The on road picture should stay the same for March.

How'd the racing go Sat?
Did the PVC work out well?
When I stopped in it looked good and change over didn't take long.
What did the racers think?

OK, now it's my turn:
Stock Touring- Ray D-A-R-R-O-C-H (correct spelling), but Paul "Chicky" right behind, like it was at the 'Birds. Bobby & Alex are at a disadvantage, since they are not at the Gate weekly.
1/12th Stock- Speed will not be the ONLY factor in this decision, with a technical roadcourse.....................hmmm............Ray ?.....
Mod Touring- probably Mike Blackstock, since he is really on a roll, and is local to the track, which always is an advantage.
1/12th Mod- Jon Orr, since this is HIS YEAR, and he is almost local to the track, plus he is "MR. 1/12TH SCALE"
Masters- Wow, tough field, but Chuck, Eli, and Rico T. could take it....
Finally, the announcing will make (or break) the races for any of them- Ian WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't race, just announce. John @ RJ :wave:

John,

I need your new e-address.
Send my a message Please!
trumschlag@neo.rr.com

Talk to you soon.
Tracy

Tracy, you got e-mail........ I hope to see you at the Gate tomorrow. John @ RJ :wave:

OK, now it's my turn:
Stock Touring- Ray D-A-R-R-O-C-H (correct spelling), but Paul "Chicky" right behind, like it was at the 'Birds. Bobby & Alex are at a disadvantage, since they are not at the Gate weekly.
1/12th Stock- Speed will not be the ONLY factor in this decision, with a technical roadcourse.....................hmmm............Ray ?.....
Mod Touring- probably Mike Blackstock, since he is really on a roll, and is local to the track, which always is an advantage.
1/12th Mod- Jon Orr, since this is HIS YEAR, and he is almost local to the track, plus he is "MR. 1/12TH SCALE"
Masters- Wow, tough field, but Chuck, Eli, and Rico T. could take it....
Finally, the announcing will make (or break) the races for any of them- Ian WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't race, just announce. John @ RJ :wave:


You got plenty of help in TC John, but I'm not about to announce my way out of a possible Nats win in 12th scale LOL!!!! :devil:

I think everyone would agree, when Ian announces, everyone wins.

John,

Do you run a summer race schedule?

Thanks,
RB Love

Rob, of course we do. It will be the same (Saturdays) right through the summer. And, of course, we AIR-CONDITION. John@RJ

:cool:

Just a quick "Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" to ALL our guys attending the U.S. On-Road Nationals at The Gate this week/weekend. I will be there, and hope that as many people from "the Beav" will come over to cheer on Ray D-A-R-R-O-C-H, Dan Hartman(Spanky), Chris Vogan (Voganically grown), John Tortorice(little-T), Rich Martsolf, Mike Thomas(Rico), Ben Beard, and of course, "My friend" Dana Bailes!!!! :thumbsup:
I am glad to have been a part of your racing careers, and wish all of you the best at the race. John @ RJ :wave: "The Raceway, Beaver, PA"

Just a quick "Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" to ALL our guys attending the U.S. On-Road Nationals at The Gate this week/weekend. I will be there, and hope that as many people from "the Beav" will come over to cheer on Ray D-A-R-R-O-C-H, Dan Hartman(Spanky), Chris Vogan (Voganically grown), John Tortorice(little-T), Rich Martsolf, Mike Thomas(Rico), Ben Beard, and of course, "My friend" Dana Bailes!!!! :thumbsup:
I am glad to have been a part of your racing careers, and wish all of you the best at the race. John @ RJ :wave: "The Raceway, Beaver, PA"

Its gonna be a lot of fun John!!! I hope we all do great and exceed our goals and expectations!

Ray

I think everyone would agree, when Ian announces, everyone wins.


Awwwwwww, little T made me blush :o Can't wait to turn on the Smooooooooveness at the Nats! Glory BE the Funk's ON ME!!!!

I second that John... Good luck to all the local guys and to everyone. I will be driving up either Sat night or EARLY Sunday for the Mains... (depending on when I get back from some Off-Road racing earlier Saturday) ...and will get some cool pictures for the SCH Site! As always, pictures to be posted shortly after the race!
Mike@SCH

Danny Hartman live on web cam, cool... :thumbsup:

He's talking to me!

He's talking to me!
SPANKY!!!!!

Poor Danny he's talking on his cell phone and tryin to go asleep! Leave the poor man alone. Or I bite! :mad:
Laugh out loud


Snookie and Madi

Racer D and Lil T.

I am not a ROAR national champ, however, I did TQ food every round. Special thanks to my sponsors Applebees, IHOP, and Bob Evans. My food was dialed thanks to them....

Oh, can't forget Arby's and Mr. Hero ;)

Little-T, I will "sponsor" your meal at the next race... look me up next time you see me. :thumbsup:
Congrats to Ray and Dan for putting on a good show. Some pics on the SCH site.
Mike

This is a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of "our guys" who raced at the 2004 ROAR US On-Road Nationals- Chris Vogan, Dan Hartman, John Tortorice, Mike Thomas, Rich Martsolf, Ben Beard, Dana Bailes, and Raymond Darroch. (Plus others who have raced here too......) I had a fun (no sleep is fun??) time at the race, and wouldn't trade it for anything. Motor-man Spanky, keep up the good work, and think about starting your own motor tweaking business............ :cool:
Finally, congratulations go to Aaron, Jimmy, Holly, Ian, JohnV, and ALL of the others who went the extra mile( down the hallway) to make this a nearly seamless racing weekend. Your test scores have come back, and you have DEFINATELY PASSED!!! :thumbsup: John @ RJ :wave:

John-I was blown away at the speed of the VoganATOR!!!! 39 lap pace!!! WOW!!! I remember coming to the Raceway-what two years ago and he was just starting!!! Ahh-to be young!!


How much longer are you running roadcourse on Saturdays? How late can you get there and still make registration?

Thanks,
Ray

Yes, Ray, he is Voganic! If he would only race more than once a month...................!! We will run through the summer on Saturdays, with the doors opening at 2PM, pizza arriving at 4:30, and the races starting at 5PM. We should be done no later than 9PM, no matter what. Of course, we will obviously AIR-CONDITION through the summer, and have lots of cold drinks available. Don't forget your tire "sauce"(Jack the Gripper)!!!! John @ RJ :wave:

Yes, Ray, he is Voganic! If he would only race more than once a month...................!! We will run through the summer on Saturdays, with the doors opening at 2PM, pizza arriving at 4:30, and the races starting at 5PM. We should be done no later than 9PM, no matter what. Of course, we will obviously AIR-CONDITION through the summer, and have lots of cold drinks available. Don't forget your tire "sauce"(Jack the Gripper)!!!! John @ RJ :wave:

Sounds good. I am planning on doing the Tuesday night races at the gate and the occasional race on the weekend at CORCAR and the Raceway. I want to run a lot this summer so I can do well this fall-but not on Sundays if at all possible!!

Ray

The new track layout for April is ready for Friday nite pratice. :thumbsup:
Thank you Chuck for your help...

Snook,you've got my number,if you guys need help with anything please call.
Did you get a sedan yet?

Here is a link to some pics at Clev.
http://www.rctech.net/events/roarcarpetnats2004/index.shtml

Yes, The Raceway is racing ALL SUMMER!! Racing is now on Saturdays, with the doors opening at 2PM, and the races starting at 5PM, with "PIZZA" arriving about 4:30PM. It's a combined race day, with oval AND ROADCOURSE classes running (track changes in between), and of course, AIR-CONDITIONING!!! Thanks, and hope to see you this summer!! John @ RJ :wave:

What are practice days now?

New baby (kid #2) has knocked me out of racing for a while but I'm hoping to be back soon. I desperately need some practice... now more than ever.

It's easier for me to clear out an evening during the week than it is to clear an entire Saturday afternoon.

Road course practice still available Friday night?

Steve? Yes, but there will also be oval practice as well. So far, people have gotten along with each other, with the oval guys only running for a short while, giving the roadcourse more track time. BTW CONGRATULATIONS on the new baby!! We also have Ben Beard (little girl), Rich Martsolf ( little boy?) due this summer, and a couple others I am forgetting. John @ RJ :wave:

well i hope everyone heard the news about billy and duratrax, so i think in the next year or so when he wins the worlds with his evader bx, everyone will want a billy edition BX since they will be the car to drive.

I already ordered 3.

All I need are the Billy up grades.(I allready have a BX).

John,
When are you coming down to play in the dirt? I hope to make a few on-road races on rainy days as that is the only time I can get away. Looking forward.
Mike :cool:

Well.......maybe if I convert it to "rally" :jest: The only day that I can come down to MD is on Sundays, so let me know when you plan on having a special race on a Sunday, and I'll be there!! :thumbsup: Currently, we are working on a "Big Oval Race" slated for May 2nd, with the details to be finalized soon. This will NOT interfere with our already popular Saturday races, and will have a number of A-Level oval talent from Ohio and PA. Thanks for the invite, and keep the shiny sides up!! John @ RJ :wave:

Hey all,

The Gate crew is holding a Swap Meet at the Cleveland, Ohio track on May 8th!!! RC PLanes, Boats, cars, etc. if its RC related-come and swap or sell it or buy. Details at the website and please spread the word. The more people come-the more fun well all have!!

Ray
www.clevelandcarpetracing.com (http://www.clevelandcarpetracing.com/)

Hey Ray, thanks for the note, I'll be sure to let our guys know about it. Unfortunately, it is on a Saturday, or I would be there myself with a TAHOE FULL!!!!! Obviously, I have a couple of TC-3's (Ray D's) ESC's, servos, chargers, parts, parts, parts, etc. Good Luck with the event though. John @ RJ :thumbsup:

Hey Ray, thanks for the note, I'll be sure to let our guys know about it. Unfortunately, it is on a Saturday, or I would be there myself with a TAHOE FULL!!!!! Obviously, I have a couple of TC-3's (Ray D's) ESC's, servos, chargers, parts, parts, parts, etc. Good Luck with the event though. John @ RJ :thumbsup:
JOhn,

I would offer to sell it for you-but will probably be pretty busy wheeling and dealing myself!!

BTW_whats the story on racing electric cars on asphalt in your neck of the woods? Any diversions around the area for my wife and daughter to sped part of the day (zoos, parks, etc.)?

Ray

Ray, when the Heinz Field Parking Lot Race schedule is ready, I'll shoot one over to you. Heinz field is (obviously) in Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Zoo is not far away, and also next door is the Carnegie Science Center, but your daughter may be a little young yet for that. Good luck again at the flea market, and hope you sell your extras! John @ RJ

Thanks JOhn. I just bought a Speeedmerchant Speed Spec sedan to run outdoors-Maybe I'll run that in Sedan class if they will let me or maybe they will have a pan class??

THanks,
Ray

Oh-also-is there a roadcourse or oval set-up at RIver Junction during this week?
I am tossing the idea around of coming out for two hours or so during the day this week.

Thanks,
Ray

Ray,since your on here,what kind of seller turnout can be expected for the swap meet?

Ray, when the Heinz Field Parking Lot Race schedule is ready, I'll shoot one over to you. Heinz field i
??i??\?Eittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Zoo is not far away, and also next door is the Carnegie Science Center, but your daughter may be a little young yet for that. Good luck again at the flea market, and hope you sell your extras! John @ RJ

To expand on John’s comments, Steel City Hobbies has already been approved to host and organize an on-road R/C event at Heinz Field. My thoughts on this is I would like to have a store open so I can “point” people in the right direction to continue the great experiences from that day. The Steelers and I are thinking of doing this event along with a scheduled event already at the Stadium to provide patrons with something more to do besides R/C racing. Which also means hopefully the gates to the Great Hall, etc will be open. We hope to narrow in on concept in the very near future. I am sure the news will hit Hobby Talk almost as fast as it hits the SCH website if not faster! (www.steelcityhobbies.com) Keep checking in for updates.
Mike!

Ray,since your on here,what kind of seller turnout can be expected for the swap meet?

I really dont know-but please help spread the word. Tell all the Oval guys too. I need a bunch of 1/10th pan car tires!! :)

Ray

I really dont know-but please help spread the word. Tell all the Oval guys too. I need a bunch of 1/10th pan car tires!! :)

Ray

John,

The test session I had at your track last week was great. I learned so much about my new car (pro4) that day. Well worth the drive-and heck-I wasnt at work-so thats always a plus.

Ray

Look who's on the front page of the Business section of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette...

CONGRATULATIONS to Jon Orr for his great article in the P-G!!! If anyone is interested in reading it, go to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette online, and click on the business section on the left, and he is the second story in the center of the page.
Jon, what about your "supplemental R/C income"?????????? LOL Just wondering.......John@RJ

I am resurrecting this thread from the lowly archives to give an update to racing this summer. Our schedule will be as follows:
June 12, 26 ; July 10, 24 ; and August 14, 28 for BOTH Roadcourse and oval, with the doors opening at 2PM and races starting at 5PM- of course PIZZA will arrive at 4:30PM.
I also want to take time to make sure that all are on the same page: RIVER JUNCTION is not closing when the Steel City store in Washington, PA opens. It will, in fact, (eventually) be a sister store to the Washington store, and a contributing member of the Steel City family of hobby shops in the tri-state area. I will be spending alot of time in the Washington store in the beginning, but races will go on at the "Raceway", as well as the "new" carpet track in Washington (sometime in July). I have also been "moonlighting" during the week, which is why a number of you have not seen much of me lately. Unfortunately, with the drop in attendance (no racing) and the poor hobby sales over the last few months, I have been forced to find additional means to keep the doors here in BEAVER open; on top of this, helping to get the new Washington Mall store (Steel City Hobbies) ready for the grand opening in about 1 1/2 weeks. This allows for just enough time for sleep and restroom visits in my 25 hour day. Thanks again for your past support, and PLEEZE find some time to race (here) this summer. John @ RJ :(