Yo Jerrod! Get on AOL! NOW

Stick with the Losi? Naw. As much as I do like the truck, I still like Associated better. The XXXT just seems over engineered or something to me. I like the layout of the T3 better. That and I don't have to buy another chassis for just to get it to turn better.

Besides, Associated has all that sweet blue junk for it. I just love blue......

Oh, and as for mod, why not run a 10 turn. I don't have to use the whole trigger. Thats the joy of Mod, having more power than you need and only using what you have to. Besides, just think of the extra air I can catch after the races are done......

later..........

Bill - switching camps on us huh? that's ok, just as long as your running what you feel most comfortable with. You don't have to get the other chassis. Just by shortening the front camber links, swapping from say 40 to 50wt oil in the rear shocks, and (I think) lengthening the rear camber links will do the same thing. And that will work on any truck not just a losi.

Omega Pi - nah, the chassis wasn't a big secret. I was happy to tell everyone about it. After all the more I help everyone else, the quicker everyone will get better. i don't know if you've driven your truck since steven ran it on Sat, but it was pretty good. I think you need to change either to a smaller hole piston in the rear shock or go to a stiffer oil, or both. It seemed to bottom out hard off the jumps. I don't know if you were planning on comming out tommorow night or not but I would be happy to help you out with your truck since I won't be practicing or racing.

Also, a general announcement to all. Jerrod and I went out to the off-road track last night to check it out and it looked pretty good to me. It isn't large enough to hold a MARS race but that's just fine by me. There is a lot of variety in terrain, such as moguls, doubles, triples, hairpins, sweepers, a large bermed corner and beest of all it will be a pretty hard packed base with a nice loose loamy top soil surface. Perfect for throwing rooster tails with the mod and nitro trucks and buggies. :devil:

Brewha 25....

Thanks for the offer of help. I'm not sure if I'll be there tomorrow night, I have to make sure everything is ready for Friday Night :hat: If I'm there, I'll let ya help me out, seeings as I won't be racing, either, cuz I don't get out of work till 6:30.

As for the chassis comment and such, that was from my hubby, he was unaware that he was posting under my name. He thought it was still him logged in. :p

BrewHa, let me know when you guys are gonna start working on the track. I'd like to get my paws into that too.

I am so geeked about playing in the dirt again. WooHoo..........

later.....

Brewha25 SHHHHH on the chassis.When people find out that you are cross breeding a Losi buggy chassis with Losi truck parts they might think your a REDNECK.:lol: :lol: :lol: See you this weekend.

bmxer08- I'm definately no redneck, more like Dr. Frankenstein. Just wait and see what happens in my next experiment when I introduce a Losi XX-4 and a Losi XXX-S and end up with a Losi XXX-4 that I will be running at our off road track. And if it works as well as I think it should, go down to a few MARS races and see what happens.:devil:

Frankenstein??? I think you actually mean Dr. Andrewstein don't you???? :devil:

I think it is more like Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hide:lol:

Hey guys... Hows the Touring Car scene been going? I'm going NUTS with not being able to race! Hopefully I'll be back for the outdoor season. Catch you on the asphalt!:devil:

Hey Bad Andy! Guess what?! Your favorite place is sponsoring a Winston Cup car again! Brett Bodine is going to be driving the #11 HOOTERS car for the next 26 Winston Cup races.:devil:

Eric....

So, any plans on stopping by? Maybe even join in for a race or two??

Might be able to stop by Saturday and shoot the s--- for a few. Not going to be able to come up sunday cuz I gots the in-laws coming over disrupting my NASCAR. J/K.:devil:

Well, Well, Well.... Boy I sure am glad spring has finally arrived. All of this wonderful warm weather and white sunshine coming down sure does feel good! Can't wait to see what summer has to bring!!! :eek:

John - Next time you're just sitting around looking for something to do, how about posting the final standings for the Thurs Night Thunder points series. Or if you have & I just missed them, point me in the right direction.

Thanks, Denney

Sweet, it looks like I have another driver to root for in the cup series now besides my Dodge boys Marlin and Elliot. It's just too bad Bodine doesn't drive a dodge, but you can't have everything I guess. I'm still working on my Hooter's Sedan body that I will debut when we go outside and run parking lot. I'm also going to be making one for my truck too

Andy you still have a Sedan? We haven't seen it in so long I thought that you may have traded it for some Hooters wings.

Yes, I still have my sedan but I am having more fun running my truck than anything else. I guess I just don't care for running sedans on the carpet compared to blasting them across the parking lot. I'm also going to be falling back to my roots this summer as well and focusing most of my racing towards the dirt, So as for running this summer in the parking lot you may only see me once a month or so.

I am king of the hill!!!!!:roll:

BTW Bill, i could bring resident evil (the movie) for mikes lap top for your watching enjoyment. mike needs to have Divx player thow, but its free!!!

awww dang, alex should have made that last post.....:devil:

Hey, sweet. I haven't had the chance to catch Resident Evil yet. Milla Jovanavich.... yummy.......

I guess that would give me something to do saturday night since my losi took a crap on me again. Lord, I hate Losi diffs. Hopefully by this time tommorrow I'll be back in the saddle again with a T3.

Oh, and Andy, if you're so geeked about running dirt, maybe we can work something out to run it every sunday. I'd be willing to help out.

later.......

wow, that king of the hill was the most fun i have had in a while! what did u guys think?:roll:

Well I was not there for the King Of The Hill but I think that this rubber touring car is alot of fun also. Just for everyones benefit I have started a GLRC Standale post on the Off-road section so we can use that to discuss our dirt track. Here is a link (http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12056)

Well someone HAD to make this post, so I guess it might as well be me.:D

Running in the stock sedan foam class today was basically a newcomer to sedans (but well known on the off-road tracks) anyway, this individual actually came out, raced and with an amazing last second strategic maneuver won in the "A" Main by beating out such renowned names as... Pete G., Fred K. and others.

Way to go CrashMaster Muller!!! :wave:

Man, i miss my sedan. Im in an electronics Bind!

anybody got any they want to sell?

Top Qualifier for SPORTSMAN:
MARK H with 15/5:02.68

-- SPORTSMAN - B MAIN --
pos //Car //Laps// time // name
1 //0 //10 // 5:26.88 //CHAD OCONNOR
2 //9 // 07 // 3:36.89 //JEFF MULDER
-// 8 //--// --DNS-- // PROTOTYPE 4


-- SPORTSMAN - A MAIN --
pos // Car// Laps // time // name
1 // 1 // 15 // 5:09.19 //MARK H
2 // 3 // 15 // 5:14.04 //DOUG
3 // 6 // 13 // 5:02.78 //OMEGA PI
4 // 7 // 12 // 5:04.02 //CLIFFORD
5 // 4 // 12 // 5:12.50 //BLONDIE
6 // 5 // 01 // 0:11.69 //TONY WHITEHEAD JR
- // 2 // -- // --DNS-- //TONY WHITEHEAD SR.


Top Qualifier for TRUCK STOCK:
OB1 with 19/5:06.57

-- TRUCK STOCK - D MAIN --
pos // Car //Laps // time // name
1 // 1 // 16 // 5:15.23 // JASON VELDKAMP
2 // 2 // 15 // 5:02.57 //ROY BOY
3 // 5 // 13 // 5:09.18 //CHRIS WALKER
4 // 3 // 02 // 0:45.64 //MARTY WHITEHEAD
- // 4 // -- // --DNS -- // JOHN COUCH
-// 6 // -- // --DNS -- // JERROD GLOVER
- // 7 // -- // -- DNS -- // BAD ANDY


-- TRUCK STOCK - C MAIN --
pos //Car // Laps// time // name
1 // 5 // 19 // 5:17.30 //RICH HEAVNER
2 // 3 // 17 // 5:09.23 // SHAWN RODGERS
3 // 2 // 17 // 5:09.98 //AJ WARNER
4 // 1 // 17 // 5:13.11 //ROBERT RAUGH
5 // 4 // 15 // 4:22.38 //JEFF VANDERSLOOT
6 // 6 // 14 // 5:09.59 //TODD DeKRAKER
- // 7 // -- // -- DNS-- // JOE WOODHULL


-- TRUCK STOCK - B MAIN --
pos //Car// Laps // time // name
1 // 2 // 18 // 5:04.46 //STEVEN STEWART
2 // 5 // 18 // 5:11.20 //DAVE WALTON
3 // 6 // 17 // 5:06.32 // JIM YORK
4 // 4 // 17 // 5:14.72 // MATT SMITH
5 // 1 // 16 // 5:09.20 //ZIM
6 // 8 // 16 // 5:14.13 //JASON BUSH
7 // 7 // 07 // 2:15.46 //JOHN ROSSELOTT
8 // 3 // 04 // 1:08.21 // G-MONEY


-- TRUCK STOCK - A MAIN --
pos //Car //Laps // time // name
1 // 2 // 20 // 5:14.24 // APL-HED
2 // 1 // 19 // 5:06.85 //OB1
3 // 5 // 18 // 5:06.25 // KENDALL NYKAMP
4 // 7 // 18 // 5:06.55 // MR CLEAN
5 // 3 // 17 // 5:11.70 //GARY BOYER
6 // 4 // 17 // 5:13.72 //ROB TELL
7 // 6 // 17 // 5:14.75 //JACK OLIPHANT
8 // 8 // 17 // 5:17.51 // DOUGO


Top Qualifier for BUGGY STOCK:
NATE CHARRON with 20/5:08.13

-- BUGGY STOCK - A MAIN --
pos //Car// Laps // time //name
1 // 2 // 19 // 5:13.39 //GREG HUIZEN
2 // 4 // 17 // 5:12.87 // TODD 2
3 // 1 // 16 // 5:10.95 // NATE CHARRON
- // 3 // -- // -- DNS -- //JOHN ROSSELOTT

Congratulations to Dave Waldon, the King O' Da Hill. I can't tell you the rest of the positions because we didn't run transponders as there were 17 racers. We just ran 'till there was only one truck left moving, but I tell you what, it was a blast. The race lasted more than 10 minutes. It makes it worth while to stick around to the end, plus the high jump contest that follows is pretty neat, too. :D

What happened to Bad Andy, a D-Main DNS? Whats up with that?

I left right after my 2nd qualifier b/c I was sick, so I had john take my lap times out of the computer everyone below me could move up a spot

Asphalt - Parking lot - Sedan - "NITRO".
Are you ready???

Originally posted by knapster
Asphalt - Parking lot - Sedan - "NITRO".
Are you ready???
Carpet - Sedan - "NITRO".
Are you ready???

Im not so sure anymore, i mean, as much as i hate carpet fuzz, and the mix of that and caster oil doesnt sound good.:eek:

Well everyone as I'm sure you know by now, the end is near:( Yep, this is the last weekend of our indoor season. Sunday will be our last race. We getting geared up for to go outside (now, if only mother nature would cooperate)

The club has purchased our new 14' enclosed race trailer. This will make hauling our outdoor stuff much easier and will also keep everything nice and dry! I've been working on it getting it setup to run races complete with a built in scoring system (AMBrc W/personal transponders of course) a 1200 watt PA system along with our new commercial "stage" speakers should make it much easier for everyone to hear what's going on! :thumbsup:

We have the asphalt company standing by awaiting warmer weather. As soon as we get a decent day they will be putting down our dedicated surface. The size will be 75' X 150'. The asphalt is a custom mix, fine grade like the type they use for NASCAR tracks. There will NOT be any seams, bumps or potholes that we're all so accustomed to racing on throughout the past several years.

Also, the off-road track is having a small work party this Saturday doing some finishing touches on the tracks surface. Anyone who wishes to lend is more than welcome. In fact, it would be greatly appreciated!

Well, that's about it for updates at the moment except that we're going to be having a moving party shortly to condense our indoor possessions.

You can email me at Gr8LksRacers@aol.com or call me at 616-838-2231 if you need further information or are willing to lend a hand.

ThankX!
John

HEY JOHNNY BOY!!! Can't wait for the asphalt. Been real depressing not being able to race... You know the situation... Is there going to be a "tear down party" (or whatever you want to call it) for the indoor track? Let us know. We'll try to be there.:D :devil:

D'OH!!! Should have read your post a little closer... Let us know when the festivities are...:D :devil:

So, Eric.... You gonna race one last time this indoor season or WHAT??

John, I have sent you 2 emails over the past 2 days. You need to contact me.

Gonna try to Johnny boy!!!:D :devil:

Ok here is the news that everyone has been looking for, the dates for our Night Races:

May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend)
June 29th
July 20th
August 10th
August 31st (Labor Day Weekend)

As many of you know we are going to be racing every saturday starting April 13th. Hopfully it will warm up soon so that our new surface can be put down.:thumbsup:

I just wanted everyone to know I talked to Rich last night and he said it was OK for us to come out and help this saturday on the off-road track. I've already told a few people last night and I've also decided that it would be best to meet at Rider's on 28th street around 10:30am so we can head out there together. It would be advisable to bring shovels, rakes or any kind of garden tool you have and most importantly don't forget your trucks! I'm going to be working on mine tonight to run out on the dirt tommorrow. For those of you who would rather just meet us out there the track is located at 1850 Lake Michigan Dr. west of Standale. The track is located behind a white house on the south side of the road about 2 miles west of Wilson ave. I was thinking we will be there from 11am - 3:30pm. If you would like any more info just give me a call on my cell phone at (616)-838-3296, but make sure you call after 5pm. See you out there :wave:

Thought I'd remind everyone that this will be the last weekend we'll be racing indoors. Our first race at Rider's parking lot will be April 13th (Saturday). Our Off-Road tracks first race will be April 14th. (Sunday)

Also, We'll be open and celebrating Easter at the club. There will be many raffles of cakes, baskets, etc. There will also be an Easter egg hunt for kids under the age of 12 Saturday evening. Lots of nice prizes are available for the kids! Soooooo..... Bring those kids with you this Saturday evening!!!!

The end is here.
Early next week we will be moving out of the
Great Lakes Race Place and Many hands make light
the load. Today John and myself will be looking
at a 89 school bus and some 48ft trailers and try
to determine which will best meet our storage needs.
Please be ready and willing to help load out when
the time comes.:thumbsup:

Well as many of you know a bunch off us got together in Standale behind Rich's house to work on the off road track.... (It turned out great)... I also will be building an off road track behind my house in Lowell.... I have approx. 2 acres of open field like layout....I will be posting dates and times that we can get together to do some work. the more helping hands,the faster we get to play... I am in search for a bobcat to use for a weekend right now... I also would like to know if anyone has some empty 55 gal. drums to donate..( for base of jumps).... and any kind of tubing for track boundries....
thanx.....Tony a.k.a Mr. Clean

Oh, this is great. It's starting to look like dirt will finally make a come back on this side of the state. 'Bout time........

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

Well, hey now..... If dirt's becomming this popular this quick, I have a little more than five acres behind my house just outside of beautiful Hastings. WoW! Just think, I could wander out back early in the morning with hot coffee in hand, run some races and never leave the house.

Huuummmm..... Maybe we could even use the deck that overlooks the pool for the driver's stand. Race round one, hit the diving board, cool off a little and then go into heat 2 and so on!! What a novel idea!!

:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:

hey john, maybe we can start an off road series...... move from track to track........just a thought......
mr.clean

p.s. It's not etched in stone yet, but i have a bobcat all set for Sun, April. 7 and that looks like the day for needed help.....
I will be posting sometime this week for sure...... stay tuned...

Four people... One house... The flu... I HATE THE FLU!!!

Sorry...
:( :mad: :cry:

There already is one "track series" in southern Michigan. It's called MARS and may be the largest on-going race series in the U.S. I'll just give a little insight that I have experenced over the past 15+ years of RCing, you can take it for whatever you want.

I have twice seen different areas start out with one track. Soon, others open tracks because the turnouts at the one track is so good and they all start series'. Soon you have 4 or 5 tracks and none of them have more then a handfull of racers.

One of those areas no longer have ANY track and haven't had one for 7+ years now. The other area finally got a track to open a couple years ago but it has no where near the racers the original track had before them.

While some may have nothing better to do then race Friday, Saturday and Sunday every week, many RCers have families. Some RCers even race when it is not their spouse's favorite way to spend money. While some may have an unlimited budget for RC, others don't. While some may have the blessing of their family to race every weekend all weekend long, others don't.

Having tracks open to race both days of the weekend not only put a strain on the family life of some RCers, running races on holidays such as Mothers day (when people should be spending time with the woman of the house) and other holidays only leads to pressure for some to quit and burn out for many others. Want a sure way to lose racers and track operators, open too many tracks adn have not consideration of the families of RCers and you'll find out.

It may sound cool to have a bunch of tracks. Ask any RCer that has been around any length of time and they can relate stories of just what too many tracks and too much racing can do to everyone.

I agree with what Hank said whole heartdly. I was only kidding about my place, actually I was being the smart a$$ that I normally am because I've been making the hours drive one way five to six times a week, and thought it was funny to be able to wake up and already be there. For my 2 cents worth if theres going to be a flood of new tracks opening up around the Grand Rapids area, then maybe everyone would be better off if I wasn't involved.

Like Hank said, to many tracks will only kill it for all of the tracks AND the racers. One of the main things that RC racing is all about is meeting and racing with and against your friends. (old & making new ones) with to many tracks the turnouts will either be very low or non-exisient. Not to mention the fact that if the turnouts are low, then it becomes boring to race with the same 6 or 7 people every week. I mean after all, if every racer went to a different track each weekend, then that would mean that the rest of the tracks wouldn't have anybody there! Then the inevitable happens.... the tracks close because of no racers, no income and no one to help maintain the facility. You don't have to take mine or Hanks word for it, just ask around! Haven't you ever wondered why there hasn't been any tracks in our area in the past several years??

I personally would prefer to see one track in our area that would draw large crowds on a weekly basis. This way everyone would have input on the weekly events, and changing the track occasnially becomes possible. Trophy races are possible with bigger turnouts.

I guess my bottom line is this.... If every Tom, Dick and Harry decides to open up an off-road track in the GR area, then the club only needs to be racing once a week on Saturdays. The ONLY reason I thought it would be a great idea to do off-road this year is because of the huge amount of racers that attentended every Saturday night. You as the racers are what made the competition so great amoung yourselves. Would everyone still have showed up to race if there had only been the same 4 or 5 people there every week to race against??? Think about this, racing against a couple of your friends down at Meijer's every week, isn't much fun is it??

I've said my peace. Now to post what I originaly signed on for:)