been running stock and mod dump truck in MARS, ran mod tc and 1/12th at ROAR outdoor nats, finished 5th in the A in 1/12th, just got back from ROAD RAGE in CORCAR, had a blast, can't wait to get back on the rug!

What have you guys been up to down there?

been running 1/8th and 10th scale nitro some mod buggy off road nothing big but having a great summer looking forward to the rug myself Terry may not run carpet this year due to the indoor offroad that is big in the area but I will con him into atleast cleveland(sp)

looking at a yokomo 12th scaler right now worken at the hobby shop affords me time to see all the good stuff and the bad stuff 2

tracey

Rumor has it that the track is getting new carpet installed (maybe this week). So does anyone know any info on that and also what type of carpet it is??? Thanks.

I'll have info on that real soon. Still checking to make sure we get the best stuff.

I'll have info on that real soon. Still checking to make sure we get the best stuff.

There is only one stuff to get. The Ozite right form Calandra. www.teamcrc.com

Thanks Xpressman :cool:

You guys might want to check on the DuPont carpet they use at the Snowbirds. About half the price with the characteristics of the older Ozite.

Thanks NTwigs. Yah, we've been hearing a lot of good things about it to.

Don't confuse it with ozite in any way. The Snowbirds is a once a year race and I doubt the carpet would hold up as good as the CRC stuff would under weekly racing. If it did I'm sure you would have the Duopont stuff Nick as would everyone else. .

Wallyworld,

If you don't get the CRC stuff there will be 4 larger tracks that have the CRC stuff within a 3 hour drivng range.

Wallyworld,

If you don't get the CRC stuff there will be 4 larger tracks that have the CRC stuff within a 3 hour drivng range.

Dupont it is then!! :confused:

what you talking about willis (ben)

Brian, I actually considered it. But, the deal I got on the ozite, was one I couldn't pass up. Plus, the carpet we had prior to it was not Ozite, it was some indoor/outdoor carpet I found at Lowe's.

Anyways, from what I've found, the new CRC ozite holds bite differently. Also when running a weekly program, you can expect to get about a season to two season on it. Our carpet is the Ozite used at Cleveland, and we ran oval and road course on it. This tends to accelerate wear no matter what, because it pulls the knap of the carpet in different directions.

Which ever way you go, it just comes down to money. If you can afford Ozite, then buy it. Otherwise, look into the DuPont carpet, it is a little more affordable.

Summit Raceway has ordered new Ozite carpet. It should be in and installed by Oct. 1st.

Hello, Any intrest in running the new 19turn motors in touring?

Brad, that's called M-O-D-I-F-I-E-D... Grow a set and run it...

Brad,

I'll run 19t oval. Especially with the ARCOR type 19t I don'r really know how they will do on thr road course.

Also I've seen some talk that because oval got more support they are going to be favored for more race days. I've also heard that there might be stadium racing now indoors so what night is going to be for on-road???

Hey Brad, most definately count me in on that 19T Touring class. :thumbsup: Lookin forward to racin with ya again. I think your going to like some of the improvements that's being made at the raceway this year. We've got 3 big trophy races planned for this year for on-road, one of them being a CRL race. Should have the dates finalized soon. :wave:

Expressman,
I'm working on getting the web site updated (I ended up at work 15 hours thursday) with the new calendar for Sept. and the schedules for oval and on-road racing. It it basically this:
Tuesday - road course, club night
Friday - road course
Saturday - Oval
Sundays - 'special' races, trophy races. Approx. 6 - 7 times this winter season. No weekly Sunday races.

There was a post asking for input regarding what type of indoor racing most interested the current off-road truck racers. Oval, road course or stadium. I don't know what the response has been, or how it might affect what runs what nights. For now, the schedule is as above, beginning in October.

Brad,

I Might Have Some Interest In The 19t Class, From What Ive Seen The New 19t Motors Are Awesome!!! Something We Can Talk About!!!

Laters, Shannon Sult

19T is set I think; we got away from it last year b/c Brad went to 1/12 and Reilly insisted on running stock. How about some brushless this year? I think I might get one to play with wether or not anyone else wants to run it. I know I plan on running mostly on Tuesdays and Brad and Karl do too so there should be a 19T class on Tuesdays.

Ok, Tuesday, I Can Run As Long As Their Is A Crowd!!! It Sounds Like Their Will Be Alot Of Fast People So That Sounds Cool!!! Ben You Try The Brushless Motors And Tell Us What You Think, Then We Will Decide, Im Not Going To Spend The Money If They Are Junk!!!

Laters, Shannon Sult

Ben I thought you had a killer stock motor??? I'll run stock or mod in either TC or 12th. With the new 19t motors it is just as expensive as running full mod so I don't see how it is worth it.

Anyone interested in running 12th on a regular basis???

Great news for Ft. Wayne area on road racers. Summit Raceway will be be hosting a CRL race this coming season. No date has been confirmed yet but as soon as one we will post it. :cool:

Gas and Nitro on road racing at Waynedale Baptist at 607 Lower Huntington rd. The lot is new and is state across from my house. "Mike Romines" Every Friday and Satuday. Come out and have some fun, If it dosent rain. Home 478-6099 cell 466-Mike

http://www.xlarge-portal.com

Great news for Ft. Wayne area on road racers. Summit Raceway will be be hosting a CRL race this coming season. No date has been confirmed yet but as soon as one we will post it. :cool:

Congrats! I look forward to seeing all of you at all the rest of the CRL races as well!

Ben I thought you had a killer stock motor??? I'll run stock or mod in either TC or 12th. With the new 19t motors it is just as expensive as running full mod so I don't see how it is worth it.

Anyone interested in running 12th on a regular basis???

How do figure? Motor cost yeah, brush life no. Brushes are what I really don't want to have do at club races. The new 19Ts are using P-94 brushes, ROAR rules actually prohibit laydown brushes in 19T, so you get away from the stock motor brush. I don't think p-94s will have to be replaced every run in a 19T. Anyway I will run stock to get up to speed, then get 19T going later, maybe brushless (0 maintenance), the faster the better. I don't understand all the crying about breaking parts in mod; if you hit something you deserve to break; it's a race car not demolition derby

How do figure? Motor cost yeah, brush life no. Brushes are what I really don't want to have do at club races. The new 19Ts are using P-94 brushes, ROAR rules actually prohibit laydown brushes in 19T, so you get away from the stock motor brush. I don't think p-94s will have to be replaced every run in a 19T. Anyway I will run stock to get up to speed, then get 19T going later, maybe brushless (0 maintenance), the faster the better. I don't understand all the crying about breaking parts in mod; if you hit something you deserve to break; it's a race car not demolition derby

Ben,

Read your rule book.

Rule 5-48:...Brush hoods will be STANDUP brushes only. "L" cut/timed brushes will not be allowed. Only 3.75 mm x 5 mm brushes will be used. Slotting and/or elongating the brush hoods mounting holes to cock/shift the location or change the alignment of the brush is prohibited.

I am all up for running stock.

Ben,

Read your rule book.

Rule 5-48:...Brush hoods will be STANDUP brushes only. "L" cut/timed brushes will not be allowed. Only 3.75 mm x 5 mm brushes will be used. Slotting and/or elongating the brush hoods mounting holes to cock/shift the location or change the alignment of the brush is prohibited.

I am all up for running stock.

I didn't have any P94 brushes to measure but I would have thought those fall into the standup category. I guess the way I look at it the P94 is the optimal brush for brush life, I don't really see how a D5 handwound 19 is going to be any more expensive except for a few bucks in initial cost. Its not a 6t.

I didn't have any P94 brushes to measure but I would have thought those fall into the standup category. I guess the way I look at it the P94 is the optimal brush for brush life, I don't really see how a D5 handwound 19 is going to be any more expensive except for a few bucks in initial cost. Its not a 6t.

Remeber it is a full mod motor. Because of that you run timing at the max 36 degrees and run 4383 brushes. That ends up being a one run brush so you need to cut and put in new brushes all the time. Also even at max timing it has less rpm then a monster stock but a ton more torque and spools up really quick. So you want to go fast, right? Throw a ton of gear in it and you will end up heating the motor up and having to cut the comm again and that is even if you use a brush like a quaser. If you want to go a week of racing without having to do much then lets run stock.

Also even at max timing it has less rpm then a monster stock but a ton more torque and spools up really quick.

I find that really hard to believe; maybe free run rpm, not loaded. It's not that I'm lazy; I probably put more work into my car away from the track than anyone in Fort Wayne, I just hate doing the brush-a-run thing, and I don't see how it will get worse with a D5; nobody has tried a D5 19T yet on carpet roadcourse so brush wear is speculation only now. Actually this year should be great from a work perpspective since I won't have to spend many hours pulling carpet fiber from my axle bearings with the new carpet. Right? I don't think you have to worry about stock, we'll be racing that the first month or two of the season, after that who knows, 19t, mod, brushless? I don't really care what anyone else runs because I know I will have 2 other cars to run with, which makes a class at SARC, I'm sure there will be some stock racers for you to race Brian.

The carpet is coming, the carpet is coming...

Summit raceway will be having a couple of work nights for anyone interested in helping prepare the indoor raceway for the new Ozite carpet. Tuesday, Sept. 16th and Thursday, Sept. 18th. Anyone that would like to volunteer is welcome to stop out. All of the perimeter boards have been disassembled and the old carpet has already been taken up. Work is going to be done on the drivers stand, the boards, and the floor.
A great season of indoor racing will begin the first Friday in October. Check the website (http://hometown.aol.com/sheath9831/raceway.html) for more info and the Tueday/Friday/Saturday schedule for the upcoming season.

I am probably going to go down to Cincy this weekend to watch the mains of the 1/8 scale worlds if anyone wants to go with; it'll be Saturday or Sunday depending the weather. You can e-mail me here on hobbytalk if so..

Here's some links of the event so far

team venezeula (http://www.myrcworld.com/events/glrimage.aspi?eid=1173&imid=30552)

rb concept coverage (http://www.rbproducts.com/results2003/index.htm)

ultra-racing coverage (http://rccaronline.com/)

Xpressman, BenPuterbaugh.... Don't waste your time with the P94 size brushes. They don't work..

Xpressman, BenPuterbaugh.... Don't waste your time with the P94 size brushes. They don't work..

No they don't. Why do you say they suck? You just need to know how to tune the motor and you don;t run as much timing. Plus the new brushes are sweeeeeeeet. But the discussion is they aren't legal in the 19t modified class.

Xpressman, I didn't say they suck. I said they don't work. too much surface area, Too much overlap, and they reduce torque. I just thought I'd let you guys know. I'm not trying to start anything. Just passing along info.

Xpressman, I didn't say they suck. I said they don't work. too much surface area, Too much overlap, and they reduce torque. I just thought I'd let you guys know. I'm not trying to start anything. Just passing along info.

Sorry about the suck comment. I haven't had a problem with them. Most of Team Trinity use the new compound and run a full brush in TC and cut it down for 12th.

Sorry for the delay. It looks like I will be running stock for at least a while since the CRL isn't supporting the new 19turns. Looking forward to racing with you all. When will the track be open for practice? I can't believe it's that time of the year already. I have to try and find all my RC stuff and knock the rust off of it.

Brad, it's open mod, run a 19 turn if you wish...

Carpet racing is getting closer.... The new Ozite has been delivered, and is just waiting for the final preparations. All the old carpet is up, the boards are getting a fresh paint job, and the drivers stand is even getting a facelift. This Tuesday and Thursday will again be scheduled work nights to get the indoor track ready for the winter season. If you would like to volunteer to help out with the preparations, come on out this Tuesday the 23rd and Thursday the 25th. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The first road course race will be Friday, October 3rd. with road races every Tuesday and Friday night through the indoor season. Several 'special' races will be held this year, inluding a stop on the CRL (Carpet Racing League) circuit, with some of the best road racers in the midwest in attendance.

im metting the carpet guy in a few hours to lay down the carpet at summitt raceway ...............maybe we can even have a practice nite friday nite wadddduuupppppppppppp.................

great news yes maybe we should get going friday night I will check my schedule(sp) and see

L8R

carpet is down and ready to practice several were in the house tonite for practice runs ...............

Yeah, but is the roadcourse down or dohval?

Sweet!

I was at the track yesterday and the place looks awsome. The new panit on the boards with the darker carpet is really going to be nice. Looks like it is going to be a great carpet season. Can't wait to see everyone at the track.

Brian Anthony

We Dont Need No Stinking Road Course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

road course rules and oval is for the dizzy people that can do road course

How many of you Gentlemen are going to come up to Detroit for the first round of the CRL?

prolly just the gang of team drivers that come all the time so watch out

tracey

All 4.5 of you... Brad counts as a 1/2... ha ha ha