WCM is the only way to go for support and help with your ride not to mention parts fast if you have a problem
Opinions are like buttholes everyone has one...they are all good, you need to figure out what works best for you and what your likes and dislikes are with the different manufactures rides, and what kind of support you have for it at the track you will be running at!

Well spoken....all the manufacturers are great just depends on what ya like! well said Sadler

Ok mike you know it all just giving my manufacturer some props he hasn't let me down yet

if i am not mistaken most of the guys in iowa run sprints, i think that is thier biggest class. i may be wrong but last time i was there most of the locals ran sprint, is that the type of car you are looking to buy?

thanks guys.....I will have to see what they race at the tracks in iowa...

Ok mike you know it all just giving my manufacturer some props he hasn't let me down yet
niether has any of the 3 i use , but i aint trying to steer the guys to one of those cause thats what i like. If we want these new guys to get involved and stay involved, they need to make the right decision the first time out the gate, other wise thier pissed cause they bought the wrong car for them and the thing is up forsale 2 months later!
just my 2 cents on the deal

DBDROTTZ , myself and a buddy just made the change over to 1/4 after racing 1/10 and 1/8 off road for 25 years . These cars are really fun , cheaper to get into , and less maintenance cost . Along with they are much more fun to drive . I think you will like it . :thumbsup:

niether has any of the 3 i use , but i aint trying to steer the guys to one of those cause thats what i like. If we want these new guys to get involved and stay involved, they need to make the right decision the first time out the gate, other wise thier pissed cause they bought the wrong car for them and the thing is up forsale 2 months later!
just my 2 cents on the deal I can steer in any direction just my experience with the manufacturer I choose and run
Don't want to clam the best here but rick (wcm) has not did me wrong
Period what I am saying is if you want support and addvice on setup plus parts you can't go wrong with wcm

"what I am saying is if you want support and addvice on setup you can't go wrong with wcm"

you can get that from all the other manufactures also!! and from the guys at your local track that drive any of the manufactures cars

TRY AND THINK BIG PICTURE!

I am interested in sprints.....so far I like the Pro1 SP1.....

NIVRAM
the best advice i can give you is to go to the next race at Algona and check out all the different types of cars there and ask all the questions you can about each type, get the good and the bad that each owner will tell you, i have owned 3 different types of sprintcar and there were things i loved and hated about each of them. Gather all the info you can and make a decision on whats best for your situation or budget. You may even find a used one for sale there. Hope this helps, if not shoot me a PM and ask me anything else you would like to know.

mike

Mike I aint a QSAC offical I respect what you do for us but I am gona take care of the one that does the same for me

Better yet didnt you guys say you lived around Des Moines? get in your car and drive down 35 south of Kasas city to the Dirt Nationals this weekend and check out all the different types of sprintcars there, i will along with everyone else there answer all your questions in person!!!
www.timberlineraceway.com

Mike I aint a QSAC offical I respect what you do for us but I am gona take care of the one that does the same for me
QSAC is a club that you are a member of right? try looking out for them as well, the two go hand in hand Will, one without the other dont work, BIG PICTURE. we need members, manufactures, and track owners to make it all work and grow.

besides i take care of you...who has put the clothes on your back at the last 2 NCS races....thats right yours truely!!!

We usually have around 7 sportsman at algona on sat. nights. if all of the regular make it will have 9 or 10. last sat. we only had 3 sprints but it wasnt a cornbelt night. i just bought a sprint along with 2 others so the numbers should go up. hope to see you up here. my advice find a good used car i picked up both ny sprint and sportsman minis radio for 400 bucks each and both are really competive. good luck

Hey DBDROTTZ:

I haved raced at Ft. Dodge and Algona for the passed 5 years, my son has been racing 1/4 scales for 3 also, We live in Cedar Rapids and its a little over 3 hrs to Algona for me so your drive would be a drive across town but the drive will be worth it. To answer some of your questions, it seems WCM is the most popular car at those two tracks, there are a couple Pro 1 and others but WCM seems to be the biggy, my chassis is an old truck chassis so I believe its around 8 years old and it got 3rd last weekend at Algona. The stock cars also seems to be the biggest class, Algona has a great following of Spotsmen where Ft. Dodge has Grand National. There are Sprints but that class is not as big as the stock cars but does seem to be growing.

As for tires, when you get the car set and the tires will last for a long time, its not unheard of for tires to last the whole season. Bodies, most guys run them for a year or 2, I just changed mine after 4 years. I am still running the same motor that came with the car 5 years ago. Like everyone else has said, these cars are strong, I have seen some crazy wrecks and the cars all drive away, the weakest part of the cars are the heim joints, if you have a hand full of them you will probably make it through a few weeks of racing.

Glad to hear your looking at the 1/4, I have raced and still do race electric 1/10 scales for over 15 years, my son has race electrics for 9 years and me and my son both agree the the 1/4 scale cars are the funnest.

Come on out to ALgona next Saturday Aug. 8th. THe track opens around 1:00, racing starts at 5:00, we will be there until 9:30 or so. Ft. Dodge races on sun the 9th, they start at 1:00 and will be there until 4 or so. Its free to watch and bring your friends, then you can share the cost of gas every weekend to go racing :). Stop on by my pit, I have the 01 car and also the #5 car. Say hi and I will show you the cars.

Thanks again guys, I have surgery this Friday, otherwise I would go to KS...but If Im feeling up to it, I will head south.....lol

we will for sure make it to Algona to watch real soon....good advice guys....

I started racing 1/12 scale when I was a teenager...Delta car.....Delta would come to our track in Des moines every weekend to test new stuff, Kevin Ortan....spelling?....was always testing his speed control....I believe he started Teken???

I have raced 1/8 onroad 4wd with heart of america series, 1/10 tour, 1/8 buggy, 1/10 gas and elec truck.......gas was always my fav and 1/4 scale sounds like awesome fun....

So maybe somewhere down the line I have meet some of you??????

see ya soon!
Rick

Thanks again guys, I have surgery this Friday, otherwise I would go to KS...but If Im feeling up to it, I will head south.....lol

we will for sure make it to Algona to watch real soon....good advice guys....

I started racing 1/12 scale when I was a teenager...Delta car.....Delta would come to our track in Des moines every weekend to test new stuff, Kevin Ortan....spelling?....was always testing his speed control....I believe he started Teken???

I have raced 1/8 onroad 4wd with heart of america series, 1/10 tour, 1/8 buggy, 1/10 gas and elec truck.......gas was always my fav and 1/4 scale sounds like awesome fun....

So maybe somewhere down the line I have meet some of you??????

see ya soon!
Rick

Good morning Rick,
Come on down to OZ if your up to it. I do work in Osceola often. 3 hours south to Timberline.

We will hook you up in a chase lounge soda/water in hand, and a great BBQ sandwich. And of course some great racing 1/4 sprints on the dirt.

PS Jim Owner of Pro 1 will be here Friday and Saturday.

cya,
Dave

Thanks Everyone, Would Love To Make It To Kansas This Weekend, But There Is Also A Surgery Happening In My Household( Onlike My Brother In Law, Not Me , It's My Puppy). I've Got Both Ft. Dodge And Algona Schedule And We Are Planning A Trip Up There. We Are Also Planning To Make The Knoxville Race During The Nationals.i've Seen The 1/4 Scale Sprints Run Many Years Ago At Vets In Des Moines. Can't Hardly Wait To See Them Run Again. Now For Another Question, Are There Any Other Tracks In The Midwest Running 1/4 Sprints On Dirt?

Coody Creek Speedway in Muskogee OK.....we run every other weekend on a real dirt gokart race track...along with 1/4 sprints we run the baja 5b buggies in a modified class.

there are some videos up on youtube under coody creek speedway and i have some pics up at www.flickr.com/photos/mjsracing

Mjs34, The 11 And The 34 Car Are Real Nice Looking Units. What Brand Of Car Are They? WHAT TIME AND WHAT NIGHTS DO YOU RUN?

OK, I don't see J and M Hobbies any were. LOL
Rick at WCM is a good guy. He buys from J and M Hobbies also.:thumbsup:Mike I aint a QSAC offical I respect what you do for us but I am gona take care of the one that does the same for me

Sorry to bust your bubble but we have cars setting ready to ship. order and have it in a week. Bob and Johnny do all they can to keep cars ready and have hundreds of each part waiting to ship.
TEAM BULLSEYE ROCKS!!!:thumbsup:WCM is the only way to go for support and help with your ride not to mention parts fast if you have a problem

Im Bruce's bro-in-law, what is a good (best) car to run?

This is a loaded question. LOL

Let me read on.....

I am interested in sprints.....so far I like the Pro1 SP1.....


I race a Pro1 sprint. I love it. It works great on both dirt and pavement, I have won races on both surfaces w/it...Very stable car.....I have also been beat by all the mfgs too. :)

Bottom line, Buy what "you" like or you will never be happy.

they are both WCM, as for the looks we took alot of time on the panels and wings to make them look as close to real 410 dirt sprints as we could

right now we are running on the same nights as the karts until car count gets to big and we are starting at 7pm while it is hot...normally Saturday night we do a few on Sunday we will be at the Nationals this weekend so our next night should be 8-15 unless something comes up

our web site is www.coodycreekspeedway.com it is the kart site with a link to the r/c page and has a forum so join in the more the better

OK Dave, I might just might take you up on that.....I miss KC BBQ

I would like to thank Jeff and Melyssa at J&M Hobbies for all they have done for me and all the racer that they have helped. I love my new bullseye car and Jeff is a great help with the setup and keeping me headed in the right direction. If you need a new car with someone to help you with it that is the way to go.
Email JeffSorry to bust your bubble but we have cars setting ready to ship. order and have it in a week. Bob and Johnny do all they can to keep cars ready and have hundreds of each part waiting to ship.
TEAM BULLSEYE ROCKS!!!:thumbsup:

Thanks Steve,
Melyssa and I try to help as many as we can. Some times I enjoy that more than racing. I want tell Melyssa that you spelled her name wrong. LOL
:thumbsup:I would like to thank Jeff and Melissa at J&M Hobbies for all they have done for me and all the racer that they have helped. I love my new bullseye car and Jeff is a great help with the setup and keeping me headed in the right direction. If you need a new car with someone to help you with it that is the way to go.
Email Jeff

oh no, I'm a lap down already. lol I will fix it.Thanks Steve,
Melyssa and I try to help as many as we can. Some times I enjoy that more than racing. I want tell Melyssa that you spelled her name wrong. LOL
:thumbsup: