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Not new to RC racing, but have been out of it for several years. Was a big part of the Rivertown Racers during the 90's.
Saw and bought a couple of the inexpensive Xmods for myself and my son. We have been running races for these cars for the last month. These things are an absolute riot to race. Minimal investment (50 bucks), minimal wrenching, just charge the batteries and have at it. Have run into a couple of other old Rivertown guys that have come out and raced with us and I was told many of the GR guys hang out on this board.
Just thought I would post the information for those that might be interested in joining us. We would welcome other brands of 1/28th scale cars such as Mini Z, etc. Given enough turnout we can have separate classes to keep things competitive.
As things stand for Xmods right now (we can add for other brands as they show up):
Racing every Saturday!!!!
Three classes:
1. Box Stock - No modifications (except body kits)
2. Modified - Only official Radio Shack Xmod upgrades
3. Unlimited - Whatever you want to do
Three five minute heats and one 5 minute main. Maximum of 6 cars per race.
Practice and Registration starts at 12 noon. Racing starts at 1:00
Cost is $4 for the afternoon. ($3 to the owner of the site and $1 to the club)
Location:
The Only Way to Play
1522 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids MI (Eastown area where Wealthy, Lake Drive and a couple other streets come together. Right next door to Wolfgangs restaurant.)
Email: [email protected] for additional information
The bottom line is fun. We run on hotel type carpet, low nap and plenty of grip with a track that is outlined by 3/4 inch pvc pipe ($16 bucks total investment, lol) We bump, we bang, we marshall ourselves with reverse. If someone "turtles" we pause the race, put them back on their wheels and continue on. We had 7 Xmods on the track at the same time yesterday, with minimal radio interference and lots of door to door racing. We ended up running 6 five minute races total just because no one really wanted to stop racing, lol.
Come on out and join us!!!!!
Saw and bought a couple of the inexpensive Xmods for myself and my son. We have been running races for these cars for the last month. These things are an absolute riot to race. Minimal investment (50 bucks), minimal wrenching, just charge the batteries and have at it. Have run into a couple of other old Rivertown guys that have come out and raced with us and I was told many of the GR guys hang out on this board.
Just thought I would post the information for those that might be interested in joining us. We would welcome other brands of 1/28th scale cars such as Mini Z, etc. Given enough turnout we can have separate classes to keep things competitive.
As things stand for Xmods right now (we can add for other brands as they show up):
Racing every Saturday!!!!
Three classes:
1. Box Stock - No modifications (except body kits)
2. Modified - Only official Radio Shack Xmod upgrades
3. Unlimited - Whatever you want to do
Three five minute heats and one 5 minute main. Maximum of 6 cars per race.
Practice and Registration starts at 12 noon. Racing starts at 1:00
Cost is $4 for the afternoon. ($3 to the owner of the site and $1 to the club)
Location:
The Only Way to Play
1522 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids MI (Eastown area where Wealthy, Lake Drive and a couple other streets come together. Right next door to Wolfgangs restaurant.)
Email: [email protected] for additional information
The bottom line is fun. We run on hotel type carpet, low nap and plenty of grip with a track that is outlined by 3/4 inch pvc pipe ($16 bucks total investment, lol) We bump, we bang, we marshall ourselves with reverse. If someone "turtles" we pause the race, put them back on their wheels and continue on. We had 7 Xmods on the track at the same time yesterday, with minimal radio interference and lots of door to door racing. We ended up running 6 five minute races total just because no one really wanted to stop racing, lol.
Come on out and join us!!!!!