[scottman2007]

WOW love the 55 Chevy,one of my all time favorite cars,iam too an old fart.LOL don't make cars like that anymore..wish they did.

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

Iam not being too serious,its just now days every class in RC people want to go blinding speeds or they dont think its fun,and to a point drag racing is about speed,but its more on reaction times,being consistant.and Sorry but the largest class in Drag Racing is Bracket Racing,and bracket racing isn't about speed.its about cutting good lights and being consistant with your ET's.... iam just saying a class of these Traxxas Funny cars with min Mods done or allowed ,would be very fun class.:wave:

I don't own one yet, so I don't have much standing. But I do race other classes all the time and I'm with Scottman. I'd be much more into getting one and racing if the base class was box stock. That is absolutely what has made the Traxxas Slash the revolution it is. I travel several states for my company. I know that I can go to virtually any track and find a stock Slash class where I can play. Sure, have a "pro" or "unlimited" class for those that will spend the bucks, but the base class should be even so guys work on their set up and driving skills.

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

I was given the opportunity to airbrush one of the new Traxxas clear bodies by a fellow in Idaho. He wanted the legendary "BLUE MAX" theme. He sent me the body, but not any of the other parts or decals, so it will look better once he gets it all mounted and artwork done. I'll post pictures when he sends them. BIG body! Bigger that short course trucks in terms of paint used.

 

[Waltss2k]

I couldn't wait any longer I had to finally get one of these. I got the Courtney Force body but when I go to the US Nationals I'm going to have to get the John Force body. Now we just need a track here in Indy so we can race these things.

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

I had an incredible opportunity to actually visit John Force Racing in Brownsburg when they were testing for the U.S. Nationals this coming weekend.

These photos were taken last week. My hosts, Stingray Systems, are one of John Force's sponsors. We were allowed to tour their facility in Brownsburg, SEE all the CNC machining going on, frames being made and graphics being applied! I'd been in the building once before for an open house, but never a complete tour. It was great!

Then, they took us out to Lucas Oil Raceway (Indianapolis Raceway Park) where John and Courtney and Brittany were all testing and working on their cars for the upcoming grand daddy race! I took some video too, which I will try to get processed this weekend and also post.

John and Courtney really took time to sit and talk with us. They were not pretentious and our questions were answered in depth. It was a great experience. I fell asleep smiling that night for sure. Can't wait to go to the Nationals this weekend! Hope they rock!

Here's a few of the photos. The rest are on a special page I added to the IndyHobbies.com website. Go to the page here: http://www.indyhobbies.com/JohnForce.html

 

[lowhogg2]

hi everyone i am new to hobbytalk! heres a pic of one of my drag cars

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

To get it to post, you need to either insert a link on the image button to a location where its already posted on the internet, or go to "Advanced" button and make it an attachment. Try to keep your resolution down under like 2000 pixels wide. It can only display as big of a screen as you have on your computer.

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

New body I just airbrushed for the Traxxas Funny Car. This one is going to Idaho to a RC drag racer there. Faskolor paints. I like the colors! Its based upon the real JEGS Mustang Funny Car.

 

[hunternaf]

new paint

Looks very good, I actually got to put my funny car on the new asphalt at rc fun park in Granger and got the front wheels to lift off the ground on takeoff so I am a happy camper but the asphalt pad is too small for a drag strip, great for touring cars though. Funny car is back in its box.

 

[galanoola]

i like this post

 

[scottman2007]

So is Granger fun park, open??? Are there very many traxxas funny cars running up there? also where is it located???Website???I would like to get a Bunch of people to run these Traxxas Funny cars.

 

[hunternaf]

http://rcfunpark.com yes they are open and no they do not have a drag strip, the new asphalt is for road coarse and oval racing. They do have a long driveway but the asphalt does not have good traction at this time (last fall) if there was real interest in a run what you brung drag race I am sure he would set something up

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

Did you guys see these new Micro Scale Specialties "Micro Rail" dragsters? Found it on another forum. R/C controlled, but tiny!

 

[hunternaf]

cool looking

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

Seems like they'd have to be run on carpet or absolutely perfect blacktop. Anything else and they won't stay down or track right.

Have you ever seen Gary Conley's stuff? Quarter scale working V-8 blown engines! Well worth some time on his website:

http://conleyprecision.com/

 

[420 Tech R/C]

Gary Conleys stuff is awesome!!Little rich for my blood, though. The Micro-Rail is My design.. Whats up Indy!! I am 2wd Mod on RC tech. You are spot on. The car was designed to be run on carpet with foams on the rear, or RCP track with Silicone drag tires.The Foams even work very well on low industrial carpeting, but of course are intended for Ozite.Not really made for asphalt at all..Testing thus far is going very well.Our drivetrain consists of a PN racing 70t 'stock' class mini-z motor currently geared 10/60 with 1 3/16" diameter R foams.Powered by 2s 300 mah 45-90c Nano-tech li-po.Run time is well over an hour on a charge..I actually spent the afternoon today testing them in the rail doing hole-shots back and forth across my living room floor(VERY low industrial carpet).I gave up after an hour and still not tripping the low voltage alarm.I will be getting video tomorrow.Going to a buddy's place.. He lives in an apartment building with carpet just like my living room....and 150 ft long hallways!!!

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

Can't wait for the video!

 

[scottman2007]

OMG I love that Little dragster,We so need to get some of these and run them somewhere indoor.how about a Micro Funny Car.We So need to race these bad boys,is there a website for these yet??

 

[420 Tech R/C]

OMG I love that Little dragster,We so need to get some of these and run them somewhere indoor.how about a Micro Funny Car.We So need to race these bad boys,is there a website for these yet??

Scott, funny you ask about the website.I am actually waiting on my tech. guy to get back with me, so as I develop and test I am just using a FB page to keep interested people updated...And yes, a 1/24 micro funny will soon follow:thumbsup:Its almost a "have to" when you take a look at all the 1/24 slot car bodies you could run on a micro funny/pro stock/street chassis.:thumbsup: To follow the fb page just search "Micro Scale Specialties" . Go like the page.I am on there also as a personal account under the same name.

 

[IndyHobbies.com]

Mika asked me to post this for the Hobbytown North store. You can get a printable .PDF by following the link below.

Pretty much an open fun run type of event. (I do look forward to seeing the drag races!)

http://www.indyhobbies.com/Hobbytown2014FunRunSaturdays.pdf