I'm starting this thread to give local and out of town racers a place to discuss
racing in general.
Where did all the on road racers go in this area?
What are some things that can be done to bring it back to life?
It seems that our local hobby shop, (Riders) will be running there own parking lot races this year and thats fine, at least we'll have somewhere to race in town. The lot was repaved last year and is still in great shape! The drivers stand is up and the boarders are down. Myself, my son and a couple other guys spent the weekend testing and tuning our cars getting ready for the season, man was it ever nice out! I believe their program will start May 1st and I'm ready, How about you?

knapster did you order your sprint car i got mine

knapster did you order your sprint car i got mineNot yet, I'd love to order it tomorrow but, I'll have to wait unitl I sell a few thing first.

Would have liked to be out there working on our cars to, but I'm still looking for a head button for a NS12S3, or another mt.12 crankcase. I have Jeff's car ready, need to order a bumper for that one. He can't wait to try it out. :p

Ted, Jesse may have one he'd be willing to let you use.

Great Idea Fred. Does anyone know how to get ahold of Jeff H. I would like to get that TR he wants to sell so I can get my car going. Last years motor still runs like junk. Anyone have any thoughts on making some of the bigger races in the area? I would love to do some like the Great Lakes or Midwest Seires. If so post here or e-mail me jerrodglover@hotmail.com

I'll be sure to stop by. I get out of work at 4:30 so I won't be able to participate in the racing festivities. See you guys there.

Great Idea Fred. Does anyone know how to get ahold of Jeff H. I would like to get that TR he wants to sell so I can get my car going. Last years motor still runs like junk. Anyone have any thoughts on making some of the bigger races in the area? I would love to do some like the Great Lakes or Midwest Seires. If so post here or e-mail me jerrodglover@hotmail.comJerrod, The last time I talked with Jeff he did'nt seem willing to part out his nitro stuff. He wants to sell as a package deal.
I was thinking of doing some midwest seires and perhaps the on road paved nats, but I have'nt made any decisions as of yet. Jesse has mentioned doing some traveling. I believe Steven wants to do the paved nats.

Anyone wanting to get a jump start on the outdoor season, Riders hobby shop (Grand Rapids) parking lot is up and open for practice. This will be the last open practice before the start of the season. The lot was repaved last year and is still in great shape! The drivers stand is up and the boarders are down. Whether wise last weekend was great and this weekend is looking O.K.
Temp's should be in the 60's. Come on out, what are you waiting for?

What did everyone run last year with there electric sedan? Rubber or foam??

Jimmie - We ran 19 turn motors, with rubber tires. Sorex 36's are a good all-around choice, one set will probably last all summer.

Denney

Where do you get Sorex 36's tires at? can i get them at hobby world or riders?or do i go online to find them ?

Rider's can get them if they don't have them in stock. If you want to order online, I recommend www.kthobbies.com (http://www.kthobbies.com) - good stuff, good prices, & really fast shipping. I also ordered a set of the Take-Off CS-27's. They're supposed to work well, & a set of 4 pre-mounted runs about $30.

Denney

Denney do they come with inserts?

If you get the Sorex's (~$25-27 for 4 tires), you will also need inserts & wheels. Personally, I like HPI Red, or Green inserts with HPI wheels (all 24mm size). Through KT Hobbies, this combo would be about $36-40. I usually like to run a little softer tires than some of the guys (Sorex 32's, or 28's), but by the time you get 3 full sets you've got ~$120 into it. That's why I thought I'd try the Take-Off's...you can get the softer (CS-27) & harder (CS-32) compounds together for ~$60.

Denney

Both Sorex and Takeoff produce 4-packs of their tires that are pre-built. Those are definitely worth the money since the inserts and rims are very good. Plus, they are cheaper (at least they have been in the past) than buying all the pieces individually. And, the best part of all - you don't have to glue them!

For stock TC the Sorex 36s are probably going to be a little too hard. 27s and 32s are typically good for stock TC.

-Rich

Hey Fred, Are they going to be leaving the drivers stand where its at now, or do they plan on moving it?

Hey, I need you guy's help here. I talked to Tom at Rider's tonight, and he needs to know what we're gonna need as far as parts and tires. He plans on stocking Sorex, but he wants to know what else we need.

Fuel would be nice last year it was a problem

Hey Fred, Are they going to be leaving the drivers stand where its at now, or do they plan on moving it?I understand that the driver stand can be moved in place when the track is in use, but you'll need to move it back to the east end of the track when your done with it. Where it sits now is where Riders want to store it.

Thats cool Tom willing to do that.

MMMMMM,

nitro


I can smell the fumes now... isn't it great:dude:

I'm just hoping enough guys show up to run mod rubber. Can't really see a bunch of 19t guys being to happy with me and my brushless sedan. But I'm ok with that. It would leave me much needed time to improve my Golf game. Actually, instead of improve, it's more like learn. It's ugly....

Yah, its nice. Ive already hit the riders track a couple of times. Im glad i get to work the bugs out now instead of race day.

MMMMMM,

nitro


I can smell the fumes now... isn't it great:dude:

What'd you have for dinner..... Mexican by chance???


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Anyone going to practice tomarrow?

It would leave me much needed time to improve my Golf game. Actually, instead of improve, it's more like learn. It's ugly....
Speeking of that I need help to so where is PETE at? Pete calling Pete we need help come golfing with us........

Golfing?? Bowling?? RC?? Softball?? Fishing??
Late Model Stockcar Racing?? Hunting??

So many choices..... so little time!!!

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Anyone going to practice tomarrow?Ted, Andrew and I will be out around noon or so.

I'll see you guys up there tomorrow also around noon! :wave:

Anyone wanting to get a jump start on the outdoor season, Riders hobby shop (Grand Rapids) parking lot is up and open for practice. This will be the last open practice weekend before the start of the season. The lot was repaved last year and is still in great shape! (Smooth) The drivers stand is up and the boarders are down.
Temp's should be in the mid to upper 60's. Come on out, what are you waiting for?
Electric Sedan, Oval, Truck, and Nitro. Lets see your stuff!
Best of all its FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/images/icons/icon14.gif

I'm hoping to make it out there but it will be later than noon. Maybe around one or two.

I'm hoping to make it out there but it will be later than noon. Maybe around one or two.Are you going to bring the Doorman Pete with ya?

Are you going to bring the Doorman Pete with ya?
The rumor I heard is......................


LoL!!

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Here's where I'll be today & tonight!!
http://www.berlinraceway.com/images/694430-R1-19aerial.jpg

I gotta check it out!

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Are you going to bring the Doorman Pete with ya?



No, He's got to work.

Are you going to bring the Doorman Pete with ya?
No, He's got to work.
I bet Pete will get up to speed soon enough.
All in all, not a bad day. Plenty of new faces and a fair amount of action on the track. Andrew gettin right into some slice'n an dice'n with his dad (RLK),
we had fun though and thats what its all about.

I had fun too for the short time I was there. I've got one car to get parts for and another that needs some serious handling issues. I can't wait for some racing to happen. :p

Here's where I'll be today & tonight!!
http://www.berlinraceway.com/images/694430-R1-19aerial.jpg

I gotta check it out!

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I was there thursday racing full size electric cars.

I was there thursday racing full size electric cars.

No way?? We had a blast out there last night!! It was a little chilly, and we didn't get to see the late model feature because it started raining. But next Saturday they'll be having a double late model feature. Now those sportsman drivers..... thats a different story, talk about a crashfest, it looked like 30 Dave Mullers out there, LoL! I'll be headed back again this coming weekend. I also seen a lot of RC racers out there. Jason Veldkamp works there, Tony Whitehead and his wife were helping out Tom Thomas in the #82 car, Troy DeBryun is also in the Thomas crew, and I'll be over at the #101 Joe Bush camp!
(BTW: the #101 car won the late model feature last weekend.)

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Bobby, Do you still run a G4? If so did you ever have problems with the steering binding up? If so how did you fix that.

John, when is a good time to get my trailer? That way I can get it out of your way.

Thanks,
Ted

John, when is a good time to get my trailer? That way I can get it out of your way.

Thanks,
Ted
It's not in my way, I have plenty of room
out there as you may have noticed. But,
if you need it soon, I'll get it unloaded this
afternoon. Just lemme know!

:thumbsup:

Bobby, Do you still run a G4? If so did you ever have problems with the steering binding up? If so how did you fix that.

Trade it in for a Trinity Reflex???? LoL!

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I just need to get some woodchips put down so that I can go play next weekend. No biggie. Maybe one night after work this week.

I just need to get some woodchips put down so that I can go play next weekend. No biggie. Maybe one night after work this week.

Works for me, if it quits raining this afternoon,
I'll go out there and off load it for ya.

Thanks for the help and everything you've done!!!!!!!!

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Not raining here. I don't see the problem. :jest:

Not raining here. I don't see the problem.

Well then, maybe I should bring it up and unload it at your house!!!!!!!!!!!

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Hey Jesse check this out:

Thanks for the update, you got more info that I get. I was at Trinity last week and my salesperson told me she was not sure what was going on with TM. I was the one that told them that powerline was now a distributor too. I did know that TM crossed the line but did not know why, and I was told that TRinity does not like when people step on their shoes. As of now I guess Trinity no longer has a nitro Tourer. I bought the last 4 reflex nts they had left last month. When I asked about it, they said they will find a new nitro to support. I have spoken to the owner of powerline and we have our realtionship sorted out. I will still be carrying the g4 and parts but the support may not be there at all. I do not think powerline has the resources to do any research or corrections on the g4 or any other car, they appear to be a straight forward distributor and only a distributor. I apologize to everyone for not knowing all the details on the Trinity/Team Magic saga but remember I am only a dealer and companies don't always tell their customers everything. I will try and get some information on the new Yokomo since I am also a yokomo dealer and deal with them directly also.

Just thought you would like to see that.

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Shoulda bought a Vision.