Hey guys, is the gate gonna do another oval race for the pan cars again?
Now that oval season is back in, i think the attendence would pick up for it.
I had a few guys ask me about it.

I know there were some talks about a permanent oval site going in on the other side of the hall there, any plans for that?

ALL- Remember that if your entry is not recieved by October 1st, there is a $20 late fee. Just looking out for all of you.
-Buddy
TEAM BALLS

Eric you got PM !!!!

Thanks for your concern BUDDY LEE!!!!

Hey gate dwellers. GOing through some stuff for ebay this week I will put it here first.

Airtronics 94757 digital servo for TC. $70.00 if I can deliver by hand (75 shipped). Good shape and it just came back from Airtronics with the seal of approval.

Still have a Novak XXtra synthesized receiver 75 band FM 70.00 if I can bring it to the track (75.00 shipped).

The rugrat is still up for sale....its sitting in Jimmy's display case...loaded with goodies.

HPI Micro and Futaba radio combo. Micro not completely built but all parts there with spare tires and wheels. Futaba magnum junior radio with speedo. This includes servo and everything but batteries. 100.00....great for the kids or something to play with.

Jimmy, how updated is the entry list for the Classic?
-Buddy

Question on Indoor Champs:

The "2004 Racing Guide" has a schedule that says "Scheduled Practice 7:00AM to 11:00PM" on Wednesday. In the "Technical Information" part of the guide, it says that practice doesn't start until Thursday.

Does anyone know when practice starts?

-Mike

I talked to one of the guys who helps put on the show-and it loks like the track will be built earlier this year and practice should be starting Wednesday.

Buddy,


The list is updateded as of 9-28-04

Jim

Jim-bo,

Buddy B will bring you my halloween entry today at practice since I cannot get away from work ( 2 jobs ) to get up there to practice or turn it in.

I will have to pray to the rc gods for help next weekend and also may have to play hooky from works to get practice in at the track for the race. I do not want to go up there and throw my money away because I cannot drive.

Any idea on the style or complexity of the track??? Fast and wide or slow and tight???

Race on.....

Hey guys just a reminder tonight is practice from 5:30 till 10:30. Also today is Oct. 1st. It is the deadline for entry forms for the Halloween Classic. Any entry form received after midnight tonight will be charged a $20.00 late fee.

Thanks,
Jim

Fast and wide or slow and tight???

Race on.....Yep!!:)

and yes, I am talking about the track seaball

Hey guys just a reminder tonight is practice from 5:30 till 10:30. Also today is Oct. 1st. It is the deadline for entry forms for the Halloween Classic. Any entry form received after midnight tonight will be charged a $20.00 late fee.

Thanks,
Jim
Jimmy, you need a new calendar.:jest:

yeah Jimmy, today is only the 30th
-Buddy

Hey y'all, this is the last weekend before the Classic. So tell me, who's gonna lay it down this week and put the fear of God in peoples' hearts for the big race?

Who's going to be present to witness this on Sunday? Last week was maybe the most pathetic turnout we've had since we've been at Southgate. If it wasn't for our neighbors in PA or Toledo, we would've had a four heat round. :(

Let's do it sissies. :tongue:

I'll see some of you tonight.

Sorry I missed last Sunday-but I wont miss this Sunday!! I wish I was in Lay It Down mode-but alas this layout is proving tough to tame me thinks!!

There are minimum requirements to a good drift that everyone must understand such as:

Entry speed-This is part of the criteria that will be met very easily with the use of a radar gun with speed display. Entry speed is one of the most visible aspects that judges will look for because it will determine the other parts of a drivers drift.

Line clipping-This is another part of drift that the judges will be looking into. The "Clipping" line is often judged by how well the driver take a drive line. The line itself should always involve the vehicle hitting the right apex of a corner. Judges prefer to see a driver take a tight line around a corner, putting the nose of the car as close as possible to the apex of the turn. Getting the back end of the car close to the outside of a turn also demonstrates car control and can score the driver additional points.

Angle and counter steer-Driving angle of the vehicle is the angle of rotation of the vehicle relative to the direction of its travel. Basically this means that the farther the back end of the car comes around (without losing control), the more points a driver would score in this category. Angle also refers to the length of time a drift is maintained as well as the average angle of the vehicle during the turn. This means that getting the back end to come around for a short period of time won’t score the driver many points, even if the angle of rotation was significant. A vehicle that exhibits extreme angles without spinning out will be awarded high points.

Presentation-How a driver puts speed, line and angle the best will score very well with the judges. There is also another factor and that is how the driver presents his or her drift technique. Just like any other form of competition, there will be an individual with a certain spark or energy that makes them stand out during competition. When a competitor puts that extra flare or energy into their run, the judges may pay more attention to the individual. The most universal component of this category is smoke. The more tire smoke generated by a vehicle while drifting the more points a driver will score. This category previously included the driver sticking hands/legs out the window or opening the door in a turn, but D1 now requires windows to be rolled up and prohibits door opening, demonstrating a shift in emphasis to more technical aspects of driving.

What does that have to do with raciung at the Gate Christopher?
-Buddy

All I read was blaahhh blaaaah blaaaaah steering angle. Remember Chris we are just R/C car racers not Rocket Scientist.

Well, we are thinking of "mixing it up" on you this weekend. I mean really, this whole drifting thing is just like figure skating, and who didn't grow up watching Dorothy Hamill or Brian Boitano? :lol: With the Halloween Classic just around the corner, I thought this would be a great way to avoid burnout beforehand.

I'll see you Sunday.

Goetz is a cheating sob who uses 19t arms and cranks the timing on his stock motors and uses big words to confuse simple folks like myself...Darn-I hate that Chris Goetz :lol:

btw-lunch today c-ball? Call me......

Well, we are thinking of "mixing it up" on you this weekend. I mean really, this whole drifting thing is just like figure skating, and who didn't grow up watching Dorothy Hamill or Brian Boitano? :lol: With the Halloween Classis just around the corner, I thought this would be a great way to avoid burnout beforehand.

I'll see you Sunday.
What would Brian Boitano Do?

Brian Boitano would do exactly what he does best. :cool:

Well, well, well, Norcar. It looks like your special weekend is growing ever closer. I hope you guys don't screw this all up. Afterall, you are in Cleveland. :eek:

Ray - C'mon, I have heard that half of your facility is cheating. Why do think your local turnout has dimished? I've got a guess or two. Word has it that there were a few A-main bodies that didn't even have any flames or checkered flag paterns on them. :confused: How can you make the A-main without flames? Easy, put a cheater motor in, etc.

Open your eyes and you will see.

- R.H.

Brian Boitano would do exactly what he does best. :cool:
Hmmmmm.... Goetz plays with his stick and balls, Boitano-well-you can use your imagineation-if you like!!! Either way-as long as you give it your all till somthing good comes out of it.......

oh-btw-Goetz-teen super little leager-little background info for ya all......

Well, well, well, Norcar. It looks like your special weekend is growing ever closer. I hope you guys don't screw this all up. Afterall, you are in Cleveland. :eek:

Ray - C'mon, I have heard that half of your facility is cheating. Why do think your local turnout has dimished? I've got a guess or two. Word has it that there were a few A-main bodies that didn't even have any flames or checkered flag paterns on them. :confused: How can you make the A-main without flames? Easy, put a cheater motor in, etc.

Open your eyes and you will see.

- R.H.
Hmmm-I'm partial to Paisley designs, Fasraspberry and FasFluorescent yellow.

You know-its only cheating if you get caught-right? j/k-really. OK-OK_I admit it-I practiced last night and my car was 0.4 oz underweight....I am so ashamed....

Ray, what's up with your phizzone? I tried to call over and nobody has been answering.

I just wanted to remind you that you've got to re-balance the arm after you pull those winds off. Chances are that different amounts of material will come off of each pole and the vibrations will almost negate any gains. I'll show you what I mean on Sunday.

I know from expierence. WELL and i stress WELL worth it to re-balance it....
-Buddy

We gonna have a better turnout tomorrow or what?
-Buddy

Yes. :)

I sure hope so...
-Buddy

Hey y'all, this is the last weekend before the Classic. So tell me, who's gonna lay it down this week and put the fear of God in peoples' hearts for the big race?

Who's going to be present to witness this on Sunday? Last week was maybe the most pathetic turnout we've had since we've been at Southgate. If it wasn't for our neighbors in PA or Toledo, we would've had a four heat round. :(

Let's do it sissies. :tongue:

I'll see some of you tonight.
Well, my sissy self is coming out tomorrow. Have not driven an rc car for 5 or 6 months, but I will be there with bells on:)

RB Love

Goetz is a cheating sob who uses 19t arms and cranks the timing on his stock motors
Actually Ray, that was Chicky, according to the after-action round-table discussions we had last week.

Glad to hear you're coming RB.

Actually Ray, that was Chicky, according to the after-action round-table discussions we had last week.

Glad to hear you're coming RB.

YOu havent seen c-ball on a practice night!! 12.7 in stock last thursday!! Yikes!! 0.5 faster than i have ever gone!!!

You guys are really weird. :)

Hey guys,

What a day-some local guys who put in the time and effort this summer-really stepped it up. JOneser was so fast in 12th its not funny. Mike Wise-when he gets motor-watch out. And Ray Adams-our latest 12th scale specialist it seems!!

Welcome back Rob Love-was great to have you back. hey battleship grey aint bad-eh?

Now to figure out why my 12th is so butt slow-but thanks to chicky-its handlng like a dream. So smooth, but No rip-aaarrgghhhh....

Ray

Who's ready for the Classic?
-Buddy

I am!! Cut my bodies last night and I am going to leave my cars alone-no freaking out about every detail this time.......I need the sleep instead :lol:

LOL, i dont plan on messin with anything....just driving it.
-Buddy

It was nice to see everyone Sunday. I had a blast. Good luck to you at the Classic. I cannot make it, but am planning to come and play the following weekend if everyone is planning to race. Keep me posted on plans for that Sunday.

Ray,

The pearl ozite Parma Alfa was the shiznit:). Believe it or not I kind of liked the color once I started running it. One thing is for sure "that body is the stuff".



RB Love

After a brief life check and reorganization I am returning to racing for good now.

Due to lack of racing I will be at the track all day friday practicing and helping out - lord knows I need it.

Hope to have some fun this weekend and enjoy myself and everyones company.

Would have raced last weekend but had free bo tickets to the Browns game so I went and had a good time.

Hope too see you all there.

Ray - after reprogramming my speedo - quantum it run a heck of alot better - I am getting slight glitches when I am under throttle and fast turing - running jr synthesised reciever a jr digital servo - anyone have any ideas??

Also - when doing circles to do my tweaking on the steering, how large should my circle be to have a comfortable starting point? 2 foot, 1/2 the racing lane.....

Any help I would use.

See ya later!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope Chris and Jim will be spinning some music friday so it does not drag on and on.....

MC

Hey all,

yaaawwnnnnnn......Are we ready? I hope everyones ready for a very comptitive weekend of qualifying and racing. I hope the fast guys are patient in traffic and the slow guys are getting the heck out of the way!!! And I hope everyone fast or slow embraces the concept of IFMAR qualifying.....

But-more than anything-lets have fun in two days...

rctazmaniac-I would run no smaller than a 4' circle. And then adjust after a few laps. IN fact-after setting even circles-do 3 laps-add nmore dual rate-3laps and then 3 laps with less dual rate and see what you like. I usually run a bigger circle than most and therefore my cars are usually described as good-but pushes!! Oh-well...

Cant wait, 3 days with no school or work!
-Buddy

Jimmy >>>>>>> Looks like I will be able to make the race :)
Talk about no practice !!!!!!!

Bud - You don't need practice. :)

Good luck to everyone! See you next month!

Jimmy >>>>>>> Looks like I will be able to make the race :)
Talk about no practice !!!!!!!

23 hours to go!!

I hope I see BUDDY LEE up there with the big boys!!!

Sorry guys no classic for me! Carreer change and all has my schedule tied right now! Jimmy, I will pick up the truck real soon! I just have not been able to get up there! Just found out the other day that i wont be able to run the champs because I have to go to Dallas for work the morning of the 28th of november for 2 weeks 8-( So I will get there when I can! I am sure you all miss me too! LOL I may be able to pop up for a few this weekend and say howdy! i am having withdrawls from not racing! 8-( good luck to all our local guys!

Mr Tamiya >> I need $$$$$

12.5 hours!!

Is someone a little anxious? :D