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Just a few notes on the race!


This will also serve as the first race of the NORTHERN INDIANA POINTS SERIES! Info on this voluntary series can be found HERE!
Leave the AE and Mamba Speed Controls at home (this applies to the pan car trophy classes) We will abide by BRL's rules at this time.
In the SuperStock class- We WILL allow racers to run COT OR NASCAR bodies- largely in part to allow our racers . NASCAR bodies CAN run with the backs cutout, but please leave the wings at home. (you really don't need them)
We will run an exhibition DIRT LATE MODEL class. This class is where you take a touring car, add drifting tires made by installing PVC or ABS tubing over existing rims, other methods will be considered. Racers are urged to run late model bodies, and a "VTA" setup of 21.5 and 2C ROAR Approved LiPo batteries.

There are an ample supply of pit spots, but we will ask racers to keep within roughly 3' pit spaces.
We have VERY LITTLE pitting on the ground floor. If you must have ground pitting, contact me personally, and I will accomidate you the best I can.


Seeya there!!!

Todd need space for 4 people and 6 cars thanks see you there

On a different note: Good luck to the locals heading to the land of cheese this weekend!

You know I'll be their Sat.For some Test and Tune up.

On a different note: Good luck to the locals heading to the land of cheese this weekend!

Thanks Jesse! We're getting ready to lay down some laps! :thumbsup:

This is gonna be an awesome time! Count me in!
10.5 & Sprint.

Alright, so who's in???

Losi Mini Sliders

SuperStock (13.5 / 1C or 17.5 / 4 cell)
Anthony Searls COT
Josh Carlton

Pro Stock (10.5 / 1C, 21.5 / 2C, 13.5 / 4 Cell)
Travis Russell
Todd Falkowski
Jesse Carlton

Outlaw Sprint (10.5)
Travis Russell
Pete Russell
Josh Carlton

Anthony Searls 13.5 cot

I'll see if I can round up some more to come from the fort.

Pro Stock - Jesse Carlton

Outlaw Sprint and Super Stock - Joshua Carlton

Sounds good, Anthony! Again, your car was stout this weekend, just hope you got dinner with all the screwings you got all weekend!

Losi Mini Sliders

SuperStock (13.5 / 1C or 17.5 / 4 cell)
Anthony Searls COT
Josh Carlton
Jeff Conde
Pro Stock (10.5 / 1C, 21.5 / 2C, 13.5 / 4 Cell)
Travis Russell
Todd Falkowski
Jesse Carlton
Jeff Conde
Outlaw Sprint (10.5)
Travis Russell
Pete Russell
Josh Carlton
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is paragon ground effects ok to use?

Gonna try and make it for COT 13.5

Eric Knapp

Dave: Yes, Paragon is ok to use.

Eric: Perhaps we'll see you there...

Losi Mini Sliders
Chuck "Orange Julius" Bolin
Colin Hardy
Michael Thayer
Chris Hains
Cory...
Daren Miller

SuperStock (13.5 / 1C or 17.5 / 4 cell)
Anthony Searls COT
Josh Carlton
Eric Knapp (?) COT?
Jeff Conde
Scott Haines
Kyle Grindle
Daren Miller
Michael Dancy (?) COT
Dave Hoaglin (?) COT
Lenny Leyba (?)
Jim Jerome (?) COT


Pro Stock (10.5 / 1C, 21.5 / 2C, 13.5 / 4 Cell)
Travis Russell
Todd Falkowski
Jesse Carlton
Jeff Conde
Jason Haines
Dustin Williams
Steve Williams
Ken Bajdek (?)
Derek Lanway (?)
Dave Zipp (90% sure...)

Outlaw Sprint (10.5)
Travis Russell
Pete Russell
Josh Carlton
Dustin Shriver
Doug Graber
Jon Tully (confirmed!)

I'll be there at noon Saturday to get set up and start putting laps down. How late will practice go til?

It's posted until 8pm. Unless my car sucks. Or unless Racknor wants all night practice...

Oh ya, I finally read the flyer. All my questions are answered.

Sorry, I was told that reading it wasn't required to put you 2 LAPS down.:tongue:

I'll be there at noon. Todd will their be hot dogs or stuff to eat?

I'll be there at noon. Todd will their be hot dogs or stuff to eat?

We might be able to work something out there...

Todd, FYI you can confirm Jon Tully!

Put me down for a 90% there
10.5 1c

Dave Zipp

Daren Miller
Micheal Thayer
Chris Haines ( No slider)
Corey Ellinger

Daren Miller (Name correction)
Micheal thayer
Chris Hains

Got it! :thumbsup: (sorry 'bout the name...)

Pro Stock (10.5 / 1C, 21.5 / 2C, 13.5 / 4 Cell)
Travis Russell
Todd Falkowski


Seen this story before...

(hi todd....) :wave:

Seen this story before...

(hi todd....) :wave:

Hoping it's the other way around this weekend... :thumbsup:

(Hey Dan!)

Today! Doors open at noon, practice (yeah, practice... not a race.... PRACTICE, lol...) until 8pm tonight!

The Turkey Race is HISTORY!

A total of 56 entries were registered Sunday in the Second Annual Oval Turkey Race. Classes run were Losi Mini Sliders, Losi 10th Sliders, SuperStock, ProStock, Outlaw Sprint Cars, and "Dirt" Late Models, where drift cars with late model bodies circled the track- sideways!

In the Losi Mini Sliders, Chuck "Orange Julius" Bolin nabbed TQ away from Colin Hardy in the last round. In the A Feature, Chuck went on to win, with Colin Hardy and Wade Krull rounding out the top three. Remainder of the A was Chris Haines, Daren Miller, and Michael Thayer.

In the Losi 10th Sliders, your TQ Kyle Pittenger ran into some issues right at the start, turning over the win to Chuck Bolin, with Colin Hardy in second and Kyle ending up third.

In SuperStock, the largest field with 19 cars, your TQ Travis Russell looked to be the car to beat through qualifying. Your D main winner was Chris Haines, followed by Cory Ellinger and Michael Thayer. In the C-Main, Taylor Baney won with Lenny Leyba and Scott Haines rounding out the top three. The B Main saw Nathan Hughes take the win over Kyle Grindle and Jason Clevenger- the most improved car over the weekend. In the A Feature, Travis took off and never looked back. A pileup on lap one really hurt Anthony Searls, who had one of the fastest cars all weekend. Young Thiler Claxton drove a great race to finish second, with Jeff Conde and Jerral Whaley battling for third, which Conde took in the end. The rest of the A Feature had Anthony Searls fifth and Josh Carlton finishing sixth.

In ProStock, Travis Russell again was TQ with a stout 80 lap run. After round one, qualifiers 2-4 were separated by less than .5 sec! In the B Main, Jason Haines took the victory over Jesse Carlton and Jon Tully. In the A Feature, Travis got a good start and never looked back. The second qualifier (me) spun the tires at the start, and nearly made a mess (I had Michigan boys behind me- I ripped it for all it was worth!). Travis was able to take off and win the main, I eventually gapped out from Dave Zipp and Johnny "Tanlines" Sparks, who finished three and four. Ken Bajdek finished fifth, with Dave Claxton and Dustin Williams rounding out the field.

In Outlaw Sprints, Your TQ was Jon "Tooley" Tully with a blistering 76 4:00! In the B-Main, Josh Carlton won, with Kyle Pittenger second and Dave Goodnight third. In the A Feature, your TQ Jon Tully went on to win, with Ken Bajdek second, and Travis Russell finishing third. Pete Russell and Dustin Shriver rounded out the top five.

Last class of the day was probably the most fun to watch. Imagine watching six late models come out of turn four to start- sideways! Late Model-bodied touring cars with handmade drift tires slung it sideways around the track. In the end, your TQ (me) held onto win, with Dustin Shriver second and Ken Selner third. Ryan Flatt, Dave Goodnight and Mike Weaver rounded out the field. (I thank Ron Flatt for borrowing me the car, and sorry about the motor!)

On behalf of everyone at Michiana RC, we'd like to thank EVERYONE for coming out today making the race a huge success! We'd like to thank Pete and Travis Russell for the unequalled support as well! Also, on behalf of Travis and I- thank all the racers (43) that joined up for the Northern Indiana Points Series! It's gonna be a great series! :thumbsup:

See y'all next weekend, with TWO oval races at Pete Russell's- the normal Friday night show, and Sunday for the Toys for Tots race! (Bring a new, unopened toy for the Toys for Tots, and race for free!) :wave:

Had a great time at the race yesterday. Thanks to Todd and everyone else that put on the show. Hope to be back for the other points series races.

Thanks for taking the drive down Dave (and Johnny)- it's always a pleasure seeing you guys and racing with ya!

Hey Todd had a good time Sunday. Thanks to Travis for the help. The R/C Icecapades were cool to watch (drifters) lol. See you guys at the brl in ft wayne.

For the Northern Indiana Points Series, you can find information by clicking HERE (http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showpost.php?p=3090779&postcount=4).

Gonna be a great season!!!

Great seeing ya again, Anthony... You need to work on that luck thing, though! Between Green Bay and the main yesterday...

See ya in Fort Wayne!

Looks like you guys had a great time, Todd!!
Happy for all of you! :)

Please refer to post #26 though!
You need to work on that!
Good job Travis. :thumbsup:

Looks like you guys had a great time, Todd!!
Happy for all of you! :)

Please refer to post #26 though!
You need to work on that!
Good job Travis. :thumbsup:

Yeah, you called it... (Predict me next time!) Actually, this is the first time in about a few years I took home a podium finish in a race at my house- I'm just thankful I didn't bring a car home in a body bag, as that is usually what happens! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Was a blast! I hope someone got the "dirt" late models on video somewhere- that was soooooooo much fun!

Great time Sunday! Thanks to the crew in Mishawaka for a well run event! The N.I.P.S. got off to a great start! See all of you for round 2 in January @ The Oval Nationals!

- I'm just thankful I didn't bring a car home in a body bag, as that is usually what happens!

Well, I'm glad for that too, Bud!!

Seems I recall one of your last big races the biggest part
left intact, by your description, was an upper a-arm...
mucho-oucho.... :eek:

Well, I'm glad for that too, Bud!!

Seems I recall one of your last big races the biggest part
left intact, by your description, was an upper a-arm...
mucho-oucho.... :eek:

That's no lie... I've scrapped some cars pretty bad at my house! I'm pretty sure they give a marshall a shovel just before my main, just in case!