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it's time for Michiana RC's 2009/2010 Oval Season!


Here's the start of the new thread for Michiana RC's 2009-2010 Oval Season. We have many new exciting things planned for the '09/'10 Winter Carpet Oval Season- stay tuned to the website and this thread for more information!

For this winter season, we will stick with selected Sundays, which will be announced soon. Also, our two trophy races will return this winter. Lastly, look for more action with the Northern Indiana Points Series, as well as continued group efforts between Michiana RC & Pete Russell's RC Speedway!

If you've never been to Michiana RC before- Here's a few reasons you'll wanna check us out!

* 36' x 60' track surface, with an approximate 120' runline.
* Fresh CRC "Fasttrack" Ozite racing surface.
* 12' wide infield, with "ice" corners- no hard corners!
* AMB Scoring which accepts Personal Transponders.
* RC Scoring Pro, the best software on the market.
* Good upstairs and downstairs pitting.
* Hobby shop on-site, carrying the essential items.
* A clean, fun environment!


For classes, we will run this season like last, where the core classes will remain intact. Here's a brief description...

Pan Cars- See the FULL EXPLANATION of our rules and thoughts on the classes HERE! (PDF File) (http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/PRHS-MRCR_2009_Oval_PanCar_Rules.pdf)

Super Stock: Either 17.5/4 cell or 13.5/1 Cell LiPo

Pro Stock: Either 13.5/4 cell, 21.5/2 Cell LiPo, or 10.5/1 Cell LiPo

Bodies: Any readily-available NASCAR-style body allowed. Up to 1 ½” spoiler and/or wing allowed. No side dams allowed. You may cut out the back of the body.

Batteries: 1 Cell: Any ROAR-approved 1C LiPo. 2 Cell (21.5): Choice of SMC 3200mAh LiPo, 23C, 28C, or 40C. Four cell: Any ROAR approved NiMh cell, 4600mAh max.

Speed Control: All ROAR-approved sensored speed controls are allowed.

Motors: At this time, Novak SS or Ballistic Motors only.

Weight: 1 Cell LiPo: 36oz.
2 Cell LiPo: 38oz.
4 Cell NiMh: 41oz.

Outlaw Sprint Cars: No changes to this class, either. Rules will be "Pete's Rules", just like previous years. Novak 10.5 Motors, Six-cell, 4600mAh max NiMh battery, or 3800 Orion LiPo's. Also, I know there are some 13.5-powered sprint cars out there. You're welcome to run, but keep in mind, it's a 10.5 class- good luck.

Losi Mini Sliders: Rules will probably follow last years essentially "box-stock" rule. However, this will be reviewed. Ultimately, I would like to see a Youth Slider Class. We have a handful of kids that I feel would benefit from running together.

Other classes... We will generally recommend racers stay on the same style of rules as above, and ultimately adopting the "TOUR" style of rules. The last thing anyone needs is 40 classes with two racers in each one. We do have a "if there's three or more, we'll run it" rule. But, we recommend that racers stick to something "common"- bigger field = more competition and fun.

Check out our website, www.michianarc.com for directions and other information!

Thanks guys, for the continued support! Pat, Aaron and Todd- Michiana RC Raceways

Any ideas on any test dates? Would like to see the 1c 10.5 vs. 2c 21.5 test at your track.

Looking forward to another fun season. Hopeful everyone from the area and beyond will be there to pack the house for every race date.

Not yet, but will hope to announce that real soon...

man!!! I got to get up there this winter sometime!!!

man!!! I got to get up there this winter sometime!!!

Yeah, you do... c'mon!

Bump for a great place to race...........:wave:

Had to Bump your page up to far back, cant wait to run at Mishawaka alot closer for me to drive will definatly be gettin some laps in practice days still gonna be the same??

We'll be making some announcements here real soon....

do you think there will be a 17.5 1 cell spec class?

Figured if Id keep bumpin ya you would throw some dates in the air for some oval practicin Lord knows I need it hehe:dude:

From their site:

September 25th is opening day.

Carpeted "OFFROAD" race only: Sunday, October 25th.
Oval Turkey Race: Sunday, November 29th
VTA Race: Sunday, December 20th
King of the Road III. January 10th
Michiana Oval Madness IV: Sunday, February 28th

:cool:Yeah I see the race dates are there gonna be any oval practice days???also what days can the off road guys practice on, like when the jumps are out :thumbsup: ready for some T4 bashin. Cosmic Racin tomorrow everybody ready

I heard that the carpet goes down Sunday. Hopefully practice will follow within the next week or so.

Cool, I dont think theres very many of us runnin oval pan cars in our area huh Z-Main, im talkin 2 of my buddies into startin hopefully it works .When was that Hooters thing hows that go

There is a good sized group of oval racers over our way. The problem is getting everyone together at the same time. The on road following is strong and so is the oval when everyone comes out. I beleive the word is that MRCR will race oval once a month a Sundays. Hopefully with that schedule everyone in the area can make it a point to be there. The oval is a lot of fun and makes for some fast clean racing.

Hooters? There are several Hooters "things" which one are you asking about?

Sorry I've been a little quiet on here, guys....

We at Michiana RC are definitely considering a "once a month" schedule. The great thing is that we have a fun track to race at- over the years there's been some incredible racing on the rug. There's also a lot of interest. But, as Derek mentioned- getting everyone in the same place has been difficult.

So, with that being said, we're still considering the schedule. I'd like to coordinate it where we get a group of racers together, and to be able to include the Michigan boys and others that have traveled to Mishawaka and had a great time with some incredible racing. Hell, I'd even invite Racknor! :)

Best suggestion- stay tuned.

Todd that is so nice of you. But i was planning on being down there every week and now you are only running once a month!

Todd send me your dates and I can add them to the Michigan race schedule.

Well, if YOU'RE coming every week, I'm sure we can make an exception... :)

I'll e-mail you a calendar- Travis and my stuff is all on there...

Hey there Todd with the race day bein on Sunday can you have a practice the evening before or any time would be cool for setup and stuff plus I had to bump your page up you were fallin off the charts :thumbsup:

That would be a good idea and is probably what will happen. Now, I'm not part of the operations or anything like that with the track but with regards to the lack of chatter or race dates, these guys need to be sure that they are opening the doors to racers. In the past few years only a handful of guys show up on a regular basis. The big races draw a big crowd. So I'd suggested to everyone that views this thread to leave your input as to what day would work best for you. I know there are guys interested in racing here but everyone has to give these guys an idea on when would be the best time to open for racing and who will be there on those days. The talk is to either race on Saturday nights or Sunday mornings. I made the suggestion to race ever other Sunday morning. So its up to the racers when and if you race at MRCR. And yes, they due follow TOUR rules and work with Pete Russell's rules and schedule.

id like to run there from time to time, seems like a nice track, just my opinion but i think sunday mornin would be cool:)

you know ill be there for some left hand turns...... lol:)

Hey guys... Derek's hit the nail on the head. We'd love nothing more than to open the track up, but certainly don't wanna be sitting there with three other people. Last year, we had a small but very dedicated group. We also had a decent following of "outa towners", guys like Racknor, Dean, Sparks, Ciecek from Michigan, as well as guys like C3, Deel, Mike Hussell... (thanks guys!) I'm considering opening the track for a day either the 14th (afternoon/matinee) or Sunday morning. Guys like Bajdek who DJ on Saturday nights (lucky!) would love Sundays... I've had some guys looking for an alternate to their normal Saturday nights, too...

So, with that said- 14th (Saturday) or 15th (Sunday)... ?

PS: Lenny, the race on the 29th (soon to be announced, oops, already did!) will have Saturday open on practice- should be from 12-8pm. I'm personally considering "doing the double" with Fort Wayne's Turkey race on Saturday night, then Michiana on Sunday. But, I'm sure I can find someone to watch the track if I do that.

I do thank you guys for your support. :thumbsup:

Don't ya mean 14th or 15th? The 13th is a Friday night.

Don't ya mean 14th or 15th? The 13th is a Friday night.

Yeah, I changed it probably about the time you were typing it, lol, after looking at Racknor / our calendar. D'oh!

That being said, you have any thoughts?

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY . With everybody else runnin friday and sat. Sunday is good.
Around here you have
Pete runnin fridays he has for many years
Summit Sat. and acouple others the've had Saturdays for along time.
Witch I think could A ++ because if some out of towners wanna make a weekend of racing the would be 4 tracks within 60mile's of each other you could rn Pete's on Fri.
Summit Sat And Mishawaka on Sundays. I run offroad dirt offroad on Satudays so Fridays and Sundays work good for me and once inawhile I can do a Saturday oval race
Just my 2cnts I just wanna race and ''Have A goodtime.

Thanks Conde... Kinda what I'm thinking too. Pete races Friday, Summit runs Saturday. My only issue with this one is Grand Rapids races Sunday the 15th, too.

Man I only think I'm available every day of the week. So I guess Any time works for me!!!! I personally love Sunday mornings. Tell me when & I will get the Russell group to come on over!!

Sunday works for me.

i vote sunday! ill just have to listen to the game rather then watch it , but its worth it to go fast and turn left:thumbsup:

i vote sunday! ill just have to listen to the game rather then watch it , but its worth it to go fast and turn left:thumbsup:


I "might" have a solution to that... If you're talking Bears!

I "might" have a solution to that... If you're talking Bears!

Just announce the play by play every time the Bears have the ball.

"Cutler passes...Interception" repeat every 10 mins for 3 hours. You won't miss a thing. Besides the Colts play at the same time, and if that's not enough, Bears fans need to watch Sunday night football. While watching that ask yourselves, "How that working for ya?"

lmao i wont hold it against ya Derick:) i take it yer a colts fan? and yes im a Bears fan , just look at the body on my car lol

I'm with Travis any days good for me esspecialy with the snow on its way, Ill go with the majority and say Sunday Sunday Sunday

Just announce the play by play every time the Bears have the ball.

"Cutler passes...Interception" repeat every 10 mins for 3 hours. You won't miss a thing. Besides the Colts play at the same time, and if that's not enough, Bears fans need to watch Sunday night football. While watching that ask yourselves, "How that working for ya?"

I smell a delivery in your future. Unfortunately, you're right!!!

I was looking at this weekends schedule. I don't know what time they play next week. But you can still call the same play by play.

What was that Todd? You're expecting a package next Sunday?

Funny Guy... Funny Guy...

You Want It- You Got It!

Michiana RC will hold an oval club race Sunday, November 15th. Doors will open at 9am and racing will start at Noon! Consider this your warmup for the soon-to-be announced Second Annual Turkey Race on Novermber 29th.

Entry will be only $5, yes $5. We'll run three qualifiers and a main.

Classes expected to run are as follows:
Super Stock Pan Cars
Pro Stock Pan Cars
Outlaw Sprint Cars
Losi Mini Sliders

The Super Stock is either 13.5/1C LiPo or 17.5/4 Cell NiMh. NASCAR Bodies OK
The Pro Stock Class is either 10.5/1C LiPo, 21.5/2C LiPo (BRL Rules), or 13.5/4 Cell NiMh
The Outlaw Sprint Cars are 10.5 motors, LiPo Batteries (class runs on "Pete's" Rules
The Losi Mini Slider is for the most part Box-Stock.

Y'all asked for it, here you go! See you there. :wave:

Todd is their still pitting downs stairs.

Todd is their still pitting downs stairs.

Extremely limited. If you straight-up are going to be there, I will make sure you have a spot. :thumbsup:

I'll be their as soon as I close on sat.
Really I will

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cool! See ya there...

were in luck the Bears play on thursday night so were good , we wont miss a thing lol:thumbsup:

were in luck the Bears play on thursday night so were good , we wont miss a thing lol:thumbsup:

Crossing fingers for a better result...

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did I hear right...Saturday is practice! Your talking about practice. Come on man, were talking about practice. Not a race not a race. PRACTICE!

Us old guys guys that hav'nt raced in a year.Needs practice. A three day weekend for me. Oval racin TURN LEFT count to two TURN LEFT and count to two again and try not to get in anybodys way.:beatdeadhorse:
It will be good to see everyone and See who's GOT THEM TWO LAPS

Todd, how did you do at Indy last saturday?? didn't get a chance to get there to see any action.. been under the weather.. so have to catch ya next time!!

Travis.... We talk' bout PRACTICE... Not racing... Not racing.... PRACTICE.... We talkin' bout PRACTICE...

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Iverson, in his retirement speech, will reveal that there's PRACTICE at Michiana RC Saturday from 12 Noon to 4pm.