I'm sure they'll install whatever you ask for Bobby!!! Now that you're used to running on a hard-packed track, you might not be able to handle the loose, loamy dirt the MARS tracks provide. :p

Originally posted by Bobby Flack
On the Dirt track situation.. What type of track are you planning on having. Hard packed, or MARS style..?

Don't worry Aaron.. I can do it all. :D

In your own world maybe...but not when it involves life on MARS... :wave:


Originally posted by Bobby Flack
Don't worry Aaron.. I can do it all.

I personnaly think it should NOT be a hard packed blue groove track surface. Because if I wanted to run slicks I would race my truck on saturdays on the parking lot. The track should have a a solid foundation but there should be a looser semi-packed surface to it. Becasue what could be cooler than watching an 1/8th scale buggy comming out of the corner and heading down the straight with a 5' rooster tail behind it :thumbsup:

Well I think that it should be loose also and since you an I are going to do most of the direction giving out there Brew I think that that is what it will be.:thumbsup:

Hey John did you see this: Starter Box (http://www.teamassociated.com/newprod/1750_starterbox.htm) I hope my sponsor gets on so I can use it.

Yo, Nitro.... That's the box!! It's a must have! Gee, would you ask your wife/sponsor if she'll get me one too??


Dirt? Loose, blue groove, hard packed :confused:??? Guess you can tell I'm not familluar with off-road tracks, right? All I can say from my standpoint is this..... Whatever the majority of the racers want, they'll get!

But John how would we explain why you need a starter box to your wife/sponsor?

It's belt drive? I figured they would have made it shaft drive!

It seems thats the way things are going. Even HPI made a shaft drive car! im still confitdent in with my belts....but i want a TC3 before i got to the reedy race or nats.

:hat: <---Yo Brew, let me know when i can catch that ad!

John, Maybe if you have a hard packed smooth
surface that I can run my sedan on, I'll be
able to picture myself running on dirt.:p

Know what? You're correct, With just a few minor modifications we can turn that sedan into a pretty sweet rally car in no time at all!!!

Originally posted by knapster
John, Maybe if you have a hard packed smooth
surface that I can run my sedan on, I'll be
able to picture myself running on dirt.:p

:hat: KawadaKid If I make it through the editing I will be on TV in 6 weeks. Otie (the manager) said they will be having a "premire party" when the commercial airs. So I will keep you posted when exactly it will be. There is lots more to tell but I'll keep everyone hanging until I get to the track tonight. See Ya!:wave:

Originally posted by Bobby Flack
On the Dirt track situation.. What type of track are you planning on having. Hard packed, or MARS style..?

You never have raced in MARS have you... They have a sweet mixture of super hard packed clay to dark fluffy. Every tire in your box gets used somewhere. the variety of tracks in the series is incredible. So when you say mars style your talking 5 differnt surfaces.

NO we won't have 5 different types of surfaces on our track it will be ONE type because what good is a ttrack if it has so many different surfaces on it no one tire would be suitable for.

You misunderstood Looney's statement. Each of the MARS tracks are distinctly different. He wanted to know how a track could be considered "MARS style" when there is no such thing as a "MARS style". Litchfield is rich, loamy farm dirt. Lansing is hard, well carved and kinda tackey. I haven't seen enough of Brooklyn to determine it's long-term characteristics yet. Vicksburg is hard with a slippery, dusty sand on top. These tracks could not be more different, so what is "MARS style"? I think you meant rutty, because that's what all these tracks are by the middle of the day. Just make the track out of any old dirt, we're not picky.

Hey Kevin, I heard that Vicksburg is going to run nitro this year? I know, this is the GLRC discussion, but figured since you were here I'd ask.

I'm all over the place! No nitro. If a couple folks want to practice with nitro's that's ok, but there will be no nitro class for competition.

KevinDog - Yes I did misunderstand his statement. Myself and Nitrorod will be heading out to the track location next week to see exactly what we have to work with, but it is our intention to have a track that is similar to what you decribed Litchfield as, rich loamy soil. But your last sentance is what describes it best. Were just going to make the track out of any old dirt. After all I'm no civil engineer and I don't think we have the resources to haul in truckloads of top soil or clay. Thanks for the clarification.

Okay, here's MY thought's on our outdoor off-road track..... Being as I personally am not up to date with todays demands for track surface, type of material, or track layouts in general, I proprose that the racers themselves post or email their preferences as to what they'd like to race on. The clubs email address is..... Gr8LksRacers@aol.com. Also, I have already recieved email from quite a few racers within the past couple of weeks. All I can say is we'll do our best to accomodate everyone

John:dude:

Gee, I like those new addititions to the "smile catagory!

:devil:

:roll:

:devil: YEAH BABAY!!! :devil:
:dude: OOOH YEAH!!! :dude:
Hey Johnny Boy- look, it's the Q.M. >>> :confused:

Hey Jerrod, if i come tomarow night, can i run ur truck in stadium, it seems like a blast! Let me know! I would apreciate it, but i have to get by the warden first. cya later!:devil:

Kawada,
I probably won't be running tomorrow night, so if you want, you can run my truck. Let me know.

Omega Pi

Hey, I apreciate the offer, however, i was really looking forward to running jerrods. No offence!:thumbsup:

Sure, I see how you are ;) You just don't want to be seen driving a hot pink truck. You can't fool me. :D

Seriously, that's fine, just thought I'd offer.

Thanx Very Much to Omega Pi and Bad Andy fer all ur help! :wave: I think second in the B isnt bad fer my first time EVER Running stadium. Hopefully next weekend i can hang with u A-main guys!:thumbsup:

:devil: :thumbsup:

No way, Stewart Little is going to run stadium? what is this hobby coming to? Just kidding Steven, although if your not running a LOSI you can't be in our LOSI club. Still kidding. I always welcome new competition and if you need any tips on the T3 you count on me to help, just dont ask for any brushes :lol: May see you all tues. peace out Apl-Hed:devil:

Kawada,
You're more than welcome. Glad you had fun, and congrats on the great finish. We'll see ya next week.

Omega Pi

TQ for Sportsman was Evan with 14 laps in 5:08.66

Sportsman A Main
1. Evan-----------15--5:20.89
2. Doug Venlet----12--5:27.39
3. Todd Burgers---DNS

TQ for Truck Stock was Bad Andy with 20 laps in 5:01.16

Truck Stock D Main
1. Robert Raugh-------17--5:11.75
2. Ductape Racing-----16--5:00.82
3. Bugs Bunny---------16--5:10.49
4. Jeremy HeHeavener--8--2:49.03
5. Jody----------------DNS
6. Bill DeRuighter-------DNS

Truck Stock C Main
1. Don Schondelmayer---18--5:12.41
2. Zim-------------------1--5:23.86
3. Jim York-------------17--5:09.91
4. Scott Schuster------16--5:01.83
5. Todd DeKraker-------16--5:06.30
6. Cole Middlecamp-----16--5:11.17

Truck Stock B Main
1. Rob Tell----------19--5:12.47
2. Steven Stewart---18--5:02.10
3. Dave Walton------18--5:06.13
4. Dave Teppo------17--5:00.92
5. Matt Smith-------16--5:05.66
6. Rich HeHeavner---16--5:07.91

Truck Stock A Main
1. Bad Andy----------20--5:09.42
2. Bill DeRuiter-------19--5:11.66
3. Gene Kubucki------19--5:15.87
4. Mike Slaughter-----18--5:02.15
5. Jack Oliphant------18--5:02.73
6. Jeff Vandersloot---17--5:11.38

TQ for Buggy Stock was Don Schondelmayer with 18 laps in 5:14.64

Buggy Stock A Main
1. Greg Huizen---------16--5:15.90
2. Don Schondelmayer---4--5:25.32
3. Josh DeKraker--------2--0:51.40

TQ for Truck Modified was OB1 with 20 laps in 5:11.41

Truck Modified A Main
1. OB1-----------------20--5:14.25
2. Mr. Clean------------18--5:10.03
3. Donovan Page--------17--5:21.64

King O' Da Hill
1. Mr. Clean ---------16--5:05.84
2. Donovan Page------15--5:21.37
3. Ductape Racing------8--5:08.79
4. Don Schondelmayer--5--1:46.53
5. Jeremy HeHeavner---5--5:10.83
6. Greg Huizen---------2--4:49.83
7. Rob Tell-------------1--0:45.54
8. Matt Smith----------1--5:02.13
9. OB1----------------DNS
10. Jody--------------DNS

Sorry, the numbers were all lined up in my post, but when it went to the board is was all messed up, and I'm not going to spend forever messing with it to get it perfect. Anyways, at least you can see who finished where.

Man sounds like I missed a good night of racing. See you all on tuesday.:wave:

Man, u also missed a good dinner on sunday jerrod. We (me, john, dave, and alex) basicaly made 4 people leave. LOL... it was good fun.

I think I'm gonna have to run King of the Hill this comming weekend if the races don't run too late. I was going to stay for this one but forgot to put an extra battery on charge for it.

Apl-Hed- Steven did momentarily get on the Losi bandwagon, for the first qualifier he used my truck, but couldn't get used to my transmitter and the way the truck was set-up. I'll put it this way, I probably have the best turning Losi truck right now and have a few minor things to do to make it even better.:devil:

It was too bad that Mike had radio problems in the truck stock A main, we were running basically identical lap times the whole night. The best was the 3rd qualifier when we were battling back and forth and he even waited when I biffed in a corner a cuople times so we could stay wheel to wheel.

Trucks? King of the hill??? Olive Garden?? Brew... What you really missed was the long and high jump made by one of the TC3's!! Yep, a sedan with a mod motor none the less:) Alex and Stephen held the doubled up ramp at a very sharp angle to "launch" the sedan into the air. Unfortunally, on the third jump the driver had to pick up ALL THREE pieces and go back to his pit table:(

Guess I'll be heading to Rider's to pick up some parts so I'll have it back together for Thursday evening!!

John:rolleyes:

Hey John, you might have had the breakage of the day, but did you get your sedan to spin around in mid-air? I can't wait to get my car back on the track again. I freakin' love mod!

That reminds me. Who's up for running some mod truck saturday night? You know you want to.

Now, I just gotta figure out how to gear a Lousy..er, Losi for a 10x3.

later.........

Well all I have to say is welcome to all losi fans.... it seems that xxxt's are taking over and ruling the checkered flags....he he.......

bad andy--- i am loving the new set up, i can drive into the corners much harder than ever before. hopfully i'll be up there with you tire to tire next race.....

ob1, donovan, and i went to r&l last sat. and there were about 85% xxxt's racing........

one last note: i am really enjoying mod class i am seriously encouraging all of you to race mod, there is not enough competition...


Mr. Clean

da root......

I run a 15 or 16 X 90 for almost all mods..... including 12x2, 10x3, I even run it with a 19x2.........if you dont like the torque as much as the speed, change the spur to 86 (red) or maybe 88(yellow)....


I cant wait till sat. lets get everyone into mod.......


Mr. Clean

Hey, thanx for input on the gearing.

85% of the trucks are now Losi's? How the heck did that happen. Must be some secret to get those hawgs to steer. I do have to admit, they do really well indoors on the carpet.......

Just my $0.02.

later............

It's not just around here either. When I went home to visit my parents back around x-mas 2000 I made a stop in for a night of racing at one of my home tracks in Kansas City. I had gotten my XXXT only a month or so erarlier. There was ONE person running a T3 the rest were all Losi trucks. It just amazes me how almost everyone here in GR is Associated Biased. It's just too bad, but I don't mind beating them with my Losi:lol:

DaRoot'e'yeah- I would personnaly stay away from a 10 turn for mod, just way too much horsepower with the condition the carpet is in. Your best bet is to stay somewhere from 15-19 turns, that's where I ran my fastest. And with a 15 go down 2 teeth on the pinion from stock and with a 19 stay the same as stock. And as for getting the truck to turn get the buggy chassis and make the front camber links short! Mount them on the outside hole on the bulkhead, middle on the caster block. I'm going all out this weekend and hogging out my chassis to mount the batteries lower and a few other things. I'll see you guys tommorrow:wave:

Im from White Pigeon, MI and I race 4WD Touring Cars. I have heard about your club and was wondering when, where, and what you race. A web site would be handy. Feel free to Email me at jamal@inetplus.net. Thanks for all the help.:dude:

Same as last post but I need to know what times I could come to practice and set up a 4wd rally car? Is there a calender of events somewhere?

Dirt racing...yuck...it's all about Nitro touring car...braaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

Truly, I have no opinion, and I'm just trying to get over the 100 post mark. Thanks for your support.

Hacker...

Here's a link to the clubs website.
http://www.12thscale.com/GLR/index.htm


Originally posted by HackerJamal
Im from White Pigeon, MI and I race 4WD Touring Cars. I have heard about your club and was wondering when, where, and what you race. A web site would be handy. Feel free to Email me at jamal@inetplus.net. Thanks for all the help.:dude:

Hmmm...hacker...as in hacking into computers...or hacker as in someone getting ready to spit? :)

I bet it's hacker since he runs into you when racing causing damage to your car. j/k

Bad Andy, shhhhhhhhh...... the buggy chasis was a secret....(joking) I just dont want all these people making me look worse on the track.......lol

seriously though....Daroot...that buggy chasis thing works great you will be suprised.....

John, im offended. its steVen, thanx! jees..... :thumbsup:

My T3 is ready fer practice tonight, hope to see u out there!