View Full Version : Laso R/C Raceway, Pine Level, NC
Ron Zee
05-04-2004, 09:16 PM
A new onroad track will be opening soon in Pine Level North Carolina. It's designed for smaller cars such as 1/12 scale, 1/18 scale and Mini-Z. The Bud's Oval Outlaws work killer there along with the Mini-Z's. Soon, we hope to try out a few of the Micro RS4's and M18 X-Rays. 4 cell Legends will be run too along with foam tired Losi Mini-T's.
Address is:
Laso Hobbies and Crafts
119 W. Pine St.
Pine Level NC
E-mail: laso60@yahoo.com
By the way, the air conditioning works good in there too!! :D
Okay Ron I found it. :D
Had some fun yesterday even though you guys beat up on me in the main.
Justin seems to really like the Carisma cars too.
I just noticed your post doesn't have Laso's website listed, in case anyone was wondering here it is...... http://www.lasorcraceway.com/
DBWalker
10-25-2004, 05:08 PM
hello fellow racers. :) had a great time Sunday at the track, even though the legends car was giving me a fit. :mad: i firmly believe that everyone that races there has a good time, win or lose.
bring on the 12th scale for some more added fun. :D
nicke6817
10-25-2004, 05:55 PM
Hey-
Where is Pine Level NC? How far away is it from the Triad/Winston-Salem area? Thanks.
Nicke - Pine Level is just a few miles from Smithfield. I would say it is about 2-2 1/2 hours from Winston Salem.
sedanracer8
10-25-2004, 09:10 PM
ya 2 1/2 hours would be pretty close to right. not a bad ride though all 4 lanes. The brp race looked fun yesterday im going to have to put mine back together and see what the little white truck can do. Its going to be tough to catch the green one though. finally got the mini t back together after its encounter with turn 3 in wilson, hope to run it again soon. Legends ran decent was about a tenth or so off if Jimmy had not of broke i was not going to catch him. anyways thanks to ray for fixing my motor up for me yesterday. and even though rodney still won looks like he has some competition. :)
Brian
Hey yall!
Sorry I couldn't make it last Sunday. Have to do the family thing once in awhile. If I don't, my "sponsor" gets a little "unruly", if you know what I mean! :rolleyes:
Planning on being there this weekend, though. Been tuning on the Mini T, trying to make it faster. I really enjoyed running it the other week.
See yall there....
Dee.
Yeah the green truck was fast but couldn't get it done in the main. Ray had something to do with that though....
Looking forward to next week.....seems like the BRP class is gonna be some fun.
Ron- I put some more 4-cell packs together for the 12th scale......
Ron Zee
10-26-2004, 12:03 AM
I just wish he hadn't messed up the printouts in the main. I would've liked to see the lap times in that one. I belive you and I were about even, and there were a few times I could drive away from you. If Ray hadn't been "getting in your way" i think it would've been a lot closer race.And I still woulda won. :p
cheerwhiner
10-26-2004, 08:16 AM
what day of the week do you all run? I am looking to race my mini T at The Race Factory and as many other places as possible!!
Ron - You never would have caught me, so how would you have won? :confused: :cool: It was a good race and a lot of fun.
Cheer - They are currently racing on Sunday afternoons. Open at 1pm and start around 3-3:30. He is also open on Saturdays and some nights during the week for practice. Not too far of a drive from Raleigh/Cary either.
sedanracer8
10-26-2004, 10:20 AM
Wednesday-Thursday 2:00-9:00
Saturday - not sure what time he is opening
Sunday- 1-till whenever
From Cary around a 45 minute drive. I come from garner on sundays and it takes me 35 but i used to be coming from apex and it was around 50 minutes.
Ron Zee
10-26-2004, 10:54 AM
Closed Friday!!!!
O go on,, You know Ida whooped ya in the main.LOLOLOLOLOL
DBWalker
10-26-2004, 04:34 PM
dee---i won't be running legends next weekend. had enough trouble with it last time out to last a while. i will be running the carisma class. justin ran a great race, and was talking smack before the race about how he was gonna take everyone to school. needless to say the competition was better than he thought.
jtn---good runs by you and justin. we definitely need to get the word out about how much fun rc racing really is at laso. good people, good sportmanship, and good food.
Your right DB, tons of fun. I didn't think I would enjoy it as much at first but, I was wrong. :cool: and it costs a lot less too which is good cause otherwise the sponsor gets upset. :eek:
After Justin started the smack talk, I was hoping someone would quiet him down..... :D
Serves him right.........what was he saying? This is my house? lol.
sedanracer8
10-26-2004, 05:35 PM
hey don i wont be running legends either cause i wont be there so legends class may be a little slack. i might be running my big truck this weekend just depends how work goes and if i get to work on it. if not its free tickets to the atlanta nascar race. hard to pass that up. ill be back to race in two weeks. u guys get em right and whoop up on my buddy rodney it really gets him fired up. :)
brian
Hey Don and Brian.
Man, I heard yall had some good racing last Sunday. Sure wish I could have been there.
But I'll definately be there this Sunday. And that's OK about the Legends. I'd really rather run my Mini T anyway. It handles alot better! :D
Hey Cheerwiner, there should be a pretty good crowd at Laso Sunday. I think the racing starts at 3:00PM. There's gonna be lots of food and fun, so you oughta check it out if you can. We're running foam tires, and usually run Losi speed motors, but they run modified there too when there's enough there.
See yall there...
Dee.
sedanracer8
10-26-2004, 07:42 PM
ya racing was pretty good jimmy had his new dale jr body on rails and i think me and don hit every rail he put down. ill be ready for mini t when i get back along with brp too hopefully. i still like that legends though i think thats the most fun i have had with r/c stuff so far. i am going to put one of the speed motors in i guess, unless some others want to run the modified i still have the baja.
Yea, I know what you mean, Brian. The Legends cars are a handful at Laso, with so much acceleration and marginal handling. They do make for an exciting race, though! :D
I'm not retiring mine yet. Even though it's probably got hundreds of miles on her, she still good for a few more races.
I gotta get some new brushes for my spec motors, and do a little rebuilding before I race it again.
Good luck with the "Big" truck this weekend!
Dee.
Ron Zee
10-27-2004, 12:43 AM
God, you think those are outta control,, you shoulda seen John and me with 2 1/12ths out there. God, wait til there's 4 or 5 of them. Now that'll be some FAST racing.
Yeah Ron.....I think we should do a little trial run this Sunday with the 1/12ths. I think we can hit some 3 flats.......
cheerwhiner
10-27-2004, 09:04 AM
how many people show up to race on thursday nights??? I could go then......... not on the weekends though, have to work!
sedanracer8
10-27-2004, 10:09 AM
no races usually on thurs nights normally im sure if enough showed up for a division though smitty would let u run a race. wed and thurs are normally just practice days.
cheerwhiner
10-27-2004, 07:40 PM
darn! well one more semester of school at NCSU, get a real weekday job and then race on the weekends; right now i got to work on the weekends!
Having to turn marshall for 1/12 scale would probably be quite an experience too Ron! :eek:
Could be very entertaining, as long as I don't have to do it! :D
kartrun
10-28-2004, 01:54 PM
Well, in case nobody noticed, we have our own forum now. You can thank me for the move. Us NC racers have always had more threads and posts of anyone else so I thought it was time to dedicate a forum to us. Anyways, I'm the moderator, yippie skippie Just thought you guys would like to know. Later! Brad
so does that mean you have to keep us in check? lol....
kartrun
10-28-2004, 04:30 PM
jtn, yup, so train your tongues :p :D j/k
Ron Zee
10-28-2004, 11:32 PM
Somehow to me, that just doesn't seem right.
Food and drinks and racing this Sunday, Halloween!! at Laso!!
As Ron said.........This Sunday should be some fun......... http://lasorcraceway.com/Race-Results-and-Winners-Pictures-October-24th-2004
Ron Zee
10-29-2004, 03:33 PM
going to Race factory tonight. I'll let you all know how it goes,,, it I find it that is,,,
Hey Ron - I will see you there. I am heading there tonight too.
- John
DBWalker
10-29-2004, 04:08 PM
where is this Race factory at?
DB- the Race Factory is in Cary. Pretty nice place....We had a good time. I can't believe how fast those Slot cars are!!
Ron Zee
10-30-2004, 10:07 AM
Man, I thought Johns and my 1/12ths were fast on the oval. Those little slot cars, 155' long track, 2.4 seconds. and that wasn't the fastest cars they drive on that track.
Way nice place, nice guys, 1st class all the way. They'll be able to run pretty much anything electric there except the 1/10th tourers will be a little more than tight,, unless they limit the size or amount of cars on the track at one time. Still, not quite as tight as Mooresville used to be.
Hmmm,, do we get a discount for coming tomorrow in a costume?? That's ok, I'll be there anyhow. My BRP wants to exercise. Or was it the F-1??? lololol
DBWalker
10-30-2004, 04:11 PM
thank you John. i will be running carisma only tomorrow. the legends
car needs to get a new driver.
Ron Zee
10-30-2004, 11:19 PM
Well, with limited funds I'm not sure what class I'll be running. Either the F-1, the BRP, or if there are any, I'd love to run my Mico X-Ray!!!
See you all about 1-1:30
Don't forget you clocks!!!!!!
Oh hey, this is the second largest slot car track at this Race Factory. I think they call it the hill. Just wish there was a car on it for size wise. But, the thing is 8 lanes wide.
Justin and I are ready....We should be there around 1. No 1/12th Ron?
Good day of racing and good food too. Had a lot of fun. Thanks Smitty.
Good race Ray!
Hey Ron......you want to run the 12th scales out here next Sunday?
Had alot of fun today too, Smitty. And the food was great! Thanks to both you and Lisa for looking out for us! :)
Enjoyed racing Legend cars again today. Jimmy W. had the fastest car, but I was lucky enough to somehow win. Randy did a great job his first time out with his. He's gonna be winning before you know it.
Looking forward to running my Mini T again soon, and letting my son run the new Carisma car.
See yall next time! ;)
Dee.
nomac
10-31-2004, 09:43 PM
mini-t's are the shizzle there!
Yeah, where have the Mini-Ts been? There were a bunch of them 3 weeks ago......
Ron Zee
11-02-2004, 02:51 PM
Hmmm, maybe I could next weekend John. Have to see whats up with the F-1 class. If Jimmy and sons run together, then I'll more than likly run the 1/12th. I think I'm going to let Justin keep running the BRP, but it will be faster next time out.
Hey - you bringing the BRP friday night?
Ray said he was coming too and that is what he wanted to run up there.
DBWalker
11-02-2004, 04:15 PM
the racing was fun and exciting this past weekend. many thanks to Smitty and Lisa for being the most gracious of hosts. :D
ron---if the wife and i go to raleigh to visit family, i might have to slip off up to the race factory and check things out. ;) you did say that they run on friday night?
Hey DB they do race on Firday nights. Stop in, I think you will like it. Real nice place....I am thinking of getting me an X-ray to run there.
Ron Zee
11-02-2004, 10:37 PM
Thing is John, I haven't taken ANY of the cars I have out of the trunk for about 3 months, so I'll have the TC3, 2 BRP's, Carisma Indy, Micro X-Ray, 1/12th Carpet Knife, 2 chargers, a power supply, and a whole bunch of different batteries. Hmm,,,, now that everyone knows whats in the trunk, maybe I oughta download some of it. Might improve the gas milage a little.
Understood. Justin is thinking he wants to get a BRP too. We'll see......I think he would have fun with a Mini-T or RC18T too.
DBWalker
11-03-2004, 04:13 PM
thank you john. wil make it a point to drop in some time soon. :)
Ron Zee
11-03-2004, 10:59 PM
Hmmm,, as an "exebition" class we might be able to run the 1/12ths for little or no funds. Guess we'd have to ask the man about that. But hey, I'm leaning towards running the 1/12th anyhow. I'm going to leave the gearing alone on the BRP for me at the other place, but when Justin gets it Sunday, it will be faster than it was last week. We also gotta talk to Smitty about those motor prices. Mines been in that truck since June!!!
Well, either way I will bring the 1/12th out and we will see what he says. Should be fun. I was consistently hitting 3.1s and 3.2s with it. :cool:
sedanracer8
11-04-2004, 11:25 PM
wow where is everyone been kinda quiet this week. Me and rodney went down to wilson tonight to play some on that new track down there. he ran his gas rc10 on the dirt track for a while, that looked like fun then the concrete dried enough i could get some laps in with the legends, and wow was that fun. its like a big soup bowl. Don and Dee you guys have to come try that. I was running about 5.00 flats with the spec batteries and motor, and foams. Rodney ran the "illegal" carisma out there and was running around 6.5's. haha anyways im tired of typing now so i'll quit.
Brian
Brian - Did Chad mention when they plan to start racing on the concrete?
Justin and I plan on running our NitroTC3s up there.
sedanracer8
11-05-2004, 08:44 AM
I am not sure but i think he said this sat. give them a call to find out. i know they are waiting on lights because the concrete is supposed to be night racing. Don't know what kind of tire you will run on that tc3 but if you have different compounds you will need two brick hard tires on the front. Also i tightened the diff all the way down on the legends car, but i know you guys have different diffs you can change on the tc3 so. a few guys were out there the other night with them and they could not seem to keep them in the right direction.
Thanks - I have plenty of tires that I am sure will work.
Ron Zee
11-05-2004, 04:47 PM
Well we can try running them I got no prob with it. Really think I might need to take a break from this for awhile.
DBWalker
11-05-2004, 05:09 PM
ron zzzzzz---if you go to laso Sunday, tell smitty i will not be there. thank you and have a nice day.
ron zzzzzz---if you go to laso Sunday, tell smitty i will not be there. thank you and have a nice day.
I can't make it either. Turns out this is gonna be another "Honey Do" weekend! You young guys that haven't tied the knot yet better take notice! LOL! :D
Hey Brian. Sounds like I might have to go check that track out sometime. The only gas vehicle I have is a mildly modded Nitro Rustler. But I still got my XXXS, Legend car, Mini T, and I bought a Carisma car last week, thinking I would let my son run it in Jr Carisma. But I might have to run it against Rodney one weekend! :p
By the way, I am a little impressed with the Carisma car. I didn't know you could get bearings, a hotter motor, and even graphite parts for these things.
See yall next time...
Dee.
Ron Zee
11-07-2004, 09:55 AM
Oh man!! Another guy who found the hop up list for them things!!!LOLOL
See ya'll soon!!
Ron Zee
11-07-2004, 10:53 PM
????????
Ron Zee
11-07-2004, 11:23 PM
Hmmm, maybe I shoulda looked at the Laso website before I posted this week. These were the captions on the Oct.31 winners pictures pages.
The first one goes, "Our past BRP Super Truck king of the class Mr. Zzzzzzz definatly has nothing for these guys to the point that he sold his truck for this class."
No, I did NOT sell my blue BRP truck to anyone. I've been letting Justin North drive it when there wasn't other classes for him to run in. I let Ray borrow it a few times to try out the class also. I haven't run it because I can NOT AFFORD to run more than 1 class. I've been running the F-1 because I talked Jimmy into and he in turn talked his sons into buying the things. Seeing as I've been the one talking up the class, I felt that I should be running in the class.
The second goes, "F-1 cars winner Ron Zzzzz is definatly going to race where he can be the best and he has no match from the competition."
I do not run from or to any class because of competition or perceived lack thereof. If I decide not to run a class, that's my decision. I do not run to win at all costs, I run to have fun. And contrary to what it seems most people think, I run my cars for the fun of it. I got tired of hearing people saying that I must be cheating with my BRP. That it's not legal. Something must be going on. A person can only take so much. So I parked it.
You'll notice that the above comments have quotes on them. That's because I copied it word for word off of the other site. Now, I may be wrong and out of line, but to me, it sounds like I run the F-1 cars because I can win there whenever I want too, and that I parked my BRP because I'm afraid John and Ray will outrun me.
Ron......you know your scared.....lol. Just kidding.
I don't think you should take the comments real serious. I think he was just having fun when he wrote it.
I agree. I don't think the comments were meant to be taken personally, Ron. Anyone that knows you knows you are just racing for the fun of it. If you run up front, it's because you have years of experience in R/C racing, know how to set a car up like you want, and you're a good driver.
And I think the racing is more fun when you're there.
Dee.
Ron Zee
11-08-2004, 07:31 PM
Oh well, I geuss I'm overly sensitive. (sniff)
NOT!! Lol
JimmyMac
11-08-2004, 07:52 PM
No, I think you are just getting old... kinda like that movie.. grumpy old men.... :p
Ron Zee
11-10-2004, 12:00 AM
That too. Fine. I'll just go watch FarScape again.
Ron Zee
11-11-2004, 03:09 PM
John, lets run 1/12th this Sunday.
DBWalker
11-11-2004, 06:06 PM
looks like another weekend of no racing for me. :( come to think of it, it will be about three weeks before i hit the track again. i will be going to Alabama the weekend before Thanksgiving to give my daughter away at her wedding. the one thing that scares me is that i keep having flashbacks of the movie Easy Money with Rodney Dangerfield and some dude, whom i have yet to meet, looking at me and saying, "Can I call you dad?" :eek: this will be an oppurtunity to see my folks while i am there.
dee---i think that the problem with the legends car may be taken care of. we will see at the next demolition derby. ;) :D
Ron Zee
11-11-2004, 11:35 PM
"oh Dad! Or can I call you Pop??" Yeah, that was one of his better movies. I like how she turns into a love crazed wacko at the end,, " oh Julio!!! " " No, no more, not again, I can't take it!! "
Hey, hope to be there Sunday with whatever to run whatever class. Let's see, so many choices,,,, Carisma F-1, 1/12th, BRP, 1/18th Micro, Mini-Z. Hmmm,, how about the 1/18th X-ray against the Mini-T's?
Hey Don.
I'll probably park the Legends car for awhile anyway. I want to run the Mini T some more. And I want to run the Carisma car some too, just to get it set up for my son.
Wait a minute, you can't do anything to the Carisma car, right? :o
Oh well. I need to get some more brushes for my spec motors before I run Legend again. And I thought about blowing the dust and cobwebs off of my touring car. Spent the first part of this year upgrading it to where it should handle, and never raced it.
Dee.
I probably won't make it out there today. Having some sponsor issues :eek: .......After racing Friday night and Saturday. It seems Sunday too would be stretching it a little.....
Ron Zee
11-15-2004, 01:40 AM
I thought that's what it might be why you weren't there today. Had fun running my BRP truck again. No F-1. I was the only one there, the Wilsons we're off working I guess.
Anyhow, new motor got me back to 4.2's again instead of the 4.6's the last time it was run. New battery also helped out some. Shoulda seen my truck in the second heat though. Looked a little strang with the body mounted UPSIDE DOWN! Definatly cooled the motor off though,,,
How many did you have in BRP?
Ron Zee
11-15-2004, 10:39 AM
oh, a grand total of 2 drivers. me and another. Anyhow, see you next week?
Yeah, I will be at the Race Factory on Friday for sure. Not sure about the Wood or Laso yet.
Had alot of fun racing the Mini T again yesterday. Randy had my number in a couple of heat races, but I was lucky enough to win in the main. I may not be as lucky next time, because Randy keeps getting faster every race!
My son had alot of fun yesterday too. Looks like the Carisma car is just what he needed.
And, by the way, RON! What did you do to my kid! LOL! He laughed ALL THE WAY HOME last night! Check out his face in the group pic at LASO. I think the "Stinky Underwear" comment right before the pic was taken was more than he could handle! LOL! :D
See yall next time!
Dee.
Ron Zee
11-15-2004, 10:36 PM
Dude, I may grow old, but it sure seems like I'll never grow up. LOL
DBWalker
11-16-2004, 04:19 PM
AMEN to that Ron. :D :p
Ron Zee
11-17-2004, 09:27 AM
,,,second star to the right, straight on 'till morning.
Ron - What are you talking about?
Ron Zee
11-17-2004, 10:18 AM
Look farther up the posts John. Not growing up, Peter Pan? Neverland? How do you get there?
I never should have asked........ :eek:
Hmmm.... Seems like that was used in a Star Trek episode, too!
"Engage, Number One!"
DBWalker
11-17-2004, 09:11 PM
"Danger Danger Will Robinson!!!"
"Resistance is futile."
Ron Zee
11-17-2004, 11:13 PM
Actually, it was used in a Star Trek movie when they were ordered to return to base, and Kirk wanted to go for a ride,,,
And that was my line back with the Clod,,,"resistance is futile!"
Ron Zee
11-20-2004, 01:13 AM
Where is you all at?? No Talking!!! NOT!!!!
sedanracer8
11-20-2004, 09:58 AM
Hey Ron everyone might be like be still scratching their head about your star trek quotes. haha
Maybe we are all just "Lost in Space!" :D
Ron Zee
11-21-2004, 12:27 AM
To all, I might not make it today, I got the family thing to do. Maybe,, we'll see.
Well, I found out first hand today that you actually can traction roll a Mini T, even though it has been slammed. My search for more front end bite, plus my drenching the right front tire with sauce had my Mini T on it's lid more than once in the main. Add to that, the last corner dot in turn two kept running out in front of me! LOL! And then there's this driver thing... :rolleyes:
Jimmy W. ran a smooth race in the main, and certainly deserved the win. Even turning 3.8's the last few laps couldn't put me back out front. Oh well, that's racing. Congratulations Jimmy.
Looking forward to racing again next week. Oh Ron, thanks for getting me that "secret weapon". Shhh..... Don't tell Jimmy W.!!! :D
See yall later...
Dee.
Ron Zee
11-22-2004, 08:35 AM
Sorry Dee, he already knows!! I'll try to keep putting him off as long as I can though. And WHy oh why would you even consider putting traction suace on the right front tire? Left front maybe, never the right on an oval track. Maybe with thatsmaller pack you'll need to move it as far forward as you can to get some weight on the front tires. I'd have to see it to get a better idea on what I could do to help you out. Next week?
Anyhow, had fun yesterday, car ran pretty good all day. Maybe it was my T35. The Quasar definatly seemed to put more juice in the batteries yesterday. They fell off towards the end of the runs, but none died like before. Hmmm,,,
Yea, I know Ron. I had run the first heat with tire sauce on the inside front tire, and both back tires, and had my hands full with Jimmy. The second heat, when I used the "secret weapon", I put a little sauce on the right front, and was flying! When I finished the last heat, I got a little carried away, because I had never traction rolled it before. But, it was a great race. I was reeling him in, but not fast enough to catch him. But I had alot of fun. Hope there will be more Mini T's next time.
Dee.
Ron Zee
11-22-2004, 11:41 PM
Well, maybe someday I could get one,,, when pigs fly!! Anyone wanna trade a BRP truck with a Big Block and the stock motor and plates, high flex T-plate, bearings. Hmmm,,, Geuss I'd need to include a radio too seeing as the T would come with one,,,
DBWalker
11-23-2004, 11:10 AM
i made it back guys. if i race cary friday night, no laso on Sunday. :(
Ron Zee
11-23-2004, 01:40 PM
Man,, too bad we can't go practice Thurs. night after all the food. We coulda had a heck of a pot luck supper kind of thing,,,
BEWARE OF LOW FLYING PIGS!!! :eek:
Geez, Ron with a Losi??? Naw, I don't see that happening! LOL!
But I thought you might end up with a RC18T, or maybe the XRAY truck. I guess we'll just have to wait and see...
Tune in next week, when we look to the skies for high flyin' Porkers! :D
Ron Zee
11-23-2004, 11:54 PM
",, Pigs in Space!!!"
DBWalker
11-24-2004, 05:14 PM
wasn't that from the muppet show? :p
Ron Zee
11-25-2004, 09:53 AM
Yep,, how 'bout this? ,," and now for something compleatly different."
Ron Zee
11-25-2004, 09:25 PM
Roll call for Sunday,,, who's going????
I'm planning on going, unless something unexpected comes up :rolleyes:
DBWalker
11-27-2004, 11:43 AM
can't make it Sunday. went to TRF friday night, and that was my race for the weekend.
thank you for letting me drive your micro ron. i now wear the hat of shame because i was the first driver to not finish first with it. :o :( anyways, had a good time and will have to go back soon.
hey guys this is Lisa and Smitty hope we have a good crowd tomorrow. we have some nice and unusual trophies with turkeys on them. we also have alot of things coming up soon like find the secret word on our website and get 10% off parts and stuff. check it out. hope everyone had a good turkey day! see ya tomorrow.
[QUOTE=laso]hey guys this is Lisa and Smitty hope we have a good crowd tomorrow. we have some nice and unusual trophies with turkeys on them. we also have alot of things coming up soon like find the secret word on our website and get 10% off parts and stuff. check it out. hope everyone had a good turkey day! see ya tomorrow.
I won't make it this week either. Twice a week is my limit.....
Ron Zee
11-28-2004, 11:18 PM
Man, I used to call Jimmy hard core. Let's see,,, for the last month or so, I've been running Fri., Sat. and Sun. Money getting tighter, so somethings gotta give,,,
Had fun today, even though I was intentionally taken out on the last lap. Oh well,,, Payback and all that,,,
Wow, the competition just keeps getting faster and faster! :eek:
I made a change on the 'ol Legend car for today, one I had been a little worried about trying, and went out and turned the fastest laps I've ever turned at Laso. A 3.67 on one of them. Only to look back, and Jimmy W. is gnawing on my heels, turning back to back 3.7 flats! It's like every time I get faster, he gets that much faster and more!
Had a super blast racing today in Legends. One particular heat, I had to drive as hard as I could just to keep Jimmy behind me. And then Andrew comes along, and gets faster each heat as well. Even though he wasn't quite as fast as me and Jimmy, he raced hard, but was gracious enough to try and give me and Jimmy racing room whenever he could.
Hope to make it out again next Sunday. Jimmy W., I hope Tim makes a fast and complete recovery too.
Dee.
Ron Zee
11-30-2004, 12:08 AM
For Sale, one BRP "truck". Compleate with ESC and servo. No radio. High Flex T-Plate, bearings, Ball Diff, Flipped rear axle, lowered chassis, and a Camaro body on it. Runs really well. Also will come with the big block motor plates. 100.00 will make it your own.
The "blue" one is NOT for sale.
See ya'll later.
ron Z
Ron Zee
11-30-2004, 10:54 PM
where is everyone?
DBWalker
12-01-2004, 08:18 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone. :D
anyone up for a used legends? comes with a Novak Fusion dual profile esc, 2 spec motors, JR Z270 steering servo, and a few extra tires. no receiver. also a couple of 1600mah 4-cell packs, and a spare unpainted body still in the bag. there are a few spare parts as well. thank you and have a nice day. :)
Ron Zee
12-01-2004, 11:04 PM
Hmmm,, sounds like it'll be more than what I'll get for the BRP I'm sellin'!!!
sedanracer8
12-02-2004, 09:23 PM
beware coming this sunday Rodney returns and makes his debut in Legends Cars haha. Also my mini-t is back up and running. Ran it some tonight with the new shocks, turnbuckles and the same ole Baja motor. Man too bad you guys wont let me run it :) that was fun. So I will prob run mini-t Sun if i can get some more batteries. Also would like to run my legends too but i think the motor needs some work. anyone wanna fix it for me :) it would prob be worth a drink and pack of nabs or something. haha anyways see you guys sunday
Brian
Hey Brian. Where yall been? We had a pretty good Legends race last week. And I'm ready to run the Mini T again too. Jimmy W. won the Mini T race a couple of weeks ago, and I need a rematch with him.
Would be cool if we could get four or five of each running... :D
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-02-2004, 10:08 PM
been trying our hand at some gas trucks. I will definately try to run the mini t. had forgot how much fun it was handled like a charm with those threaded crc shocks :). Like i said about the legends i dont think the motor is up to snuff to run the #'s i heard you guys were running so i may not run it.
Yea, the Mini T's are alot of fun to race, Brian.
But if you want to run your Legend car, I'll take my com lathe to the track with me Sunday. It won't take but just a minute to true it up, just check with Smitty to see if he has any brushes. If not, I may have some.
Oh, you can tell Rodney to be prepared to run in the 3.6-3.7 range if he runs Legends. I was running slightly faster laps than Jimmy, on average, but he is the mph king. Lord help us if he ever gets that thing hooked up! :eek:
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-03-2004, 12:10 AM
i will check with him and see if he has any brushes. if not what kind do i need to go fast :). if he doesn't have them i may see if i can hunt some down. ya 3.6 is rockin and rollin on that track especially when you put 3 or 4 out there. i dont think rodney knows quite what kind of speed he is getting into. although he used to run the mini t's with the modifieds. we turned 3.7's but still there is a slight size difference.
sedanracer8
12-03-2004, 11:45 AM
ok i think i may of found the problem with the legends car motor. the bushings inside of it were wore out. probably had .020 or .030 of slop in them. hmm maybe thats it who knows i'll put some new ones in it and try anybody know where i can get some for the spec motor?
Ron Zee
12-03-2004, 03:21 PM
Are the bushings worn, or is the shaft worn? More often, the shaft gets a groove in it where it rides against the bushings. You could replace the bushings with some out of a stock motor if you need too. I don't know of anyone who stocks replacement bushiings for motors. Usually when they get that bad, most people replce the motor due to the magnets getting weak.
sedanracer8
12-03-2004, 03:33 PM
10-4 i may just have to do that. unless u guys wanna let me put bearings in mine. i may need them to run 3.6 haha. Ron u going to cary tonight if so i have to go do some christmas shoppping at the mall and i might swing by there and let u look at shaft as i know nothing bout these things just no something is slopppy.
Well, looks like I'm not going to make it tomorrow. My weekends are getting busy, with Christmas on the way. Plus the fact that Santa has decided he wants ALL of my money! LOL! :eek:
Dee.
Ron Zee
12-04-2004, 11:20 PM
God, now I don't know if I'll make it. My front brakes need to get fixed. Metal to metal is not cool!! As I get to start working Mon?, I gotta get 'em done. We'll see what happens in the morning.
sedanracer8
12-05-2004, 11:29 PM
Well good thing you were not there today day because no way could i run any 3.6 or 3.7's. I ran in the 3.7's a few laps but nothing consistent. Oh well i got a little faster every run. Hopefully I will be able to run again next week and the class will be a little bigger. Just me and Rodney today.
Ron Zee
12-05-2004, 11:29 PM
Well, it came down to fixing the brakes or racing. As I get to work tomorrow, it came down to brakes being more important. But, I should be there next week.
Heard TJ got the win over the "old man". Way to go!! Told ya it was coming.
sedanracer8
12-05-2004, 11:30 PM
oops forgot to put a name. i was saying to dee that it was good thing he wasnt there cause he prob would of smoked me
sedanracer8
12-05-2004, 11:31 PM
ya jimmy's battery dumped. TJ was running alot more consistent and staying off the dots and he pulled out the win.
Brian, how did those motors run?
sedanracer8
12-06-2004, 07:08 PM
seemed to be pretty good. tough to tell i was a little off but i think that was mostly in my setup. had to change all the tires cause the old ones were either wore out or chunking off pretty bad so i had completely diff setup. hey i was happy with them i got to outrun rodney even after i loaned him one of them haha.
Ron Zee
12-06-2004, 07:19 PM
Next weekend I'll be back, with what, I'm not sure. Where's the Micros??
Good. We hadn't used them since July so I wasn't sure how good they were.
Hey Brian.
Sorry I couldn't be with yall yesterday. But that's the way it goes. I'm not going to be able to make it this weekend, either. My son is in another Christmas parade over in Walstonburg.
I doubt I would have been any faster than you, if I had been there. The 3.67 was the fastest lap I turned, and I wasn't in the 3.6's and 3.7's every lap, either. Us old guys have a problem being consistent! LOL! :rolleyes:
Hope everyone has a great week. Maybe I can make it back on the 19th. That is when Smitty is gonna have the drawing, right? :D
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-06-2004, 10:24 PM
ya i think the 19th is the drawing. dont know if i will race sunday or not. i know i am going to drive the big legends car in the pine level parade for smitty along with some others driving some r/c's but doubt i will stay and race. Christy is having surgery on the 14th to remove her galbladder if that is how u spell so i prob need to spend some time with her before hand. and the next weekend we have to go down to SC to her familys christmas. then the next weekend is christmas. so looking like it will be after christmas before i get to race at laso again. least i have my mini t back together maybe i can race it up and down the halls at the hospital while she is there. haha that could be fun. better yet i could get one of the cameras and just sit in room and go exploring around. im going to quit now cause its starting to sound like something Ron would say haha.
Yea Brian, I know what you mean. It may be after Christmas before I can do race again. I have an anniversary coming up on the 18th, so I don't know if I can even make it on the 19th. December is always a busy time for me.
Hope everything goes well with Christy's surgery. My wife, Sandee, had to have her gallbladder removed right after my son was born, back in '91. But the doctors were able to do a laparoscopic surgery, and she was back home in a couple of days, as I recall. Tell Christy we wish her a speedy recovery.
Oh, by the way, how many laps did you and Rodney turn yesterday? I'm just curious. Oh, and keep that Mini T tuned up and ready. Iwanna race mine again soon.
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-06-2004, 11:35 PM
not very many. Rodney put me in the wall coming out of 4 out about lap 5 and it knocked my battery loose . i had to plug it back in and he waited for me. we got going again and after i put about 5 laps on him i just started messing with him. i think i got 65 and he had like 60. no where near the norm.
Ron Zee
12-07-2004, 07:41 PM
Would be a "definatly need to tape it" event when all of the legends get out there at the same time. Definatly would be a wild show to watch.
sedanracer8
12-08-2004, 12:21 AM
Ya i am ready to see all the legends back out there. Lets see we now have Me, Rodney,Dee,Don,Mike,Blake, Andrew, and Jimmy that have all been out there just not all at the same time. 8 cars would either be alot of fun or very expensive for replacement parts. haha
Anyways some of you guys give me some input on the new duratraxx ice charger. Anybody seen it and is it any good. I need something better than what i have but this seems like a pretty good charger on a budget i can afford. Let me know what u guys think.
Brian - It is a new charger but from what I read it sounds like it would be a good charger for the price.
sedanracer8
12-08-2004, 09:03 AM
ya sounds like the only down side is the 10 amp discharge to me but i could be wrong.
It's probably gonna be a pretty good charger, Brian. Looks like it has lots of features on it for the money...
sedanracer8
12-08-2004, 10:16 PM
thats kinda what im thinking. i will wait and see if i hear any negative stuff about it and then get one prob after christmas. Dee if you come sunday we will have a great legends race if i stay. even if its only you me and rodney. We went up there tonight and i got mine dialed back in and we figured out that rodney had not set the speed control on his properly so it was only running about 3/4 throttle last sunday. Me and him got out there and ran prob 20 laps swapping the lead back and forth without laying a bumper on each other, and i am just guessing but i am thinking we were prob in the 3.6 or 3.7 range all those laps, it was great. Smitty is bringing his transponders tomorrow and we are going to run some more. How bout Mike and Blake when they coming back?
Hey Brian.
Yea, sounds like you and Rodney are probably turning as fast a lap times as anyone now. The hard part is trying to race and not wreck every lap! LOL!
I can't make it this Sunday. My son has a Christmas parade he's gonna be in. I'm gonna try and make it back on the 19th, but I can't promise right now. Things should be better in January.
Mike said he wants to get back and race Legends again soon. He said he had more fun racing it than anything else he's had in a long time.
He said that Blake wanted to go and try out his touring car at Rosewood again, maybe this Saturday. I might go there too, if I can. I have a new set up on my XXXS, and might try spec touring, or maybe Mini T if anyone shows up. Or Legends. Just depends on if I can make it, and what classes are running.
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-08-2004, 11:29 PM
10-4 maybe we can get Smitty to advertise a big legends car race sometime in january maybe get some of the legends guys from chatham and sandhills down there to race. that would be alot of fun!
Ron Zee
12-09-2004, 11:31 PM
You bring the cars, I think I'll bring the camera to tape the wrecks!!!
sedanracer8
12-10-2004, 12:10 AM
yaya i hear ya ron.
DBWalker
12-12-2004, 09:08 AM
Merry Christmas everyone. :D May jolly Saint Nick stuff your stocking with lots of surprises. :cool:
sedanracer8
12-13-2004, 01:52 PM
Well Rodney took the win in legends today. i fell out after two heats with motor trouble. not sure but what was the most laps anyone had run so far. He pulled 78 in the main with a 3.57 quick lap. I am going to have to quit loaning him my parts.
What kind of Motor trouble? Did you find brushes to use? I will bring my lathe friday night and we can true the arms up.
Hey Ron, what kind of brushes were you using in those Spec motors? I thought they were Orions? I know that Rodney M. had Justin using my old 769s....he just recut them for standup but, I don't have a brush cutter.....
Ron Zee
12-13-2004, 02:33 PM
John, in spec all those years, I used either the stock ones that came in the motor, or "spec" brushes that have 2 color shunts on them, or to be honest, whatever I happened to have in my box to use. As I've been told so many times, "it's not like your really racing,,". Geee, I wonder why I stopped running it.
Brian - You still coming to The Race Factory tonight?
sedanracer8
12-17-2004, 12:16 PM
ya john
ill be there. depending on how christy is feeling. going to try to get there sometime between 4 and 5 to get some more practice in and try to get my legends running cause rodney is bringing his. any idea what pinion i would need on the legends with the 81 tooth spur???
No idea....I would say start with 1 or 2 teeth higher than Laso.....you want to still be able to come out of the turns good though.
Hey Guys.
I'm not going to be able to make it for the big race tomorrow. Got alot going on with Christmas.
Hope yall have a good time tomorrow, and have a wonderful Christmas. I should be back maybe the first weekend in January.
Oh, Brian, Rodney? Looks like you guys have raised the bar in Legends. Great job. Maybe I'll have time to do a little "tuning" on mine before I get back. ;)
Dee.
Hey Brian, can you ask around and see if anyone is interested in buying a BRP Heavy Hauler? I'll sell it as a roller for $80.00 or if they want it with the servo and two BRP batteries I will let it go for $110.
sedanracer8
12-20-2004, 05:03 PM
ya ill ask around. how much you want for just the two batteries. i need some for my mini t.
sedanracer8
12-20-2004, 05:12 PM
hey john also find out what chance wants for his 12th scale i might be interested.
sedanracer8
12-20-2004, 08:56 PM
a what??
sedanracer8
12-20-2004, 10:14 PM
my bad. unloaded the race truck today to get some antifreeze in it and i think the 110 octane might of gotten too me. haha
Ron Zee
12-21-2004, 12:05 AM
Well, I went to race, got there, no F-1's to mess with, was gonna run a "run whatcha brung" 150 lapper, but after waiting ALL DAY to race it, the end comes and no-one wants to run it. Definatly felt bummed. Next time, like Rosewood, if the class I wanna run in isn't there, then I'm gone.
Also, got a "new" Carisma ar to mess with. Traded my legends/sprint car for it. Have to see how it goes. Might beat up on those two in the points series,,,
See ya'll next year!!!
Ron Zee
12-24-2004, 10:39 AM
Hmm,, where is everyone?
sedanracer8
12-24-2004, 10:56 AM
im here.
Merry Christmas Everyone! :D
sedanracer8
12-25-2004, 11:53 PM
head count for sunday. who is going????
head count for sunday. who is going????
It's SNOWING! WOOOHOOOO!!!
Ah, er, I can't make it today, Brian. Even if the roads over here were clear, my brother-in-law finally made it in from Kentucky for Christmas. He was supposed to have been in last Friday, but the winter storm they had over there held him up.
Besides, I gotta find some more speed before I try to run with you and Rodney! :D
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-26-2004, 10:44 AM
thats cool. i think even i have to find some more speed before i run against rodney. oh ya dee i got a carisma too now and i think ron has one. so if everyone shows one day after the holidays then i think we could have at least 10 carismas.
Sounds like a plan, Brian. I haven't raced my Carisma car yet. My son raced it a couple of times, and I let Randy race it one time. It would be fun if everyone showed up to race all on the same day. And they will be running for points now? Hmmm..... I should be there next week.
I practiced with my Carisma car and my Mini T up at Rosewood the other week too. Maybe we can all go there one Saturday, and back to Laso on Sunday some weekend. I'm starting to have racing withdrawal symptoms! :eek:
At least I have Need for Speed 2 on my son's Gamecube! :D
Dee.
Ron Zee
12-26-2004, 02:39 PM
NASCAR on PS2 today for me.
Hey guys this is Smitty & Lisa. Todays racing was cancelled due to about 3 inches of snow and then another inch of ice. We didn't want anyone to get hurt! Hope everyone had a good Christmas. Don't forget Carisma points series starts next week. It should be good. It will be eight weeks long and you throw away one of the eight. The registration will be only $10.00 a week. Trophies will be given out to the top 5 places at the end of the Eight weeks. The 1st place winner also wins a new carisma car! We also plan on starting a Mini-T points series after the carisma one ends; if there is enough time before the national points for the legend cars start. Hope to see everyone next week. stay safe and warm.
sedanracer8
12-26-2004, 06:19 PM
anybody interested in a mrc super brain 959 charger with a fan mounted on it. looking to upgrade again.
oh ya smitty got any of the carisma batteries at the track. if so save me at least one maybe two i will see you wednesday.
I need some more carisma batteries too, Smitty! :D
Dee.
yes we have about 10 carisma batteries on hand and can get more when needed. Hopefully no more back orders. Horizon has suppose to ordered extra to keep us supplied.
Ron Zee
12-28-2004, 11:55 PM
Hmmm,, what are you guys doing to them to need so many of them? I'm still running on the 3 in my F-1 since I got it.
By the way, Jimmy W has got to work again this coming Sunday. Wonder what I'll run this weekend???
sedanracer8
12-29-2004, 12:24 AM
ron i am buying some because the car i have is the car steven originally had. he sold to brandon and threw in one battery. then brandon ran it and was not discharging and was charging with the little 4 hour charger, so it has absolutely no power. so i tried one of rodneys batteries and it really picked the car up so i am buying 2 new ones, so i can keep up
Well, I still have two carisma batteries, and the last time I tried them, they worked OK. I'd like to have a couple more, if we're gonna run for points.
Ron, don't you have a carisma car? Or, can the carisma F1 cars race in the same class with the others?
Inquiring minds want to know! :confused:
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-29-2004, 10:14 PM
hey dee if u want any carisma batteries you might want to drop smitty a line and let him know to hold you some, or let me know and i will pick them up for ya and you can just pay me back. there were 10 on the shelf today at 2 when i stopped by there. i bought 2 from that. the tonight rodney bought two and i guess someone else bought 3 more. so anyways only 3 more left on the rack. you coming to run sunday. looks like it will be a good class. you,me, rodney,ron,randy,micheal if he shows, then you have smittys son in law, and his two grandsons that got some for christmas, oh ya and don, and then maybe joseph and justin north. that would be a full a and b main. hmmm that sure does sound fun.
Thanks, Brian, I really appreciate the offer. But I hate for you to have to go back over there and pick up a battery for me. If something were to come up, and I not be able to make it Sunday, it will be two weeks before I can get back over there. I've got to fly up to Ohio for training on the software we use to track parts at work, and I'll be up there for the whole week.
I'll email or call Smitty, and see if he can hold one for me.
Dee.
sedanracer8
12-30-2004, 09:39 AM
cool deal. hope you make it sunday.
DBWalker
01-01-2005, 11:15 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR to one and all. From my family to all of the rc racing community, best of luck and happiness in the coming year. :D
Ron Zee
01-02-2005, 12:19 AM
I should be there this weekend at least. Don't know what I'll be running though,, Jimmy's gotta work again tomorrow
Hey Brian. I sent you a PM.
Dee.
sedanracer8
01-02-2005, 11:31 PM
sent ya one back dee.
Ron Zee
01-03-2005, 11:01 PM
gotta find some speed in the Ferrari. I think I got passed by a Yugo.
sedanracer8
01-03-2005, 11:22 PM
nah ron speed dont matter as i could tell yesterday. Just got to stay out of the HACK-O-HEAT RACE. haha
Ron Zee
01-04-2005, 09:03 PM
Well, I really got into tearing it apart today, found tons of carpet fuzz crammed into every rotating surface. LOTS of drag!!! Hopefully, it'll go a little quicker this coming weekend,,, hopefully, I'll make it.
Hey Brian or Ron - Let me know if you come across one of those steering wheels for an MX-3.
Ron Zee
01-05-2005, 03:08 PM
Looks like i'll be going to Cary this Sunday,, might make it there Fri. night to do some practice at least.
We will now be racing on Fridays as well as on Sundays. We open at 2:00 on Fridays and racing stats at 7:00pm. registration will be $5.00 for the 1st class; $3.00 for the 2nd class and the 3rd class is FREE. Sunday racing will be as usual. We hope to see you all there!
Ron Zee
01-11-2005, 11:11 PM
Well you might see me there so we can finish up what we were talking about the other day. You know, losi mini-t and what to maybe trade or whatever for it.
hey guys; we will be having a trophy race for Legends and for novice class this Sunday January 23. We will also have one for Legends class the next Sunday the 30th. Need to start gearing up and practicing for the Points coming soon. Also we have a few guys wanting to start a M18 class, so come on out if interested. Attention 1/12 scales, we have some interested in getting this class started. A few have raced it and it is bolistic. So if you think you can handle it and want to have some "real" fun come on out. We are starting a "powder puff " class soon [women only] this should be interesting! MINI-T's are still racing FREE. We have alot of things coming up; so stay tuned.
Forgot to tell you entry fee for trophy races coming up is $15.00. Brian, the new late model mini-t bodies should be here Thursday or Friday.
Ron Zee
01-19-2005, 05:24 PM
M18 class,, is that as in Micro RS4's and Mini-X-rays? If so,, mines in the trunk every week. Dead stock X-Ray mini car with foam tires, with a Dead stock HPI Micro motor in it. No mods at all in this thing and I'll run it against all comers!!!
Ron Zee
01-19-2005, 05:40 PM
Hey Rodney!! your entry made it to the 'Birds!! your listed in touring Stock! See ya there!!!!
Anyone looking to buy a BRP Heavy Hauler? I will let mine go for $60 with servo and motor. It has the upgraded ball diff and 52 tooth pinion, lowered and extended rear pod and bearings all around. I also have 2 BRP packs that only have about 4-5 weeks on them I will let go for $10 each.
Ron Zee
01-24-2005, 11:51 PM
here's one for all you gotta go faster yo-yos,, dead stock Mini-T with bearings and foam tires only, no gearing changes, no lowering the chassis, nothing at all, and ends up 2nd in the A-main last weekend against 5 other speed motored, lowered, ect "stock" trucks. Wonder what I coulda done if I had messed with the gearing and lowered it down,,,
sedanracer8
01-25-2005, 10:11 AM
what you want us to say ron? YOUR OUR HERO!!!! haha
dbracin
01-25-2005, 11:31 AM
here's one for all you gotta go faster yo-yos,, dead stock Mini-T with bearings and foam tires only, no gearing changes, no lowering the chassis, nothing at all, and ends up 2nd in the A-main last weekend against 5 other speed motored, lowered, ect "stock" trucks. Wonder what I coulda done if I had messed with the gearing and lowered it down,,,
Ron, why don't you run your mini-t at TRF?
If you had done all of that Ron, you would have been as fast as my Mini T was! :D
What a weekend of racing. To go to Rosewood and finish a respectable third place, and then go to Laso on Sunday and win two classes? :confused:
Well that's it guys. I used a lifetime of good racing luck all in one weekend. Won't be anymore. :rolleyes: I'll never be able to win anything else ever again! :eek:
Oh well. I'll go back to breaking parts and running slow the rest of the year! :(
Dee.
Ron Zee
01-26-2005, 10:47 PM
DB, it's not my Mini-T. BUT, I'm looking for either one of those or an 18T, then I will be running it. Maybe
Laso - drop me a line - would like to get more info on your track.
info@carolinasrc.com
Thanks,
Jon
Ron Zee
01-31-2005, 10:27 PM
The drifting stuff was a full on blast!! Had so much fun doing it, I couldn't drive!! Rodney won cause I was laughing so dam hard!. Seems the TC4 isn't a breakable as I thought. I took a few good hits and it's still in one piece. The F-40 is just plain slow in Carisma; I think I'll end up sticking a rocket motor in it's butt. The Mini-T was funn too, but I got bounced around too much in the main to really run up front. Jimmy put in a speed motor and I think it was faster stock. At least my lap times last week were faster??,,,
Not sure if I'll be there this weekend, going to the SnowBirds on Tuesday morning and I think I'll be sleeping in.
sedanracer8
02-01-2005, 12:08 PM
man am i glad i didnt get in on those pictures. haha
Ron Zee
02-02-2005, 05:11 PM
Awww, that's cute!!
Laso - drop me a line - would like to get more info on your track.
info@carolinasrc.com
Thanks,
Jon
you can go to our website www.lasorcraceway.com if you need more info email us at laso60@yahoo.com We race mostly 1/18 scale of anything, mini-t, BRP,m-18, etc. We also race 1/14 scale carisma, 1/10 scale Legend, and 1/12 scale. We will race any class that can handle the track with 2 or more entries. Thanks Smitty & Lisa
Ron Zee
02-03-2005, 10:36 PM
Hmmm, in the near future I see,,,, Micro 4WD drifting class,,, Sideways all around the track,,,,
nomac
02-03-2005, 10:39 PM
we do that now!LOL
sedanracer8
02-03-2005, 11:21 PM
hey ron, chris evans was out there tonight with his xray drifting. that worked pretty good with that car. i think hes going to put the little brp late model body on it. hmmm watching him do it tonight almost makes me want one. i did run a few laps with the rs4 smitty had but it was no ways as fast as the xray
Ron Zee
02-05-2005, 10:34 PM
Sorry to all the HPI owners but the X-Ray Mini is just plain better than the Micro RS4. Get one and lets race 'em!!
Ron Zee
02-14-2005, 10:19 PM
Hmm,, guess I didn't do too bad,, I won the L-Main!!!
Hey everyone, we will be racing as usual Sunday Feb.20. So come on and race as you watch the DAYTONA 500. Yes we will have it on the TV.
Ron Zee
02-15-2005, 01:43 PM
Hey, just a minute!! Rodney might have qualified better than me at the birds, but it was only because he didn't break anything on his TC3 and you all know how a TC4 is. I broke a suspension mount in heat 1, a wheel nut came off in heat 2, and a ball cup split in heat three. Oh, by the way, I finished 2 laps ahead of second in the main!!!!
Ron I guess you did pretty good then considering all the trouble you had! By the way there is a couple of guys coming on a regular basis with the X-Ray M18.They are wanting more in the class so everyone come on.
Ron Zee
02-25-2005, 11:04 PM
we'll see. Have to do the family thing this Sunday. I might be able to dissapear for a little while though,,,
DBWalker
03-06-2005, 12:32 PM
greetings you all.
i am seriously considering running the race at Kenly on the 9th of April. seems like it will be fun. if anything, i will be running the spec touring like i did at Rosewood. i still have the F1, Legends, and the Carisma cars if anyone is looking for something to race. let me know if any of you guys will be going, and how you feel about running other than spec batteries in the spec touring class.
take care and God bless.
Actually, I think you may have a hard time getting a good crowd since the entry fees are a little high especially if the pay back is only going to the winner and only if there are 10 or more.
Anyway - What are the rules for the touring classes? Foams or rubber tires? ???
Hey Don. I just sent you a pm.
Dee.
Actually, I think you may have a hard time getting a good crowd since the entry fees are a little high especially if the pay back is only going to the winner and only if there are 10 or more.
Anyway - What are the rules for the touring classes? Foams or rubber tires? ???
We did not set the entry fee or the payout for touring class. the sponsor did, but the trophies will be given out regardless of how many in the class. 6FT. TROPHIES are very expensive and unheard of for r/c racing in this area.We did set the entry fee and payout for the mini-t class and it will be given for the first 3 places along with the 6FT. trophies. We have already had good response and have just started [advertising]. THERE WILL BE ALOT OF OTHER PERKS TOO LIKE FREE PIZZA FOR ALL REGISTERED DRIVERS, RAFFLES, TROPHY GIRLS, FULL SIZED LATE MODEL RACE CARS.AND TO SHOW POSSIBLY HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS WHAT R/C RACING IS ALL ABOUT SINCE THIS COINCIDES WITH KRUSIN' KENLY WHICH HAS ABOUT 6,000 PEOPLE ATTENDING. THIS CAN ONLY HELP R/C RACING FOR ALL TRACKS.It will be rubber tires.
I am not trying to downplay the race or get in an arguement here......I was just making a comment on the entry cost. It seems high to me with no handout motor or anything. :confused:
I hope there is a good turnout. Would be nice to race touring somewhere else once in awhile in this area and am all for getting attention to our sport! It might get a few more racers in the area.
I will be there to run touring, if there are enough to run, I will stay and race........if not.....well there is another place to run at later that day with people to race against........ :cool:
I think you should post a few places across the internet to maybe get some more people in the NC\VA area to come. I don't think too many people know about this race.....Might also help to give dimensions of what the track size and surface is going to be like along with what the layout might be. With only having a few hours of practice that info would be helpful.
Ron Zee
03-10-2005, 11:14 PM
Smitty, that e-mail you sent with the "flyer"? in it didn't open. Where else can I see it? Oh,, also I may be able to run in the "new" class this weekend. We'll have to see....
Ron, I have it at work and will post it here for you tomorrow.
THE FIRST ANNUAL
NIK’S PIZZA CHAMPIONSHIP RACE Hosted and Sponsored by Nik’s Pizza of Kenly Presented by LASO R/C Raceway Saturday April 9th, 2005
Track opens at 8:00am, Registration starts at10:00am, Racing starts at 12:00 Noon Races will be held at Nik’s pizza parking lot in Kenly, N.C. Classes are Electric: Spec Touring Stock Touring 19-Turn Touring
Registration for these 3 classes is $30.00
1st Place Prize is $40.00 and a 6 FT. Trophy
2nd Place Prize is a 5 ½ FT. Trophy
3rd Place Prize is a 5 FT.
Trophy for each class -supplied by Nik’s Pizza
We will run any class with 3 or more entries.
We will also have a class for Mini-T Stock Registration for this class is $25.00
1st Place Prize is $30.00 and a 6 FT. Trophy 2nd Place Prize is $15.00 and a 5 ½ FT. Trophy 3rd Place Prize is $10.00 and a 5 FT.
Trophy supplied by LASO Raceway Must have 10 in each class for payout otherwise it will be Trophies only. RAFFLES; Rent-a Racers; FREE PIZZA for all registered drivers This Race coincides with Kruisin’ Kenly Day which has about 6,000 people; So come early.
For more info go to www.lasorcraceway.com or call 919-202-5885
DBWalker
03-11-2005, 06:54 PM
for those of us that would like to run spec touring, what battery is everyone going to use? all i have are the 2400's i ran in legends at Laso. i gave all my spec packs to my son.
i have already talked to the sponsor,(spelled w-i-f-e), and it got a favorable nod for me to attend. :D i told her she could do some shopping either there or at the outlet mall. :eek:
take care and God bless. :)
Don
ShadowWolf81
03-13-2005, 09:25 PM
Just stoping by to say a quick hello to everyone. My Names Wells, Use to be a regular at Rosewood till Life whent a little screwed. Everythings straitend back out now. and hope to start stopeing by Rosewood And Laso on a regular basis from now on. :)
Not gonna be raceing alot off the bat, as ive been bitten by the 1/10 "Drift" bug and seem to be hooked on it at the moment. Once my Yokomo comes in and i get it up and running i'll be bashing it around to see how that aspect of the R/C sport takes. If i like it i'll wind up messing around with that the most while i debate on getting a mini-t or an X-ray to use/play with at Laso while i beg Glenn to let me drift around on his carpet/pavement track with the Yokomo between races. :D :D
Ron Zee
03-21-2005, 03:23 PM
Yes Smitty, the battery issue needs to be addressed for the Spec class. See, you can't get any new SPEC batteries from trinity right now. Glenn's had them on order for 5 months now. That's why Rosewood went to using Venom 1800 MAh packs. They also cost less than regular Spec packs.
Ron - he said on the Kenly race forum that 3300s could be used for spec.
Ron Zee
03-23-2005, 09:49 PM
Well to me that sorta beats the heck outa Spec racing. A Spec motor with 3300's is basically a mod class. With the speeds they might get to, they'll be running like 19 turns. But hey, what do I know.
3300's in Spec class? :eek:
Guess if I can make it, I'll have to run the Mini T class...
Ron Zee
03-24-2005, 03:00 PM
Hey Dee I know,, lets put spec motors in the mini-T's!!!
Good idea, Ron!
But we might have problems keeping the front end on the track! :eek:
Or, we could just put 3300's in our Carisma cars. But, I don't have any 3300's. :rolleyes:
3300's in Spec class? :eek:
Guess if I can make it, I'll have to run the Mini T class...
Hi Dee, the reason for 3300 batteries is that no hobby shops seems to be able to get any spec packs right now. They have been on back order for months. Some racers has asked if they could run 2400 batteries, This is fine but some don"t have these either.So you can run any battery UP TO 3300. Mini-T class will be with the Truck bodies.
Ron Zee
03-27-2005, 08:17 PM
Dude, that's gonna be a blast to watch. Way more power than any of them will need.
Man I wish I could go, but the "home" track takes priority,,,
P.S. The Micro is in one peice again,,, and a little faster than it was before,,,
DBWalker
03-27-2005, 08:58 PM
Smitty---I am going to let the boss at work know tomorrow that I intend to be there on the ninth. Right now we are on a tight schedule to do our part to support the warfighter in Iraq. I have a son-in-law there, and I want to make sure he comes home to his family. Friday we pulled a double shift, and was back at it again first thing Saturday morning. Overtime will be sweet next payday. :D
I hope that everyone had a great Easter. Look forward to shaking off the dust and get some track time. Have a nice day and God bless. :)
Ron Zee
03-29-2005, 08:41 PM
was gonna run but got caught and had to go do the "family" thing. Maybe next weekend.
Ron Zee
04-11-2005, 03:20 PM
where is every one?
DBWalker
04-11-2005, 04:28 PM
right here. :p
DBWalker
04-12-2005, 04:40 PM
LASO---when and where are you going to post the pictures from the kenly race? although alot of people didn't show, there was some excellent racing.
cheerwiner---let me know if the pinion helps out with other tracks.
Ron Zee
04-13-2005, 06:46 PM
Hey Don, we should get together sometime and drive the F-1's around Laso. That might be fun and mines all set with a stock motor and a Spec and 1500 pack to run in it.
nomac
04-13-2005, 09:11 PM
hey don... that pinion should help cheer out a lot!! heck i still got YOUR gears in and i don't wanna take them out!!LOL. i think that combo would even work well at durham. (with a properly tuned monster that iz..:D). the ratio i ran in kenly was with current TOP based 24 degree mow-dur.
DBWalker
04-14-2005, 09:10 PM
Ron Zee---I did get the part to fix the F1. I shall try to get it up and going soon, and hopefully learn how to drive the thing without having the rearend come around on me. You did miss a good time in Kenly. I know you have had this happen to you before. You turn around to leave the driver's stand, only to see about four or five spectators hovering over your pit table. I think that kind of openess is what gets alot of people interested in the hobby/sport of rc racing, or just plain ol' rc in general. They are happy to know that we are just plain human beings who enjoy comraderie and competition among friends. And they are always full of questions, and the main two are, "How fast does it go? and How much does it cost?" Maybe I can get the F1 up to the Wood and start using it for the reason I bought it in the first place. :D (drifting f1's at Laso,,,hmmmmm)
Nomac---Glad I could help dude. :) The gears are yours to keep. :cool: Just bring home the gold. :D
Ron Zee
04-15-2005, 04:51 PM
Maybe this Sunday, depends on the drivers stand at the Wood. At this time it needs the rails and the stairs. Might be done very soon!!! Definatly a BIG stand.
burntslapup
04-15-2005, 06:11 PM
Laso Do like Gleen did when he could not get any spec packs, He went and got Vinoms packs they are cheap and you can get them year round. I was thinking of going down to your track and trying the spec class but with out any control on the type of packs that can be ran it's just doesnt seem like spec racing.
cheerwhiner
04-18-2005, 12:18 PM
you guys race on sundays correct? oval carpet- 1/10 touring car ok? I wouldn't mind racing at the race factory on friday nights and laso on sunday since its all clean carpet. just checking if i can use the same car. if its spec, please inform me what i'll need. DBWalker- the pinion is actually in a buggy i have but I MIGHT use it at the race factory to get 1 tooth less on torque. I'll give it a try
Ron Zee
04-21-2005, 10:24 PM
Too many tracks, too many cars not enough money, too little time.
I may make it this Sunday. Well see.
DBWalker
04-22-2005, 05:21 PM
ron zee---i am in the same situation. my only thing is that i live farther away than some, and the price of gas doesn't seem to want to let up. maybe i can go racing again sometime soon. :)
Getting about ready to blow some of the dust off of my Mini T and Carisma car.
Ron, have you raced your Mini T yet? :D
Dee.
you guys race on sundays correct? oval carpet- 1/10 touring car ok? I wouldn't mind racing at the race factory on friday nights and laso on sunday since its all clean carpet. just checking if i can use the same car. if its spec, please inform me what i'll need. DBWalker- the pinion is actually in a buggy i have but I MIGHT use it at the race factory to get 1 tooth less on torque. I'll give it a try
Yes we will race 1/10 scale touring, 4-cell stock; 6-cell drifting. We will race any class with 2 or more drivers.
cheerwhiner
04-23-2005, 08:37 AM
ok - drifting too??? sweet! anyway is it an oval layout or road course (very tight of course) just curious- I may in fact come tomorrow.
just want to clarify- so a 6 cell stock is not possible? hmm, i have 2 packs i can cut down to 4 packs I suppose but I'll have to figure out battery spacing (holding them in place!)
hey then i will have 3 quantity 4 cell packs then ;)
ok - drifting too??? sweet! anyway is it an oval layout or road course (very tight of course) just curious- I may in fact come tomorrow.
just want to clarify- so a 6 cell stock is not possible? hmm, i have 2 packs i can cut down to 4 packs I suppose but I'll have to figure out battery spacing (holding them in place!)
hey then i will have 3 quantity 4 cell packs then ;)
Yes the track is oval; with a simple road course through the middle for m-18. you can go to our web site under track pictures and see it.It is www.lasorcraceway.com .It will have to be 4-cell stock, 6-cell is too fast. It will be 6-cell for drifters. You can just use a piece of foam to take up extra space with the batteries; to hold them in place. We race every Wednesday night and Sunday. We are also working on a flat oval dirt track approx. 110ft. by 40ft.with at least 12ft. travel lanes that will be run on saturdays.
Ron Zee
04-27-2005, 10:32 PM
No, still haven't "raced" the mini-t yet. Maybe this weekend?? if Jimmy W has it off. Hope to get back out there again soon. Between work, the family crap, working at Rosewood, working on the cars, and all the driving, It's getting harder to keep up with what's going on.
Let me know if you and Jimmy W. can make it out Sunday. There is a slim chance I might be able to go.
Dee.