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What kind of changes do you need to invest in to run a short coarse truck indoor and on carpet? Tires, gearing, ect ect. not that I can be there tomorrow but maybe next week, any open practice days?

What kind of changes do you need to invest in to run a short coarse truck indoor and on carpet? Tires, gearing, ect ect. not that I can be there tomorrow but maybe next week, any open practice days?

Hey Gary, offroad practice is Monday evening 5-9:00. Racing is Friday evening, track opens at 5:00 race at 7:00. Remove the gear cover
(runs cooler) - drop pinion 3-4 teeth - Austin is running the tires that he had on outside (Calibers and Bow-ties) and his truck is working very well.



Oh, and clean the dirt off - the track just spent several $$$ on new ozite carpet.

They are allowing rubber tires

They are allowing rubber tires

On the SC trucks.

How bout foam tires on SC?

How bout foam tires on SC?

No foams allowed, only rubber and designed for the SC's. Austin still has the Calibers on the rear and bow-ties on the front that he was running outside.

Offroad practice is monday evening 5-9:00. Come on up, we'll be there!

we run stock sc10,slash, strike tires up here. we found sc10 tires with simple green is the best. and yes its on carpet

anybody using a sway bar? What about shock oil? 50wt, 60wt? springs? I have next week off so i am going to try it!! This ought to be a sight. If I knock anyone out, I apologize in advance.

we run stock sc10,slash, strike tires up here. we found sc10 tires with simple green is the best. and yes its on carpet

Do you soak them or just use it before you race? I have heard of something like it but with WD-40.

To chime in:

ON the SC trucks, Yes, the rubber SC tires. IMO, I don't think I'd be running the supersoft tires, but that's me. You can treat the tires as well. Simple Green will make the tires tacky, as will other products such as on-road tire traction. Learning from the VTA cars, if you don't have to use a traction compound, you're better off not. The traction compounds we use swell the tires over time. Simple green won't. Whatever you use on the tires, we do ask that you wipe them off fully.

Thanks Mike for the note on the cleanliness. Please take the time and clean the truck off. We also have a rule (because of the new carpet): Make sure all the screws are tight on the chassis (particularly the front bulkheads) then apply a layer of duct tape (or something thick like that) over the center of the chassis from front to rear to cover all the screws. This will help save the carpet from cuts and tears. Ozite carpeting runs in the thousands of dollars (wish we were joking), so we're a little overprotective of it, lol...

I was just kiddin on the foams. But, I know exactly what Todd means on the carpet. I raced carpet oval for years. What time does racing start Friday? Kids have to bowl Friday but, may try to bring them up to race.

I was just kiddin on the foams. But, I know exactly what Todd means on the carpet. I raced carpet oval for years. What time does racing start Friday? Kids have to bowl Friday but, may try to bring them up to race.


Hey Randy. MRCR opens at 5:00, racing at 7:00. Last week we actually ran 3 q's and a main which was cool. Come on up, we'll se you friday!

Do you soak them or just use it before you race? I have heard of something like it but with WD-40.

thats all up to you. when i had a sc, i soaked them about 2-4 races before mine and just let it sit there on a stand. make sure all 4 tires are off the table. when your race is up, run a 3-6 laps so the tires soften up and get "warmed" up. you will notice that right off the bat the truck will not want to accelerate or turn when you want to. so just be careful when you run your practice laps. i do this on my stadium and buggy and when i race sc. i notice a big traction difference. even more with acual traction compound

This saturday at 4pm I have a potluck dinner at my place 8833 e Chicago New Carlisle In. 46552. The dinner does kind of have a theme of wild game foods and we have venison chile, italian venison, bbq venison, mulled cider over the outdoor furnaces provided by my babes and I, another coworker brings rabbit or squirrel and there is a possibility of boiled salmon (no bbq woodchuck or snapping turtle stew this year:freak:, sorry I did not have any in the freezer). My track will be available and I will run a couple of extension cords for anyone into this type of dinner, bring a dish to pass (does not have to be wild game this year) and tableware. Thanks Mike for allowing me to post this to the friends I have met this year. Gary

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Congrats to Tyler Jones down at Indy last weekend.

I missed it how do tyler do and in what, congats anyway

Attaboy Tyler! I just heard this evening that he outran some very good competition down at JCP. Great job :thumbsup:

Not trying to hijack your thread. We have a unique opportunity that we want to share with you guys and see what your thoughts are on it. Please check out what we are trying to arrange here:

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=307419

Early December - maybe, late (after the 15th) - can't make it.

Thanks guys. You can give him some pats later when we come a racing at Michiana. Do we need to bring a chair or table? See ya guys in a little while.

Thanks guys. You can give him some pats later when we come a racing at Michiana. Do we need to bring a chair or table? See ya guys in a little while.

Hey Randy. Glad to hear that you guys are coming up. There is quite a bit of pit space with tables around and probably enough chairs. If you have small chairs that are easy to bring in, bring 'em along. See you tonight!

Sounds good. Thanks Mike.

Our friends at Michiana Raceway put on a great night of Halloween racing (as usual) Friday night. It was great to see several of our outdoor racers come to play inside! I think Granger Raceway had at least 8 -10 racers representing.

Thanks to the guys at MRCR for puttin' on the show! If anyone would like to race inside on the carpet with us, that is where we are for the winter season.

What a great night of racing, sorry Dennis I did not mean to rub you off the track in the b-main. Only broke a front hub in the first heat and they had the parts in the hobby shop so I got to finish the night. Seen the largest gathering of blitzs in my whole racing career, (you guys do know they work outdoors too). Wow the the other classes look so cool my bank account will be in so much trouble and the mowing season is pretty much over guess I am going to start working on cars again, anyway great night and I am sorry for rubbing everyone but it was not on purpose nor will it be next time. Gary

come to think about it it was probably the only time I finished ahead of the brown truck

Tyler and I had a great time again. Thanks to Todd and Ken for a great track to race at. Man, 12 SC's in the main may have been a few too many.LOL!! Was fun to watch though.

Naaaaah! Actually, I "think" we did either 16 or 18 once! I remember being in it (borrowed a truck) and had a BLAST!

Thanks for the kind words, guys!!!

Wow 3 or 4 of us online at once, hey does the mrcr website get busier as the season progresses or is there mrcr threads on hobbytalk, ect.

There is an MRCR thread here on HobbyTalk, albeit in the on-road forum... I'll put one up in the offroad section, too.... :)

On-road Area: http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=304303
Off-Road Area: http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=308478

I just submitted an entry to the R/C IN ACTION! Video Contest and would be really grateful if you'd check out my entry. Its a short coarse A-main from Granger Offroad Remote Control Raceway
You can view my entry at: http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/con...41?ogn=website Thanks Gary ps you can vote each day, the contest has been going for awhile so I have no chance of winning anything but it could be good pr for Granger

Oops bad link but you can still vote once daily until 11-9-10 here is a good link http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/48986/voteable_entries/9983441 I hope

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/medium/SNT_FLYER.jpg

Sweet! Let's see how many Granger Raceway racers that we can get on the podiums! Don't miss it, the MRCR boys put on a great show :thumbsup:

really not expecting to be near the podium but I will be there having fun and giving the fast guys something to dodge Gary

I am up to 18 place in the a main video contest and would appreciate any and all votes at http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/48986/voteable_entries/9983441?ogn=facebook thanks gary

opps. nm!

opps. nm!

Tease!

Here's the full Rundown for the Saturday Truck-In III

Times: Doors open at Noon, Racing Starts at 3:30PM

Cost: $20 for the first class, then $10 for the second, $5 for each class thereafter. Dads and Lads bonus: Father & son racing combine costs.
Also on Cost: Race Friday night, and your first entry is cut in HALF! (so first & second classes are $10 each, $5 thereafter!!!)

Clarifications: Foam tires strongly suggested for STADIUM TRUCKS. Short Course run the normal rubber tires (no foam)

Basic Rules:

All trucks:

Since this is a Carpet Track, we do ask that the trucks be CLEAN. Leave the mud at the dirt track, please...
ALL Chassis must be inspected- A piece of duct tape or protective film MUST cover all chassis screws. Also- NO protruding screws are allowed.


Stadium Trucks:

Novice & advanced classes use same rules. Difference is driver ability.
13.5 ROAR-Approved Brushless Motor
ROAR-Approved Hard Case 2C LiPo.
Foam Tires Scrongly Encouraged.
Any rubber tire cannot have large spikes.


Short Course:

Novice & advanced classes use same rules. Difference is driver ability.
17.5 ROAR-Approved Brushless Motor
ROAR-Approved Hard Case 2C LiPo.


Any questions, feel free to ask on here!

Alright, MRCR's race is coming up! How many Granger Raceway racers are gonna shake the dirt off and represent? It's sure to be a great day of racing :thumbsup:

Add your name to the list!

Michael Weaver
Austin Weaver

Alright, MRCR's race is coming up! How many Granger Raceway racers are gonna shake the dirt off and represent? It's sure to be a great day of racing :thumbsup:

Add your name to the list!

Michael Weaver
Austin Weaver
Donn Chupp

Ell & I

So far nothing pressing on the calender, planning on sat, but I was also planning on tonights practice. I think I found part of my steering problems and was hoping to be there tonight to verify the fix. Is there still the regular friday night racing? Not sure I will make it if I am going to make the saturday event. Gary

I will be there both friday and Saterday!.... Gary,Yes they are racing Friday night... there is a discount for Saterday if you run friday night!

Dan

If I get off work in time I will be.

Alright, MRCR's race is coming up! How many Granger Raceway racers are gonna shake the dirt off and represent? It's sure to be a great day of racing :thumbsup:

Add your name to the list!

Michael Weaver
Austin Weaver

Donn Chupp

Ell & I

Gary

Dan

Dennis

Eight so far and I know at least a few have Granger Raceway shirts! Who else is coming out to race Saturday? The gang at MRCR puts on a great show. Don't miss out, it's going to be a great day :thumbsup:

hey dennis if you see a package for me do not let it sit on the shelf till monday Haha gary

hey dennis if you see a package for me do not let it sit on the shelf till monday Haha gary

Gary, It won't come thru my center. It will be in the South Bend Center.

Thanks for the great day of racing! Cool technical layout, competetive racing all day and it looked like Granger Raceway was well represented. I think there were at least a dozen Granger shirts on the stand and many more of our regular racers there that didn't have the colors on.

Attaboys to Ken and Aaron for putting on another successful show and to Ty in his debut announcing job :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Congrats to the winners and to all our racers that were enjoying another great day of racing :thumbsup: