Calling all Sportsman Racers !!! Dust off those Legends, Losi 1/18 Sliders, Losi 1/18 Late Models and SK cars, and join us for some great SPORTSMAN Racing. Our focus will be on FUN, Fair Competition, and Lots of Racing. We will strive to bring a "national event" experience to the weekly sportsman racer. Our race format will not be the usual 4 minutes and your done.....instead you will experience single car qualifying, heat races, consolation races, last chance qualifiers and 100 + lap features !!!! We will crown the champion in each class based on total points earned through the 4 race series. Aloing with trophies for the top five Drivers in each class, any Driver that enters all four races will be eligible for great prizes to be awarded at the finale on December 13th 2009. We will also have special "hard luck" driver's awards at the end of each race. We will host the race at Walt's Hobby in Syracuse, NY. The spotlight will be turned on for the racers who are the foundation of this sport. Our goal is to not only attract future racers to our sport but convince some great veterans to come out of retirement and have some fun the way it used to be !!! Please see the attached flyer for dates and times.

Mike Magnusson

Mike that posting is unreadable on the first race date, unless its my comp.:dude:

October 18th,Rich. Well, the Rochester SKs are illegal for your series, our Skateboards run the battery on the left. Thank you.

when will this start im all for it and i will get my slider ready and my lm ready

My Mistake Twelve..... Skateboards are definitely allowed to race this series.

Mike

Kickstand....The first race is Sunday October 18th. Walt's hobby has a regular show on the 17th if you want to come and practice. Look forward to you attending !

Mike

dont think i can make it for the 18th because redneck rc run that day and i race trucks there hope it will be one a diff day

More info to follow.......:dude:

So who's planning on racing...and what class are you running? :thumbsup:

My son plans on racing SK.

I passed out flyers and talked with several slyder/lm racers who were coming, and legends as well Rich :dude:

I passed out flyers and talked with several slyder/lm racers who were coming, and legends as well Rich :dude:

And possibly "the Legend"

And possibly "the Legend"

I was hoping "T L" would make an appearance both with a legends car or an S/K. Hi Brian....:dude:

Drivers,

This is our schedule for the first race of the Sportsman Series. We will do our best to keep the show on schedule and get everyone home at a reasonable hour.

RACE SCHEDULE SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2009

11:00am Track Opens - Drivers' Registration

11:10am Controlled Practice
11:10 - 11:20am - Legends
11:20 - 11:30am - Late Models
11:30 - 11:40am - Sprint Cars
11:40 - 11:50am - SK Modifieds

11:50am Drivers' Meeting

11:55am All Cars Lineup on Track by Class for Photos
Best Appearing Car Award

12:00pm Single Car Qualifying - Total laps in 30 seconds
Legends - Late Models - Sprint Cars - SK Modifieds

1:00pm Heats Races - 75 laps
(Winner from each heat advances to Feature)

2:15pm Consolation Races - 65 laps
(Highest finishing Non-Qualified Car advances to Feature)

3:15pm Futures Race - 60 Laps
(Top 2 Finishing Cars Advance to LCQ)

3:45pm Last Chance Qualifiers - 85 Laps
(Top 2 Finishing Cars Advance to Feature)

4:15pm Feature - 100 Laps

Going to try to get up there so Greg can run his LM...

Rich, I no longer have a Legend car, bringing the SK.

Rich, I no longer have a Legend car, bringing the SK.

It'll be good to see you again Rich :dude:

Rich

Check PM's You've got mail.

Tony

saterdays race at Walts hobbies would be a great warmup for the first race of the Sportsman Series..........shameless plug. :dude:

SLIDERS & LATEMODELS
• We are trying to keep the classes, FUN, inexpensive, and fair as possible.
• We have classes you can enter for the SLIDERS, Advanced and EXPERT. This should keep alike abilities together. Advanced is for NEW and improving drivers, while Expert is for the racers with better driving ability.
• Reverse is not legal to use during racing. Let the Marshalls do their job! The Marshalls did not crash your car. Please no yelling at the Marshalls. Look ahead while racing, this can save you lots of time by staying out of wrecks.
RULES
• These are Box Stock classes with a few exceptions!
• You Can Use Dynamite #1439 1500 Battery Packs.
• You Can Use the Losi 58 or 60 Spur Gear.
• You Can Use Dubro # 2135 Tie Rod Ends.
• You Can Use All Losi Slider, Latemodel Tires on each Car.
• You Can Use Losi Aluminum Shocks #1110 & 1289.
• You Can Use Losi Titanium Turnbuckles.
• You Can Use Electrical Tape on Tires.
• You Can Use Deans Connectors or Stock Plugs Only! (No Direct Wiring)
• Mini-T Conversions are ok as long as they meet Stock Specs for each car!
• You Can Not Change the Wiring on the Car!

******************************* R/C* LEGENDS* Rules

1. The first rule is if the rules do not specifically state that you can do** something, YOU CANNOT DO IT!

2. Absolutely no changes to the configuration of the chassis or cutting on the chassis parts.* No replacement parts of graphite or other higher tech materials.

3. Radio equipment, i.e. ( receiver and speed control) must be mounted within the frame rails on the top of the chassis.* The servo may be mounted on the front axle plate, or under the long battery tray.

4. No changes in the steering blocks, axle, or springs.* Shims are allowed on springs to stiffen front ends.* May also add the front kingpin brace (5240) to help prevent front axle breakage in severe wrecks.

5. Original front steering rods must be used, with double lock collars.

6. Factory front bumper must remain on the car.

7. No ball bearings allowed anywhere on the car, except inside servos.* No modifications to the* oilite bushings in any way.

8. No changes allowed to rear axle or differential.* No 64 pitch gears!* Must use an 81 tooth 48 pitch gear.* No lightweight rear axles.* You may use any 48 pitch pinion.

9. You may change the left side (setscrew) hub to 5313 nylon/aluminum Hybrid hub only, or use 1/4”* spacer on the left side with the original 5311 hub, and 5309 narrow diff hub to narrow the rear track.* Reducing the track width of the car can increase rear traction if needed.

10. Only genuine R/C LEGENDS bodies are allowed as replacements.* No changes allowed from trim lines, except for 1/4”* tolerance around wheels.

11. Only spec tires with the spec strip in the tires can be used.* You can use any brand spec tire!

12. Only the duratrax #3301 Photon speed motor can be used.

13. No modifications to the motor can be done!

14. Either the Trinity spec 1600 Mah, or the blue tenergy 3800 4 cell packs may be used.* Blue tenergy packs must have Wally guy on them!*

15. There will be a break out time delay set to* ******* 4.0 sec.* If you go faster you will not count!

16. Track reserves the right to change the rules at any time, for the betterment of the class.

17. Drivers must marshall after their race!

18. Remember this is fun, do not yell at marshalls!

19. Our Goal to have an inexpensive form of racing that everyone can enjoy!

20. Good Luck Racing!**

The S/K rules were posted with the flyers however to recap any spec S/K chassis spec tires motor/battery 20 turn closed endbell w/up to 4600 Nimh or 17.5/1cell lipo up to 40c. min weight is 2.30 this is ti even out the lipo vs the round cells. There will be pre tech for all cars, you will bring your car to tech while the prior race is still running it will be teched and returned to you in time for your race, the S/Ks running lipo will be checked for voltage and temps. Remember this is a sportsman race and we want it to be fair and most of all fun for all. Rich Hammond :dude:

Also there will be no breakout rule for legends thanks :dude:

Charge those Batteries !!!!! The Sportsman Racing Series kicks off tomorrow at 11:00am. Who will be the master of the long distance races????

Come out and have some FUN !!!!

Well todays the day for sportsman drivers in N.Y. This race is for and about the Joe's the regular guys and gals that never get to the "BIG" race, time trials, 75 lap heats " hard luck " heats 100 lap features, real tech and more, if you can't attend this race there will be 3 more in the series but if you miss this you'll be sorry. Hope to see you racing Rich Hammond :dude:

This was a lot of fun! Had some problems with the Legend, but it came together for the feature.

Hat's off to Mike and Rich. :thumbsup:

Nice job, pulling off the 1st Sportsman Racing Event. Good close racing, and the format is cool. 100 lap features...can you say "battery" ? A picture of you car on end of series trophy's, and "surprises"....COOL. Lot's of smiling faces....I didn't talk to anyone who didn't have fun....from qualifying, to heats, LCQ's, and features.

Looking forward to the next one. If you missed it....be there on Nov 8th. It's not too late.

WALT'S HOBBY INC. RACING 10-18-2009

Best Heat Lap/Time for Sportsman Slider:
bruce homer with 75/7:22.79

-- Sportsman Slider - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 2 100 9:18.61 robert callahan
2 1 76 9:19.39 bruce homer
Best Heat Lap/Time for Sportman Late Model:
john richardson with 75/5:25.98

-- Sportman Late Model - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 1 100 7:19.27 john richardson
2 2 93 6:43.19 rick elwood
3 3 92 7:11.45 ralph kyle
4 6 54 4:32.07 wally lorenzen
5 5 2 0:20.09 bruce homer
Best Heat Lap/Time for Sportsman Legends:
Steve Brown with 75/5:40.10

-- Sportsman Legends - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 4 100 7:49.64 Doug Turtura
2 5 98 7:52.96 Clif mckeen
3 1 94 7:51.90 ashley mckeen
4 3 90 7:50.80 Dave Wright
5 6 61 7:55.41 Robert Callahan
6 2 36 2:52.95 Steve Brown
-- Sportsman Legends - B Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 1 2 0:07.05 Clif mckeen
2 2 2 0:08.58 Robert Callahan
-- 3 --- DNS --- bruce homer
Best Heat Lap/Time for Sportman S & K:
rich hammond with 75/4:42.32

-- Sportman S & K - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 4 100 6:26.00 tyler johnson
2 2 99 6:28.95 tony consabile
3 3 99 6:29.23 mike magnusson
4 1 29 1:46.34 rich hammond

As promised this was a great time for all involved, if you missed it get some buddies together and show for the next one. the dash for cash caught me off guard for shure. :dude:

Yeah i felt a little bad about that. I didn't really know what was going on with the spotter thing. If i had a clue i wouldn't have made you guys go backwards. Was funny though to see how slow everyone was going...right turns only.

Corey

Looks like a great series!:thumbsup: Congrats to Doug in the Legends class...I knew you could win it!!!:wave:

Mr. B

I saw you there i hope you can make it to the next race. Perhaps set a new track record.....again.....

Corey

Just to touch base the Dash for Cash ( really just a T shirt ) was run with a throttle man and a driver (spotter) sharing the radio and backwards just for fun......:dude:

Next race.... Paper bag race... driver has a paper bag over his head and a spotter tells him where to go.. first to run 5 laps wins.

Next race.... Paper bag race... driver has a paper bag over his head and a spotter tells him where to go.. first to run 5 laps wins.

Sorry all we have at the store is plastic bags...can we still do it? :confused:

Corey

there are 100 possibles we could play so you'll have to show to have the fun.....:dude:

where are the results of the race

Page 2 of this thread

Rich

Check PM's

Here are the point standings after our first race. Hope to see everyone on the 8th of November for race # 2. It is rumored that the X-Man will be entered in the SK class to show everyone how it's done !!!

November 8th is your next race in the series....if you missed the first one don't miss the rest, we have several more S/Ks lined up and several legends have expressed interest so mark your calenders. :dude:

Rich

Check PM's

This weekend is the second sunday race of the Sportsman racing series and ther racing at Walts today, again a great time to tune your car for tomorrow Rich Hammond :dude:

Talked with Mike tonite and he's got the trophys to show off tomorrow, should be a great day of racing, see you there. Rich Hammond :dude:

If anyone has a car in need of a driver, I'm available :wave:

Another great day of racing, unofficial results are Frank Degatano in Legends, Steve Thompson in S/Ks, John Richardson won Latemods and Bruce Homer took sprints. Mike has the paperwork so if I misspelled a name or something don't throw rocks at him. Rich Hammond :dude:

Was haveing fun at the race, till my bad luck kicked in. But I'll be back to try again.
Ralph

Was a great day, had a lot of fun. Mike and Rich did goooooood!

WALT'S HOBBY INC. RACING 11-08-2009

Best Heat Lap/Time for Sun SportsmanLegends:
Doug Turtura with 5/0:19.81

-- Sun SportsmanLegends - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 4 100 7:54.04 Frank Degaetano
2 1 99 7:55.12 Doug Turtura
3 5 98 7:58.60 Ashley Mckeen
4 3 93 7:58.29 Dave Wright
5 2 91 7:57.55 clif Mckeen
6 6 86 7:54.92 Gary Rizzo
-- Sun SportsmanLegends - B Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 1 85 7:20.59 Dave Wright
2 4 81 7:29.74 Gary Rizzo
3 2 61 6:53.50 Robert Callahan
-- 3 --- DNS --- Bruce Homer
Best Heat Lap/Time for Sun Sport LateModel:
John Richardson with 5/0:18.91

-- Sun Sport LateModel - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 1 100 7:14.52 John Richardson
2 2 89 7:15.97 Larry Lobb
3 3 62 5:08.92 Wally Lorenzen
4 4 23 1:53.04 Ralph Kyle
-- 5 --- DNS --- Bruce Homer
-- 6 --- DNS --- Rick Elwood
Best Heat Lap/Time for Sun Sportsman Slider:
Ralph Kyle with 5/0:27.70

-- Sun Sportsman Slider - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 2 100 7:59.22 Robert Callahan
2 1 64 8:00.32 Bruce Homer
-- 4 --- DNS --- Ralph Kyle
Best Heat Lap/Time for Sun Sportsman S+K:
Mike Magnusson with 5/0:17.22

-- Sun Sportsman S+K - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 4 100 6:10.60 Steve Thompson
2 1 100 6:13.88 Rich Hammond
3 2 97 6:12.03 Tony Constabile
4 3 97 6:12.77 Mike Magnusson
-- 5 --- DNS --- Tyler Johnson

Hey guys,

Great time yesterday !! Special thanks to Todd for resurrecting the scoring system after it crashed right before the qualifying !!!!!!!

Please note that the order of finish in the Losi Sprint Cars is reversed. (MY FAULT) ........still learning the system. Bruce Homer won with Bob Callahan finishing second.

Speaking of Bob Callahan.....and the reason we are putting on this series to begin with.......Bob took it upon himself to contact Joe Maratta, the famous race announcer for DIRT motorsports and Super Dirt Week, to see if he would be interested in talking about our Sportsman Racing Series, on his Saturday morning radio show. (AM1360 in Syracuse). Joe thought it would be a good topic since the full scale racing season is winding down.

Bob and I will be meeting with Joe to see when we can get a date to be on his show and talk live about RC in our area!!!! Just think of the "racing audience" that we could reach!!! I want to publicly thank Bob for this great effort. We need more ambassadors like him. I will let everyone know when we have a date to be on the radio show.

I also want to thank Larry Cobb from Cobbies' Hobbies in PA for making the trip. He finished second to points leader John Richardson in the Late Models and vowed to be back and bring some of the PA Posse with him.

Finally.....the best show of the day was the Legend's Feature!!! We finally got the RC Legend Himself, Frank DeGaetano, to try his hand on the long distant racing circuit.........and he showed everyone the way by beating a very competitive field of drivers!!!! Congratulation Frank!!
Hope to see you again to back up that performance.

Race # 3 will be Sunday November 29, 2009.

Mike

PS - Hope everyone likes the special series trophies we displayed yesterday.

Who's car will be on the Champions' Awards ???????