Tone, How's that 1st Place trophy doing, good job today. 175 entries......enough said. I hope everyone had fun today. Charlie

i think marshalls is SATURDAY night racing on the oval.... and sunday on the offroad... Santee, you are the one who invited me... so u tell me what the dealie is!!!

Anyways... back to the race today.... today was an INSANE race day... really was great to have SOOOOO many entries, and SOOO many new faces! seeing them 8th scale buggies reallllllly got me wanting one!
As usual, the board ran a GREAT race.... thanks to all yall for makin the day really cool... WE NEED TO GET LIGHTS!!!!!! hands down... i've got a solution to the "headlight System" currently in place.... if we could find those halogen flood light joints on a stand, i'll donate the use of my generator to power said lights for the dark periods..... i'll look on the web a little later for said lights to get an idea of said light cost.... and to all of you mini-t oval racers that i "blew the doors off of" GET THEM DAMN XRAY M18 PINIONS!!! going THIS FAST is suuuuuuch a rush, i was SOOOOO SCARED..i had freakin BUTTERFLIES and stuff... i'll post a link to the Horizon Hobbies Part # a little later... i got mine at TECH TOYS, but i also understand Cruzin has them too.... i might have to takea ride up there to check that place out.... all you guys gotta get the speed fix!!

-Tone

Tone doe sthis mean were not going up to the barn next weekend, i really wanted to hit that huge jump and watch my francis die.

175 entries...ok no new members for the rest of the year! Wow, that is a heck of a turn out, and we thought our 100 something day last year at the challenge was pretty good...Well, I hope this makes everyone see that pre-registering for the challenge is a good idea...


So how many laps did you go in mini-T, Tone?

Nick

Tone doe sthis mean were not going up to the barn next weekend, i really wanted to hit that huge jump and watch my francis die.

the reason that we aren't going to the barn this week is that they wont be racing. they are all going to race somewhere in connecticut

Gary/Wayne/Whoever,

Am I going to update the site this week? If so, which is not a problem, I just need the results (and the point standings if you have them, Wayne).

Thanks,
Nick

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=03473925000&subcat=Work+Lights
^^light solution^^????

Tone, How's that 1st Place trophy doing, good job today. 175 entries......enough said. I hope everyone had fun today. Charlie
its sittin pretty in my apartment... the next one will be even harder to get!! now that i told everybody how to go fast.....

-Tone

Tone doe sthis mean were not going up to the barn next weekend, i really wanted to hit that huge jump and watch my francis die.
No BArn... they aint racing..... they all goin to CT....

-Tone

Gary/Wayne/Whoever,

Am I going to update the site this week? If so, which is not a problem, I just need the results (and the point standings if you have them, Wayne).

Thanks,
Nick
Hi Nick - Wayne's going to email you the results later today when he gets home from work and dumps the PC. It was a little dark ;) last nite when we finished....

We haven't done anything at all on doing a refresh on the website, so we could use your help to update the current one - thanks!

Gary

holy cow 175??? what time did you guys get done with everything?


Mike

175 entries...ok no new members for the rest of the year! Wow, that is a heck of a turn out, and we thought our 100 something day last year at the challenge was pretty good...Well, I hope this makes everyone see that pre-registering for the challenge is a good idea...


So how many laps did you go in mini-T, Tone?

Nickehh... i did 19.... but i fipped down the big hill which cost at least a lap - i was runnin 11-12 second laps - and i flipped comin out of turn 2 a few times - going high outa that turn is NOT advisable! i was geared 17/59 which was about ALL my Baja/raider could handle.... i tried 19/59 in practice, but it couldnt get up to speed.... and forget a big block with a 19tooth... it is slower than a raider w/ a 15tooth.... i still gotta get the handling down 100%.. but the adjustments i DID make made a WORLD of difference.... now i am wondering if i am taking this WAAAAY out of hand.... at least it hasnt cost a fortune - 8 bux for the pinions..... LINKAGE: http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=XRA385700

and as promised.. i got links ofr lights - if this is the route we are going....

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1293346393.1092068912@ @@@&BV_EngineID=ccjiadcmeklhkhicehgcemgdffmdfko.0&vertical=SEARS&pid=03473931000&sid=I0080602410004900085&vertical=SEARS&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=03473925000&subcat=Work+Lights

single and double tree lights!!!
werd dogs

i just hope dont piss people off next race..... i did enough of that this past weekend w/ my mini-t.

-Tone

holy cow 175??? what time did you guys get done with everything?


Mike
i think it was like 8:30 or 9..... we had farkin car headlights for the last race!! craaazy shizzz

-Tone

Hi Nick - Wayne's going to email you the results later today when he gets home from work and dumps the PC. It was a little dark ;) last nite when we finished....

We haven't done anything at all on doing a refresh on the website, so we could use your help to update the current one - thanks!

GaryGary, Niiiiice racing.. LMK if you need anythin fer the challenge on that mini-t....

-Tone

Hi Nick - Wayne's going to email you the results later today when he gets home from work and dumps the PC. It was a little dark ;) last nite when we finished....

We haven't done anything at all on doing a refresh on the website, so we could use your help to update the current one - thanks!

Gary
Sounds good to me, he'll probably get them to me after he gets a little shut eye...Is he on his new hours where he actually gets to sleep, or was it right to work for him?

Nick

Gary, Niiiiice racing.. LMK if you need anythin fer the challenge on that mini-t....

-Tone
Yeah big boy, get me a Losi slipper ;) :p !!

Thanks for the link on the XRay pins - that's what I been looking for!

I may just have to drag the Mini T out for the Challenge - it's been resting for the summer.

G

Sounds good to me, he'll probably get them to me after he gets a little shut eye...Is he on his new hours where he actually gets to sleep, or was it right to work for him?

Nick
i was talkin to wayne yesterday, asd he was goin RIGHT to work from the Race...he does work nights... i feel bad for him on that one.... he'll be up prolly for at least 24 hours when all is said and done.... poor wayne......

-Tone

Jon,


How did the touring racing go? I see that ORL is now running the T-SPEC's, I picked one up as well, they look cool, I always liked spec racing.

Nick

Is he on his new hours where he actually gets to sleep, or was it right to work for him?

Nick
Right to work....:( . But don't feel sorry for him, with Samantha doing the announcing, and Chris working as his pit beeotch, all he did was sit around all day. Since Kevin wasn't there either, I even took over yelling at Chris for him :p

holy cow 175??? what time did you guys get done with everything?
I think it was Monday...

i was talkin to wayne yesterday, asd he was goin RIGHT to work from the Race...he does work nights... i feel bad for him on that one.... he'll be up prolly for at least 24 hours when all is said and done.... poor wayne......

-Tone

I hope he wasn't late for work! I think everyone should buy Charlie and Wayne Big gifts for running this whole thing, especially since Mike and I aren't even at races anymore (Maybe that will change for me soon, how soon? Who knows). And the good thing is Mike gets back before the Challenge, so he'll be around to help out after then, hopefully I can find someemployment up that way and can get back to helping out, and racing!


Nick

Right to work....:( . But don't feel sorry for him, with Samantha doing the announcing, and Chris working as his pit beeotch, all he did was sit around all day. Since Kevin wasn't there either, I even took over yelling at Chris for him :p

Well that at least is good to hear, but I guess Chris doing all the pitting shows, especially seeing how Tone layed the smack down (or so he's said) :p .

When are you leaving for your vacation, Gary?


Nick

Yeah big boy, get me a Losi slipper ;) :p !!

Thanks for the link on the XRay pins - that's what I been looking for!

I may just have to drag the Mini T out for the Challenge - it's been resting for the summer.

G
welcome.. i aint a stuck up plick that wont share the speed! the losi slipper will prolly be ther best... i'm thinkin of takin off the Racers Edge one and puttin the stock one back on.. they both suck, but the stock one IS lighter... i plan on runnin the oval indoors with the raider and the 17t pinion... just to see if i can get the thing to whip around the track at max speed... i did a rough calculation w/ the gearing and the theoretical motor Kv... i think i was runnin like 25 mph (in a theoretical situation).... all i know is, that damn thing was fast... SCARY FAST.....
oh and here is the calculator i used...
http://kkreft.net/minit/calc.php

-Tone

Right to work....:( . But don't feel sorry for him, with Samantha doing the announcing, and Chris working as his pit beeotch, all he did was sit around all day. Since Kevin wasn't there either, I even took over yelling at Chris for him :pwas he really just sitting there??? ROFL!! i didnt even notice!! BTW, Chris should be his Pit Beeeeehotch anyways - thats what a son gotta do for a dad.. (altho - i make my pops my bit beeehotch.... he enjoys fixing more than driving....)

Rofl... i need an ENGINE for my Tmaxx... everyone is tellin me the o.s .18 is the way to go.. anyone got any other suggestions??? i guess approx 500 degrees on a trx 2.5 isnt healthy......

-Tone

welcome.. i aint a stuck up plick that wont share the speed! the losi slipper will prolly be ther best... i'm thinkin of takin off the Racers Edge one and puttin the stock one back on.. they both suck, but the stock one IS lighter... i plan on runnin the oval indoors with the raider and the 17t pinion... just to see if i can get the thing to whip around the track at max speed... i did a rough calculation w/ the gearing and the theoretical motor Kv... i think i was runnin like 25 mph (in a theoretical situation).... all i know is, that damn thing was fast... SCARY FAST.....
oh and here is the calculator i used...
http://kkreft.net/minit/calc.php

-Tone
Trinity now makes a slipper clutch for the Mini-T www.TeamTrinity.com (http://www.TeamTrinity.com), it's red aluminum, ooohhhh, aaaahhhhh.



Nick

IMHO, I thought Samantha did an outstanding job announcing yesterday. She does a great job calling out the times and positions, which really helps when you're driving. Throwing her out there to start on the day when we blew away the old entry record didn't make it any easier for her. As she gets more familiar with our complicated structure (oval and offroad, some classes IFMAR, some heads up, different length qualifiers, no nitro in round 2 etc) and our racers, she will only get better. Its a real plus for DR having someone of her caliber, who also understands racing as a participant - she also 2nd place in UL Monster, BTW!! - on the mike. Besides, she's much more pleasant than the clowns who used to do it....:p

Rofl... i need an ENGINE for my Tmaxx... everyone is tellin me the o.s .18 is the way to go.. anyone got any other suggestions??? i guess approx 500 degrees on a trx 2.5 isnt healthy......

-Tone
Nope - OS 18 would be what I'd be buying for mine...

Only 500 degrees? -- the way the smoke was pouring off that motor, I thought the fins would have started to sag down. That motor was HOT!

IMHO, I thought Samantha did an outstanding job announcing yesterday. She does a great job calling out the times and positions, which really helps when you're driving. Throwing her out there to start on the day when we blew away the old entry record didn't make it any easier for her. As she gets more familiar with our complicated structure (oval and offroad, some classes IFMAR, some heads up, different length qualifiers, no nitro in round 2 etc) and our racers, she will only get better. Its a real plus for DR having someone of her caliber, who also understands racing as a participant - she also 2nd place in UL Monster, BTW!! - on the mike. Besides, she's much more pleasant than the clowns who used to do it....:p
Is this the Samantha from Barn Stormers? Its great to hear that we have someone else to help out with the announcing, plus that means a stellar pit spot, underneath all the foot stamping rc maniacs! :eek: :roll:

Thanks for helping out Samantha, even though I haven't been there, I really appreciate it, as I'm sure everyone else does as well.


Nick

Jon,


How did the touring racing go? I see that ORL is now running the T-SPEC's, I picked one up as well, they look cool, I always liked spec racing.

Nick
Hey, dude. The ORL went well for Team Surge. We had three guys out there and all three made the A again (A,B,C this time). I actually wasn't there. I was saving my pennies for the ROAR race at Jackson this weekend. It's gonna be *really* fun. (LOL...prolly the same size as DR's race yesterday.) BUT, for only three classes, that's nice.

Yup, the ORL is running Specs. They're really cool.

It's odd to watch the factory guys going like 10 miles per hour around the track with their T-Specs. It's a blast to watch though. Still, I think DR indoor should definitely look into running a class. They'd be great on a small oval/roadcourse like that.

I was talking to Jeff Cuffs (who is Trinity's top stock guy) and I was like, "How does this thing actually handle if you put a fast motor in it?" and he was like, "Nothing for nothing, but it actually handles really well." :thumbsup: So, yeah, it would be really cool to run indoors.

BTW, you got PM.

-jon

Well that at least is good to hear, but I guess Chris doing all the pitting shows, especially seeing how Tone layed the smack down (or so he's said) :p .

When are you leaving for your vacation, Gary?


Nick
Week from today.

Rofl... i need an ENGINE for my Tmaxx... everyone is tellin me the o.s .18 is the way to go.. anyone got any other suggestions??? i guess approx 500 degrees on a trx 2.5 isnt healthy......

-Tone
Nope - OS 18 would be what I'd be buying for mine...

Only 500 degrees? -- the way the smoke was pouring off that motor, I thought the fins would have started to sag down. That motor was HOT!
I Like the Epic .18 I got (from the little I ran it, it has a lot of power).

Nick

Hey, dude. The ORL went well for Team Surge. We had three guys out there and all three made the A again (A,B,C this time). I actually wasn't there. I was saving my pennies for the ROAR race at Jackson this weekend. It's gonna be *really* fun. (LOL...prolly the same size as DR's race yesterday.) BUT, for only three classes, that's nice.

Yup, the ORL is running Specs. They're really cool.

It's odd to watch the factory guys going like 10 miles per hour around the track with their T-Specs. It's a blast to watch though. Still, I think DR indoor should definitely look into running a class. They'd be great on a small oval/roadcourse like that.

I was talking to Jeff Cuffs (who is Trinity's top stock guy) and I was like, "How does this thing actually handle if you put a fast motor in it?" and he was like, "Nothing for nothing, but it actually handles really well." :thumbsup: So, yeah, it would be really cool to run indoors.

BTW, you got PM.

-jon
Good to hear Jon! You got a PM, back!

Definitely want to start a spec class indoors at Dirt Runners, the cars look good, and street specs are always a good race indoors. I just hope there will be some people interested who would want to run road course! But, time will tell.

I think I should try a 7x1 in my T-Spec for touring mod oval Indoors, Good way to "Break" the car in! :thumbsup:

Nick

Trinity now makes a slipper clutch for the Mini-T www.TeamTrinity.com (http://www.teamtrinity.com/), it's red aluminum, ooohhhh, aaaahhhhh.



Nick
yah, but its using some sorta rubber joint pads... i dunno how good that is.... the racers edge one uses these suckworthy pads... ehh... oh well... reeeedd.. 00000hhhhhhh AAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. pfft!

-Tone

That was my first race ever. I brought my violator and my brushless mini T. I would've ran the T but I felt I couldn't of controlled it. Also, when I was running it in the beginning, some kid ran into it full speed with his nitro truck and broke some suspension linkage and bent every turnbuckle on one side, he gave me new parts though. Maybe next time. On my 1/8 qualifier race after the first lap a clutch bearing seized. On the B main I won first place by a lap. As I was going past the finish line my car leaned out and sped right over the edge and rolled down the grass. There was no fuel left in the engine.

Take every inside corner, even if it means you have to slow down.

Nope - OS 18 would be what I'd be buying for mine...

Only 500 degrees? -- the way the smoke was pouring off that motor, I thought the fins would have started to sag down. That motor was HOT!
i think if it was the stock head, it woulda been like 600 degrees.... that Nova R/C head that i got is ONE TOUGH HEAD!! no warpage, no issues w/ that heat!
i am handing the Tmaxx of to my bro... its his truck now!! Pops is gonna get him the engine (he already agreed) and i am sellin the rest of the car to the little bro for $200... and i am puttin it away for a nice 1/8th scale buggy i think... the cool thing about sellin it to the lil bro... i still get to drive it!!

definately, its either the OS .18 or the Epic .18.... what fuel do you guys recommend to use with these NON-Traxxas engines??? Gary, i noticed you were runnin some Clear Liquid, what fuel is that???

-Tone

Well that at least is good to hear, but I guess Chris doing all the pitting shows, especially seeing how Tone layed the smack down (or so he's said) :p .

When are you leaving for your vacation, Gary?


Nick
The only reason that Chris wasnt racing.... his damn Pinion kept falling off!!! i told him to get that Xray stuff, so he'lll be back next race, and i'll have to just get faster somehow!!

-Tone

I Like the Epic .18 I got (from the little I ran it, it has a lot of power).

Nick
i thought you were rinnin that epic.... hmmmm the question is... do i wanna support Trinity - the makers of all evil things.... or O.S. the maker of all evil nitro things..... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... i'm just lookin fer somethin Psudo-indestructable.... that will take a little abuse since i am still learning how to tune the engines.

-Tone

That was my first race ever. I brought my violator and my brushless mini T. I would've ran the T but I felt I couldn't of controlled it. Also, when I was running it in the beginning, some kid ran into it full speed with his nitro truck and broke some suspension linkage and bent every turnbuckle on one side, he gave me new parts though. Maybe next time. On my 1/8 qualifier race after the first lap a clutch bearing seized. On the B main I won first place by a lap. As I was going past the finish line my car leaned out and sped right over the edge and rolled down the grass. There was no fuel left in the engine.

Take every inside corner, even if it means you have to slow down.
yah.. it wasnt a Nitro car that blew into you.. it was Cratmasta's mf2 almost..... he got the parts from me - i felt bad!!! as for the turns, i stay low in the turns, but the exit is where i need to go a tad higher, but i was goin a little too hight out of 2..... if ya want, come next race, i'd love to look at your brushless!! stop by the Big tent w/ the brown minivan behind it... i'll give you a few setup tips!!!! btw... get step pins in the rear and stock rears in the front... i think that will work better than the stock tires do!

-Tone

Stock rears in front? I was going to get the step pins, but the ones they make look a little small and might wear out. Oh well, if you raced them, they should be good. I just don't wan't to have to buy a new set after every race.

Thanks for the Mini T parts, but I was running around the track when they had that practice in the middle of racing and the small ball joint piece broke off again and I lost the lower spring holder. I was going to run the 8 cell after I got some friction shocks, but it was too dark. I want to sell the losi ones and get the BRP ones.

http://www.brpracing.com/500.html

i think if it was the stock head, it woulda been like 600 degrees.... that Nova R/C head that i got is ONE TOUGH HEAD!! no warpage, no issues w/ that heat!
i am handing the Tmaxx of to my bro... its his truck now!! Pops is gonna get him the engine (he already agreed) and i am sellin the rest of the car to the little bro for $200... and i am puttin it away for a nice 1/8th scale buggy i think... the cool thing about sellin it to the lil bro... i still get to drive it!!

definately, its either the OS .18 or the Epic .18.... what fuel do you guys recommend to use with these NON-Traxxas engines??? Gary, i noticed you were runnin some Clear Liquid, what fuel is that???

-Tone
I run O'Donnell. G

i thought you were rinnin that epic.... hmmmm the question is... do i wanna support Trinity - the makers of all evil things.... or O.S. the maker of all evil nitro things..... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... i'm just lookin fer somethin Psudo-indestructable.... that will take a little abuse since i am still learning how to tune the engines.

-Tone
There isn't a carb that's easier to tune than an OS, which explains why people go and put OS carbs on their TRXs and Piccos.

Ever walk into a hobby shop and see Epic 18 motor parts hanging on the wall....me neither.

You know with an OS if you can't find a motor part locally (and u usually can) you can always get one in a couple of days from Tower.

As "parts choice" questions go in RC, this one is pretty easy, especially with your requirements.

definately, its either the OS .18 or the Epic .18.... what fuel do you guys recommend to use with these NON-Traxxas engines??? Gary, i noticed you were runnin some Clear Liquid, what fuel is that???

-Tone
Right now I'm running the Trinity Fuel with a high oil percentage (RTR fuel possibly) I'm not sure on the name of it though. I was also running the backyard basher fuel in my O/S which had a higher oil % than the blue thunder that I had been running preiviously. If you're looking for longevity, definitely go with something with a high Oil %.


Nick

That was my first race ever. I brought my violator and my brushless mini T. I would've ran the T but I felt I couldn't of controlled it. Also, when I was running it in the beginning, some kid ran into it full speed with his nitro truck and broke some suspension linkage and bent every turnbuckle on one side, he gave me new parts though. Maybe next time. On my 1/8 qualifier race after the first lap a clutch bearing seized. On the B main I won first place by a lap. As I was going past the finish line my car leaned out and sped right over the edge and rolled down the grass. There was no fuel left in the engine.

Take every inside corner, even if it means you have to slow down.
Sounds like a great outing for your first race! Sounds like you're already in the mix of things in 1/8th scale, just keep with it and make sure you're having fun, because thats what this is all about, if you're not having fun, then you're in the wrong hobby. I hope you felt like you were welcomed nicely enough, sometimes people get a bit intimidated by the "seasoned veterans" who sometimes forget what it is like to be new, but if you run into any problems or have any questions about anything, just about anyone will be willing to give you some advice and a hand. You can always ask Wayne of Charlie about anything Club related, they are good for getting you squared away. Glad to see we have some more new racers! Hope you enjoyed yourself!

Nick

I don't have my own username so I will post under my husband's name -

What a great day of racing. I had alot of fun. Thanks to everyone for being patient with me. Special thanks to Wayne, Gary and Charlie. You guys made me feel very comfortable. I'll get the hang of it eventually. Just have to remember the setup for qualifying starts.


As far as the Barn next weekend - Most of the guys are going to Connecticut for the R/C Car Action Race. The Barn will still be open but I am not sure on how many people will be there. I'll try to get a schedule of upcoming events from Lou and maybe then you guys can organize a road trip.

Gary - Thanks again for your kind words!!!!!!

Nick - Yes, this is Samantha from Barnstormers. And yes you are right about the "stellar pit spot" - I thought the Riverdance was going on up there (lol)

Thanks again to everyone and I'll see you soon.

tone, since they will be racing at the barn this week does this mean that we are still going there?

tone, since they will be racing at the barn this week does this mean that we are still going there?well, i'd rather go on a day that they are ALLLLLL gonna be there.... just so it'll be better... uhm.... i wanna go to marshalls in PA to run... WHEN IS EVERYONE GOING TO MARSHALLS??????

-TONE

Tone, thanx for letting me abuse you're volks:thumbsup: ,it was fun. could i possibly come to marshalls with you and craig?

ryan u me and tone r going since we were suppost to go to the varn and they wont be there sunday so we r going to marshals instead shotgun ther and home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

tone got to plan how we will meet idk well figure somthin out

i think marshalls is SATURDAY night racing on the oval.... and sunday on the offroad... Santee, you are the one who invited me... so u tell me what the dealie is!!!

-Tone

tone we r racin sunday for offroad cause i work saturday and our pit except u is all offroad

I run O'Donnell. G
ok cool.... i dont plan on runnin traxxassssss fuel in my o.s. except for maybe since i got a goddamn gallon.... but you ever use Blue THunder??? this is alll like strange to me!!

_Tone

I don't have my own username so I will post under my husband's name -

What a great day of racing. I had alot of fun. Thanks to everyone for being patient with me. Special thanks to Wayne, Gary and Charlie. You guys made me feel very comfortable. I'll get the hang of it eventually. Just have to remember the setup for qualifying starts.


As far as the Barn next weekend - Most of the guys are going to Connecticut for the R/C Car Action Race. The Barn will still be open but I am not sure on how many people will be there. I'll try to get a schedule of upcoming events from Lou and maybe then you guys can organize a road trip.

Gary - Thanks again for your kind words!!!!!!

Nick - Yes, this is Samantha from Barnstormers. And yes you are right about the "stellar pit spot" - I thought the Riverdance was going on up there (lol)

Thanks again to everyone and I'll see you soon.
it was suuuure nice of you to do the announcing for us, and it is a DEFINATE benifit having the lap times announced!! not to mention ya voice is easy on the ears, unlike.... well.... heh (sorry wayne and gary)....

-Tone

hey does anyone want to go to the track tomorrow