Okay, here we go, all nice and squeeky clean, lets keep it that way http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

Otay!!!

In case any of you want to read the old thread, it's still at it's orginal location. However, you won't be able to post anything there as it's closed. I removed everything here so we could start fresh. I think the other topics can still be copied back to this thread if you want them shown. Just let me know.

John

Are we racing sunday? Did you guys get everything staightened out with the city?

As far as I know this weekend will be a track "test session". No fee to run, basically an organized practice. From what I'm told you can come and test car setups and run in some races. Again- no entry fee, but donations to the club will be accepted if you want to give one. I plan on being there sunday to dial in the suspension on my TC3 and test out the FWD conversion...

Man, talk about this thread being quiet.... Where'd everybody go??

I was thinking the same thing, they must be all racing. i went out on saturday and had alot of fun. I did not run my truck worth anything but meet a bunch of realy nice people that tred to help me out. I plan on being there on Tuesday for practice also. Thanks to everyone that helped me.
Jerrod

KawadaKid- you hit the nail on the head on the "other" forum...

And Johhny Boy... Gramma Warner.. J.J.C. (hehehe), excelent race day man, even if we DID all get the snot hacked out of us in the main!

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif I made it over here<g>. Sorry about not making it this weekend. I really wanted to get down there and at least check out the track. My son, David, was there to represent the team and told me I would enjoy racing at your establishment.He said it was huge. Lots of pit room easy access to the drivers stand and all. John, he told me it was a really nice set up.
Nitrorod, glad you had a good time. I'll make sure I look you up in the near future down there.
I've one question, well maybe 2...My wife also drives. She's got a schumaker pro99 with a touring truck "silverado" body on it. Is that going to prevent here from running with the other TC3's and such? Also we both run the "V rage" rubber tires. Is there a class separation between rubber and foam? http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/rolleyes.gif
Okay, keep em on the road.
Pops

wizzoOhO.....

Glad to hear David liked what he saw! Yes, we run both foam and rubber classes and the truck body will be just fine.

John

So, what does everybody think of the money raffle? We thought it would be great since everybody has a chance to win cash without the pressure of having to win a race to reap the rewards! Not only that, but it's yours to spend anywhere you'd like http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

And remember.... the more that play, means the more we'll pay!

BRING IT ON JOHNNY BOY, GRAMMA WARNER, J.J.C.!!! Tell us again- how loud is the new fuel pump on the rust-cort? Hehehe... http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

So what time is practice on tuesday?

We'll be there at 5:30.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by nitrorod:
So what time is practice on tuesday?</font>

Okay, here's the latest from today's meeting down at city hall. Attending the meeting was the city managers assistant, the manager of the zoning department, the manager of the planning committee, the manager of the inspection department, four lawyers, the buildings actual owner, the present leasers, myself, my wife, Fred and several others. The problem basically stems from the fact that we as a club of RC racers don't have a definition as to what we do in the city's charter, and their not sure how to classify us. There are many different types of use permits issued and there isn't one to define what we do.

So.... in a nutshell, it's still going to take a little more time for us to get that little piece of paper in our hands so that we as a club can be legal and within the limits of the law. This could possibly happen as early as late this week. We'll know much more after tomorrow. Many, many things are in the works, and lots of gears have gone into motion, so.. don't give up, We won't!!

John

Gotta love the RED TAPE. Almost as bad as having to stand in line.

But just think Johnny Boy... It could be worse, and you KNOW what I mean. Hehehe... http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

Ty-Rod....

Glad to see you made it here... finally!! And about the only thing I can say about all of this bureaucratic red tape is that it'll all be worth it in the long run. Don't you agree???

Knapster.... Your so right! That's what the main problem is at this point. We don't have a classification to describe RC racing, unless we accept what somebody "downtown" decides or thinks what we should be in their mind. At this point in time, we very well may be changing at least one city charter, and Setting a new precedence is what we're in the process of achieving!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by DamageIncRacing:
BRING IT ON JOHNNY BOY, GRAMMA WARNER, J.J.C.!!! Tell us again- how loud is the new fuel pump on the rust-cort? Hehehe... http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif</font>
YOU DONT EVEN WHANT TO GO TO RUST THING

Its about time you showed up Wally!

Hey Knapster- why do you THINK it's out of the way, dark, and obscure?

At one point I was invited to race with the best by "you know who"... Guess what, I already am.

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John,
I would like to take this opportunity in advance to thank you and Eileen for all your hard work in dealing with the city and all its red tape. A positive attitude and perseverance coupled with ahe ability to cope with all the garbage coming down on the club, I'll have to say, JOB WELL DONE.

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now that we have the track open lets get racing!!!!! I shoud be at the track on Sunday I will be 1st in the A main!!! lol

later Slim Shady

is there racing this saturday??
what is the entrance fee??

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by SlimShady1883:
now that we have the track open lets get racing!!!!! I shoud be at the track on Sunday I will be 1st in the A main!!! lol

later Slim Shady</font>you dreaming or you think that flexy flyer will work or both

steven how do you like getting edited?

AJ, U will have to get by Me and my super Kawada First!

huh?

Yes, we will be doing some racing this Saturday. Doors open at 9:00am for OVAL and Stadium will follow when oval is finished. Stadium usually starts around 5:00. We run three heats and the main. Racing will be on a donation basis only this weekend. Grand opening will be NEXT weekend. (regular race fees will start then)

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by XxdwidxX:
is there racing this saturday??
what is the entrance fee??</font>

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[This message has been edited by John Warner (edited 11-01-2001).]

what did you wright at the river town site and you both have get by me to win

Oh, Just Terry, Pah. Actualy, i have to get by my mom first. Wheres Andy?

Wally!!.... Good to see you made it over here http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif Hope you're feeling better.

SlimShapely.... Winner of the A-Main??? Let me guess, your gonna run in a class all by yourself, right???

Knapster..... Thank you for the kind words, their much much appreciated. It's been a couple of years since someone thanked me for all of my effort if you get my drift.

Now, to my main post. I wanted to say that many years ago (and yes, I can say that) I was employed by a gentleman by the name of John Day. Things had been going very rough for myself and my family for well over a week. He took me aside and told me this little thought to always remember.... "Everything Happens For A Reason" He also said that at the time I may not understand why everything isn't going the way I'd like it, but in due time it would all make sense. Know what? That thought has never been wrong. That may be the sole reason I try and be so optimistic about life and most things in general.

YOU HAVE TO GET BY YOUR MOM?
I DONT KNOW WHERE ANDY IS.WHERE'S BAD ANDY

Yes, Mother dear. I doubt that i can but im gunna try. Do you guys have aol Instant messanger? if so, whats your screen name?

JOHN
THATS THE ONLY WAY HE CAN RUN ISNT.
AND YES I AM FEELING A LLLOT BEERDER.LOL

yes. davpds

Joemammakid... Gr8LksRacers

The full time drunk is in the house, just got back from Rockford where I was sucking back some cold ones and hangin out with some co-workers, should be hitting the hay since I have to work tommorow but oh well, just trying to see who's still up at 12:30 in the am

Didja ever notice how some people edit the livin daylights outa yer posts on some threads? We put nice clean posts on the "other" thread and "somebody" just deletes'em like we dont exhist. Could it be denial? Anyway... LETS GET RACIN!!! http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

DamageInc, the pole that I recently took showed the 74% of racers questioned thought that your average warehouse was located in an obscure location. 16% said most of those sites were dirty and 10% said they were dark.
On the other hand 100% said that woodland was a perfect location.

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Hey Johnny Boy! Sounds like some ones either unhappy or just a little insecure, doesn't it? Anyway...Can't wait to get racin. Anything "new" with Q.M.? HAHAHA!!! http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/eek.gif http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

Quote from GassMan:

"Maybe if you would put the post in the right thread it would not get edited Thank you"


Hey GassMan- since when are we restricted on giving out helpful information? Are you trying to say people at your track never need a little help? Is everyone there a "pro"? Are you sure you're on the "right thread"? http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/rolleyes.gif

This is not directed at anyone in particular.

I am to the point that I don't really care if I tick people off. But, can all this crap PLEASE just stop?

No one -- and I mean NO ONE from the Detroit/Ann Arbor area is coming out to the Grand Rapids tracks. Why? Because of all the crap going on out there with folks bickering and jabbing at each other on these threads.

The "saying" that folks around here are using to describe this is: 'That Grand Rapids Soap Opera.'

This is so out of hand that the Toledo folks know about all this.

You folks have two great tracks. People will go where they want to go. Don't start advertising your track on the other track's threads. And, yes that post was deleted -- can you blame them? Running a track is a business -- bills must be paid. If I owned Coca Cola (boy would that be nice) I would not be pasting Coca Cola signs all over the Pepsi head-quarters building.

Terry could very well have started another flame thread by responding to that post that was deleted (I have no clue what it said since it was already deleted) but instead took the safe route of deleting it and not responding.

I am not taking sides -- just stating logical fact.

Be professional about this whole thing. I don't care who is right and who is wrong -- don't bring this whole thing into a public forum where the majority of people who read these threads have no clue what really went on, nor do we really care.

If you have issues with each other, use the phone or send a private email.

Thanks.

Rich,
I aplaude you for speaking out on behalf of the racers outside the GR area and across the country. I wish all this crap between the two tracks would end. This has put a severe blow on all racing in western michigan. I admit to saying a few things out of anger on here that I wish I hadn't. I really think it is very funny how everyone looks upon the two tracks as the "GR Soaps" I can just picture it on network TV and everyone across MI tuning in to see who slept with whom behind someone else's back. It was Hank who I believe stated the Soap thing the best about a month ago or so, he said it was BETTER than all the soaps combined or something, and it really is. Here you have two top notch racing facilities trying to out do the other in a no win situation for either, especially for the racers. I have personaly spoke with racers that really don't want to be in the middle of all this such as you Rich. They don't want to be seen at one track or the other b/c it would seem like they are "playing favorites". I have not raced with you but have been at a couple races in Lansing which you attended this summer and can understand what you and the rest of the racers outside GR must be feeling. This crap between the two tracks must end! In fact I hope you did offend some people in your post b/c hopefully it will make ALL of us see how this is hurtung racing in West Michigan. Do we all need towels to cry in? I sure hope not b/c all of the racers in west MI deserve better.

I agree that the soap opera needs to stop. It just irritates me that some people are complaining about one preson from one thread answering a simple help question on another. Where is it written that we can only post on certain threads? I admit that, yes, I have done some name calling but its done. Over. Lets just get on with what we're doing and race. Just keep the posts clean and from a neutral standpoint.

Whew!.... What a weekend, wouldn't you say?? So, are we ready for this upcoming weekends Grand Opening??

Guy's.... Don't forget about Wednesday evenings carpet laying party!!

Rich.....

I do agree with you 150%!! However, I did visit the Rivertown thread (which I see now was a mistake) and was very sincere thanking Terry for sending a racer to our track this past Saturday. Instead, he took it upon himself to verbally attack me personally rather than acknowledging the complement. Would YOU consider this fair if you were in my shoes?? Is there anywhere posted (or that you've heard) that I've said anything bad about him or his facility? I have in the past, and will continue trying to forget the last two seasons and move on. But, I must admit it's becoming very difficult to sit idle, and not defend myself or the club and it's members. Enough is enough already.

John

hey john, u gunna be at the track tuesday?
i hope so, i need some practice before i get to cleveland. Thanx! ttyl

Hey it was nice to see all of you Sunday! I think that you should come see Rivertown USA track I think that we can have two tracks in GR cuz when I came in to Rivertown USA track they must of had 30+ racers there and GLRC had 30+ on one day and 20+ the next day but I do feel that everybody should see and race at both track and see what track you like and go from there. I plane on racing at your track this week and I'm just trying to get everybody to get over all of this BS that is going on and just start racing and having fun!!!

Thanks Slim

Hey KawadaKid- he better be there Tuesday- he's got my batteries!!! Take that as a reminder Johnny Boy!!! Zap those packs! http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif Spanks.