Hey Jake. I guess we know where you got the red stuff to paint the dodge. Nothing like putting your lifes blood into your work. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif Also, that body looks low to the ground. I think I will mention to Jon and Kevin that we need a tech inspection for height. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/rolleyes.gif
George

Well what do we have here?Looks like the whole gang is on here.Hi George,Mel and Jake.We had snow for three days and then the rain came and all is gone.Been in the low 40's here.We actually have enough people this year to run ledgends.We do run them with six cell packs and any stock motor.I guess we like them fast(lol).Hope to see you all soon.Take care. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

Scott(t3rc1)

Actually George, it is a bit low.....I need some different front body mounts. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif And no, it isn't "blood" red as you call it, it is Pactra's birght red. Yes FROM A CAN!

Scott, I wish you would send some of that snow our way, I want to get my girlfriends snowmobile out, she doesn't want to ride it on the grass. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/frown.gif

Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

So where is the race next weekend after next, not this coming (8&9th)? First weekend of freedom from school. Need to toss the on a track and see how it runs, and then try touring car. Probably get beat bad in both, but it still better than school or work!
Jake

So it sounds like escanaba has a carpet track now cool. Can you guys supply directions and a schedule of racing. Perry and I will do what we can to come up.

Yes we now have our track layed down.Our first race is tomorrow nite(thurs)at 7:00 pm.We are planning some weekend races and i will post directions and schedules as we get them.The track is quite a bit smaller than last year but space is hard to find.We now have a bull ring like MT Pleasant.The track is fun and quite fast for a smaller track.The track is in Escanaba this year behind the delta do it center.
Scott(t3rc1) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

I take it there are no races next weekend?
Thanks!
Jake

I don't know if anyone is from cincinnati area but we have a really good 12th and 10th scale oval program going. check us out at www.rccaronline.com (http://www.rccaronline.com) the pics are of the old building but it is a really really nice facility.

How about a street address?
-Jake

Hi All, Hope all you guys are doing well.

Just wanted to let everyone know that the soo will no longer be racing oval. we will be racing roadcourse only for the rest of the year.
no one up here seems to be interested in running oval, we haven't had a pancar class since october so we have decided to scrap oval. If you know anyone that needs an l30 that for the most part has never seen the track let me know.
Jake hows the hand?
Hope it's getting better.
see ya, joel

Sorry to here that Joel. You have a nice oval track. In fact one of the best that I ever raced on. Hopefully there will be some interest later on and maybe we can run there again. Later mel

Hey Joel, it is much better, almost normal again. The hand not me....I will neber be "Normal" per say. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif


It is kinda like our thread is dying! Anyone coming to MP? Mel I know you and your crew will be there, how about you Joel? Scott? Anyone......?
-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

Hi Jake.We are hoping to get there in january.Work is very slow right now and as a mechanic when the work isn't there i dont make money.Been making just enough to pay child support and race at home during the week.I am looking at changing my career to a machinist which i did for 9 years before i became a mechanic/engine rebuilder.Also i am waiting on some tires that i am buying from Mel.He gives me great deals on tires that are used or new,whatever he has excess of.He is such a cool person,although i must say that all the people whom i've met down state seem to be the nicest bunch of racers and people.Always willing to help and never making you feel like you are a bother.R/C needs these kind of people to help the new people out so we can keep a great hobby alive.When we figure out some dates for our weekend races i will let you all know where and when.We now have a bull ring just like you guys Jake.I'll let you know when we are going to come down there.Also,Sorry to hear about the oval racing in the Soo.Hey WIGMAN,funds have been tight for Kevin and i both,we really wanted to come up there more often but it's hard to when work is slow.Will let you all know when we run a weekend race.Hope to see you all real soon.Keep in touch guys.

Scott(t3rc1) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

Wigman sorry to hear you aren't doing oval anymore. Perry and I were looking forward to april.

Everyone

Green Bay club is going to be holding a saturday race scheduled for FEB 23 I will send flyer when I have more info.

Gee Joel, now I guess I will have to bring the *NEW* TC3 up there, it is a 19 turn class right? Sorry to hear the Oval died, you guys had a wonderful track!

So tell me Joel, when are you coming to Mount Pleasant? We have a race this Saturday....

-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

After Much discussion about the oval racing in the soo i guess we will be running them again.
no more 4 cell though we will be going back to 6 cells effective immediatly.
i guess it's back to go real fast and try to turn left....lol

LoL...... I like that, go fast and try to turn left....
-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

Attention to all!

FYI, Mount Pleasant has been running a small touring car class, carpet oval, no roadcourse, stock motors.
-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

Gosh Jake, you will do anything to keep this thread on top, won't you!!
See you Saturday. I will be bringing a whole used car lot for sale http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif An X13, L30, several legends and enough radios to open a R... Shack. I will be racing legends and the outlaw. I am still afraid to face up to those guys in pan car, and at age 61, I don't think that I am going to get any better. My motto "I used to be a hack, but now I wreck you on purpose." Thats why I say that racing legends means never having to say you're sorry. I can hear Jon now, "DRIVERS READY..."

Well George, it doesn't matter if your older, if your that good at taking people out, then just take me out, then your guarenteed not to come in last! LoL. An L30 huh? I'll trade you straight up for a real nice Woods X-13.....i even have some extra parts, pods, chassis's and such. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

See you Saturday......

-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

Sure.Been wanting an X13 and now that i get my L30 to work for me,i see both George and Jake have them.Maybe i can talk one of them out of one(lol).Think i'm going to get a hold of George right now.To all you Michigan racers on this thread i wish to extend my warmest wishes for a merry christmas and a happy new year to all of you.I also want to wish the same for all who come here to this wonderful site.

SCOTT(T3RC1) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

Any racing on the weekend of 12-28,29,30. If so what times & where?

I would like to wish everybody I Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. As I set here Alan Jackson new song comes on and it make me think of how lucky I am to have a great country to live in where I have the freedom to speak my mind and to live life with a free will.
I would like to have everybody take a moment that reads this and to remeber how lucky we are to have friends and family. Rwember that there are at last count about 3000 people that can't do that anymore.
Thank you all and I wish all you Good health and a long life
Casey

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by Promatchracer:
I would like to wish everybody I Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. As I set here Alan Jackson new song comes on and it make me think of how lucky I am to have a great country to live in where I have the freedom to speak my mind and to live life with a free will.
I would like to have everybody take a moment that reads this and to remeber how lucky we are to have friends and family. Rwember that there are at last count about 3000 people that can't do that anymore.
Thank you all and I wish all you Good health and a long life
Casey </font>

Couldn't have said it better myself.Hear hear Casey.The same wishes to you and yours.

Scott(t3rc1) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

Ditto Scott...

Wow Casey I had wondered if your part of the UP slipped into Lake Michigan and no one told me.......
Where you been? Your coming down to MP with Scott and them this January right?

Don't have a lot of time, will write more later!
-Jake

Hey Jake didn't fall in yet just been real busy. I won't be making down anytime soon January is filled with races up here and going to DR. appointments with my wife and lamazes(sp?) classes you know where they teach ppl how to breathe. I am afraid that the only way to race with me is come up here. We are racing 6 cell again so if you guys want to come up here and TRY I SAY TRY to beat me go for it I DOUBLE DOG DARE YA.
T T Y L
Casey

CHEESELAND CARPET CHALLENGE
PROSTAR R/C RACING CLUB
February 23,2002
Doors open at 8:00 am
Racing at 12:00 am
3 Qualifiers and 1 Main
CLASSES:
1/10 6-CELL STOCK OVAL (4 min)
1/10 4-CELL STOCK OVAL (4 min)
TRAXXAS STAMPEDE OVAL (4 min)
6 CELL STOCK SEDAN (RUBBER TIRES) (5 min)
1/12 ROAD COURSE 4 CELL (6 Min.)
Track size is Approx (70’ x 40’)
All classes are: Bring your own ROAR legal 27 turn stock motor.
Power and Tables are available although somewhat limited.
Food and Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Also some parts will be available through:
E&E R-C
RADIO CONTROLLED CARS & PARTS
(920) 469-5566

DIRECTIONS: From I 43:
Take the Webster street exit and proceed south to Main street lights
Go one block further to Pine and turn right to VFW club two blocks up.

From 41:
Take 172 exit over bridge to Webster street exit proceed north to Walnut Street
Lights go two blocks further to Pine street turn left go two blocks VFW club on left
ALL CLASSES $10.00 FOR FIRST CLASS $5.00 FOR EACH AFTER
Prizes are awarded based on Pre-entries.
Name: ______________________ Class: ______________ Freq: ___, ___, ___
Address: _____________________ Class: ______________ Freq: ___, ___, ___
City: ____________ ST: ____ Zip: ____
Check Payable to : Pro-Star Racing Club Web Addy: http://netnet.net/~mmtek/index.html
Send Entries to : Pro-Star Racing Club
C/o Patrick Hockers
1120 Velsen Rd
Green Bay, WI 54313
Enteries can also be turned in on Regular race nights

Mel, I haven't been on here since the race in MP before christmas (atleast I don't think that I posted at all.) I wanted to thank you so much for your help all your help, if only I always had a mechanic like you around to whip my cars into shape. I didn't know that a car could be that easy to drive and fun too! Also if you see Ed at JCC tell him thanks again! I trimmed the little plastic stuff off the sides of my shocks, bit the pod still does not feel like it did with your shocks. Since I won't be at JCC can I get those shock springs from you in MP? I really do appreciate that too!

I want everone to know that I am not going to JCC. You won't be graced with my presence. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/frown.gif Taking a little time and going up to the cabin to relax. Play around, maybe ride the four wheeler a bit, and watch my brother inlaw fall on his butt while attempting to ride his snow board behind the four wheeler! Have a good one and good luck, see you later in January in Mount Pleasant. If your lucky........ http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif
-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.colm

Gee George, I guess you really DO give deals to your friends..... LoL

Check this out:

Woods X-13 on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1683924074)

If you look at the bid hisotry a "tmurray" has bid on it, if it is the same one as on these boards than you got a potential sale on your hands if you still have the second one. Because we all know that you won't race pan car with us! http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

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Hey Mel, I know you have a T3, have you ever raced off-road at that Ann Arbor in-door track? Thinking about going down there this coming weekend, just woncedered if you had ever been there.
Thanks
Jake

Hey Jake. That seems like a great deal the guy got on ebay. And how did the other guy get beat out by one cent?? Hope you didn't try to take your 4-wheeler on the water, cuz the river ain't safe yet. I have been down state for the past week with my wife in the Hosp. for a supposedly outpatient surgery, that turned into a three day stay. She is fine now. Too bad I wasn't around while you were here. You know the full timers up here are offering a bounty on you weekenders. Monday thru Friday it is God's country, and on the weekends it is Hell's half acre. I am too old to hold the 12 gauge steady, but I might be able to get a few buck shot where they will do the most good. Also, I was working a deal with Scott before he contacted you, he just got concerned because he had not heard from me. So quit begging for a finders fee http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/tongue.gif

Hi All,
We had a great race in the soo this past weekend.
I would like to thank Kevin and Jake for coming from Escanaba(scott hope the timing will be better for you next time. we missed ya) and also Mike and Tom from Gaylord and Calvin from Traverse city. Hope all of you had as much fun as I did. Just wish i could have made a couple more laps with you guys in the main.Oh well, I smoked em all in touring car so I'm Happy.....lol
Hey Mel, Finnaly got to run that L3o I got from you, I qualified 4th, only 1 lap behind 2nd and 3rd qualifiers. Calvin had us all covered in qualifying but his luck ran out in the main and Jacob smoked every body.

Is anyone going to Traverse City this weekend? Thats where i'll be.
See you all later, Joel

Hey all.What's up Jake George and Wigman?Sure wish i could have been there last weekend but when i get to spend time with my boys i cant pass that up.I am so not wanting to see Jake after he won the A MAIN.I can just hear it now(lol).And to think i have to hear it all nite thursday nite.No really,I am glad to hear he done so good.He is a great little driver for his age.Thats ok though because i am now in the process of getting a woods X13 from my friend George.Then i will be able to take that inside line away from that little oval demon.No matter how hard i try to take it from him,that darned L30 gets that awful push and then there he goes.I love the way Kevins handles and i am getting tired of the L3O anyway.Thinking about putting a Nastruck Body on it and kevin is planning the same thing.We are going to Grand Rapids next weekend for the first time and we are really looking forward to it.Hey i got an idea!Lets all go,Wigman,George,Jake and all the soo racers and MT Pleasant racers.What a time that would be.Hope to see ya all soon.

Scott(t3rc1) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

Hmmm.....oval in GR or offroad in Ann Arbor? I'm open to either, right not I'm planning on going to Ann Arbor and getting some air, but if we get a few to go to GR then I could be persuaded........ What GR track? The on in the skating rink or the other one. I only know where the skating rink one is, across from Riders on 28th. ( I think!) What you say Mel and gang? I think Joel should come down too!

You know George, I'm just trying to help a guy out. And I'm trying to put my self through college (to earn enough ca$h for non-frozen pre-sliced bagels) and still feed my RC addiction. Yes it is an addiction. If you guys saw my room you would know what a I mean. (X-13 on the tv, XXX-KE and XXXT on the dresser, a 'Pede on the computer, a Legend in a ficus tree/plant [don't ask!!] and I didn't even mention the touring car or the two boats) So anyway back to the topic George, I need money anyway I can! LoL I guess if you wanted you could hire me as a salesman! http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif LoL

Glad to here that your wife is feeling better, hope all is ok. I agree those people that come up there on the weekend are annoying. Thats why I like to go in the middle of the week if possible! Then I can actually drive my RC boats instead of waiting for the boats to quit going by! Hopefully your deal w/ Scott works out, wasn't trying to be a pest or anything, just wanted to make sure that your e-mail worked. Well tell your wife I said hi and to get better, if Scott can persuade some people to go to GR you gonna go with us? You gotta go through MP if you do, maybe we could car pool or something. Have a good one!
Later,
Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

PS George: I just read your post again, I saw that car on E-bay, I didn't buy it. After Mel tuned mine, I think it is the fastes X-13 in the world. With the right driver of course. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

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Hey Joel glad to here from ya and also glad to here your'e running oval. We will probly be up for your race in April. I know Keith and Greg are talking about Gd. Rapids this Sat. don't know if I am going there or to Larry's on Sun.
We were at JCC this past weekend. They had fourteen heats of oval and sedans.
Hey Jake we can get that 13 to run even better next time.
Hey Scott I heard they are getting about twentyfive pancars at GD.Rapids. Well time to eat see you guys later.

Hey scott, you might want to wait and see about the nastruck bodies, they look cool but i doubt alot of places will let you run the truck bodies with the cars in the same class.
I wish I could join you in GR. but I'll be in T.C. with my woman. I'm lucky to be able to race while I'm there, she did tell me if I'm good she will even let me race sedans on sunday too. doubt it will happen but ya never know i guess.
Are you planning on going to perry and pat's race in Wis. the end of Feb.? I talked the woman into "allowing" me togo but I'll have to wait and see if Casey can go too so we can share the expenses and stuff.
well talk to you guys later,
Joel

P.S. hey Mel , Ya still got those associated bodies for me?
later Joel

Hey Joel.Whats up?We are going to run them at our track just for the fun of it.I am getting an X13 so i can do whatever with the L30.Yes,we are going to the cheese land classic.That should be a good time.we are kind of excited about Grand Rapids and the number of pan cars that are there.Should prove to be very competitive.Tell Casey to be a little crazy and just go with you.Tell him to live on the edge for one day and just go.Hope to see you there.

Scott(t3rc1) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

So whats the deal? Are we all going to GR? I'm game, I'm bringing my roomate who bought my ASSC. LSO that I ran earlier this year and he will be driving that for the first time.

Let me know if people are all planning to go to GR, and what track is it?
-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

Hey Jake.Wassssssssssss up?We are going to the track that is located across the street from the Hobby Store.Not sure of the name of the track but we are going to hook up with some people who have been there so we WILL find it.My X13 will be here tomorrow so i will be working very hard to get it the way i like it.I might be selling my L3O so if you know anyone who wants one just drop me a line.Hope to see ya there.I know that there will be five of us comming down from here so get a crew together and come down.George was talking about comming so maybe you can work something out with him.Take care and keep all four wheels on the ground.

Scott(t3rc1)and KEEP ON RACING http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

Scott you got directions or anything? If we are going then I need to know at least an address????? Pretty Please? http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

George are you going or what? E-mail me....if I don't mail you first.
-Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by t3rc1:
Yes,we are going to the cheese land classic.Tell Casey to be a little crazy and just go with you.Tell him to live on the edge for one day and just go.Hope to see you there.

Scott(t3rc1) http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif</font>
It's not that it just that my kid is do on the 18th so I am not sure if I even want to go after being a daddy. I will have to play it by ear and see. I just might be able to work it out so that at the same time I can get my real new car from Perry. Just goota see
TTYL
Casey

Hey Jake I have directions for ya. Great Lakes Racers Club is located at 2100 28th Street in Grand Rapids, MI. We are just across the street from Rider's Hobby Shop.

Coming from I-96 West take the 28th Street West exit, Exit 43B. Go approximately 4 miles West. Faded green building on left.
Coming from I-196 East take the 28th Street exit, Exit 70. Go approximately 8 miles East. Faded green building on left.
Coming from US-131 North take the 28th Street exit, Exit 83. Go approximately 3 miles East. Faded green building on right.
Coming from US-131 South take the 28th Street exit, Exit 83. Go approximately 3 miles East. Faded green building on right.

And there ya go.Hey Casey,I am sorry.I forgot about the little one comming.If i was in your shoes i would do the same.The little ones are such a joy and the time you spend with them is priceless.I guess i'll have to beat you another time(lol).Take care and good luck to you and the little lady on the delivery of your new baby.

Scott(t3rc1)

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The Cheeseland carpet challage is I think shaping up to be a real fun time. This is the First Time the Club has done something like this. We have Transponders now and we seem to be receiving interest from all over.

At our last wednesday night club race we had 47 drivers.

If you attending make sure to get those enteries in. Prizes are awarded based on pre-enteries. I've been told there will be door prizes.

Well Jake or Scott. We are waiting to hear your experiences in Grand Rapids.
Hoo-Rah Hoop-La or Zilch Nada.
Please tell me that all the envy that I was feeling was worth it. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/mad.gif
kingpin

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by kingpin:
Well Jake or Scott. We are waiting to hear your experiences in Grand Rapids.
Hoo-Rah Hoop-La or Zilch Nada.
Please tell me that all the envy that I was feeling was worth it. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/mad.gif
kingpin</font>

Hey George.Not going till this weekend.We are leaving friday evening and staying in Gaylord the nite.Going on to GR the next morn.I will post when i get back and let everyone know how it went.Take care.

I raced Stampedes at the Ann Arbor track last weekend. That was interesting, all though VERY FUN! http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif I think I could hang with those guys in buggy and truck (with me Losi's mind you!), just might try it later this year...... http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

So GR is this weekend? That sucks, I won't be able to go. But there is a race in MP the 26th.

The Checklist for MP the 26th:

George- Has he missed one yet?
Jake- Yup
Mel- Better be!
Scott- See above.
Joel- Come on...its small but fun!
Casey- See Scotts answer.

Hope everyone can make it. E-mail me for directions and what not. Anyone going to the Cheeseland Classic? Sounds like a good race, but a bit far for me. Sorry guys. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/frown.gif
Jake
jakerowley@yahoo

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Hey Jake I will be at M.P. on the 26th. JCC race will be Feb.2-3. I was thinking of going to Gd. Rapids this Sat. but I have decided to go to the Detroit Auto Show instead.
Hi to all you racers above the bridge. Hope all your racing is going well. See ya!

Hey all.Mel,Just do it,just get in your car and come to GR.I finally got an X13 and i love it(thanx George).Whats up with Jake too.Come on guys,live LARGE.OK i understand.Wish you all were comming to GR with us.We will be at the Cheeseland Classic also.Those guys have come to our track many times and we are obligated to return the favor.They are a nice bunch of guys.There will be 6 of us going there and 6 going to GR.Will let you all know how it went.I will try for MT Pleasant but that would be really pushing it.I havent seen my boys in two weeks and i really am dying to spend time with them.This divorce stuff really sux.But anyway,You all take care and i'll chat at ya all later.Take it easy and keep it turning left.

Scott(t3rc1)and KEEP ON RACING http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/cool.gif

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Scott let us know how it goes in GR. Glad you like your X-13. After Mel the "Official Woods Mechanic" setup the pod on mine it handles awesome! I wouldn't give it up for a new L30 on the small tracks that I usually race on.

So George, I'm sitting here, looking out the front window of the cabin (yes, I do bring my laptop up to the cabin with me when I am here) and I see all these snowmobile tracks on the ice. Are these guys NUTS??? It doesn't seem like the ice has been frozen long enough to be safe to have a snowmobile on it. I guess it is though......you just wounldn't get me out there. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif Well hope everyone has a good wekend.

Mel, I want the low down on that new Dodge Ram with the 500 horse/500 Foot punds of torque V-10 that Dodge is coming out with.
Except that I know you wil probably hang out in the GM area the whole time........Oh well I can't save them all....... http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

Jake
jakerowley@yahoo.com

Hey Jake. I think that you should venture out on the ice, just to see if it is really safe. How about jumping on your snow mobile and trying it here in front of my place. I promise not to shoot the first time. Any way try jumping up and down on the ice next to my sea wall. My grandsons are coming and the sled hill shoots them out onto the river. I would hate to lose one of them under the ice, because my daughters-in-law insist on getting them back. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif
I am looking forward to MP. I will have a pan car for sale, but possibly no legends. I am working on a deal for my last one now. Have sold three cars since the first of the month. Everybody thanks me for my "great deals", so I guess that I should raise prices. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/wink.gif
I have enough parts to make the dynamic strut front end for the pan car, but in three different colors. I soaked them in thinner and wire brushed them clean, but I have never dyed before. I am going to use black dye. Do you (or anyone else) think that the black will cover, blue, purple and white? See ya. George