It has been suggested to me that ours would be a great place to host some series races. Any ideas on series' that should come to Granger? We seem to be doing well with 10th and 8th scales, electric and nitro. Let's hear your ideas!

I want to keep this on the last page so we get some ideas.

As in change the layout? Sssshhhh..... top secret......

Actually my thoughts were to make smaller changes here and there and leave the basic layout for now. That said, we do have a trophy race next month and there just might be enough changed to be new for everyone.

Mike if you need any help at all making changes to the track you know I am available during the day unit 4ish . If you do, please call.

Mike if you need any help at all making changes to the track you know I am available during the day unit 4ish . If you do, please call.

I know how to track you down, buddy! This week, I need to concentrate a bit on that other place up front, but I'll definately let you know when the time is right.....

i think its safe to say that was one of the most memorable days of my 15 year life!!!

i think its safe to say that was one of the most memorable days of my 15 year life!!!

Glad you had a good time!

Cmon guys I was just starting to figure it, the track is great the way it is, just the small changes like the new roller on the s section, let more guys from the midwest try it this way then maybe a new design for next year imho
Gary

Cmon guys I was just starting to figure it, the track is great the way it is, just the small changes like the new roller on the s section, let more guys from the midwest try it this way then maybe a new design for next year imho
Gary

Gary, regular changes on a soft dirt track will help to keep it from getting blown out as quick.

Gary, regular changes on a soft dirt track will help to keep it from getting blown out as quick.

On that front, we have a few tricks to try in the next week or two that might help minimize the blowouts. I don't mind for the track to change a little during the day, that is part of the off-road challenge. I would like to minimize the big holes and especially the extra work it takes to keep it race-able. Fortunately I have a great crew that works very hard to make it the best it can be. The good part is the awesome amount of traction to be had when the track is damp. One of the things we are going to try should help it hold moisture better as well as firm up the softest spots.

anybody have a contact for Joe? the one with the Mugen MBX6B nitro and the Mugen MBX6-T electric he let me drive

I think Todd saved them to my flash drive for me. I'll see if we can get them as well as last weeks posted tomorrow..... stay tuned :)

I do have the last two weeks saved on the flash drive. Mike, they'll be in your e-mail in a minute, though... :)

Tyler and I had a great time Saturday. Can't say enough how much we appreciate all the work the whole crew puts in. We like the track no matter if it does get rutted and rough or not. Tyler's Mugen soaked it up and begged for more.

We will be back this Saturday too for Tyler to have some more fun. I would run the ole Slash again but, I just don't race enough to justify a brushless setup and good tires to be able rub fenders with Rick,Dan,Mike,and all the other fast guys. Heck Jason Miller let me borrow his Bowties and it locked the Slash down so much, I couldn't put enough power to them to take advantage of them. Still had a blast!! Weather is looking good again for Saturday so far!!

See ya guys Saturday!!!

Just got back from grand rapids picking up spare parts for my warhead so I may pass on wed practice and try to make it saturday, just have to see how much time away from home my wife allows for this rc stuff, sure wish I could get her more interested, naw couldn't afford that Gary

Tyler and I had a great time Saturday. Can't say enough how much we appreciate all the work the whole crew puts in. We like the track no matter if it does get rutted and rough or not. Tyler's Mugen soaked it up and begged for more.

We will be back this Saturday too for Tyler to have some more fun. I would run the ole Slash again but, I just don't race enough to justify a brushless setup and good tires to be able rub fenders with Rick,Dan,Mike,and all the other fast guys. Heck Jason Miller let me borrow his Bowties and it locked the Slash down so much, I couldn't put enough power to them to take advantage of them. Still had a blast!! Weather is looking good again for Saturday so far!!

See ya guys Saturday!!!

It's sure great to see you guys havin' a good time! Tyler's got that Mugen on rails too. We will be fixing the track up some this week and it should be very good for Saturday.

See Ya Trackside!

Just got back from grand rapids picking up spare parts for my warhead so I may pass on wed practice and try to make it saturday, just have to see how much time away from home my wife allows for this rc stuff, sure wish I could get her more interested, naw couldn't afford that Gary

Would it help if I sent home a note asking if you could come out and play? :)

Hey racers, the last two weeks results are posted on our website as well as the July 10th SC A-main video (thanks Gary). Check it out, grangerraceway.com!

I just let her read the post and she got a kick out of it Gary

I just let her read the post and she got a kick out of it Gary

just give her some $ to go shoping and your all set lol

but I just wasted all my money on monster truck parts and now my race truck is broke (anybody need there yard mowed) Gary

but I just wasted all my money on monster truck parts and now my race truck is broke (anybody need there yard mowed) Gary

'Guess you'll have to race the monster truck.....

Great time over there last weekend again. You guys are doing it the right way!!! Will probably be a while before I get there again due to work schedule, but i'll get back there whenever I can. Just gotta learn to drive better so Tyler has some competition... unless I hack him next time... lol!!!

How's the Nitro Scene down there?

Great time over there last weekend again. You guys are doing it the right way!!! Will probably be a while before I get there again due to work schedule, but i'll get back there whenever I can. Just gotta learn to drive better so Tyler has some competition... unless I hack him next time... lol!!!

Hey Kale, glad you are having fun racing with us! Yeah, Tyler was puttin' a whoopin' on the field. We'll keep providing a great place to race, you guys keep coming over when you can!

See Ya Trackside soon :thumbsup:

How's the Nitro Scene down there?

We had 7 buggies last week and one truggy that ran with the E's. Results are up on our web site: grangerraceway.com.

When you get back down here you'll see a new pit wall/ lane, the crossover was adjusted and works much better and the step jump was replaced with a pair of small tables. We are getting more nitro's every week as the word spreads about our track and program.

Come on down, you'll like the changes!

We had 7 buggies last week and one truggy that ran with the E's. Results are up on our web site: grangerraceway.com.

When you get back down here you'll see a new pit wall/ lane, the crossover was adjusted and works much better and the step jump was replaced with a pair of small tables. We are getting more nitro's every week as the word spreads about our track and program.

Come on down, you'll like the changes!

We'll be down again..Just trying to fit it in between the series races around here. Hopefully in the next couple weeks!

We'll be down again..Just trying to fit it in between the series races around here. Hopefully in the next couple weeks!

Yeah, there have been quite a few series races going on. In fact, a page or two ago I put a comment in asking about what series do racers think should come to Granger Raceway. It was in this thread so it gut buried before anyone really saw it but I think I'll put a thread in the event page to see what races should come down here.

Hopefully we'll see you guys soon.

Yeah, there have been quite a few series races going on. In fact, a page or two ago I put a comment in asking about what series do racers think should come to Granger Raceway. It was in this thread so it gut buried before anyone really saw it but I think I'll put a thread in the event page to see what races should come down here.

Hopefully we'll see you guys soon.

Well, if you can get tied in with a series like the Tri-County it's always a good show. Right now there is an East and West nitro series going on where there is supposed to be a Who's Fastest race at the end. I'll see when it works best for a group to make it down and let you know. Should be soon!

Well, if you can get tied in with a series like the Tri-County it's always a good show. Right now there is an East and West nitro series going on where there is supposed to be a Who's Fastest race at the end. I'll see when it works best for a group to make it down and let you know. Should be soon!

Cool, keep me posted.....

The thread is open for series suggestions for next year under events. Feel free to add any that you would like to see at Granger Raceway!

Thanks, we'll see you soon!

great night for practice, I ran my blitz-velineon a few laps then put new clutch shoes in the monster truck only to find out I forgot my starter box, thanks joe for the use of yours too bad it never started, ran the blitz again had new people interested in starting into the r/c hobby come out and watch offered to let them drive the blitz but the esc on-off button was sticking and I did not figure it out till I got it home. Anyway I think there was a need for some prep work volenteers for friday evening to get the track ready for saturday, hope I can make it after work and see some more of you guys Gary

great night for practice, I ran my blitz-velineon a few laps then put new clutch shoes in the monster truck only to find out I forgot my starter box, thanks joe for the use of yours too bad it never started, ran the blitz again had new people interested in starting into the r/c hobby come out and watch offered to let them drive the blitz but the esc on-off button was sticking and I did not figure it out till I got it home. Anyway I think there was a need for some prep work volenteers for friday evening to get the track ready for saturday, hope I can make it after work and see some more of you guys Gary

Hey Gary, thanks for taking the time to talk to those folks last night. It sounds like they will be coming out next wednesday and I told them we would have a truck for them to try out. My bet is that the father and son will have trucks for the following week.

We will be fixing up the track tomorrow late afternoon/evening for anyone that is available to help.

Mine should be running if I do not break it saturday and the velineon system has a setting for 1/2 throttle for beginers

Anyone figure out why the program did what it did last weekend? That was weird. In my 12+ yeras of racing, never seen that.

Not trying to tell ya guys what to do. But, you should get recent pictures up on the site of the drivers stand and the track layout. I have people on other sites asking about the track and trying to get us more racers. You have TONS of potential to have some really good bigger races. I want your track to be around for years to come. I have been around this for a long time and Granger Raceway could be one the best tracks around to hold great races. The key I have seen to a successful track is a track owner who takes care of his core group of racers,cares about his facility,keeps the facility clean,trys to keep layouts fresh,and doesn't try to get rich off of the track. Yes, the track has to make money, but as soon as you try to get rich off of it, the racers will disappear. The track needs to pay for itself. Not come out of the owners pocket all the time. Then the owner gets fed up. I have seen it happen. If you do what I have mention or at least attempt to, racers will come and Series races will come.

See ya guys Saturday!!!

Anyone figure out why the program did what it did last weekend? That was weird. In my 12+ yeras of racing, never seen that.

Not trying to tell ya guys what to do. But, you should get recent pictures up on the site of the drivers stand and the track layout. I have people on other sites asking about the track and trying to get us more racers. You have TONS of potential to have some really good bigger races. I want your track to be around for years to come. I have been around this for a long time and Granger Raceway could be one the best tracks around to hold great races. The key I have seen to a successful track is a track owner who takes care of his core group of racers,cares about his facility,keeps the facility clean,trys to keep layouts fresh,and doesn't try to get rich off of the track. Yes, the track has to make money, but as soon as you try to get rich off of it, the racers will disappear. The track needs to pay for itself. Not come out of the owners pocket all the time. Then the owner gets fed up. I have seen it happen. If you do what I have mention or at least attempt to, racers will come and Series races will come.

See ya guys Saturday!!!

Any constructive input is always welcome! Todd worked the system over last night for practice and thinks the bug is worked out. Something about the system saving 300,000 practice laps?!

I believe our staff is second to none in the "work with the racers" area. We are all in this hobby for the love of the game and I think it shows. There are definately some overhead concerns but Granger Raceway has never been about getting rich. As long as it pays for itself and makes enough for improvements AND we get enough racers to validate having it here, we'll be racing.

As far as pictures, I have about 800 and just need to get the time to resize them and feed them to our web site. I strongly agree that any positive exposure will only help us grow.

I think as the word gets around about our facility and program that more big races will definately want to race with us. I can think of a good 6-7 that could find a great home here.

We'll be having another great time Saturday! See you soon :thumbsup:

I have several poor quality videos on my youtube site ie hunternaf and got one linked to the granger website but also got a message about the videos being locked? I also posted them to rc universe, rc short coarse and rc tech but my sd card was too small to get all the classes this last weekend, I had posted videos to this thread but thats like preaching to the choir, I my try to borrow a better camera this weekend, any offers. I also posted the next big events on rc universe event calenders and tried to get us published on a google map for rc tracks through rc tech Gary

Mine should be running if I do not break it saturday and the velineon system has a setting for 1/2 throttle for beginers
you still need thos motors and how do set the velineon system has a setting for 1/2 throttle for beginers

Yep, you have an awesome staff. Everyone puts in a ton of hard work and beleive me, it is appreciated!! That is weird about the practice laps. You have the right mindset going. Keep it up. In startup, there is more overhead. But, once you get established, the track will take care of itself and hopefully give you guys a "little" money in your pocket;) You are doing alot better than most of the "established " tracks around for racer turnout. Conde is another great person to get the word out. Both of us have been around the block a time or 2.

Yep, get those pics up on the site and you will be rockin.

Great job everyone and you will be rewarded.

Yep, you have an awesome staff. Everyone puts in a ton of hard work and beleive me, it is appreciated!! That is weird about the practice laps. You have the right mindset going. Keep it up. In startup, there is more overhead. But, once you get established, the track will take care of itself and hopefully give you guys a "little" money in your pocket;) You are doing alot better than most of the "established " tracks around for racer turnout. Conde is another great person to get the word out. Both of us have been around the block a time or 2.

Yep, get those pics up on the site and you will be rockin.

Great job everyone and you will be rewarded.

Thanks for the advice and compliments. You guys keep passing the word and we'll try our best to make this the premiere place to race in the mid-west! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I had a absulutly real good time Sat.Getting back to were I started 24 years ago running Mod electric Truck running with Abunch of guys who just enjoy there selfs.Don't really care win loose or draw.Thats whats its about helpin each other out .And pulling out of the race track parking lot and say DAMM THAT WAS FUN.
Some"GOOD OL MIDWEST HOSPITALLITY"

I had a absulutly real good time Sat.Getting back to were I started 24 years ago running Mod electric Truck running with Abunch of guys who just enjoy there selfs.Don't really care win loose or draw.Thats whats its about helpin each other out .And pulling out of the race track parking lot and say DAMM THAT WAS FUN.
Some"GOOD OL MIDWEST HOSPITALLITY"

That's what it's about my friend, havin' a great time! Glad you are having fun. See you next time :thumbsup:

friday night track maintainence had 4 volenteers and mike between 5 and 8p when I had to leave. hopefully the track will be ready in the am (i am sure) and hopefully I can get at least one of my trucks ready in the am, It was a good time meeting other regulars and trying to pick up some tips between shoveling and raking, these guys put a lot of work into making a good racing surface and challenging coarse. great track mike and thanks for bringing it to michiana Gary

friday night track maintainence had 4 volenteers and mike between 5 and 8p when I had to leave. hopefully the track will be ready in the am (i am sure) and hopefully I can get at least one of my trucks ready in the am, It was a good time meeting other regulars and trying to pick up some tips between shoveling and raking, these guys put a lot of work into making a good racing surface and challenging coarse. I did like the comment about the ones with the shovels get to design the changes, so If you have suggestions or imput into how the track should be changed or improved those ideas will be accepted on friday eve only from now on. great track mike and thanks for bringing it to michiana Gary

Hey Gary, thanks for being a sport and coming all the way over to give us a hand. Actually, suggestions and input are welcome any time and we don't always work on fridays - it just happened that way this week. And yes, it's only fair that the guys that show up to do the work get to have the first input about changes. The track is in fantastic shape. All we need is some very minor touching up and we'll be watering it well in the morning. It's going to be another perfect day for racing!

You are very welcome! The key to the whole thing is for us all to have a good time. So far - so good.

See Ya Trackside in the am!

oops sorry guess my quota of hops and barley kicked in gary

oops sorry guess my quota of hops and barley kicked in gary

Maybe that's what I need!

:freak::freak::psounded good while typing but does not read as well

Heading out to the track. It's going to be a beautiful day for racing!

See everyone in a little while :thumbsup:

Had a great time helping on the track but hope i can race my buggy soon lol

Had a great time helping on the track but hope i can race my buggy soon lol

Hey Fred, thanks for the help. I'm sure the buggy will come together soon!

We had a great day of racing again today. Pam kept everybody fed, the weather was warm but otherwise perfect and the crowd of racers all seemed to have a great time! Thanks to our regular racers for showing their support and racing with us every weekend.

See you all trackside next week!

Id like to make it down to race with you guys again. i had a blast on the opening day of racing. Ive just been to busy working to make it down. I think i will be a little more free in Aug. Is their any trophy races coming up. thanks

Hello again racers. With a mid-May opening in mind and racing every Saturday through the summer Granger Offroad RC Raceway is pleased to announce our signature races for the summer.

June 19 2010, Big Dog Short Course Shootout - who will claim the bragging rights at the end of the day!? All SC - All day!

August 7 2010, Trophy race. This one will be for everybody. Novice to eighth scale, electric and nitro. Trophies and door prizes too. Don't miss this race it is guaranteed to be a blast!

September 4 2010, Trophy race. Classes to be announced. Another SC race? Eighth scale only? Interest will determine classes for this one.

October ? 2010, Granger Raceway appreciation race. Reduced fees, cookout and door prizes will make this a fun day for all!

When we get a bit closer, flyers will be posted with specifics for each signature race.

Don't forget our regular Saturday races will tune you and your car up for the big events!


See Ya trackside :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Never mind i found it. Is this still the plan

looking for a indoor track this winter. Any plans on a indoor track?