Dave don't rain on our fun!!! J/K. How's my home state, or should i say, Commonwealth, doing? I grew up in west mass in ludlow (exit 7 on the pike) Wish I was up there right now. Its 95+ degrees here, feels like 105!

Shawn

Its dave's fault we got rained out tonight. Let the record show.

:(

RACE NIGHT + RAIN= :mad:
-George

shawn sorry about the rain. I am in Monson right now it rained like hell last night here too

well at least you didn't miss any points :)

Shawn

Would it not be a good idea to not run points the night before the carpet race? If there is going to be a hassle trying to run 2 diffrent point series and you miss one for the other.. kinda takes away from even trying to run in any series?

Some people could use a break from week after week of racing just to make a series. I know it sux when i cant make it when Im doing setup friday night for Saturdays race. im sure theres a few other who feel the same way.

When FCCR goes to 2 weeks a month..... whats people going to do? Why not rotate the series from one weekend to another between the 2 venues? This will do 2 things..

1. Keep the series alive at HW WITHOUT loosing it all together.

2. Give people a chance to run rug before big events so the JAX, Daytona, and surrounding area will look that much better on rug at The "Birds.


We are all for promoting and making the R/C community grow in N.Florida. Something to think about for the 6 days befor next Friday!!

:thumbsup:

..........
When FCCR goes to 2 weeks a month..... whats people going to do? Why not rotate the series from one weekend to another between the 2 venues? This will do 2 things..

1. Keep the series alive at HW WITHOUT loosing it all together.

2. Give people a chance to run rug before big events so the JAX, Daytona, and surrounding area will look that much better on rug at The "Birds........


I kinda suggested that earlier this post but you may run into a problem w/that..
-People (locals or otherwise) that are in the hunt for points that can make it to HW on Friday nights on week,but can't make FCCR races on the next Saturday.

Maybe the solution to that would be to score the combined FCCR/HW points separate from the rest of the entrants? This would involve separate trophies just for the Jax racers. Everyone else (locals & out-of-townies) could be counted into the FCCR points deal. With that deal,there's a chance that someone can walk away with 2 trophies from both series! :eek:
I can see that this will take some serious planning! :drunk:
-George

I suggested we do that back in May.

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=31483&page=43&pp=20

It would be a good idea not to run points at HW the night before, but when it goes to twice a month it would be tough to do. With rain and holidays, HW would hold up the carpet end of that point series. More than likely we would be rained out 1/3 of the time and we would finish the carpet part of the series before the HW. Hmmm. Complicated. Maybe we could have three dropped races so that if we miss too many at HW it wouldn't hinder us from finishing the combined series. It would be cool to bring points racing to all three venues so that they can share the wealth. Two nights at HW , Two at Carpet, Two at Tuffys. That would be awesome. 6 points races a month. Ooooo, that is perfect for me. Its not twice a week, it isn't once a week, its juusst right :devil: Is it possible to run Tuffy's after the carpet is over? Hmmm.. We could do all three one weekend a month, it would be a multiple track enduro 800 lap weekend!

If we do go to the same Spec rules on carpet, I would be up for moving points back and forth from each track, otherwise it is a mute point since we will be running different cars all together.

I will probably only devote one day a week maybe two some weeks, to my addiction. Otherwise it could be ugly on the home front :) And right now I will most likely be at every Carpet race and less likely to be at HW the night before. We'll see though. Who knows, maybe my girl will leave me and I can run all three venues every weekend! I can only hope : )

Shawn

Hey joe just remember nobody can run the wall as well as i can :cool:


ROB:mad:

George what is throttle??????????????


Rob:mad:

is that you jay

George what is throttle??????????????
Rob:mad:
Rob-
More like What is BRAKE! :D :roll:

Shawn-
I think we should upgrade to Pro-Spec rules on the carpet. Just to keep in-line w/ the current trend in other parts of the country. We just need to let John Meadows know before we do it. Maybe start in Sept when it goes 2X a month??
-George

Hi Rob! Good to see you on the site!

I'm sure that there is a way to work out the logistics of running points at several locations, But I guess it would start with the race directors of each venue,getting together,and planning! How about one series,that would last the whole year? If everyone paid one extra dollar,just one,each time they raced,this one dollar would go to huge trophies at the end of the year,the points would be a total of the races held at all venues,in the various classes that run,but the classes would have to run at all venues! ie......4wd at all tracks,including tuffy's! 4-cell mod,Pro-spec. There would have to be some consideration for the gas classes that run at K-mart,perhaps they would just run at K-mart,but they would have to have trophies too,at the end of the season. A whole season of racing would give racers plenty of opportunity to make as many races as they can,but give the freedom to miss a few,and still be in the hunt for a trophy.Perhaps awards for first through fifth place,with a separate trophy for those who TQ the most in the season. There has been so much talk about not racing for points before this or that,so if there are several venues to race at,then there should be incorporation of all in the series,for all. Just a thought?...........Oh yeah,.....30+ racers at each race,all year,should provide enough money for all the trophies at the end of the season,and a cook-out to celebrate a good racing year! If you all are going to yak about a series,then let's have a series!!

George i don't need no stinking brakes i have a wall to do the same thing as the brake :lol:

ROB:mad:

I don't mind changing to any chassis on the carpet, but make sure that everyone who is currently running spec on the carpet really wants to change. They may not. The other option is to have a seperate class, but John said the schedule is pretty tight. Either way I'm cool with it.

Shawn

Joespec,
That's a great idea, we should do something like that. Bringing all the venues together is the perfect solution. I think once Carpet goes to twice and month and Tuffy's is more established, a multiple venue points series could be plausible. This is way in the future of course. Let do it!! I think it would be a blast.

Shawn

Joe-
Tell your bride I missed her on my way to get my haircut! :( The roads looked like Bristol on a good day!
-George

Jay posted on the Carpet thread that the Carpet will be open if it rains out on Friday. I will head over there if it does.

Joe you should come out and give it a whirl if it rains.

Shawn

hey rob im on :wave:


stoney

and i think im gay :lol:


stoney

nice stoney.

Shawn-
Went into HW today to buy some sticker stuff for my car numbers & asked the guys if we're racing Friday. They said "no"-John's wedding anniversary is Friday & won't make it. But I'll be at an undisclosed substitute location Friday night (setting up my car for Saturday!). Can you guess where? :devil:
-George

thank god your not gay just happy stoney:mad:


ROB

Happy Anniversary John. Like that is a good excuse or something?!?!?

See you on the carpet then.

Shawn

Rob-
If you & your buddy's gonna play that "freaky-deaky" stuff,y'all are pitting outside! :lol: Keep it clean! :thumbsup:
-George

thanks rob for bringing me out of the closet

any sugestions on what gears to run for 4 cell stock oval at the carpet track.

Stone,
Try 40x108 with 2.25 tires and go from there, with a 110 ft driveline that will get you close! thats according to my antiquated cheat sheet :eek: so if the car is free and the motors hot after a run put in more gear numericaly.
Carpet wooooohooooooooo Lee! :D

any sugestions on what gears to run for 4 cell stock oval at the carpet track.
Stoney-
Don't get in front of that red,white & blue #45 car! You won't last long!:lol:
Seriously,I think Lee's antique cheat sheet is still valid today. I've talked to some of the faster guys & they have suggested gear setups in & around the same range. It guess it sounds about right! Also another tip: Take your time setting up your car & practice,practice,practice,practice-can I say it anymore times? Rushing things & expecting overnight results will almost send you home from the race early! :eek: If you get stumped,ask for help!
See you there!
-George

George,
need to know your rear bumper height so I can add tow hook on my front bumper :lol:
Lee

George,
need to know your rear bumper height so I can add tow hook on my front bumper :lol:
Lee
Lee-
I don't have a rear bumper! But the KGB 2K2 has some support tubes in the pod. They're about 1/2". :lol:
-George

George,
Hey I have an IDEA just push me around :lol:

OK thanks for the tips.I will be out tommorrow to practice.:thumsup:

George,
Hey I have an IDEA just push me around :lol:
OK! That'll work! :lol:
-George

hay rob what up

are you going to the carpet track tonight?

Spec Goes Pro. :roll:

Just wanted to invite anyone and everyone who wants to run Pro-Spec next points series, or who is thinking about it. We will take a vote on the proposed changes at the next Hobby World race. Hopefully this Friday. So far the class will look something like this.
Any chassis will go, must use Spec Tires, Spec Motor, Spec 6-cell Packs. There is some debate about allowing any brushes or staying with just R's and Spec brushes. A wing will also be allowed, as long as everyone votes for it.

Credit for the idea of Pro-Spec goes to Joe M. (actually brought a Pro-Spec car with him to the track about a year ago), George (who has run a pro-spec car one night and was in the high 7's) and Greg M. for moving forward with the changing to a Pro-Spec class.

This is going to a fast class and especially fast if you consider the total cost of running in it. CHEAP!! Some are saying 32 laps in four minutes. Not too shabby. I've got the proposed rule changes posted on the rules page on the Spec site. I will maintain the Spec website for as long as we/I run Spec at HW. So if you like being able to check your results and points standings,etc, from the comfort of your home PC (or Apple :( ), you will like this class. Come join us!

http://home.comcast.net/~shawnleary/streetspec

Shawn

Actually,I'll be running my Pro-Spec car this Fri. (pending weather-looks good so far!) We'll all see the future of HW Spec Fri night!
-George

hay sounds like a an idea who sells the batteries and motors

stoney:)

hay sounds like a an idea who sells the batteries and motors

stoney:)
I'll give you a hint:
The motors are made by a little ol' company called the J.A. Pan,Co. The batteries are made by C.H. Ina,Inc-both being distributed by Trinity. They are currently being sold at: Hobby World! :lol:
-George

wow :eek:
HW actually has something for the cars that race out back.. maybe when yall start running the pan car chassis they will start carring more pancar parts.. thats if traxxas makes a pancar :lol:

Don

huh I never thought about looking in the hobby shop thanks george.

stoney:rolleyes:

Actually going into the shop and them having the stuff we need can be rough sometimes. :p

I usually get my spec packs from Dan with Big Dog for 17 bucks a pack. Motors are around 18 bucks, worked and tuned for 29. Tires are 11 bucks a pair. Cheeeeaaaap!! Come and join us stoney. The best thing about spec is the closeness of the cars. When there are no accidents, more often than not, we are all on the same lap. Lots of fun. Check out the website below for more info and to see how the series can be accessed on the web.

I'm going to run my L3 for the rest of the 19t series to get ready for pro-spec. The newer chassis handle like night and day compared to the Spec chassis.

Shawn
http://home.comcast.net/~shawnleary/streetspec/

Good meeting ya Saturday big don. You kicked some butt in four-cell stock, nice racing. Damn Datonians!!! They should go back to their Spring Break lovin ; Summer Fun having; Hot Chick carrying; Biker Week haven; home of the best Nascar race in... wait a second... why do I live in Jax again. Oh yea, its the three venues to choose from and of course those Westside women. ;) Mmmmm... Carpet. Nice racing as well from the Daytona guys.

I need my super speedway fix.

Shawn

Good meeting ya Saturday big don. You kicked some butt in four-cell stock, nice racing. Damn Datonians!!! ............Nice racing as well from the Daytona guys.

I need my super speedway fix.

Shawn
Shawn-
Actually,Don's from Waycross,GA! DOH! :lol: And yes,Dogs (Metro & Cneye) love to hide under low crawl spaces! Why is that??? :jest:
-George
Fellow HW Super Speedway addict

Goerge,
Are you going to run your Pro Spec car this Friday @ HW?
I think I am gonna give up on the street spec chassis after my misserable showing on the carpet! Wow I was horrible :cry: glad 4-cell stock went a little better.I really hope none of yall saw my attempt at road racing a Legend car! geeeez I didnt know the wheel on my transmitter turned right! I like short tracks much better in a Legend :D
Shawn,
Cant remember if I told yall thanks for the loaner charger? Thanks!
Congrats on the great runs you had! wished I could a got in there and raced with yall but I was pure JUNK!
See Ya Friday@ HW Lee :cool:

George,
sorry about the misspelling :lol: in the last post! forgot to get my FCCR shirt in all the fun Sat. let me know whether you still have it or not!
Thanks Lee, yea I like that Super Speedway Too! :eek:

ya I think I will join in the fun with you guys I'm going to run both clases if I can handle it I already bought another charger to charge the batteries.one question though.are the spec packs nicd or nimh?

Hooters of Orange Park will be hosting a parking lot race on July 26th at 1740 Wells Road. There will be Trophys and prizes given to the winners. The race is presented by Team Shadow of Jacksonville, FL. So come out to Hooters and race against some of the best.
For info check out the Web Site. Team Shadow Racing (http://www.teamshadowracing.com)

See you there.