[Memo]

Washtenaw RC Raceway
2009-2010 Schedule

5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Nov 9 2009 to Nov 13 2009 Track Build.
This your opprotunity to participate in the Track Build & Design. Test & Practice on the Track.
Race Dates: 11 Race season with 8 race point series, 2 drops
Nov 14 2009
Nov 21 2009
Dec 05 2009
Dec 19 2009
Jan 02 2010
Jan 16 2010
Jan 30 2010
Feb 13 2010
Feb 27 2010
Mar 06 2010
March 13 2010 (Last Race for Fun, Award Presentation, Door Prizes, Track tear down)
March 14 2010 (Track tear down and equipment storage.)

Each class needs to average 8 entries per race to be eligible for point series prizes.
Novice Class does NOT have a point series.

Class Description:
Batteries and motors- Lipos and Brushless are allowed in all classes.
Batteries:
Stock classes: 6- sub C cells any size. Lipo's 2S 7.4V limit.
Open Classes: anything goes.
Motors- Stock 27T Brushed or 17.5 Brushless or any other industry acceptable stock equivalent. Open No limits.
Classes
Novice Run what you Brung... No battery or motor limit although we do recommend a stock motor and 6 cells or 2S lipo. No 1/8th scale open Buggies,Truggies, Monster trucks allowed, no Mini's allowed in Novice.
Stock Monster Trucks can be run.
Mini Open- No restrictions.
Stock Buggy-
Stock Truck-
Be aware that some RTR vehicles have mild Mod motors and are not legal in stock classes.
Open 2 Wheel Drive Buggy-
Open 2 Wheel Drive Truck-
Open 4 wheel drive buggy-
SLASH SPEC- Box stock vehicle- Kit (motor, ESC, Tires, Body) You can change the radio and servo. This class will be Tech'd by fellow racers. You can use any 6 cell sub C pack or 2S 7.4V Lipo
Stock SCT "Short Course Truck"
Open SCT "Short Course Truck"
Monster Truck (Emaxx, E Revo etc.)- Stock motors and two 6 cell sub C packs or 2S 7.4V lipos.
1/8th Scale Buggy Open- Recommended for experienced drivers only.
1/8th Scale Truggy/Monster Truck Open- Recommended for experienced drivers only.
Additional Classes- Any 5 vehicles make a class. We will try to fit anyone in who comes to race if there are not enough of particular vehicle to make a class.

Doors Open at 8 am
Registration closes at 9:30 am
Drivers meeting 10 am
Racing starts at 10:30 am

Price:
1st class $16.00
Each Additional class $14.00

Main Discussion Thread is at RC Racing Extreme http://rcracingextreme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6232

Thanks,
Memo "James G Raupp"

 

[2ndGear]

Are there 3 qual's and a main for $16???

 

[Memo]

Yes we consistently have 3 Qualifiers and the Main.

On the last Race "Run for Fun" we have 2 Qualifiers and the Main to accomindate the Door Prize handout, and Award presentation for the Points.

James G Raupp "Memo"

 

[2ndGear]

Thanks Memo. The only reason why I even asked is that my nephew is looking to race with me this winter. But no job and keeping his head in the books for school he will have a hard time earning the money for it (of course I will help him when he needs it, but no hand outs). So I was hoping the venue still ran a 3Q and 1 Main. (4 run's + practice time + great atmosphere/people = a GREAT time)

I used to run at Washtenaw a few year's back, 5 or 6 years ago was my last time minus the charity event last summer. I had planned for it last winter but other obligations at work stopped me. Even after spending a good size chunk of cash preparing for it. And now Dan won't be there. But as long as he and his family are healthy and doing well. That is all that matter's.

Look for me in-
Stock SCT with an SC10 for sure.
I am not sure which other class I will run. I will probaly start off in Stock Truck.

Then try Slash Spec/Mod SCT or Open 1/10 4WD (I think the old XX4 is up to it). Or I will mix it up.


Either way, Thanks.
Will Garner

 

[Memo]

Hi Will
Glad your going to make this year. No Changes to the program, same have fun family enviroment. The mini class died off last year, Probably due to the high popularity of the Slash. The Short Course Truck is heating up for this season.

Checkout the discussion thread on RC Racing Extreme. The SCT class is shaping up as 1: Box Stock Traxxas Slash, 2: Open SCT, Any SCT Chassis & Body, 7.4v Batt, Any SCT Tires & Rims, 27 turn Brushed motor or 17.5 brushless, or RTR welded can motor, Any SCT hopup's designed for SCT.

James G Raupp "Memo"

 

[2ndGear]

there are 3 sct classes correct?
Box Stock Slash
Open SCT
Stock SCT

Heading over to RCRE to follow along.

 

[TheMayneEvent]

well maybe later on in the year ill be able to join you guys. Glad to see this great track still going.

 

[Memo]

well maybe later on in the year ill be able to join you guys. Glad to see this great track still going.

Thankyou, Hope you can make it to the races. Pictures from day 2 of the build are here http://rcracingextreme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6232&start=345

Final pic's to follow @ washtenawrcraceway.com

James G. Raupp "Memo"
517-960-5252

 

[Memo]

there are 3 sct classes correct?
Box Stock Slash
Open SCT
Stock SCT

Heading over to RCRE to follow along.

Yes there are currently 3 SCT classes planned.
1 Spec Slash, 2 Stock SCT, 3 Open SCT.

If there are not enough Spec Slash's they will merge into the Stock SCT class.

First Race 11/14/2009 will determine that by # of Spec Slash entries.

Hope to see you there.

James G. Raupp "Memo"

 

[kwiksi]

What tires work for buggy/truck?

 

[Memo]

What tires work for buggy/truck?

J concepts DD's, are what I'm using. I some others being tested during track maintenence, Panther Raptors, proline hole shots, jc barcodes. I was to busy with track stuff to see if any of those hooked up. Riders onsite hobby shop said they will be stocking the proular tires

Check the RCRacingExtreme washtenaw 2009- 2010 discussion last posts for others input.

James G Raupp "Memo"

 

[win1]

Washtenaw rc raceway

Great racing last weekend at the barn.19 heat races w/three Qua. and a main.
Very well ran program. Points series starts 11/21/09 come join the fun.

 

[win1]

Washtenaw points Race #1

Another fun day of racing at the Barn.17 heat races and the Mains.Bill and I sent Sam (The Big Cheese) home with the Team WhoopAss trophy.Hopefully it will stay with him or Bill for awhile.I have done my time.These guys are no easy Win.

 

[Memo]

Need You Help Racers
Open Truggy Race 18 White Transponder #9 went home with One of our new racers.

We believe he is Rob Secco running an E-Revo. No Phone # was entered on his sign in sheet. Please let me know if you have any contact info.

_________________
James G. Raupp "Memo"
M 517-960-5252

Washtenaw RC Raceway

 

[win1]

Washtenaws Points Race #2

Washtenaws 2nd points Race is now complete.The race day went smoothly without Delay.There were 20 Heat races with 3 Qua. & the mains.The racing was Great with many of the heats with 10 or more cars on the Track.It was nice to see some of the summer M.O.R.L series racers show up to race with us.Team Whoop-Ass inducted a new team member Welcome (Memo) He is a Quick study as was we sent Sam home again with the not so coveted Team Trophy.Sometimes that trophy can be hard to shake.

 

[win1]

Washtenaw points race #3

I would like to start out saying thanks to Handy Racing and crew for all the great video.
I had a fun down hill fight on my hands all day with my other three team mates,over who would take home the Team Whoop-Ass Trophy. Bill, Sam and Memo where strong all day which left me to take it home.Thanks again to the track staff for making this a great place to go racing.Everyone have a safe and Happy New Year

 

[HandyRacing]

Picture slide shows (hundreds of pictures) and the A-Main videos from points races 2 / 3 / 4 are now posted:

http://Blog.HandyRacing.com

 

[win1]

Washtenaw points Race #4

It was another fun and exciting day of Racing.The Racing was top notch to be in and watch.I really enjoyed watching the Novice A-Main with 13 cars on track with some close racing for the win.Also the the stock truck A-Main between Cory Smith and Uncle Bob they were giving out driving lessons for those who watched.Team Whoop-Ass would like to take a minute to Thank Memo for giving the Team trophy a new home for the first race of the new year,Thanks Memo we really really appreciate it.Bye the way Memo that is by far the best fake Sad face I have seen yet "good job".

 

[win1]

Washtenaw points Race #5

Even with a light turnout the racing was intense. Can't wait for the next one. Tom McKay's slash looked like it was on rails all day. Mr. West showed his boys how to drive in the novice class. Cory Smith was blistering fast in the Master's Truck A-Main. All in all a very fun day of racing. Then there's Memo; Memo retained the Team Whoop-Ass trophy after a gallant run in a borrowed truck, after he broke his truck in warm up for the Master A-Main. Uncle Bob offered Memo his truck to run with a battery that he had just ran. As other members of Team Whoop-Ass let out a sigh of relief thinking there was no way Memo would be a threat in an unknown truck, how wrong we were... It took Memo a couple of laps to get used to the truck and the race was on as he chased Sam, Bill, and I the entire race, getting way too close to his team mates for their comfort. I think if Memo would have had his own truck the Trophy wouldn't have been his to take home. Great run Memo!

 

[win1]

Washtenaw points Race #6

It was another fun and exciting day of racing. Phil West made the jump from the novice class to join the rest of us old folks in the Master Truck and did a very good job of driving. Congrats to Terry Lund for winning the Slash 4-wheel drive truck in the raffle by Rider's Hobbies. I know everyone there would have liked to take that one home. Congrats to Cory Smith for another great win in the Masters Main. He has got all of us scrathing our heads thinking about how to catch him. Team Whoop-Ass had their share of broken parts and other mechanical problems but manged to qua. pretty well. Mr. Consisent (Bill Wood) was the fastest qualifer of the team drivers and never looked back in the Main, out running all his team members to finish 3rd. I finished 4th, and Sam 5th. Then there's Memo, who ended up taking the team trophy home after he thought he had Sam Sprang (aka The Chameleon) beat. Memo had slowed his pace after passing the orange and white truck that he thought was Sam, only to find out that Sam had pulled his famous body change trick in the Main. Memo suggested that the team adopt a new rule about the body changing as Sam snickered the whole time. Got to admit it was pretty funny. Memo, take comfort that your teammates know that the team trophy is in good and capable hands. And thanks again for for a Great place to race and have fun.