NO! Thank God!

It's at times like these I wish I had a webcam at my desk. I actually DO have a red Swingline stapler here at work. Makes me chuckle every once in awhile...

NO! Thank God!

It's at times like these I wish I had a webcam at my desk. I actually DO have a red Swingline stapler here at work. Makes me chuckle every once in awhile...


Nothing quite like life in the CUBES. My Swingline is standard issue black.

I had to special order my red Swingline... staplers are expensive these days! Maybe I'll bring it to the race... for good luck. Then again, I don't think much of anything is going to help me out there... aside from a miracle.

Oh well. At least I'll have fun watching everyone else kick butt!

I had to special order my red Swingline... staplers are expensive these days! Maybe I'll bring it to the race... for good luck. Then again, I don't think much of anything is going to help me out there... aside from a miracle.

Oh well. At least I'll have fun watching everyone else kick butt!

Heck, I'll even be in a cube at the Classic. Alas........a Race Director/Announcer's work is never done. The things I do for my love of the sport.

Technical Inspection highlighst


During the Friday Controlled practice and racing Saturday and Sunday-we will move through technical inspection and Enter the drivers stand in a set pattern (Back wall side).

All racers will also be expected to Exit the drivers stand in a specific direction (Service Desk side) and proceed to post race tech.

For us local racers and those racing Thursday night lets do it so that it makes it easier for out-of towners to follow our lead on Saturday. We will brief everyone at the drivers meeting Thursday night.

Ray

You and I can hold the D-Main down like a champ:)

Im right there with ya man....and seeing that I will be racing a Losi car I dont stand a chance. :p

Tricky,

Do you need back in mod? Let me know. I can fix that for you......

Thanks Rob....but I will just race stock and still suck. :jest:

CMW - no sympathy from me. :devil:

David Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Tricky,

You'll be fine dude. What day are you guys coming down? I will be there Thursday trying to get dialed in...........

Have a safe drive over brutha.

RB Love

Well, Duh - everyone forgets that you are giving Ian a shiny new generator for his house, and Ian is the Controller Of The Computer (C.O.T.C.) and thus has control of the results. ;)

-Rich

Which is exactly :devil: why I shall rule all in 12th scale stock! My stock TQ may in fact be fast enough to TQ MOD!!

Rob....yeah Im sure I will be ok too....I hope...lol And we are leaving here at noon on thursday....I dont think we will make the club race but will swing by the track when we roll in. And as far as a safe ride over thats yet to be seen....if Paulie can keep himself in check it should be smooth sailing.

i see everyone perdictions on who will win but have you guys forgot about the conn. boys DUMAS won the triple crown the last two or three years and has been fast on carpet at every race he has gone to and SMYKA donimated the snow birds this year in stock so dont count them out of the picture

My vote goes for Aaron Bomia from Michigan! Oh wait, he didn't sign up. Well, since it looks like he and I will be the only folks from Michigan not going to this race (yeah, we are losers), he will win our local club race at least. :D

i see everyone perdictions on who will win but have you guys forgot about the conn. boys DUMAS won the triple crown the last two or three years and has been fast on carpet at every race he has gone to and SMYKA donimated the snow birds this year in stock so dont count them out of the picture


Dumas will be fast, and Smyka I'm sure will be competitive, I picked TQ's not race winners........ I'll save that for Saturday.

My vote goes for Aaron Bomia from Michigan! Oh wait, he didn't sign up. Well, since it looks like he and I will be the only folks from Michigan not going to this race (yeah, we are losers), he will win our local club race at least. :D
i guess im a loser also, i had to bail on my halloween classic entry. ill be at hobby hub on sunday to practice mod, maybe ill meet up with the bigbully for some modified type fun. see ya then rich.

Apl - Oh, you'll see me this weekend alright.

Oh, boy, I can't wait for the showdown. :lol:

Rich Chang will dominate and he's not even entered. Also, Mr. Chang is donating his salary for the month of October to the TQ.

The only time I dominate is in my dreams!

You don't want my salary - I earn less than Jen Barnes!

-Rich


Rich Chang will dominate and he's not even entered. Also, Mr. Chang is donating his salary for the month of October to the TQ.

Hey now! I resemble that remark!

Remember Tables and Chairs and Multistrips!!!

We have a small number of tables and chairs that can be rented!!!
YOu can also hit the Home Depot around the corner from track for any last minute items you may have forgotten, like box-o-rags, chairs, multi-strips, heck even a cheap table if need be!!

Ray

I pick JC to sweep, without a ride.

The Home Depot no longer has folding chairs!!! I was there 3 weeks ago and they are sold out for the season. Target has them, and they are just down the road.

I pick JC to sweep, without a ride.


Bobby, I'm not sure Josh would appreciate volunteering him for Janitorial Services. He'll be pretty busy racing. :devil: LOL!

The Home Depot no longer has folding chairs!!! I was there 3 weeks ago and they are sold out for the season. Target has them, and they are just down the road.


Yup-your right-this area where the track is has everything. Rite-Aid, Mcdonalds, Rally's,grocery store, applebees, Target, mr. hero......

LOL.. Its ok.. he needs the money! See ya tonight!

How many guys are racing at Larrys friday???

Chris, I think most of the usual suspects wil be there, there's only a handfull of us going down to Cleveland for the weekend; Bobby Flack, Greg Powrie, Chris Mockerman, Derek Manchester, and myself from the regular Friday night croud...

LOL.. Its ok.. he needs the money! See ya tonight!


I won't be in 'till early tomorrow morning, my pesky job's interfering with what's really improtant in life.

How many guys are racing at Larrys friday???
Chris ,
I'll be there , three laps down as usual .
Bob
ps no fireballs OK :eek:

Howsit going at the race? :) How was the club race yesterday? Who is looking fast in practice?

Good luck to everyone there and have fun!

-Rich

Well......Dan finally finished a run late today :lol:

Dan+Xray+Mod motor= :drunk:

Howsit going at the race? :) How was the club race yesterday? Who is looking fast in practice?

Good luck to everyone there and have fun!

-Rich

Ok here is the little bit I heard from Bobby, I could tell you a lot about his set-up because that is all we talked about.

Dumas TQ'd the club race, Josh was second Mark Adams was fifth and Bobby sixth in Mod sedan. Actually all I have heard about is Mod sedan. I think Walter had fast lap of the evening but had some issues in qualifying.

Josh is runing JACO tires and SMC batteries (good choice I think) and Fantom motors. I don't know if these are "Weekend deals" or long term.

In practice yesterday Blackstock was fast along with the normal crowd of fast guys. John Orr is out of retirement and at the track. Traction rolling became an issue in the afternoon.

I will talk to Bobby later today and let you guys know what is happening.

Ted

Thanks Ted , Keep us posted , fun racing with you last night .
Bob

Ok here is the little bit I heard from Bobby, I could tell you a lot about his set-up because that is all we talked about.

I think Walter had fast lap of the evening but had some issues in qualifying.


Ted

Fast lap, and issues in qualifying,,,,,,,, Don't they have a pill to cure this affliction???

Fast lap, and issues in qualifying,,,,,,,, Don't they have a pill to cure this affliction???

The only pill I know of in this area isn't needed by fast guys. I will check with Mark Martin for details.

Ted

Can someone please post some results of today's qualifying or a link to the Jlap results. Just curious how some of the familiar names are doing.

well, i just got off the phone with mike and he gave me some qual results after 2 rounds:

1/12th stock: TQ mike dunnigan, 2nd Wayne Gerber Jr.
1/12th masters: TQ Bud Bartos

Mike is TQ in both tc mod and 1/12th mod josh is 2nd in both..

sorry for lack of info, he says it is hectic and they just started the third round..if i am up when the third round is over i will post what i know

vicky

Courtesy of rctech.net:

Here are the results from qualifying after two rounds.

BRP Class

1. Wayne Gerber Jr.
2. Bud Bartos
3. Bill Jeric
4. Patrick Barber
5. Don Smolik
6. Michael Elwood
7. Don Deutsche
8. Dick Oettinger
9. Mark Svec

12th Scale Masters

1. Bud Bartos
2. Chuck Lonergan
3. Bob Vanwagner
4. Kelly Bean
5. David Lee
6. Eli Ezrow
7. Mark Sweeney
8. Ray Huang
9. Bill Jeric
10. Michael Thomas

12th Scale Stock

1. Mike Dunnigan
2. Wayne Gerber Jr.
3. Greg Anthony
4. Ray Darrouh
5. Paul Ciccarello
6. Mo Denton
7. Aaron Buran
8. Mark Smyka
9. Mike Pulfer
10. Jeff Dayger

12th Scale Modified

1. Mike Blackstock
2. Josh Cyrul
3. Mike Lufaso
4. Walter Henderson
5. Jon Orr
6. Chris Doseck
7. Eric Desrosiers
8. Jeff Brown
9. Mike Dumas
10. Jeff Dayger

Touring Stock

1. Ray Darrouh
2. Mike Dunnigan
3. Rob Love
4. Chuck Lonergan
5. Kevin Kane
6. Rich Martslof
7. Eli Ezrow
8. Dana Bailes
9. Brad Johnson
10. Scott Furtado

(Leaders' times from 26/5:00 to 26/5:05)

Touring Modified

1. Mike Blackstock
2. Josh Cyrul
3. Mike Dumas
4. Paul Lemieux
5. Andrew Gray
6. John Orr
7. Jeff Brown
8. Mike Lufaso
9. Mike McMahon
10. Chris Doseck

(Leaders' times from 29/5:09 to 28/5:06)

Round 3 results, again courtesy of rctech.net:

Here we go, Round 3 results for all the classes that I'm aware of.

BRP Class

1. Wayne Gerber Jr.
2. Bud Bartos
3. Bill Jeric
4. Patrick Barber
5. Don Smolik
6. Michael Elwood
7. Don Deutsche
8. Dick Oettinger
9. Mark Svec

12th Scale Masters

1. Bud Bartos
2. Chuck Lonergan
3. David Lee
4. Bob Vanwagner
5. Kelly Bean
6. Eli Ezrow
7. Dave Morrow
8. Michael Thomas
9. Mark Sweeney
10. Bill Jeric

12th Scale Stock

1. Mike Dunnigan
2. Scott Furtado
3. Dana Bailes
4. Wayne Gerber Jr.
5. Greg Anthony
6. Mo Denton
7. Ray Darrouh
8. Paul Ciccarello
9. Mike Pulfer
10. Jeff Dayger

12th Scale Modfieid

1. Josh Cyrul
2. Mike Blackstock
3. Mike Lufaso
4. Walter Henderson
5. Jon Orr
6. Eric Desrosiers
7. Mike McMahon
8. Mike Dumas
9. Chris Doseck
10. Dan Miles

Touring Stock

1. Mike Dunnigan
2. Ray Darrouh
3. Rob Love
4. Chuck Lonergan
5. Rich Martslof
6. Kevin Kane
7. Greg Anthony
8. Eli Ezrow
9. Dana Bailes
10. Brad Johnson

Touring Modified

1. Josh Cyrul
2. Mike Blackstock
3. Paul Lemieux
4. Mike Dumas
5. Chris Doseck
6. Andrew Gray
7. Eric Desrosiers
8. Jon Orr
9. Mark Adams
10. Jeff Brown

Keep in mind there is one more round of qualifying tomorrow morning, followed by the mains.

Yes, I am stirrng the pot: there is one more round of qualifying left and at this time, Jeff Dayger is behind Mo Denton in 1/12th stock by 4 spots.

Will Jeff pull ahead of Mo in the 4th round?

Which way will the paycheck exchange go?

Who knows! Tune in later to find out!

(I am chewing on my nails in anticipation!)

LOL!
-Rich

:thumbsup: :D :wave:

I just talked to my brother and the winners are:

Mike Dunnigan won both stock TC and stock 12th

Josh Cryul won both mod TC and mod 12th

Bob Vanwagner won masters 12th

Wayne Gerber Jr. won BRP class

I know in Stock TC it was Dunnigan, Ray Darrouh, Chuck Lonergan, and Greg Anthony were the top 4.

Other then that I don't know nothin.

Just thought I would post a correction to the results. Josh was one of two winners in 12ths scale mod. Mike Dumas was TQ and led for most of the race but on the last lap Josh and Mike crossed the line (tumbling) at the same time. J-Lap had them both cross the line in exactly the same time down to the thousenth of a second. After much deliberation and an A main drivers meeting it was decided that they would be co champions. The race directors handled the tough situation well and the two drivers were equally good about the situation (very classy) . There were many suggestions on how to determine a winner but I think that many agreed that this was fair.

i was at the race today for a while, i have to admit the 12 scale mod race had to be the best race i have ever seen.
co champions cant get any better after that race. to see josh come back from the flip in the early laps to pass almost every one and then to be a dead even race. wow if that was no history in the making. damm i will be thinking about that one for a while. hats off to norcar they put on a great race, again.

i just can not wait for the champs.....

later
matt

I see several very good comments about the 1/12 modified A Main. I was marshalling at the start finish line and couldn't determine the outcome with my eye. The scoring system said they both had identical times, meaning a dead heat between them. I am interested in hearing some suggestions about a method of determining a winner in this situation. Let's see want some of the rest of you have to say.

I see several very good comments about the 1/12 modified A Main. I was marshalling at the start finish line and couldn't determine the outcome with my eye. The scoring system said they both had identical times, meaning a dead heat between them. I am interested in hearing some suggestions about a method of determining a winner in this situation. Let's see want some of the rest of you have to say.

What about using they're lap times as the deciding factor?

David....If I were to put a rule into place for a tie it would be to check the position of the transponder on the car. There is probably no way that the cars have the transponders in the exact same position so one of those cars has to cross the line ahead of the other. In this particular situation it is tough to enforce after the fact because the cars were tumbling across the line...but if it was in writing ahead of time then there should be no complaints. Some of the other suggestions like most laps led or give it to the higher qualifier make no sense to me becuase they have nothing to do with their position on the last lap of a race...it does not matter who led a race anywhere other than the finish. A run-off seemed like a good idea but I understand that this is their job in some cases and that might not be the best way to handle the situation with so much at stake. just my .02

I do think that the drivers and race directors handled the situation very well considering the unlikelyhood and the lack of a rule in place.