I am starting this thread so we can get a good turn out for carpet road course.

The track will be located at 7868 Groveport Road, Groveport, Ohio. Phone #614-778-9691. Website: www.enhobbies.com. The track is yet to be built should be up and running within a month or so, right now they are in the legal stuff to get it rolling. they currently have a out door dirt track that will also be indoors soon.

So lets show the support from the Columbus area, i am a ex racer and used to race at platnuim hobbies on brice road i havent raced since then but would be great to get back into it and see some of the old electric road course carpet racer back in action.

i posted this here but they have teh same post in the oval section i posted here to nottify the road course guys LET SHOW SUPPORT

here is the link for the oval section http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?p=2999882

Cool man, my wife and I have friends in Columbus. Maybe our next trip I can throw my junk in the car and check you guys out.

What onroad carpet classes are you guys going to run?

This is good news, hope things work out. We should have a decent size group come over from Dayton and Cincy to check you guys out. Please do keep us posted. :)

ive been looking into this place for quite some time now and i really want to get back into rc :) but I cant find out any details about the. Ive been to there website. ive been to the hobby shop and ive been to the track twice. But i heard from the hobby store owner that the carpet track will be open nov 1. but thats all he could tell me. and that it was going to be oval and on road. He didnt tell me what kind of classes therre were going to be. SO I was just curious if anyone had any more details on the track? like if there is going to be any indoor offroad racing (like sc on carpet) and what kind of oval classes will be raced. any details would be greatly appreceated. Also if you can tell me anything about the offroad track that would be great

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Sean Scott

My girfriend was there and asked a bunch of questions. They were not sure about classes or anything, they were more involved in just trying to secure the space first. I'm sure as more info becomes available they will come on here and update us.

just to give you an update on the carpet track,were trying to get calandra carpet but are having trouble getting specs that will satisfy the building dept. Have heard mention of Ozite carpet can anyone give me any info on Ozite

Thanks for the update, I've tried looking up info on ozite carpet and all I'm comming up with is carpet wholesellers. What info are you looking for specifically and I'll see what I can come up with for you.

www.teamcrc..com
Frank is the distributer for the carpet...he would be the best person to contact..

Will anyone be running 1/12? I have some money and would like to buy a kit and build it soon. Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I was looking into a 1/12 kit.

I've spoken with the track owner and he said he'd run whatever people showed up with. I'm looking at the Calandra Gen-xl OR the team associated 12r5.1 - Both will be carried at the track, so spares shouldn't be an issue. I suggest people just decide what they are going to build and if there are 5 or so people with a car, there'll be a class. The stock setup would be 1s lipo AND 17.5 OR 13.5t brushless motors.

Thanks for any insight

Also the correct # for track is 614 836 5372

Looks like the good people on the oval forum are running 1/10. Anyone interested in getting enough 1/12 pan cars together to run 1/12 Onroad?

I've done some research if you've any questions about chassis or electronics.

Cheers

Sounds good, but be aware that there are two well established carpet roadcourses within an easy 2hr drive from Columbus. (the Gate in Cleveland, and Tri-State in Hamilton) I would suggest trying to get 1/12 roadcourse going on a weeknight..

Wow, I didn't know that people travel that far to race. Maybe I shouldn't complain about crcrc being on the other side of town. You point is a valid one. We should look into the 1/12 schedule for those other events and suggest something that makes sense once the track opens, which should be this weekend unless things have changed.

Any news?

Also, can we post this anywhere else that might get us more joiners in the 1/12 class?

Onroad forum would be the best place to get 1/12 guys, it just seems that the oval guys are doing more talking. I don't run 12th myself but, I know some of the guys form here in Dayton do and would probably bring them out. I can't wait for this place to open, I will definitely come over and check it out and bring a few friends with me.

Onroad forum would be the best place to get 1/12 guys, it just seems that the oval guys are doing more talking. I don't run 12th myself but, I know some of the guys form here in Dayton do and would probably bring them out. I can't wait for this place to open, I will definitely come over and check it out and bring a few friends with me.

When you mention onroad forum, are you referring to HobbyTalk or a forum called Onroad?

Thanks.

When you mention onroad forum, are you referring to HobbyTalk or a forum called Onroad?

Thanks.

I'm talking about this very forum where the thread is already. Though I haven't searched to see if there is a dedicated 12th scale thread, but this one would be your best place for getting guys to come to this track. The main thing is for people to post so this stays up near the top so others will see it.

I'm talking about this very forum where the thread is already. Though I haven't searched to see if there is a dedicated 12th scale thread, but this one would be your best place for getting guys to come to this track. The main thing is for people to post so this stays up near the top so others will see it.

I've posted either links or just general directions on finding this thread on other popular sites. Hopefully we'll get more visitors!

Sounds good, but be aware that there are two well established carpet roadcourses within an easy 2hr drive from Columbus. (the Gate in Cleveland, and Tri-State in Hamilton) I would suggest trying to get 1/12 roadcourse going on a weeknight..

OVRCCC has a well established track [carpet/asphalt/dirt oval] in SE ohio
check out OVRCCC.com

didn't mean to hijack the thread
anyone have any more info??
heading to col sunday to check it out
Thasnkx, Bill:wave:

im just dying to race rc again. i dropped out of it for about a year and I was stoked to hear that this place is opening. But I cant get any info out of the owner or anything. Like what kind of classes will be run? is there going to be a carpet sc or offroad racing? just curious because im a dirt guy at heart but would love to come out and watch some on road action. Any info would be great

THANKS
Sean Scott

I will be there with a 1-12th scale and a VTA at least once this season when it opens....I'll be looking forward to seeing a schedule

im just dying to race rc again. i dropped out of it for about a year and I was stoked to hear that this place is opening. But I cant get any info out of the owner or anything. Like what kind of classes will be run? is there going to be a carpet sc or offroad racing? just curious because im a dirt guy at heart but would love to come out and watch some on road action. Any info would be great

THANKS
Sean Scott

Sean, Haven't heard of much interest in carpet offroad, but I know that 1/18th carpet offroad w/ foam tires and jumps was big about a year ago out east. I have heard the place is open to about anything under 1/10th scale. If you could rally enough enthousiasm, they might be into the offroad carpet thing. Just show up, talk it up and see where it goes. Until then, buy a 1/12 kit!

OVRCCC has a well established track [carpet/asphalt/dirt oval] in SE ohio
check out OVRCCC.com

didn't mean to hijack the thread
anyone have any more info??
heading to col sunday to check it out
Thasnkx, Bill:wave:

Bill,

Hopefully you weren't coming in sunday specifically to race. I haven't heard confirmation of the opening being November 1st. If you are just coming in to check the place out, I'd call first. I stopped on Sunday of this past weekend to find the gate locked, though the website says that they'd be open for practice on that day.

Yea i like on road but not by choice but thats just because i did touring car and oval. and the touring car just ate tires. and with my budget i really didnt want to buy a new set of tires every month. Idk how 12th scalers are. but perhaps you could school me? Right now i have a gtb (the 7.4v model) not the 4 cell. I know that you need to run a receiver pack or a voltage booster. but other than that i dont know. Like the looks of the 1 cell lipo and brushless. But I just figured since sc took off with a huge bang there would be kids showing up far and wide with there sc trucks looking for a place to race :)

THANKS
Sean Scott

Yea i like on road but not by choice but thats just because i did touring car and oval. and the touring car just ate tires. and with my budget i really didnt want to buy a new set of tires every month. Idk how 12th scalers are. but perhaps you could school me? Right now i have a gtb (the 7.4v model) not the 4 cell. I know that you need to run a receiver pack or a voltage booster. but other than that i dont know. Like the looks of the 1 cell lipo and brushless. But I just figured since sc took off with a huge bang there would be kids showing up far and wide with there sc trucks looking for a place to race :)

THANKS
Sean Scott

Don't know much about the ESC or the tire wear in 1/12, maybe someone with more experience can voice an opinion. I do know that you can run your sc on their outdoor track, but as soon as the ground freezes, that'll be all she wrote. They mentioned eventually building a facility to house an offroad indoor clay track, but that's yet to be seen. I don't even know if they onroad thing'll be up and running when they say. I haven't seen much action on the forums from the owner. If he knew what was good for business, he'd be on here selling the thing.

Anywho, check in the onroad forum about the esc and maybe run your sc before it gets too cold. The outdoor track is pretty fun.

1-12 tire wear is average for a foam car. this year should be better with the cars getting lighter.
ESC...I leave the switch in the OFF position and run a small 180MaH LiPo as a power source for the reciever..steering is super fast now. The GTB will work but getting it under a body shell will be tight...the heatsink is too tall normally.

Just some info from the Oval side of things since they seem to be the only ones talking. I though I'd post this here so we all would know what was going on.


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Hey Guys, I have another update for you. I stopped at the track today and the news is discouraging. The local powers to be are requiring the owners to provide them with more architectural plans before they will allow the owners to do any construction of any type. The owners had to add a fresh air system to meet code standards. I commend the owners for their patience. They have so far spent several thousands of dollars with no results in getting a track up and running. The powers are requiring the owners to provide them with proof that the racing carpet will not go up in flames in case a cigarette falls on it. Calandra has not provided the owners with this proof even though they say that it passes the test. I wish I had better news, but it looks as though Nov.7 will not be race day. When I get more positive news I will certainly report it. Later, Jim

Just some info from the Oval side of things since they seem to be the only ones talking. I though I'd post this here so we all would know what was going on.


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Hey Guys, I have another update for you. I stopped at the track today and the news is discouraging. The local powers to be are requiring the owners to provide them with more architectural plans before they will allow the owners to do any construction of any type. The owners had to add a fresh air system to meet code standards. I commend the owners for their patience. They have so far spent several thousands of dollars with no results in getting a track up and running. The powers are requiring the owners to provide them with proof that the racing carpet will not go up in flames in case a cigarette falls on it. Calandra has not provided the owners with this proof even though they say that it passes the test. I wish I had better news, but it looks as though Nov.7 will not be race day. When I get more positive news I will certainly report it. Later, Jim


Why would they be comcerned about a cigerette lighting up carpet? Isn't there a ban on indoor smoking? I think someone wants a kickback to get things passed!

just like i said in the oval forum. getting this indoor track isnt looking good. He was origionaly planning on getting crc carpet. Calandra wouldnt supply him with the info he needed to rezone the building ie. flame tests blah blah blah. so I saw the new carpet and its not really racing carpet but its a place to go. so It looks like things will be running in a bit. but yes gahana zoning has been giving them fits just to re zone this thing but hope to see you all soon :)

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Sean Scott

I've never heard of anybody else having a problem putting down ozite, but then I'm not directly involved with any carpet track. I will gladly come check the place out once they get up and running though. Not sure I'd be much help, but I will do what I can if they ask for help.

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so I went over to en hobbies yesterday and the owner shoed me a sample of the carpet they are thinking about and idk what to think. its not really racing ozite. its like a low pile industrial carpet. Not really what im used to racing on. But then again ive only raced carpet at one location. and that being platinum hobbies. And from what i remember the carpet was verry verry hard packed and almost no fibers at all. This stuff felt like a low low pile berber or something. But perhaps idk what Im talking about and maybe after racing there for a while the carpet will soak up some of the traction sauce and tire dust and will become a tacky hard racing surface. but I dont know. Tell me what you guys think be cause I have almost no carpet on road racing experience. But would like to know as much as I can. Also I know this is the oval thread and I dont mean to hijack. But I asked the owner if there was going to be a carpet sc truck class ect... and he said we would have to see the turnout. just wondering what you guys think of a carpet sc class. also 1 more question. the owner said he was having difficulty zoning it. anyone know anything about rezoning in gahana? looking forward to seeing this track compleated and seeing you all out there cheers

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Sean Scott

Asphalt may be a better option. Several tracks in the midwest are ripping out their carpet and laying down a smooth asphalt surface. Spray a little vht mix and the traction is incredible......... I would love to see indoor asphalt.

If they put down anything other than CRC carpet they may struggle to get it going. The carpet crowd is used to racing on one thing and it is the norm across the USA.

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Rob Love

That's a real good idea Rob, but I don't know what the arrangement is on the building. I would would love to run indoor asphalt, but what would the cost versus carpet be?

I "believe" Filo priced it out before they laid new carpet and it was actually cheaper, but they still ended up buying new rug...

Ahhh ok it was my understanding that it was more expensive. Indoor asphalt would be cool though, I've never run on that before.

Ahhh ok it was my understanding that it was more expensive. Indoor asphalt would be cool though, I've never run on that before.
cleveland radio raceway used indoor "asphalt" they laid down a subfloor and used a mixture of driveway sealer and sand, they just had to spray some coke on the floor for traction,m was a real fast oval

Ahhh ok it was my understanding that it was more expensive. Indoor asphalt would be cool though, I've never run on that before.
cleveland radio raceway used indoor "asphalt" they laid down a subfloor and used a mixture of driveway sealer and sand, they just had to spray some coke on the floor for traction,m was a real fast oval
And we even had road course races on it will 1/10 cars

ive thought about this many times. an indoor asphalt thrack. It seems like a really good idea. I mean honestly does this stuff ever need replacing? and plus I dont think that you would have to be as strict about traction sauce. and I dont think it would be as difficult to damage but then again Ive never raced on and indoor asphault track. Only seen them in picktures. but from what ive seen looks like a ton of fun. indor asphault has my vote :thumbsup:

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Sean Scott

ive thought about this many times. an indoor asphalt thrack. It seems like a really good idea. I mean honestly does this stuff ever need replacing? and plus I dont think that you would have to be as strict about traction sauce. and I dont think it would be as difficult to damage but then again Ive never raced on and indoor asphault track. Only seen them in picktures. but from what ive seen looks like a ton of fun. indor asphault has my vote :thumbsup:

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Sean Scott
And we used greens and blues for tires.

sorry jeff im an offroader at heat and i only raced at like a few tracks where we used foams cor car and platnam. and I used purple double purple and I used pink double pink but I take it that greens and blues are up there on the hardness scale? and thus encouraging longer tire life.

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Sean Scott

A little update for everyone, I spoke with one of the owners on friday and now they are looking at a 12/1 open date. They did finally get a test piece of carpet from CRC and have sent it to the county fire maarshal and are awaiting word on hs approval. Once that happens they are going full tilt to get the track ready. Track size is going to be 70x42 and they have some great plans for the area. There will be pics soon of the area once they get it cleaned up a little they had a hayride out there for holloween and want to get that stuff out before they show any pics. I'll be sure to pass along anymore info as I get it.

Another note, I did talk to them about race days and they are pretty much just looking fo rinput as to what everyone would like to do. Being here in Dayton and having a couple tracks here in pretty close range and I suggested that maybe the would want to run an opposite schedule to the tracks they would be competeing with. Since they are also going to run oval on the same track that throws more into scheduling conflicts. So as far as what days to race we just need to let them know what day would be good for everyone. I suggested saturday for onroad and sunday for oval. They are also open to running on weekday evenings.

I think weekday evenings would be awesome but thats just me :) Im still awaiting another update on the track. last i heard was when jcar chimed in and said we will be running on crc carpet :) altho the sampel the owner showed me when i went in a few weeks back was not crc carpet I am glad to hear that we will be running on the good stuff :)

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Sean Scott

Dark they just got that crc sample like wed or thurs of last week, I was there saturday morning, not friday like I first posted. All the days run together anymore.:freak: Anyway, like I said as soon as they get the good word back from the fire marshal it will be go time on the track.

Another note, I did talk to them about race days and they are pretty much just looking fo rinput as to what everyone would like to do. Being here in Dayton and having a couple tracks here in pretty close range and I suggested that maybe the would want to run an opposite schedule to the tracks they would be competeing with. Since they are also going to run oval on the same track that throws more into scheduling conflicts. So as far as what days to race we just need to let them know what day would be good for everyone. I suggested saturday for onroad and sunday for oval. They are also open to running on weekday evenings.
I am from Cleveland, we at the Gate, race every other sat here and the opposite weekends go to Beaver. But I would be willing to race the opposite saturdays down there for 1/12th stock, and would be bringing at least 1 or 2 others with me

Got an update from the powers that be yesterday. They are going to run a free oval test this sunday from 12-5. They are still having problems getting the carpet approved, so they are putting traction compound on the bare concrete and testing that out for now. I wont be able to stop by and check it out due to prior commitments, but I encourage anybody that can go to do so and give your feedback.

Got an update from the powers that be yesterday. They are going to run a free oval test this sunday from 12-5. They are still having problems getting the carpet approved, so they are putting traction compound on the bare concrete and testing that out for now. I wont be able to stop by and check it out due to prior commitments, but I encourage anybody that can go to do so and give your feedback.

Has the fire marshall/codes guy tested the the traction compound to approve it? He better test the lipos to see if they are safe. Hobby store stock nitro fuel?? Oh my god, a threat to society!

Sounds like you guys ran into a town/city that has nothing better to do than drive a small business crazy with a bunch a BS.

Well looks like the oval test on concrete was favorable. They say they are still gonna lay down carpet, but probably not CRC since the fire marshal seems to have a major issue with it.

Maybe they should just run on concrete. Much less maintenance, no need for fire marshal approval and more cost effective.

From the oval thread, update:

dave from en hobbies

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we are working hard to get this goning for ya
we will be open at 11 sunday
we would love to race on carpet on sundays-10scale. oval- sportsman -pan breakout- 18 scale 4wdr . and have road course on fridaynights
i need imput from drivers
now the carpet, the sample we gave to the fire marshall had no speck sheet with it from calandra. calandra said they would send one but they didnt. the fire marshall tried to do a burn test and it caught on fire so they refused the sample. we have gotten a different type of carpet which you have heard us talking about and it is not a long hair sample. there was a gentleman from pickerington who came into my store and he raised a question that there were long fibers which has everybody worried that we are using a poor quality carpet. the sample he saw is not the carpet we are using. that was just a sample of carpet but it is not what we are using. we are using a quality carpet and we dont understand why groveport as been giving us a hard time. but i assure you the fire marshall doesnt have a problem with rc racing as it has been stated. some times things just take a little longer than anticipated. questions are been asked about pit spaces and electric outlets and there are plenty of outlets on the wall right in front of your pits. the pits are nice and everything is supplied. you can always bring a few extra chairs to sit and view the track. we'll be checking daily from here on out for any posts and we will be replying in the evening. replys will be answered from 3.
PM and on. we are going to try and get the name Double-D.

All you Columbus guys are invited to our New Years race featuring a paid out on-road one day and oval the next day along with food. We welcome all racers. :thumbsup:

Sat would be a great on-road day and it doesn't clash with some of the other tracks. Non CRC-HD carpet seems like it might be a tough sell for carpet racers. Indoor asphalt would make it very unique and would probably get them their best on-road crowd. Not sure about oval.