I was wondering does anybody have an extra HPI shock they would want to sell,..if so please bring it Friday. and I will get it from you then.

Thanks in advance.
Henry

Better late than never. Had to join in the discussion. George thinks he is going to beat me this series.......ha!......Last Friday, my batteries dumped with 5 seconds to go, got nailed on the back stretch, broke 2 shocks and the T plate, and still finished ahead of george. Oh................I was using a streak!

Furthermore, Sunday's practice was total domination by the "streak Master".
I out ran George with an old C-2 and batteries vs. George's 11 turn...

Look forward to this series guys!!!!!

Better late than never. Had to join in the discussion. George thinks he is going to beat me this series.......ha!......Last Friday, my batteries dumped with 5 seconds to go, got nailed on the back stretch, broke 2 shocks and the T plate, and still finished ahead of george. Oh................I was using a streak!

Furthermore, Sunday's practice was total domination by the "streak Master".
I out ran George with an old C-2 and batteries vs. George's 11 turn...

Look forward to this series guys!!!!!Mind you,this is after you got me up the backside(tm)! lol Of course,I got ya back by pinching you into the wall in Turn 2. Then you broke aforementioned parts! lol
I'm also looking forward to this series! Right now,IMO,it's not all about winning races. It's down to bragging rights between the drivers. lol (who finished in front of whom,etc.)
Glad to see you found us,John!
-George

George's Series Prediction

Here we go George. Last Friday night, my batteries dumped with 8 seconds to go, got punted on the back stretch, broke 2 shocks and the T plate, and still finished ahead of George.....oh, and I was using a streak!!!

Furthermore, Sunday's practice was a total "Streak Master" domination. I continued to pound George with an old C-2 and Batteries vs. George's 11 turn.

George? Just please remeber to go high in one and two as I lap you next Friday!

Look forward to the series guys!!

John Pilgrim

Ouch!!! George, John sounds like he has it out for ya!!! You better keep that dodge/chevy in front of his Streak MONSTER!!!!.....LOL

Ouch!!! George, John sounds like he has it out for ya!!! You better keep that dodge/chevy in front of his Streak MONSTER!!!!.....LOLYeah,I gotta get some new batteries this week! Mine are sooo old that they aren't good enough for Sport packs! LOL
-George

Yeah,I gotta get some new batteries this week! Mine are sooo old that they aren't good enough for Sport packs! LOL
-George
Well I know it's not ythe driver that's slowing you down . must be something else. you'll find it soon. By mid season you'll be near the front.

Welcome to the thread John P! George has been smack talking both of us predicting that he is going to school us! Let me know if you need someone held up a little during the next main ;) ;) lol

I want to thank Tom and Dan for coming out yesterday and helping me get my car better. The rain stopped us right before we were going to put the Kisbey mod motor in... ;( Hopefully I will be able to hang with you all this Friday.

Welcome to the thread John P! George has been smack talking both of us predicting that he is going to school us! Let me know if you need someone held up a little during the next main ;) ;) lolShould be called "reeducation"! lol
-George

Butts tm, what tires do I need to run down there in 19t?
Clifford. We all are running pretty much the hardest thing we can get to work so that they last. With stock I was using purple fronts and magenta rears(all I have is TRC) and I got the whole 7 race points series with the same set.

With the extra speed of 19t the purple right front is basically a one night stand tire and that gets expensive quick. Several of the fast guys are using a red right front with purple everywhere else but one or two guys are having good luck with purple all the way around.

Me? I'm still searching for that perfect set up. It all comes down to bringing every foamie you have and turn some laps. Good runs on saturday too if I may add. Guys, If Cliffords car works and he drives like he did at branford last saturday night we'll all be in trouble when he comes back.

Jerry,
If you see this please remember to bring the hyperdrive so I can get it for JP,...

Thanks
Henry

Andy won't be making the trip on the 18th and 19th but the purple terror will be riding shotgun in Big Red, So tune em up boys and let's go racing!

ok i gotta step in here...

billy bruce has the single fastest lap at hobby world correct? 3 pinks and a purple right front.

mike boylan holds the current track record correct? 3 pinks and a purple right front

billy used jacos mike boylan ran trc's

tire wear at hobby world the night we were there was AWESOME! on a scale of 1-10 for tire wear it was maybe a 3 with 10 being the speedway spectacular surface or 50 grit sand paper...

the mis conception alot of guys have is to try a pink rear without geting rid of that nasty red rf tire. now i'm sure a red rf tire works great! and i'm no hobby world expert by a long shot..but i do tend to notice what the fast guys run..and right now the 2 fastest cats at hobby world used 3 pinks and a purple..mike boylan was almost running on rims i think they were 2.08 size tires i think when he got there that night they were under 2.15 he ran 3 packs in practice another pack before the main and 3 packs for racing..if that night was a common night for tire wear i would say you all have it very lucky... strickland is on par with hobby world as far as tire wear goes and none of us use a red rf tire..i own 1 red rf and it was for tuffys..and tuffys should be caps...

if that night we picked to come up was a fluke or a extra good night at hobby world than go with what you have always run...the lack of sugar water on the track and the amount of dust you get the 1st run makes forward bite hard to find with purple rears..harder is not always faster... i can see where a red tire and 3 purples would make for tires that last 4 ever though..but you gotta pay for speed...imagine if billy and mike were locals? you would either run 3 pinks and a purple or move over every friday night? after awhile you would pony up for the rubber... does this make sense? not being a smart a$$ but i think you can all go faster if you think outside the box? the best part is you all have something to shoot for..mike and billy are fast everywhere they go..some day when i grow up i wanna be like mike! ahahahha

oh and david butts you have a good set-up and you have the speed...try the 3 pinks and a purple one time..please....

Thanks for the info,Fish! The funny thing is that when I ran Pro-Spec,I ran an Orange on the RF (hardest of the 3 spec compounds). I used to run the Oranges into the ground in 2 race nights! Your comment about either move over or pony up for the tires held true for me in Spec. Even though the Spec tires are a bit cheaper than the other ones,I still had to buy a set every 2 weeks.
I'll have to try the 3 pinks/1 purple setup this Friday night.
-George

Shannon- Check your PM!
-GR

Sounds pretty convincing, what were you running that night?

I put a post up on the touring site so no "hey isnt this the oval thread". Just want to make sure everyone gets the message. We will be out at the track today around 5or6 to redo the road course. It will be in the infield and touring will not be using the oval section anymore. This way if need be both classes can practice with out hitting head on. Touring will be on the front stretch around the legends oval to go through the lap counter and then right back to the infield. Dave P put the layout on here I think on mon. If you wanted to check it out. IF YOU WANT TO HELP WE'LL BE THERE AROUND 5 OR 6 AS LONG AS it isn't raining to bad. If you don't help don't complain about the way it is set up. If you are there then you will have a chance to voice your opinion. It doesn't lay itself out and it's alot of work. last time Bear, Dave P,Myself, Both Eugenes, Brad, Ray,Dave Butts were the only ones that reshaped the current layout. Alot of people were complaining that it was to much and to tight and boo hoo hooed and didn't help at all . So I ask that if you want to help great if not keep your comments to yourself If you don't like it. This is to the Touring people only you know who you are. Thanks Guys!!!

ok i gotta step in here...

billy bruce has the single fastest lap at hobby world correct? 3 pinks and a purple right front.

mike boylan holds the current track record correct? 3 pinks and a purple right front

billy used jacos mike boylan ran trc's

tire wear at hobby world the night we were there was AWESOME! on a scale of 1-10 for tire wear it was maybe a 3 with 10 being the speedway spectacular surface or 50 grit sand paper...

the mis conception alot of guys have is to try a pink rear without geting rid of that nasty red rf tire. now i'm sure a red rf tire works great! and i'm no hobby world expert by a long shot..but i do tend to notice what the fast guys run..and right now the 2 fastest cats at hobby world used 3 pinks and a purple..mike boylan was almost running on rims i think they were 2.08 size tires i think when he got there that night they were under 2.15 he ran 3 packs in practice another pack before the main and 3 packs for racing..if that night was a common night for tire wear i would say you all have it very lucky... strickland is on par with hobby world as far as tire wear goes and none of us use a red rf tire..i own 1 red rf and it was for tuffys..and tuffys should be caps...

if that night we picked to come up was a fluke or a extra good night at hobby world than go with what you have always run...the lack of sugar water on the track and the amount of dust you get the 1st run makes forward bite hard to find with purple rears..harder is not always faster... i can see where a red tire and 3 purples would make for tires that last 4 ever though..but you gotta pay for speed...imagine if billy and mike were locals? you would either run 3 pinks and a purple or move over every friday night? after awhile you would pony up for the rubber... does this make sense? not being a smart a$$ but i think you can all go faster if you think outside the box? the best part is you all have something to shoot for..mike and billy are fast everywhere they go..some day when i grow up i wanna be like mike! ahahahha

oh and david butts you have a good set-up and you have the speed...try the 3 pinks and a purple one time..please....
you make a good point about the tires. just it is a expensive one.


what tires did you run there speedy!!!!!!!!

Because I out qualified you with 3 purples and a red

but I think I might change tires. Hey Butts (tm) do you have a magenta front??????

Shots fired

:p

lol i posted the fast guys tire set-ups i never want the guys set-up in the b main! lol

i have ran 3 pinks and a purple rf at alot of outdoor tracks over the last 5 years..i have never ran a red right front ever in 5 years..except at tuffies..like i said tuffies should be caps..

dave are you going to strut around all year about a local club race? c'mon bro where were you at the last focar race? how about race rock? turkey shoot at minnreg? hmmmmmmm if finishing last in the A at a club race tweaks those nips than your lucky...

ronny hames used bsr pink lr bsr double pink rr bsr double purple rf and bsr double pink lf on his adx ride..i ran 2 pink rear bsr a double pink lf bsr and a purple rf bsr..i trued up 4 sets of tires for hobby world and left every single tire i own at home...seems i forgot to pack them! ouch! one thing i dont do..is post losing or slow set-ups...i was in the B and off the pace with 34 laps all night..i will be back and hope to run 35....like i said when i grow up i wanna be like mike!

thanks for not taking what i posted as a nasty post..

i along with all of you am searching always for a better set-up..think about it for awhile..you do all you can and dont go any faster? but you dont stray away from what you think works...all you know is the guy next to you runs what you do..so it must be right? than a outsider rolls up and lays down some fast laps ..but his set-up is off the wall..was it luck? nope...he just doesn't know any better so he uses what he knows works for him...boylan was told that pinks dont work...he didn't listen...he was fast...lol and billy bruce would have to be paid to run a red right front tire...lol

oval isn't always about spending money to go fast..but on ocassion the right tire choice can be key to fast laps..cutting corners on tires could be costing you a tenth or more..and what realy stinks is this...

mike was running some realy small trc tires , like i said they were under 2.10 almosty rims..so he went out before the main to scrub in a larger set 2.25 diameter..same componds same trc tires...the car stunk up the joint..it looked like he was running on ice...the taller tire actualy killed the handling of his car..not just a little..alot! he had to run the rims to run fast...i buy tires like you all do and so does mike..taking a new set and cutting them down from 2.40 to 2.20 is sick! but i'm willing to bet when you find yourself running fast it might be your on some smaller tires...i witnessed it...and now i believe..i knew carpet rims were fast..but oustide as well.... yikes!

GEORGE: again i checked my pm's and found one of yours..in all honesty i found my car got better as i moved my batts forward...but 34 laps is not fast! lol

i watched phil owens car in that main and he had a rocket! i myself will be found rooting around in his pits next hobby world visit! lol

if you guys want i can post billys and mike boylans set-ups on here? both those guys have no problem helping the other racers...mike runs a associated and billy runs a 10 year old adx car! errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and phil i know has posted his hobby world set-up on jakes web site...you all need to post some basic info like that for the new guys or out of town racers...and remember a hyperdrive needs something different from a 10L4 and so on....what works on jerrys car might be a turd on a 10L4...i know the adx has lots of rear bite..i know the maverick has lots of front bite..i think a 10L4 has good all around bite..kinda neutral in handling...i know everything i ever knew about my adx ride got thrown out the window with my maverick...there just night and day different...

shawn if i get those set-ups maybe you can find room for them on your site? you do a good job with that site..something i think that is just taken for granted...it's time taken away from other things you could be doing...keep it up!

[QUOTE=katf1sh]lol I posted the fast guys tire set-ups I never want the guys set-up in the b main! lol[QUOTE]

Aha! But some people may want the "B" main set up if they're stuck in the "C". Setups are like tools. You can never have too many but you always have a favorite for a particular job.

And just to make you happy my car now has three pinks and a purple on it just incase we get to race this friday:tongue: . Seems I have some so I may as well try them. My car the night you guys came up had a purple rf, Black lf and a narrow(1.5") black lr and a standard width black on the right. Whats strange about that is those same tires when tried in stock didnt work, car was loose off turn four but with the extra speed and susequent increased airflow of 19t the car was almost dialed. Wear is why I didnt stay with that combo. I'll try whatever's in my box but my box is looking bleak. Come'on raffle tires I need'em.

but I think I might change tires. Hey Butts (tm) do you have a magenta front??????:p
Hmmm? I think I have one or two that may be diametrically sufficient. (big enough)

mr. butts you do so well with very little..and that is no joke! you fly around the track and you do this with the least amount of money spent! you are a hero of mine...besides you have a passion for oval racing and come on here and give a race report..you have me checking on here every saturday around noon when i roll out of bed! and you have that effect on more than just me! oval racing needs 100's of david butts...could you imagine?

oh and it's better to have a tire box than none at all! lol that raffle is cool also..john hart is doing his best..hope he doesn't get taken for granted...that is also alot of work.. what does phil owen help with? he he he

changing just the tires may or may not work..you may end up changing some other things as well? the forward bite you get will reward you in the end though..

Look forward to the series guys!!

John Pilgrim

Welcome to the home of trash talking, John. Glad you found it.

So I ask that if you want to help great if not keep your comments to yourself If you don't like it. This is to the Touring people only you know who you are. Thanks Guys!!!

Sorry guys I wasn't able to make it. Hope you had enough help. With schools out for the summer, I am on ten hour work days. The good side is I am off on Fridays...so I'll have plenty of time to get my cars ready and go to the other tracks... :p

lol well you are in for a treat. Me Dave, Dave, and Chris came up with a layout that is fun looking to say the least lol.

mr. butts you do so well with very little..and that is no joke! you fly around the track and you do this with the least amount of money spent! you are a hero of mine...besides you have a passion for oval racing and come on here and give a race report..you have me checking on here every saturday around noon when i roll out of bed! and you have that effect on more than just me! oval racing needs 100's of david butts...could you imagine?

oh and it's better to have a tire box than none at all! lol that raffle is cool also..john hart is doing his best..hope he doesn't get taken for granted...that is also alot of work.. what does phil owen help with? he he he

changing just the tires may or may not work..you may end up changing some other things as well? the forward bite you get will reward you in the end though..
You hit it right on the head about Butts (tm) For me it is great having someone like him at the track every fri. always helping and humble when he shouldn't be. He's always has a rocket in every class I see him run in. The race report is the same for me also every sat. first cup of coffe I go to the computer for the RACE REORT. If you don't have a Butts (tm) at your track your missing out.

Katfish I love to bust your gills!!! it isn't everyday that you can say you whooped up on the noccar national champ!!!!!

you are right about the tire thing i am going to try 3 magenta's and a purple and see what happens

thanks slow poke lol

Anyways the new touring track is sweet most of the lanes are over nine with on spot at about 8 1/2 of my feet. so hope everybody like it if you run a tc3 try a 98/34 or 35

Thanks Katfish, i enjoy building the site and trying to add something to the races. Points racing is what its all about for me. When Hobby World decided to lay down the new surface, I thought it was time that we put the results up for the track. George does a lot of work on the site as well and it wouldn't be up there without him.

All setups are welcome (especially the track record holders ;) ), email them to shawnleary@comcast.net or just post it here and I'll copy/paste.

I won't even comment on 19t setups. This friday will be the third time I haven't run Street Spec tires. doooooh!

Hey Shawn good job on the site. I can offer a little help on the cars Bear and John Hart run L4s and Tom Pedano i think it is a TRC Disruptor Steve Short runs a L3

since the touring track has been changed all records will be reset who will be the fastest come friday night????????

Fish- Thanks for your valuable tips,laughs & the kudos on the website! Make sure you bring Rich next time. Tell him I'll have a Jag shirt for him. lol

DaveP- Thanks for the car info,but we'll need more from the rest of the bunch! I'll add those to the next points update.
-George

Guys we are really looking forward to the 18th, is there a kids class?

Oh yea and for you 19t nuts we will be going to Branford to run on the 19th!

Same thing here on Mr BUtts'(tm) Race Reports. First thing I do on Saturday mornings is check for it. And if for some odd reason it's not up yet I am back on every hour for it lol.

Speaking of help at the track.....I think someone would be hardpressed to name another person that helps as much as he does. Even forgoing working on his own car to help someone set their's up.

since the touring track has been changed all records will be reset who will be the fastest come friday night????????

Hey oval guys, Read that as saying there is no longer an infield turn in on the back straight to destroy your cars at. Dang it! No more Pedano-gate. Oh well it got my car on two occasions so I'm glad it's gone too.

Guys we are really looking forward to the 18th, is there a kids class?

There is no "kids" class as of yet, but there is a legends class were two kids and two or three adult "kids" race :p

Would be real nice if HW have a dedicated kids, beginners, novice, class.

There is no "kids" class as of yet, but there is a legends class were two kids and two or three adult "kids" race :p

Would be real nice if HW have a dedicated kids, beginners, novice, class.
See as how we race until 1 am on a fri. will people really bring their kids out that late????, besides Jeremy...lol Now if the winter series was on a sun. during the day i could seen a kids class being a good thing. But I have no kids so what do I know. Just a thought

Run the novice mains at the end of the 2nd qualifier.

Well guys, I have an 8 yr old that loves to race and I guess he will just have to run your regular stock class, he can sleep late in the morning, lol

I've been running 3 pinks and a purple in 19t. in stock I was running purple lf, red rf, pink lr, purple rr.


Good luck to everyone Fri. night, There will be a hyperdrive there on a mission. Hopefully I can get this monkey off my back.

Jerry,

you have a PM

Henry

I've been running 3 pinks and a purple in 19t. in stock I was running purple lf, red rf, pink lr, purple rr.


Good luck to everyone Fri. night, There will be a hyperdrive there on a mission. Hopefully I can get this monkey off my back.Good luck,Jerry! You're just in a slump right now. Go back to basics & you'll shake it off in no time.
-George

Hey guys Harbor Freight Tools on the corner of Beach Blvd and Southside Blvd has the 6" digital calipers on sale for $19.99. I just happened to stop by on my lunch break and bought myself a father's day gift I can really use :p

But I have no kids.

No kids,
Yet!

Jerry, did you break the track record before with that tire setup?

Does anyone know what the weather is going to be on friday. I will be down early I hope. I am glad the g8 stuff is winding down so I can get back to normal working hours.

Does anyone know what the weather is going to be on friday. I will be down early I hope. I am glad the g8 stuff is winding down so I can get back to normal working hours.John- If ya believe Tim Deegan,here's what had had to say:
Weather Forecast
By the First Coast Weather Team
T-storms that lingered late into the night last night (Thurs) will reignite again today but more to the south vs. the north. Afternoon highs will head toward the mid 90's as we head toward the weekend. Also the tropics are showing a bit of action .We will keep you updated on. Meteorologist Tim Deegan

It's rained in the afternoon here all week,but only for up to 10 mins in different parts of town. Supposed to get into the 90's tomorrow. Any rain that falls will dry-up quickly. Unless Pilgrim rains r/c parts onto the track! lol
-George

Thanks George. I hope John P does not rain parts agian but you never know. lol

I am off on Fridays for the summer so the weather will great for racing. Just the occassional showers to clean the track. Temp around lower to mid 90's to get the humidity up. j/k :jest:

Will be fine (No rain). Bring your car and your A game, IT's points RACIN!!!!!