The track is asphalt. It's honestly about the same surface as Hobbytown, but the layout will be considerably larger. Wood barriers, fairly flowing layout (not a bunch of 180's). The straight will be roughly 160' leading into a large sweeper. After the sweeper, who knows ? :devil: The layout will be brand new and unique for this race.

Don't forget tables and extension cords. Also, shade if you have it. We have plenty of chairs, however. The prime pit spots under the shade tree will probably fill early.

I posted the Sedan Jam on the RC Car Action forums for you guys. Some of the locals here were asking about it. So I just tossed all the info I know on there. Hope you guys don't mind.. ;)

Hay can anybody tell me what tire compond you'll are running on the nitro cars I'm thanking of comming up sense jimmy didn't invite me I'll invite myself
thanks for any help.

Mark, I did... you said you were busy... goin to Richmond instead... :p So take that! Come on down! Bring Kevin and Stan and whoever else....

axrayed... I believe most have used around 40 all around. But, I've seen guys use virtually everything, from 35's to 45's with success. It's fairly average to asphault that we clean/ blow off very thouroughly. We don't use syrup or VHT. Hope that helps.

It's almost time, and the weather forecast looks great.

Thanks Bodido still trying to make up my mind what to do sat.

Flip a coin....

Man, I really hate that I had to miss the Sedan Jam. My lovely wife was sick again, so I needed to be with her. Some of you know of her health problems. Anyway, I had pre-registered & meant to call to take myself off the list, but got tied up & forgot. I hope nothing was held up because of that, waiting for me to show up or anything. I doubt it, but it was a concern.
Anyway, someone should post the winners for us unfortunates that didn't get to participate to see.
Well, there's always next year. Looking forward to some off-road action next weekend, hopefully.
Congrats to everyone who walked away with a trophy!

Hey guys


I just wanted to say that we had a great time at the Sedan Jam setup was a bit different but thats racing. You guys put on a great show and we always knew when our heats were starting so battery charging was not a problem. I know I will come up again just let us know of any races especially carpet.

Thanks again
Rodney Mull

I have to say the event was good times and went off without a glitch. Rusty, Chad and Lisa all worked hard to make things go so well, including the guys behind the scenes in the shop providing parts and support for everyone. There was plenty of competition in electric, with no main easily won. Nitro was a tire battle, the 30 minute main taking its toll on a few. The food was excellent as always, and those that prepared it are so appreciated. I think the whole package made for a great racing experience, one i was glad to attend. Lets do it again!!! Hopefully then Chad can participate in the festivities! Until then, my TC is going to the shop for a rebuild... there is always more speed to be found!

- DaveW

Read up on the Car Action forums.. looks like the Rosewood trophy race will be around October 9th. Same format as the "Jam". Stock Touring and Nitro Touring only. Trophies 1-5th for Amains, and plaques for Bmain winners. Races starting at Noon like yall asked. I'll post up more info when I find out more.

Jimmy Mac

Jady and Chad, I think the regionals the weekend of the 25th of September. The track can be seen at www.thebadlandsrc.com. hope to see you guys there. I might see if my traveling buddy is up to the Hobbytown race if I can go.

ON ROAD Saturday 24 July

Rusty

Another great Saturday of racing. It just does not get any better.

Rusty

Man, you guys are hard-core! I figured we'd be rained out. I should have called, I actually had the weekend off & the Mrs. was feeling okay. Oh well, I'd rather play in the dirt next weekend. The way my luck runs, I won't be able to make it though. I'll surely try...

There will not be any on racing this saturday 7 aug. Hobbytown in VA BCh is having a trophy race and most of the regulars will be there.
Good luck to those who race and bring home a few of the thophies.
Next onroad will be 21 Aug
Rusty

Next on road will be 21 AUG.
Labor Day Week end 4 Sep will also be On road. Come join us for Racing Food and Fun. Raffles
Rusty

Taken from the HT thread:

I would like to see a Tidewater Saturday Asphalt Series. Races would rotate between Ht Va Beach, Stream & Debbie's. The racers would compete for points, not the tracks. We have a lot of good options and I would like to see all the tracks included. Sunday races would be independent. Ht Newport News and Debbie's could have there own Sunday races.

Any input???

Lastplace or should I say FirstPlace B Main!!!!

Sounds like a great idea. HTUSA allows foams in electric classes though. Stream HS stepped up, and does not. There would have to be a compliance in the rules to make it consistent/cost effective and fair for everyone at each track. If you notice, the competition is closer at Stream than at HTUSA when foams are allowed. Same people, but those that can, make the best of foams and check out from the field. It can be very discouraging for others. Dunno about you but, im all for a larger crowd of racers that feel they can be competitive against 10 year veterans.

- DaveW

I'm with you, Dave...

A point series would certainly be fun, no question. But there are several hurdles to overcome.

In electric, the tire issue is a big one. We at Stream, want to stick to (haha..... pun) rubber tires for several reasons. They are much cheaper to run on a week to week basis for club racing, because they flat out last. You buy some takeoff 27's and run em for weeks.... No gluing, no truing. Just bolt em on. They are included with many kits (good for newbies). They don't chunk (very good for newbies). The racing is very close with them (good for everyone). If foams were allowed, you would have to run them, or spend all your track time letting the guys by who are running them, so they can lap you multiple times.

If we (Stream) would do this, we'd have to do it utilizing Saturdays only. You can currently race on Saturdays at Stream and Sundays at Hobbytown. Why would we want to disrupt that? Currently Stream isn't open on Sunday. Rusty works six days a week, ten hours a day or more. I guess he's just too lazy to work any more than that. :) That's sarcasm, btw...... Basically we'd have to do it using our current schedule.

Also, is a point series an actual draw? This is a serious question. I've discussed point series' in the past with racers, and most respond with an EHH. Some are enthusiastic, but many aren't. Would we want to do it just for the sake of seeing who can generate the most points, or would we want to award prizes, trophies, etc....? Decent prizes and trophies cost. And the margins from race entries versus cost aren't near as good as many think. Entries would have to be higher than the $10 that Stream and others charge.

These aren't hurdles that can't be cleared, but they are there, none the less.

Constuctive ideas?

First of all i would like to recognize Chad as a Hobbytalk Elder Statesman... hows that for hating your next birthday bud?? : )

I say we just keep on going with what we have. It isnt a bad thing by far. Definitely nothing a points series could improve. In the past a points type race has definitely run racers away from race nights. As if coming to the track for the normal competition isnt enough, you add the weekly "big race" feel that can really suck the fun out of it. I am guilty of it myself, pushing the envelope every week, and pushing locals out the door. This does NOT however mean i will run Mabuchi motors. But it DOES mean i love coming to Stream to race, hang out, and help those who ask questions. No BS, just pass out the hotdogs and hamburgers, discuss and laugh about the sh!t your wife gave you for the "girlfriend" statement over the intercom last weekend (LOL), helping the next guy with power to make for an awesome main, and try to figure out why little Chad from HTUSA holds his mouth all funny while he drives. (?) Im just thankful to have a place to race. Everything else is a bonus.

- DaveW

I don't get a chance to race very often but again, I'm with you Dave.

That younger Chad dude does always have his mouth hangin wide open while racing. He makes some funny faces. My brother does tha same playing quake and doom and other fps's. It's pretty funny. I can't hate too much, though. Chad's noticably faster every time I see him run. He also runs real clean now, as far as I can tell. He started kind of brutal, imo. But he shows some real courtesy now. I wish he'd race at Stream more.

Enough talking. I say lets race. Saturday is race day. It will not rain. It is written! Get the cars, fill the tanks, start the engines and let's go. The best race program is ready to go.

4 September will be on road again. This is Labor Day weekend and we are going to have a cookout. It will also be Stream Customer Appreciation Day. Fun, Food, Racing, Door Prizes, Sales throughtout the store. Lets end the summer with a great time.Pass the word to all your racer friends.

Rusty

Tomorrow it's ON. The weather looks good, but it looks like we'll have to move through the program rather quickly. I know there are a bunch of folks ready to get some racing in since the weather hasn't really allowed it here recently. Should be good times. I hope to have the track set up fairly early, and to begin qualifying at 12 sharp. MMMM, racing.

Hey guys,

To anyone who is interested in running the 2nd annual NORCAR Halloween Classic in Cleveland, OH this year, here is the entry form.
http://www.clevelandcarpetracing.co...n%20Classic.doc (http://www.clevelandcarpetracing.com/NORCAR%202004%20Halloween%20Classic.doc)

Thanks,
Jim Herrmann:thumbsup:

Hey Guys!

Is there any OnRoad action up in VA this weekend? Just looking for a place to race.

Oh and Rosewoods Trophy Race will be October 16th. Not sure on full details yet. But I'm gonna get him to start the races at noon for you out of towners. Anyways, just letting yall know.

Jimmy Mac

On Road Saturday 4 Sept

Customer Appreciation Day
Saturday 4 Sept
Food , Door Prizes, Sales throughout the store
Come join us for a fun day of Racing.

::: doing EXTREME happy dance ::: TC4! TC4! TC4! TC4! Rusty, can i preorder when you have a price??

- DaveW

$12,735.56 each. How many do you want?
Rusty
There may be a rebate????

TC4 $309.99. Taking orders now.

Rusty

That is the wrong price for tc4.

Rusty

It will be much cheaper than that, I'm sure. Hehe. I bet if you do the EXTREME happy dance in the store, you might be able to get an extra dollar off.

JUST A FRIKKEN DOLLAR?! :rolleyes: :D Well we will SEE if i ever dance for you guys AGAIN!

Again a great day at the track, despite the intruding wetness. :eek:

Nevermind.

From now on i will read what i type before i hit enter.

- DaveW

If he does the extreme happy dance, you may have to replace alot of broken merchandise.

another awesome day of racing!

The TC4 didn't look that different from the TC3 when I just glanced at a picture of it. Not a complete redesign like the B3 & B4 anyway. Will there be a conversion kit available like with the B2 & B3?
I may sell my TC3 & all my on-road stuff all together & get a chassis so I can do some gas stadium truck racing. I like doin' it in the dirt better anyway. Anyone interested in a well maintained, extensively hopped up TC3?
The new dirt track looks awesome, by the way. I can't wait to try it out. I'll be out of town next weekend though...

Mika & XracerX,
Here are the web sites for real racing in Tiderwater.

http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/

http://www.odr-scca.org/

I think Tidewater runs at Little Creek.

LASTPLACE: Thanks alot for the info! Ill be sure and check it out. ;)

- DaveW

The new TC-4 Will be $221.99
Place your order now.
Rusty

Hey guys, just posted some info about the race on the East Coast Shoot-Out Thread.... check it out..

Jimmy Mac

We'll get back on topic with toy cars after this, I swear guys..... Dave, Melvin.... Read, enjoy:

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=775280

Why not just use Mikuni's?

On road saturday

Rusty

rACING sATURDAY but it will most likely rain. I will be here by 8am. You can call.

Rusty591-0720

IT RAINEDhttp://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/images/icons/icon9.gif

There will be no racing saturday 2 OCT

Rusty

Off Road Trophy Race Saturday 23 Oct.

Rusty

yea, 40% chance of rain, to bad, Stream has the best on-road set up in Tidewater