roar rules say 4 min all oval races. so i guess hw follows there lead.

Thanks to everyone who helped me Last night. Even thought I only made 17 laps in 3 events I still had a blast and just had to thank you guys for all the help. Special thanks for use of the battery packs, T-bar, bearing, servo saver, screws and washers. Time to buy more stuff...lol. Thanks to all you guys.

Hey Butts, why aren't we running 5 minute races in stock? I'm not suggesting, merely asking.


Actually Shannon like Dave P. says I do believe that roar rules state all 1/10th oval races to be 4 minutes but it's up to the actual track.

I for one(like I have any say on anything at hw)would like to see all the classes stay at 4 minutes because it's easier to compare lap counts and speeds between them. I also think that increasing the race lenghth would bring back the battery of the week stigma that almost killed oval racing in the early 90's.

Meaning that somebody would go out of their way to buy the hottest longest lasting highest numbers packs to be found and then everyone else would have to play catchup or go home and right now runtime isnt really a problen in stock. Look at our lap times now at the speeds we're running in stock. Only Jerry Parrots times didnt fall off or fall off very much. Almost everyone else is in cruise mode at the end of 4 so I think going to 5 would cause us to gear down to the point that stock wouldnt be as fun as it is the way we're all going now.

Another thing to ponder is for someone like me who only has a few good packs but runs in both stock and 19t is the cycling of the batteries. A pack thats used mostly in 4 minute races but then used for 5 may begin to go flat in that last minute if used repeatedly. I know nicds did but I'm not sure of the memory resistance of 3300's.

I do know that my good packs That I ran friday night didnt seem to have the punch they usually give and they were used last sunday at Branford in 5 minute racing. Hmm? Theres something to think about.

And as usual I answered a simple question with a novel. :eek:

Thanks fella's, and that does make sense.

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somebody was telling the racers at HW that it was more expensive to race @rpm just thought everybody should know the real scoop.

butts about the batteries. they say 3300 don't have a memory but that is bs. I have run oval guys packs in my 1/12th scale and you are right they are flat.

butts about the batteries. they say 3300 don't have a memory but that is bs. I have run oval guys packs in my 1/12th scale and you are right they are flat.


Yep The memory that the 3300's do not have is the partial charge or discharge retainment that nicds arent very receptive to. The actual useage of the battery is still very dependant on the type of racing it has been trained on. Or so I've read.

There will be no racing at hw on friday the 19th or sunday the 21st. Only open practice if the gate is left open and the lights are left on.

You guys can come on over to Branford the 21st,we will be racing starting @ 12:30 p.m. You can also come on Saturday and practice
from sun up till sun down,Scott may even throw the lights on if you want to practice @ night there Saturday.
David Butts can get you setup for it,he won the A-Main last Sunday
will he make the 1hr 1/2 trip to break the track record this week? Plus this time David you will see the NASTRUCK class run.It is sometimes like the legends class,but faster. ;) Kevin


Kevin's RC Oval Site/Branford RC Speedway (http://www.kevinsrc.tk)

Kevin

whats the NASTRUCK class?

Any chassis,4 cell,27t stock motor,Nastruck style body,no wing,just a 2in. max. chord on the spoiler(nobody has ever really measured). That is all. Same as Nascar 4 cell stock but with Nastruck bods. Kevin

whats up david, its always fun to read your novels. can't wait to get back to hw, left alot on the table.

left alot on the table.

I am ready to return also,I know I can get out of the 8's,all I seen I ran was 8.0,8.0,8.0,8.0, not sure about the main proably the same. :cool:

i am gonna make the trip down there sometime after next weekend

I gonna try to make the race on the 26th,under the lights again.
Not in ink yet though.

Donnie hope to see you there,maybe I can follow you around the track,yea right :lol:

Jerry I said this coming up weekend @ Scott's I forgot about Daytona so I will try to make it the 26th. I will know for sure l8er . Kevin

Sounds like next weekend is a Branford run. No racing here in Jax, need fix. Will travel. : )
Tell Scott to load up on caps.

Tell Scott to load up on caps.

No prblem see you guys the 21st then. :thumbsup:

whats up david, can't wait to get back to hw, left alot on the table.


Jerry, thats what we were afraid of. Just kidding we welcome the butt(tm)kicking. It raises the bar for all. I put a different set of the same compound tires on my car friday night and it litterally wouldnt go down the straights. Looked like I was drunk or something. Put the old set back on and boom! Rock solid and steady again. Strange stuff this oval racing it is. See you soon.

i am gonna make the trip down there sometime after next weekend


Maybe we can get Wade to change his mind about the place and get him back here too. Might as well bring the whole Georgia gang for some fun. Look forward to racing with(following)you Donnie.

No prblem see you guys the 21st then. :thumbsup:


Well I dont know where my memory went but with my wife in Miami and maybe being operated on and it's my weekend coming up to work it doesnt look good for me in Branford this sunday. We'll see. All the other Jax guys are looking for some new challenges it looks though.

Leaving for Savannah in the AM and then on to the Big "D". See y'all there!

Since we're not racing this weekend, what's the chances of the powers to be at HW start the every other Sunday race schedule on the 28th of March. That way the racers will have alternating Sundays for HW, Brandford and/or Echeconnee. What do you think?

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somebody was telling the racers at HW that it was more expensive to race @rpm just thought everybody should know the real scoop.

RPM - expensive :-( thats a bummer...

I think HW is more...follow me on this one and correct me if I am wrong HW races are $15 for the first class and $5 each for the next. So to run two classes in on night $20...three classes $25 etc....Track practice 7 days week $0 no cost, right...prices for replacement parts $$$ (touring guys)hummm...watching davep, brad and bear beat each other up PRICELESS... :jest:

Wow no comments on the above.

i'm ,lost on the whole RPM speedway will cost more to race at?

RPM has a 10,000 square foot building to pay for every month. RPM does all the track maitenance and has excellent lighting. RPM also has another 5,000 square feet of outdoor tracks to pay for this includes a brand new outdoor asphault racing surface to pay for. RPM is air conditioned and has heat in the winter! if it cost 25.00 to race at rpm i would pay it! 15.00 is a bargain.. oh yeah and if you travel to rpm you know you are going to race come sleet,snow or rain...not to mention when you do drive down there speedshop has 3 million parts for every brand car you can imagine..including custom works cars! why would anyone be suprised if hobby worlds entry was cheaper? WOW! you are comparing a mercedes to a yugo.....you cant compare cpt to rpm back in the day..there is no other track or place to race in florida that comes even close to RPM...i cant wait til it gets going...man it's sweet! but yes it comes with a hefty price tag..

Who cares what RPM costs? Its going to more fun than a day at Disneyworld and look what that costs!

Now, if they put up those mazes and make us stand in line for 2 hours to get 15 minutes of track time--then it won't be worth the money! :cool:

15 BUCKS IS CHUMP CHANGE!!!!!!! I'm there

[QUOTE=katf1sh]i'm ,lost on the whole RPM speedway will cost more to race at?QUOTE]
Me too

I'm going to agree with katfish- RPM is by far the best racing facility I've ever seen.For the past two weeks I've seen the hobby shop grow. Need parts- got them on the walls.Pits -slot cars, video driving games oh yes seating around the track to watch the racing.I've seen both tracks-oval and road course.Even seen the outdoor track- smooth.It's only a 2 hour trip from my home to the front door of RPM.Folks it's worth the trip.

Since we're not racing this weekend, what's the chances of the powers to be at HW start the every other Sunday race schedule on the 28th of March. That way the racers will have alternating Sundays for HW, Brandford and/or Echeconnee. What do you think?


Wow! Thats exactly what was discussed friday night after the races. Tom and George were in on the discussion and all thats left is getting the straight poop from John Hart(its his lap counter). Branford being the fun track that it is and with no other race tracks in Jax to worry about scheduling wise I see no reason to not work around the schedules to allow everyone to race where they please and when they please.

Looks like I might be making some road trips...any tips on explaining it to the wife :rolleyes:

RPM - expensive :-( thats a bummer...

I think HW is more...follow me on this one and correct me if I am wrong HW races are $15 for the first class and $5 each for the next. So to run two classes in on night $20...three classes $25 etc....Track practice 7 days week $0 no cost, right...prices for replacement parts $$$ (touring guys)hummm...watching davep, brad and bear beat each other up PRICELESS... :jest:


Last time I was there to practice they charged me $5.00 to practice.

Before they resurfaced the track it was $3.00. Maybe they were just charging me more to make up for those that aren't paying. :eek: :jest:

Thursday, Friday, and race Sundays are free. Every other day is $5.

Opps....I didn't know that...well, I guess I'll stick w/thursday night practice...plus it's maded up w/the replacement parts I get from them hehehehe

i think practice fee's are bs. 9 times out of ten they are going to buy something in the shop

Looks like I might be making some road trips...any tips on explaining it to the wife :rolleyes:
RCgen,
I was so dang impressed with RPM I decided to cut back my racing to two or three times a month! The most important trip being RPM for GUARANTEED great racing ( no weather threat ) Supereb facilities and a Hobby Shop that Smiles at ya when you walk in. Branford is also high up on my list reminds me of my old home track Sugarbowl :cry: soon as I buy some new caps Im there! Hope to see yall at HW for a few Sunday races too.
Later Guys, Lee :cool:

lee,
sounds like you got a plan, :lol:.
hows things goin , are you goin to daytona this week?

BIGDON

How ya doin?
Lee with a plan! now thats damn funny :lol: I am the original sh@#! just happens dude! Man Id love to make the Daytona deal but right now I can just barely get one day off a week so Ive been claimin dates off ( see RPM and FOCAR schedule :D ) Hope yall have a good time down there, thinkin of tryin Branford Sunday if I can locate some tars, caps that is, been awhile since I done concrete lookin forward to some fun.
Best a wishs on your up comin hospital visit. Be pullin for ya.
Later , Lee :cool:

i thought i was the only one that was like that,, :lol:
thanks man , iam goina need it.


BIGDON

I'm stuck on the Ormond Oval night as well. My girls b-day is the 27th, and she didn't buy the "hey babe, can I take you out to dinner down in Daytona?" I tried though. So Branford will be my monthly road trip.

boy they are a few of yall down there on the bottom of the page,,lol,,,,, whats up fellars.

My girls b-day is the 27th, and she didn't buy the "hey babe, can I take you out to dinner down in Daytona?"

:lol: Good try Shawn..
Hope to see you guys in Branford Sunday :wave:

If you need some caps PM me and tell me what you need,I might have it myself. , Kevin

Wow! Thats exactly what was discussed friday night after the races. Tom and George were in on the discussion and all thats left is getting the straight poop from John Hart(its his lap counter). Branford being the fun track that it is and with no other race tracks in Jax to worry about scheduling wise I see no reason to not work around the schedules to allow everyone to race where they please and when they please.
Butts(tm)- If ya think about it,we race every other Sundays. This Sunday would have been our Sunday race (3/21). It is also Branford's raceday,too. If we're not racing this Sunday because of Daytona and pick the Sunday schedule back up next Sunday (3/28),then we would be in sync w/the Branford schedule. I think the schedule issue fixed itself-because of the Daytona race! :thumbsup:
-George (R) (C) (tm) (KGB) :lol:

Anyone else going to Branford this Sunday? Let's convoy from Hobby World early in the AM.

Me...what time are you leaving and who else.

Anyone else going to Branford this Sunday? Let's convoy from Hobby World early in the AM.
Shawn- I'll ride w/ya. Not sure if the tires on the Camaro are up to the long-distance challenge! lol I'll give ya some bling-bling for gas!
-George

What class are you guys going to run? Does anyone have a goooood deal on some caps? I might have to make my return to oval, doesn't look like I'm going to make it to daytona.

im gonna ride to daytona on sunday if any jax guys wanna ride down,ill be coming from from valdosta

hey wade may be getting the stickers tonite or tommorow. body is half painted and will be done tonite

I'll be running the nastruck and pro-spec...if not enough prospec, stock or maybe 19t...that is also if I get enough caps for two cars ;)

That t-bird ss body from the raffle last Friday came just in time :devil: