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Just thought that maybe our track should have it's own thread instead of using the generic 'Chicago Racing' thread we have always used. If you have specific questions or comments about our tracks, post here.
Our web site is: www.chicagolandrc.com
Rookie Solara
06-11-2004, 11:00 AM
Yeah, another area to post UP TO DATE race schedule....like rain out or date changed or whatever...
Nexus
06-11-2004, 12:56 PM
good idea walt...
hopefully i'll be making out to tinley soon. i'd like to try my new losi out on asphault....plus with howard winning in electric i need to put that to an end LOLOL
Rookie Solara
06-11-2004, 01:54 PM
good idea walt...
hopefully i'll be making out to tinley soon. i'd like to try my new losi out on asphault....plus with howard winning in electric i need to put that to an end LOLOL
Come on, you guys just can't let the NITRO guy to take over the elect class, right....? Come over to TINLEY for the 2nd Trouphy race on 27th then....LOL
xxx mike
06-13-2004, 04:07 PM
WOOO Our own section! BLING-BLING!!!
WOOO Our own section! BLING-BLING!!!
Hey Mike, where you been lately? I see your brother out there a lot, but are you sleeping in or what?
Today was a great day. A slightly smaller than usual turnout because of the Midwest Series in town, but we had a great time and got out a little early (still had 23 in nitro touring and 11 in electric, so it's not like we didn't have enough to have a good time).
Results are already up on the web site.
BTW, we are going to race next Sunday, even though it's Father's Day (it's what I want to do for Father's Day, so might as well race).
Rookie Solara
06-13-2004, 08:46 PM
Hey Mike, where you been lately? I see your brother out there a lot, but are you sleeping in or what?
Today was a great day. A slightly smaller than usual turnout because of the Midwest Series in town, but we had a great time and got out a little early (still had 23 in nitro touring and 11 in electric, so it's not like we didn't have enough to have a good time).
Results are already up on the web site.
BTW, we are going to race next Sunday, even though it's Father's Day (it's what I want to do for Father's Day, so might as well race).
Wow.....that is great, I wish I can make it today, but wife would want me to race next week (FATHERS DAY) instead, and I also have a special credit for the 27th......so back to back racing next week and week after...
Anyhow, whos the A1 this week.....? Hows my buddy HK_Serpent did today..?
xxx mike
06-15-2004, 11:03 AM
Walt: I haven't been racing at all.. the R/C bug has gone asleep for a while, probably just in hibernation. I am going to sell off most of the equipment I have and buy whatever is current when I get going again. I told my brother to bring you to my two jugs of fuel, but he didn't. Maybe he'll bring them next race day if he gets his engine problems sorted out or I'll run them over. One is a 25% and one is a 30% both Byron. It's from last season, but I think it's not sour yet.. I've run my car in the street on the 30 and it was fine. He should be back soon too, I think he's just waiting for a replacement associated engine.
Walt: I haven't been racing at all.. the R/C bug has gone asleep for a while, probably just in hibernation. I am going to sell off most of the equipment I have and buy whatever is current when I get going again. I told my brother to bring you to my two jugs of fuel, but he didn't. Maybe he'll bring them next race day if he gets his engine problems sorted out or I'll run them over. One is a 25% and one is a 30% both Byron. It's from last season, but I think it's not sour yet.. I've run my car in the street on the 30 and it was fine. He should be back soon too, I think he's just waiting for a replacement associated engine.
If you've got a personal transponder, let him use that until you rejoin. I know he's using ours, and that's a pain.
I hope you come back out soon, but in the mean time your brother is getting pretty darn good. He's knocking on the door of the A-main every week now.
xxx mike
06-17-2004, 02:57 PM
I think he is going to buy the personal transponder and rear exhaust from me, then borrow my MT12 if his engine does not come back. I am going to sell the car, radio and everything. Too bad it's worth almost nothing. Amazing how valueless NTC3's are.
I think he is going to buy the personal transponder and rear exhaust from me, then borrow my MT12 if his engine does not come back. I am going to sell the car, radio and everything. Too bad it's worth almost nothing. Amazing how valueless NTC3's are.
My advice, from my own experience, is not to sell RC stuff... I always regret it soon afterwards, but it's up to you what you do.
xxx mike
06-18-2004, 10:39 AM
I've been there too walt. I sold my stuff in the past and regretted it. This time I am not selling the tools at least. The rest of the stuff isn't really up to date and will be even more dated by the time I come back. I'm sure I will want a new style car, and radio with adjustable freq. ect. so selling this stuff is no big deal. Nobody is interested so far so I might end up sitting on it anyway.
Do you think there are enough guys at Tinley to raffle off the whole car and radio deal? It's a pretty well equipped car. Give half the money back to me and half the money to be donated towards a new track surface, or invested into things that the track needs? I am too poor to donate 100% of proceeds but 50% I wouldn't mind..
I've been there too walt. I sold my stuff in the past and regretted it. This time I am not selling the tools at least. The rest of the stuff isn't really up to date and will be even more dated by the time I come back. I'm sure I will want a new style car, and radio with adjustable freq. ect. so selling this stuff is no big deal. Nobody is interested so far so I might end up sitting on it anyway.
Do you think there are enough guys at Tinley to raffle off the whole car and radio deal? It's a pretty well equipped car. Give half the money back to me and half the money to be donated towards a new track surface, or invested into things that the track needs? I am too poor to donate 100% of proceeds but 50% I wouldn't mind..
A raffle sounds risky to me. Besides, why would you feel obligated to donate any portion of the sale to the track? You can keep whatever you get for the car no matter where or how you sell it, including if you sell it at the track.
Bring the car on Sunday and I'll make an annoucement that you've got it for sale and we'll see if anyone wants it. Too bad I didn't know a week ago, because I just bought a brand new car for my brother (NTC3). Actually, my other brother was thinking about getting a car too, so I'll ask him if he's interested in yours.
I hope I'll see you Sunday.
Latest weather forecast looks GREAT for Sunday, no rain and not too hot.
xxx mike
06-18-2004, 05:20 PM
Here is the info about it incase he is interested. You can take the car, look it over and drive it around if he's interested. Just needs for the batteries to be charged. http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170434
Here is the info about it incase he is interested. You can take the car, look it over and drive it around if he's interested. Just needs for the batteries to be charged. http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170434
I got in touch with my brother, and although he's interested, he just can't do it right now. They just decided to buy a house, and they need all the cash they can scrouge up to make the downpayment, so he'll be buying nothing in the near future.
I'm sure you'll find someone to buy it though. It's a really nice car. Come to the track on Sunday and maybe someone will want it. Actually, we should have a bigger turnout the following week for our second points race.
thunderbt3
06-21-2004, 01:26 AM
for all u guys that run NTC3's, what kind of crankshaft do u get on ur engines? SG or standard, ive heard that the SG shaft wont work on the NTC3. I have a RTR ntc3 and the rtr shaft looks like an SG shaft. Is it just because theres a threaded hole on the end of it? if u guys do use an SG shaft engine, do u just use an e-clip to keep the clutch bell on?
for all u guys that run NTC3's, what kind of crankshaft do u get on ur engines? SG or standard, ive heard that the SG shaft wont work on the NTC3. I have a RTR ntc3 and the rtr shaft looks like an SG shaft. Is it just because theres a threaded hole on the end of it? if u guys do use an SG shaft engine, do u just use an e-clip to keep the clutch bell on?
Both shafts will work on the NTC3, but I'm not familiar with what comes with the RTR version. I can imagine that it only comes with whatever is necessary to install the type of engine that comes with it (threaded most likely).
But if you buy any of the 'kit' NTC3's, either type is supported, so you can buy the parts you need to install either type.
I just happen to have always had threaded shaft engines in mine, but I'm pretty sure that whether you run an SG shaft or threades shaft engine, you use a screw to hold on the clutch bell.
Don't forget that this coming Sunday is trophy race day (second in our points series). Plan on spending the entire day at the track, with bigger turnouts and longer mains for everyone. Also plan on having a really good time. I can't wait.
trucks4power4
06-22-2004, 03:28 PM
what car should I get i was thinking about a street forceGP2 or a nitro evader st XXX-NT Technology Available in a Sport RTR
I want to race with them can you tell me what days these would race in and time
:confused:
Nexus
06-22-2004, 05:42 PM
walt.
any update on the electrical hookup situation...
i'm just wondering because i thought you mentioned you may have a new set-up before the next trophy race. i just hate when everyone shows up and leaves at different time and is trying to plug/unplug into what is essantially the same exstension cord...i think last round i was unplugged about 4 times which sucks if you're trying to watch your batteries especially if you are running mod and trying to get the most mAH in.
so far it's looking good for turnout...i'm coming with kevin kane...who won last round...euge, brad johnson....YIKES to fast, and maybe a few more electric TC guys.
walt.
any update on the electrical hookup situation...
i'm just wondering because i thought you mentioned you may have a new set-up before the next trophy race. i just hate when everyone shows up and leaves at different time and is trying to plug/unplug into what is essantially the same exstension cord...i think last round i was unplugged about 4 times which sucks if you're trying to watch your batteries especially if you are running mod and trying to get the most mAH in.
so far it's looking good for turnout...i'm coming with kevin kane...who won last round...euge, brad johnson....YIKES to fast, and maybe a few more electric TC guys.
Sorry for the slow responses... I still can't access this forum from work: blocked!
Anyways, I have made improvements to the electricity situation. I now have a 10 gauge run from that outlet by the beer garden building to that north east corner of the track where most of the electric guys hang out. I also purchased several outlet strips, so everyone should be able to plug into an outlet that won't be unplugged. From that corner I have a 12 gauge cord running over to the scoring table.
We had a turnout this past Sunday of about 40 guys. I checked several times throughout the day at several points along my cords with my digital volt meter, and the voltage was over 115 every time and everywhere I checked. For this Sunday, with the expected larger turnout, I plan on running my old extension cords in addition to my new ones, so we should be good. I still don't have the perfect, permanent fix that I want, but that's because I'm still in the dark as to whether or not we're getting new asphalt on the other side of the building or not. But what I have now will be good for this Sunday (better be... couple hundred dollars in new extension cords).
what car should I get i was thinking about a street forceGP2 or a nitro evader st XXX-NT Technology Available in a Sport RTR
I want to race with them can you tell me what days these would race in and time
:confused:
The street force GP is a nitro touring car. If you get one of those, you'd race with us on Sundays. The nitro evader is a nitro stadium truck. With that, you'd race on Friday nights.
I highly recommend that you come to a couple of races (both on road and off road) before you buy either of these cars. It will help you decide what type of racing you like better, and it might also make you change your mind as to what brand of car to get. Although I'm sure Duratrax makes some fine cars, they are not very popular at our track, so you'd be on your own as far as spare parts and chassis setup goes. You might enjoy yourself a lot more if you get one of the more popular cars at our track, such as the Associated NTC3, Serpent 705 or HPI R40 for nitro touring cars, or the Associated RC10GT or Losi XXX-NT for nitro stadium trucks.
Lately there have been guys at the track selling some of their extra cars. You might even be able to find a race ready deal right at the track for less than a new Duratrax car.
Nexus
06-22-2004, 10:38 PM
sounds like a good solution.
thanks.
Nexus
06-22-2004, 10:40 PM
this messageboard is wacky....you don't actually see all the post inline like a normal thread.
i hate having to scroll through that box above everything to find stuff....rctech! :cool: :eek:
trucks4power4
06-23-2004, 12:20 PM
The street force GP is a nitro touring car. If you get one of those, you'd race with us on Sundays. The nitro evader is a nitro stadium truck. With that, you'd race on Friday nights.
I highly recommend that you come to a couple of races (both on road and off road) before you buy either of these cars. It will help you decide what type of racing you like better, and it might also make you change your mind as to what brand of car to get. Although I'm sure Duratrax makes some fine cars, they are not very popular at our track, so you'd be on your own as far as spare parts and chassis setup goes. You might enjoy yourself a lot more if you get one of the more popular cars at our track, such as the Associated NTC3, Serpent 705 or HPI R40 for nitro touring cars, or the Associated RC10GT or Losi XXX-NT for nitro stadium trucks.
Lately there have been guys at the track selling some of their extra cars. You might even be able to find a race ready deal right at the track for less than a new Duratrax car.
Thanks
but is the g force inside the beer gardens if so how do i get in because i am to young to go through because dont you have to be twenty-one
and for the nitro stadium trucks where is the track located and how do i get in if it is in the beer gardens
whart is the website for HPI and the serpent 705
trucks4power4
06-23-2004, 02:10 PM
everyone who races at the rc raceway what hobby shop do ou use online or a local one at what is the webssite/ company name and where is it located
Thanks
but is the g force inside the beer gardens if so how do i get in because i am to young to go through because dont you have to be twenty-one
and for the nitro stadium trucks where is the track located and how do i get in if it is in the beer gardens
whart is the website for HPI and the serpent 705
The off road track is inside the beer garden, but as long as you're not drinking, I don't think it will be a problem.
HPI's web site is: www.hpiracing.com Serpent is: www.serpent.com
Come to some races, check out the action and decide what you want to do.
everyone who races at the rc raceway what hobby shop do ou use online or a local one at what is the webssite/ company name and where is it located
I recommend local hobby shops over on-line stores because you get better service. I recommend Al's Hobby Shop in Elmhurst or Leisure Hours Hobbies in Joliet above all else.
Nexus
06-24-2004, 01:03 PM
Local Hobby stores.
Al's Hobby - Elmhurst, IL
http://www.alshobbyshop.com
Venture Hobbies - Wheeling, IL
http://www.venturehobbies.com
Both great hobby shops...Venture being larger and stocking more products....but Al's is pretty good as well. All the times I've been to Leisure Hours hobby store I've hated it....the service was terrible.
Online stores
KT Hobbies
http://www.kthobbies.com
The owner Kraig is from the Midwest area and most orders to the Chicagoland area arrive in about 2-3days. He is also a racer so he knows his products very well. I know many racers who order from him and have been very happy with his service.
I don't want to jinx us or anything, but the weather for this Sunday is shaping up to be darn near perfect... no rain and not too hot. I wouldn't be too surprised if we got 70-80 entries this Sunday, so plan on a long, fun day of racing, and a lot of competition for our 26 trophies.
I can't decide if I'm going to run nitro or electric myself this Sunday. I'll probably stick with nitro, but I've been having a lot of fun lately with the electric guys as well. But those 30 minute nitro A-mains are a blast, and fit in well with my driving style of 'not too fast, but consistent and safe.'
I hope to see a whole bunch of you guys this Sunday. It's going to be a blast.
Rookie Solara
06-25-2004, 05:54 PM
I don't want to jinx us or anything, but the weather for this Sunday is shaping up to be darn near perfect... no rain and not too hot. I wouldn't be too surprised if we got 70-80 entries this Sunday, so plan on a long, fun day of racing, and a lot of competition for our 26 trophies.
I can't decide if I'm going to run nitro or electric myself this Sunday. I'll probably stick with nitro, but I've been having a lot of fun lately with the electric guys as well. But those 30 minute nitro A-mains are a blast, and fit in well with my driving style of 'not too fast, but consistent and safe.'
I hope to see a whole bunch of you guys this Sunday. It's going to be a blast.
I would strongy recomment you to race ELECT..........that is perfect for you...really you are so ELECT TC....
One less ppl to race against me in nitro TC is always better.......espeically that someone is WALT.
good job running the races this past sunday, Walt.
I had a good time and I think the rest of the electric guys did too.
I didn't know this other thread existed till today. I had bookmarked the 'chicago racing' thread. no wonder that other thread was so quiet.
good job running the races this past sunday, Walt.
I had a good time and I think the rest of the electric guys did too.
I didn't know this other thread existed till today. I had bookmarked the 'chicago racing' thread. no wonder that other thread was so quiet.
Thanks Euge. I'm glad you had a good time. I don't think I heard a single complaint all day from an electric guy, so I assumed things we're ok. I checked voltage several times way down by me and always had a solid 115, and I didn't loose power once, so I think the power situation was much improved... now to do something about pit space...
It was a long day, that's for sure. Not something I'd want to do every Sunday, but it's nice to do it once a month... something special.
That was a record turnout for us. Right around 70 entries. I think at the next trophy race I might just run electric instead of nitro so I can race with you guys. You always look like you're having such a good time. But I'm not sure that a brushless can quite keep up with the mod motors you guys are running, but I'll give it a try.
I hope the whole electric gang can make it out to the next trophy race, but we also run 'regular' races on the rest of the Sundays, and they don't go as long and cost $5 less. We'd love to see you out at more races.
Rookie Solara
06-29-2004, 12:53 AM
I have to say, Walt did a great job on Sunday....running a 70 ppl race by himself is definitely a task...and he did it very nicely....I am glad this happened only once a month....if I have to race from 8am till 7pm every sunday, I am sure my wife will put up all my RC stuff on ebay for only $5 reserve....
Yeah Walt, race electric next time, so I have a chance to race against FRANK for once.....
P.S. Frank, thanks for helping me to paint a body for me....as I told you, if I have the time to paint a body (whcih I have 3 at home with dust all over it), I would not use that 2 years old used HPI Saleen body that has no wing (the wing is GLUE on from my broken Volvo S70's body from last year)...........trust me, that GTP or whatever thing that you were talking about does not have any advantage what so ever....at least, not for me, that body doesn't give me any faster or better performance....in fact, that is one heavy body cause it has a realiztic head ligth housing on it that I don't even know why the original owner would do that....also, I don't think I can make it to TP for at least 2 more weeks, so you have plenty of time to do the body, if you got the body done, give that to ALBERT or wait untill the next time I see you....again, THANKS....yes, lunch or beer on me next time.
yeah, I didn't hear any complaints from any of the electric guys about losing power. I false peaked once, but that was because I have a new Pitbull X3 charger and didn't turn on the long lockout mode.
yeah, you should race electric. It's cleaner and FASTER. hehehehehhehe jk
Seriously, it'd be fun if you raced with us in the electric class. I know I feel less stressed out when I race electric versus when I did nitro for a short while last year. No messy fuel, no need to find a pit guy to help refuel you, no flaming out, no running back to the pit to restart. It's like the Ronco Rotisserie oven. "You set it, and forget it."
Although there's no 30 minute main, so it's a trade off.
A brushless wouldn't be tooooo bad. I think on a regular race day, you could win with a good setup and good driving. But when those guys with mod motors also have a good setup and good driving, it'll be tough.
Rookie Solara
06-29-2004, 10:10 AM
yeah, I didn't hear any complaints from any of the electric guys about losing power. I false peaked once, but that was because I have a new Pitbull X3 charger and didn't turn on the long lockout mode.
yeah, you should race electric. It's cleaner and FASTER. hehehehehhehe jk
Seriously, it'd be fun if you raced with us in the electric class. I know I feel less stressed out when I race electric versus when I did nitro for a short while last year. No messy fuel, no need to find a pit guy to help refuel you, no flaming out, no running back to the pit to restart. It's like the Ronco Rotisserie oven. "You set it, and forget it."
Although there's no 30 minute main, so it's a trade off.
A brushless wouldn't be tooooo bad. I think on a regular race day, you could win with a good setup and good driving. But when those guys with mod motors also have a good setup and good driving, it'll be tough.
You are not kidding.........elect DOES indeed did several 14 laps Sunday....and us NITRO guy, I think beside Aaron had 2 chances for the 14 laps (but he ran out the gas at 4 minutes mark the entire day), the rest of us can only do low 13 laps...
And seeing those Elect car flying over the straightaway........I don't see they are any slower then nitro...those 8 turns double are monster....
I am still looking for the PRO 4.........then Brushless..........so, I think 1 day in the future, you will see Rookie Solara on Elect TC.....ha ha, on foams.
just keep in mind if you want to run indoors this winter, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone to race against with that brushless. I don't know about AJ's, but at RSJ's, we only let the brushless run with us if we were running an open class, which was only on a wednesday when there weren't that many people. I don't think AJ's has an open class. And I doubt they would let you run a brushless in their 19T class.
Rookie Solara
06-29-2004, 03:06 PM
just keep in mind if you want to run indoors this winter, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone to race against with that brushless. I don't know about AJ's, but at RSJ's, we only let the brushless run with us if we were running an open class, which was only on a wednesday when there weren't that many people. I don't think AJ's has an open class. And I doubt they would let you run a brushless in their 19T class.
Ah.....when I am so READY for the electric, you just have to tell me something that really COOL me off about electric.........
I don't think I want to get brushless for summer, then 19T for AJ and stock motor for RSJ........
Man....I still think Mini-Z or Micro are the best....(now, I really need some thinking about what to get)
If you (and Nexus) can garantee get me all the help about maintaining those 19T or Stock motors....then I will do what you guys do....afterall, Frank usually are kind enough to tune motors for me.
I think Nexus volunteered. :P
Nexus
06-30-2004, 01:59 AM
ummm yea...no prob LOL :D
rookie...don't let all the motor tuning stuffz you hear on the internet scare you. i do very minimal tuning on my motors and can still be competitive.
true the comm about every 3 runs, replace brushes....done :)
can you do more...yea sure...but the difference might be barely noticable and might not be worth the time if it's just a weekend club race.
just keep in mind if you want to run indoors this winter, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone to race against with that brushless. I don't know about AJ's, but at RSJ's, we only let the brushless run with us if we were running an open class, which was only on a wednesday when there weren't that many people. I don't think AJ's has an open class. And I doubt they would let you run a brushless in their 19T class.
I think there is a good chance that we can get a brushless class going at AJ's. I have one. Frank has one. There are at least two other guys at TP now that run AJ's during the winter that have them. Brian bought one. If Howard has one too, I think we'll be good. Plus, those things are contagious... they are plenty fast to be fun, extremely evently matched, and virtually maintenance free. I think that if you get a good group of guys running them, they will catch on fast. But only time will tell.
In case any of you haven't noticed yet, I do have the results from Sunday on the web site now: www.chicagolandrc.com Click on the Results tab.
Rookie Solara
07-01-2004, 01:03 PM
I think there is a good chance that we can get a brushless class going at AJ's. I have one. Frank has one. There are at least two other guys at TP now that run AJ's during the winter that have them. Brian bought one. If Howard has one too, I think we'll be good. Plus, those things are contagious... they are plenty fast to be fun, extremely evently matched, and virtually maintenance free. I think that if you get a good group of guys running them, they will catch on fast. But only time will tell.
Good....I go get the brushless for AJ...
Then, I go get the stock for RSJ, then 19T for AJ and RSJ......
Afterall, it is just money...........if I win the 288 millions tonight....MONEY is no object.
But before that happen..................don't tell me to buy more toy or this and that......how come NO ONE is telling me electric can be very expensive!!!!!
Good....I go get the brushless for AJ...
Then, I go get the stock for RSJ, then 19T for AJ and RSJ......
Afterall, it is just money...........if I win the 288 millions tonight....MONEY is no object.
But before that happen..................don't tell me to buy more toy or this and that......how come NO ONE is telling me electric can be very expensive!!!!!
Hey Howard: you picked an expensive hobby.
However, 'expensive' is a relative term. Racing any form of 'real' car would certainly cost way more. Even if you choose to be a 'audio/video' guy instead, you could easily spend more than on RC to have the latest TV's and other stuff. Maybe you can take up 'scrap-booking'... I bet that's slightly cheaper. Or maybe knitting... then you could make money selling the sweaters you knit.
For the amount of fun I get out of RC, I think it's a darn good value. I still don't like to throw away money, but in the end I'm pretty happy with what I get for my RC dollar.
Remember, on-road racing this weekend on Saturday, July 3rd, under the direction of Frank and Tony. I'll be spending the holiday weekend with my family. We get back to our normal Sunday schedule next week.
thunderbt3
07-04-2004, 02:10 PM
Anyone have any used engines for sale? The power in my AE.12 rtr engine feels like its starting to fade.
EDAE666
07-05-2004, 01:35 PM
I am looking into racing nitro touring car at the Tinley track , I have a couple questions though .
What compound tires is the popular choice (30 , 35 , 40 etc ) also what kinda tire wear is expected ?
Is the Stratus the body of choice for touring car ? I havent raced on road in a while .
Thanks for any help .
losi racer13
07-05-2004, 07:47 PM
i know a guy with 45 in the front and 40 in the rear it grips really good so i would try that
I am looking into racing nitro touring car at the Tinley track , I have a couple questions though .
What compound tires is the popular choice (30 , 35 , 40 etc ) also what kinda tire wear is expected ?
Is the Stratus the body of choice for touring car ? I havent raced on road in a while .
Thanks for any help .
I'm running 37's all around. Last year I had 35's on back and 37's in front. Many run harder tires than me (40's all around)... some run softer tires (carpet foams even).
Tire wear has not been too bad for me, and I have not heard anyone else really complain about it either. Expect a set of foams to last you at least 3 weeks of racing, and maybe more, as long as you aren't chunking them or really wearing them hard some how.
Nexus
07-05-2004, 11:26 PM
walt.
any update on the possibility of getting new asphault??
oh man...some lady was mad that people were parking on the grass next to the bowling alley at the last trophy race. she came outside on fire and was kind of going off on some people.....so hopefully people don't park on the grass next round :P
Rookie Solara
07-06-2004, 12:05 PM
walt.
any update on the possibility of getting new asphault??
oh man...some lady was mad that people were parking on the grass next to the bowling alley at the last trophy race. she came outside on fire and was kind of going off on some people.....so hopefully people don't park on the grass next round :P
That will be a problem..........however, WHO is that lady? Bowling alley owner? or Local ppl.....?
One thing I can tell you about ZONING.................GREEN area is not considered PARKING AREA.......COPS can ticket you if you park your car on green area.........I've got 1 ticket like 4 years ago when I parked 1/2 of my car in my OWN FRONT LAWN and got a ticket.....I have a single wide driveway so I have to park my car on the green a little so my wife can get into the garage or get out without moving my car.......but NO, Elmhurst police said you cannot PARK your OWN car in your OWN PROPERTY that is NOT designed for parking...even your OWN FRONT YARD.....
Another $35 stupid ticket.........but for real, that lady was right, you are not suppose to park on the green area..........not that there are any GREEN there left...
walt.
any update on the possibility of getting new asphault??
oh man...some lady was mad that people were parking on the grass next to the bowling alley at the last trophy race. she came outside on fire and was kind of going off on some people.....so hopefully people don't park on the grass next round :P
I have not heard any news regarding new asphalt lately. I've got no news to tell. For now, I'm just getting used to the idea that we'll be where we are the rest of the summer... if we get new asphalt, it will just be a nice surprise.
As for that mad chick (both meanings of the word), she is just a bartender there. The owner couldn't possibly care less if we parked on his grass. She went off on me at one point too. She said the owner was all mad about it, so I said, we'll, I'll talk to him about it right now... she backed off. She was lying. The owner never said a thing about it. He's so laid back it's annoying... there is no way he'd complain about parking in the grass. We could park in his bedroom and he probably wouldn't care.
Anyways, I talked to the manager too and he's fine with parking in the grass UNLESS it's really wet and the cars might leave ruts in the grass. As for getting a ticket, I don't know. In the end, we probably shouldn't be in the grass with cars. If we can avoid it, that would probably be prudent.
For the next trophy race I'm considering a change. I 'might' rope off that entire parking area by the track and tell everyone that they have to unload their car and then park it on the other side in the unused parking lot. It was really crowded last trophy race. That area right by the track is plenty big for over 100 guys to set up tents and tables, but not if they all have their car parked right there too. Truth is, I don't know anyone that really needs to have their 'real' car parked right there anymore. No one uses their car's battery to plug in their charger anymore.
I do realize that it's 'nice' to have your real car parked nearby, but there is just so little room. I have not made a final decision on this yet, but I'm just bouncing the idea around. I'd still let people drive through and unload, but then they'd have to move on and park on the other side.
What do you guys think?
thunderbt3
07-06-2004, 11:18 PM
what kind of suspension setup are you guys running right now, ive been looking at AE's site for standard setups for foams and they require rollbars and blades and stuff i dont think i need
I love that story about the mad chick. You gotta love it when people with no power go on power trips. I was pitted right by the door and I was the first person she yelled at, because I was conveniently the first person she saw. As soon as she comes out the door, she yells, "who's in charge? who the f*ck is in charge!?" I don't reply, but I turn my head (since she's right behind me), then she starts yelling at me. She must have assumed I was in charge because I turned my head. She was yelling like she owned the place and I assumed she did. Someone else said that we weren't in charge and that she'd have to talk to someone else (pointing towards the drivers stand).
I love it when you confronted her, Walt, about the owner and she backed off. She came out all hysterical and I can imagine her lying about the owner.
It must have been after she talked to you and backed down that she stormed back into the building all pouting, because I was on the ground looking for a screw I had dropped and she almost knocked me over. She was mumbling something like, "park on your own f*ckin lawn." as she almost knocked me over, not really talking to me specifically.
I don't think we're doing any significant damage to the grass as none of us are doing donuts or peeling out on it. I can see the point with the wet grass, though. Having said that, I wouldn't mind parking on the other side of the building..
I also think for at least the trophy races it might be a good idea to rope off that parking area immediately by the track and have it just as a pit area. Some of the walkways were blocked and really the only way to walk to the drivers stand area from the building was to kind of walk on the track, but along the outside wall for a part. I know one dad with his little girl didn't want to do that while there were nitro cars flying around. So he had to wait till the heat was over.
Rookie Solara
07-07-2004, 09:58 AM
what kind of suspension setup are you guys running right now, ive been looking at AE's site for standard setups for foams and they require rollbars and blades and stuff i dont think i need
Just do the foam standard setup with the roll bar for now........and drive.
Beside.........setting the car up correctly without SHOWING UP doesn't make you the fastest guy at the track, so get your lazy ass over here SUNDAY and race.
Rookie Solara
07-07-2004, 10:06 AM
I love that story about the mad chick. You gotta love it when people with no power go on power trips. I was pitted right by the door and I was the first person she yelled at, because I was conveniently the first person she saw. As soon as she comes out the door, she yells, "who's in charge? who the f*ck is in charge!?" I don't reply, but I turn my head (since she's right behind me), then she starts yelling at me. She must have assumed I was in charge because I turned my head. She was yelling like she owned the place and I assumed she did. Someone else said that we weren't in charge and that she'd have to talk to someone else (pointing towards the drivers stand).
I love it when you confronted her, Walt, about the owner and she backed off. She came out all hysterical and I can imagine her lying about the owner.
It must have been after she talked to you and backed down that she stormed back into the building all pouting, because I was on the ground looking for a screw I had dropped and she almost knocked me over. She was mumbling something like, "park on your own f*ckin lawn." as she almost knocked me over, not really talking to me specifically.
I don't think we're doing any significant damage to the grass as none of us are doing donuts or peeling out on it. I can see the point with the wet grass, though. Having said that, I wouldn't mind parking on the other side of the building..
I also think for at least the trophy races it might be a good idea to rope off that parking area immediately by the track and have it just as a pit area. Some of the walkways were blocked and really the only way to walk to the drivers stand area from the building was to kind of walk on the track, but along the outside wall for a part. I know one dad with his little girl didn't want to do that while there were nitro cars flying around. So he had to wait till the heat was over.
Euge.......I can't believe someone like that would do things like that.......did she really YELL at you...? She thought you were in charge probably she saw you were "CHARGING" your batteries = you were in CHARGE.....LOL
If she yell at you cause you are Asian....tell her you know Jesse Jackson, and he fight for us....LOL
Nexus
07-07-2004, 11:45 AM
that lady was hilarious....
i think it was the eye liner that almost went to her ears that was really bothering her...not the parking situation LOL
:D
walt - roping off the whole section and making people park on the other side is a great idea. it becomes to crowded to walk to the drivers stand and like euge was saying you practically have to walk on the track. parking also can be a pain if you leave earlier and a bunch of cars are blocking.
having that whole area as a pit area would be the best situation...IMO.
thunderbt3
07-07-2004, 04:37 PM
yea, i would agree on roping off the pit area, it was crowded when i raced there
Again, my appologies about the crazy bartender yelling at everyone. She's nuts. In general, the quality of employee at the bowling alley is sub-par... I'll just leave it at that...
I'm leaning towards roping off the entire area by the track. I know that some will hate that and complain, but it's at least worth a try.
thunderbt3
07-07-2004, 11:31 PM
roping off the area would make the pit area look alot cleaner and uncluttered. it lets people walk around and chat too, i wont mind having to park on the other side of the parking lot. Roping off the area would give ya double the pit space. On top of that more people passing by on the road will see that theres something going on and maybe stop in instead of seeing a bunch of cars parked together
Howard, i will try the stock setting WITHOUT rollbars
Again, my appologies about the crazy bartender yelling at everyone. She's nuts. In general, the quality of employee at the bowling alley is sub-par... I'll just leave it at that...
I'm leaning towards roping off the entire area by the track. I know that some will hate that and complain, but it's at least worth a try.
you have no need to apologize for her rampage. I knew she was just nuts. I actually felt sorry for you since I saw her headed your way. It's not your fault that she turned lunatic.
g12314
07-08-2004, 07:20 AM
Yup, she was nuts alright :). I was sitting next to Euge and got my earfull. Funny thing is, I've found that when people are on a rampage like that and you ignore them they just go away :). They want someone to argue with them, and when you just sit with your back to them they go running off to find someone else.
I like the idea of roping off the pit area.
Jimmy
primuswoostinkinhoo
07-11-2004, 06:04 PM
hello there, im looking to buy a nitro touring car, dont really mind what it is, i dont want a 4tec or anything of that nature, but i also dont wanna spend more than say $150. i live in lendale heights and thats why im posting this here, thanks in adavance
primuswoostinkinhoo
07-11-2004, 06:05 PM
forgot to mention i just want a roller, and its not lendale heights its glendale heights
Rookie Solara
07-13-2004, 08:36 AM
hello there, im looking to buy a nitro touring car, dont really mind what it is, i dont want a 4tec or anything of that nature, but i also dont wanna spend more than say $150. i live in lendale heights and thats why im posting this here, thanks in adavance
Just send you a email regarding the roller.....and I live in Elmhurst which is like 15 minutes away from you.....you can always come to my place and check out the car.
primuswoostinkinhoo
07-13-2004, 07:11 PM
i emailed you or pmed you i dont remember but i still havent got an email from ya
This Sunday is the third in our five-race points/trophy series. And the weather forecast is for 'uninterrupted sunshine'... doesn't get any better than that. Should be a GREAT day for racing.
EDAE666
07-16-2004, 09:47 PM
Ill be there, hope , will be my 1st time racing nitro touring sould be entertaining !!!!
Ill be there, hope , will be my 1st time racing nitro touring sould be entertaining !!!!
Bring a pit crew if you can... 15 minute mains for all the nitro heats on points day (except the A-main: 30 minute race).
The weather it still looking great for tomorrow.. will be a great day of racing.
Rookie Solara
07-17-2004, 10:21 PM
i emailed you or pmed you i dont remember but i still havent got an email from ya
Yeah, just got back from Canada..............and I did email back to you while I was in Canada...see you tomorrow at the track
EDAE666
07-19-2004, 07:48 PM
I had a great time racing on sunday , very nice track and environment . Ill be back next weekend !!
thunderbt3
07-19-2004, 11:28 PM
hey EDA what were u running, i was surprised to see so many NTC3 rtr's out there but my car USED to be a ntc3 rtr hehe
EDAE666
07-19-2004, 11:42 PM
I run a NTC3 , its the factory team car though ,seems like the majority of cars were NTC3 , the box stock setup seemed pretty good , my fastest lap was 21.8 or so , just couldnt get the consistancy down and had fuel milage issues . Missed the A main by less then 1 sec , i guess not too bad for 1st time running touring car with only 2 tanks of practice total .
I'm glad you guys had a good time.
By the way, you can check our results page on our web site and see exactly what cars everyone is running (or at least what they told me they were running when they signed up). www.chicagolandrc.com
Rookie Solara
07-21-2004, 12:24 PM
I'm glad you guys had a good time.
By the way, you can check our results page on our web site and see exactly what cars everyone is running (or at least what they told me they were running when they signed up). www.chicagolandrc.com
Walt...the 3rd race result is missing the overall POINT standard, can you add that part please? Thanks
AreCee
07-21-2004, 03:45 PM
hello there, im looking to buy a nitro touring car, dont really mind what it is, i dont want a 4tec or anything of that nature, but i also dont wanna spend more than say $150. i live in lendale heights and thats why im posting this here, thanks in adavance
How about a Yokomo GT-4 with engine and a ton of hop-ups and spare parts for that amount. I'm in Chicago proper, contact me by PM if you're interested.
Rookie Solara
07-22-2004, 10:20 AM
i emailed you or pmed you i dont remember but i still havent got an email from ya
I have email you pictures and price to your yahoo email...but haven't receiver any respond from you.........let me know.
Walt...the 3rd race result is missing the overall POINT standard, can you add that part please? Thanks
Yep... forgot to put that up the first time... it should be there now. Don't forget to 'refresh' or you might not see it.
primuswoostinkinhoo
08-03-2004, 07:50 PM
hey there, this thread is dead, anyone have a starter box they are looking to get rid of, i wouldnt need a battery, just a box email me, primuskicksyerass@yahoo.com
hey there, this thread is dead, anyone have a starter box they are looking to get rid of, i wouldnt need a battery, just a box email me, primuskicksyerass@yahoo.com
We're all just too busy racing to sit on the computer and talk about racing...
Rookie Solara
08-09-2004, 12:07 PM
hey there, this thread is dead, anyone have a starter box they are looking to get rid of, i wouldnt need a battery, just a box email me, primuskicksyerass@yahoo.com
How about a Serpent Starter box with new rubber wheel and new Serpent DC power direct plug upgrade...? Perfect for your 705 (I think thats what you have, right..?)
Let me know....
The fourth race in our 5-race points series is this Sunday, and the weather is looking like it will be very nice.
I hope everyone will be able to make it out. At the last points race, everyone in the electric class went home with a trophy (top 13 in each class get a trophy).
HALERAZOR
08-14-2004, 03:25 PM
Hey do you guys have drag racing out there?
Rookie Solara
08-17-2004, 05:31 PM
Hey do you guys have drag racing out there?
Hmmmmmmm, drag racing.............for RC? If you can find enough ppl to do it, you can do it anywhere including the driveway outside your house.
But if you are taking about a CLUB that only do Drag Racing....I don't think there is one, we are all on-road course racing only. Drag racing is a little bit too expensive for us to do.........
Hey do you guys have drag racing out there?
Last I heard, there was a weakly organized bunch that ran drag races in some K-Mart parking lot on Torrence Ave (and no, I don't know any more than that). I considered running drag races at our facility, but discovered that most of the drag racing guys wanted to talk about how fast their cars are, but didn't want actual computer timing systems proving them to be liers.
"My car does 120mph man... wait, the computer says I was only going 45..."
No, it's not this coming weekend, but mark your calendars for September 12th. Not only will we have the longer mains for everyone like at all our trophy races (triple A-main format for electric A, 15 minute lower nitro mains and a 30 minute nitro A-main), but we also signed on a trophy sponsor for the final race (maybe they can bring a trophy girl too... I'll have to ask). Leisure Hours Hobbies of Joliet will be providing the trophies for this race, and man are they nice... let's put it this way: I thought the trophies I was buying were nice, but the winner of the C-main at the next race will probably go home with a nicer trophy than the winner of the A-main at the last 4 trophy races. The winners of the A-mains might not have room in their cars for their trophies. Leisure Hours has already started to bring the trophies to the track for storage because they couldn't haul them all to the track in one trip.
The trophy series has been a lot of fun this year, so I hope everyone can make it out to the final race, as well as the banquet I plan on having for all participants in October in the banquet room of the bowling alley (date and time yet to be determined).
See you guys at the track.
TeamCarnage
08-24-2004, 06:53 PM
Walt- Best Wishes to you and your wife. Hope all goes well! Nice move having the trophies sitting around this past Sunday. Yes, they are impressive! You guys don't run past the middle of Sept.? Geuss I'll have to start earlier next year! lol
Last I heard, They get quite a crowd at the Drags. They race in River Oaks West. 159th and Torrence. Heads up racing. A think they might even bet $$$. ;) If anybody goes, do yourself a big favor and install a fail-safe!
chicago rc
08-24-2004, 09:22 PM
In R/C drag racing do they use Ch. 3 to release the parachute :-)
Walt- Best Wishes to you and your wife. Hope all goes well! Nice move having the trophies sitting around this past Sunday. Yes, they are impressive! You guys don't run past the middle of Sept.? Geuss I'll have to start earlier next year! lol
Last I heard, They get quite a crowd at the Drags. They race in River Oaks West. 159th and Torrence. Heads up racing. A think they might even bet $$$. ;) If anybody goes, do yourself a big favor and install a fail-safe!
I believe I have been misleading... our last TROPHY RACE is Sept. 12th. We still have regular races until the end of September. That way, if the trophy race gets rained out, we have some rain dates available.
hostileguy
08-26-2004, 03:27 PM
Looking to get into racing, what about spectators at the track? Is that allowed? Like to see some people that know what's up. Racing planned for 8/27/04?
thunderbt3
08-26-2004, 04:00 PM
yea, spectators are welcome to the track, we race basically every sunday. Hope to see ya there
hostileguy
08-26-2004, 05:34 PM
what about friday nights? thats what i thought the schedule said? or is that old/too new? what time sunday. looking forward to it
what about friday nights? thats what i thought the schedule said? or is that old/too new? what time sunday. looking forward to it
Friday nights are the off road races. Sunday is on-road. Honestly, I don't even know if the off road guys are still getting a crowd on Friday night or not. You can e-mail Frank or Tony from our web site to ask them (they run the off road track).
But Sundays are going strong, and we often have several spectators around the track. There is a small grassy hill that you can sit on, or you can walk through the pits, or you can even sit in the beer garden and watch from there.
Kenji
08-27-2004, 09:02 PM
Hiya Walt.....what do all of your regulars do after tinley outdoor racing is finished? Is there anywhere that continues racing on road outdoors thru October?
Seems like such a short season.
Hiya Walt.....what do all of your regulars do after tinley outdoor racing is finished? Is there anywhere that continues racing on road outdoors thru October?
Seems like such a short season.
We used to race until the end of October, but it's just too dark in the morning for me to set up, and we've got to be out of the parking lot by 5pm because the bowling season is back in swing.
Most guys go back to electric indoor racing (heck, it's getting cold in October sometimes too).
I don't know of any on-road outdoor tracks that keep running through October... almost time for me to brush off the old 1/12th car and head to AJ's.
Kenji
08-28-2004, 11:14 AM
Most guys go back to electric indoor racing (heck, it's getting cold in October sometimes too).
Thanks for replying. Indoor on road racing must mean AJ's, RSJ Raceways, Trackside in Milwaukee, and mini-T/other 1/18th scale there at the bowling alley. Anywhere else for on road indoor?
Freak e-maxx1
08-29-2004, 01:15 AM
does any one know the rules for mini-t racing?
Rookie Solara
08-30-2004, 11:19 AM
Thanks for replying. Indoor on road racing must mean AJ's, RSJ Raceways, Trackside in Milwaukee, and mini-T/other 1/18th scale there at the bowling alley. Anywhere else for on road indoor?
Usually, we will head down to RSJ for SAT night racing, then SUNDAY full day at AJ..........Trackside are way too far for me, but that track is for PRO racer and big race, probably once every month or 2...
Like Walt, with 1 and 2 babies at home, winter time racing will be cutting short for sure...
does any one know the rules for mini-t racing?
You can e-mail Tony from our web site (www.chicagolandrc.com), or just type in his e-mail address: tony@chicagolandrc.com He runs the indoor 'micro' track at the bowling alley, so he'd be able to tell you the exact rules.
But, from what I remember last year, the mini-t rule was 'Losi parts only'. I'm sure there are more details than that, and there might be some new rules for this year, so check with Tony for sure.
Usually, we will head down to RSJ for SAT night racing, then SUNDAY full day at AJ..........Trackside are way too far for me, but that track is for PRO racer and big race, probably once every month or 2...
Like Walt, with 1 and 2 babies at home, winter time racing will be cutting short for sure...
No kidding... I hope I can make it out to race once in a while this winter, but it's gonna take some luck (or a darn good baby sitter).
Our final trophy race on September 12 is going to start 2 hours earlier than our normal races, so the track will open at 7am (instead of 9am) and racing will start at 9am (instead of 11am).
I just have to do this for our September 12th trophy race because the 5pm winter bowling leagues start back up that day, and with the big turnouts we've been getting for the trophy races, an early start is the only way to guarentee that we'll be done by 5pm (when they need their parking lot to actually park cars) and still be able to run 3 qualifiers and the longer mains.
Please help pass the word.
TeamCarnage
08-31-2004, 10:15 PM
Is this Sunday a regular race day? Just wondering with it being Labor Day weekend..
Is this Sunday a regular race day? Just wondering with it being Labor Day weekend..
First, sorry for the slow replies... my company has blocked this site, so I have to remember to check when I get home.
To answer your question, yes, this Sunday, the 5th, is a normal race day. The following Sunday, the 12th, is our last points day, and it will start 2 hours earlier than normal (7am track open, 9am racing begins). The rest of the Sundays in September will be at our normal time (9am track open, 11am racing starts), and when September is over, so is our on-road racing program until next Spring.
TeamCarnage
09-03-2004, 11:41 PM
Thanks Walt. Sorry to hear your company considers this site equal to porn...***? LOL! See you Sunday! Nick
Thanks Walt. Sorry to hear your company considers this site equal to porn...***? LOL! See you Sunday! Nick
I think they block it because they offer some sort of web based e-mail somewhere. Either that, or they saw that I spent a couple hours on this site every week...
Kenji
09-07-2004, 12:55 PM
We normally race off road at Leisure, but 3 of us are gonna race this Sunday with you guys. I have 3 TC3's, and was wondering if all the electric guys run foams, or will soft rubber hook up also?
any tire hints?
We normally race off road at Leisure, but 3 of us are gonna race this Sunday with you guys. I have 3 TC3's, and was wondering if all the electric guys run foams, or will soft rubber hook up also?
any tire hints?
Glad to hear that you're going to come out for our final trophy race. Leisure has supplied some REALLY nice trophies, so you'll probably be going home with something nice to put on the old mantle.
As for tire choice, pretty much everyone at our track is running foams. I've been running my TC3 lately with the same tires I use on my NTC3, which is 37 shore all around, and I feel like my TC3 is hooked up pretty much perfectly (the nitro car leaves a little to be desired, but the electric car is handling great).
Of course, that's just a starting point, but it's probably a pretty good starting point.
Remember, this Sunday we've got to start 2 hours earlier than normal to get out by 5pm when the bowling leagues start, so the track will open for practice at 7am (instead of our normal 9am), and racing will start at 9am instead of our normal 11am, with registration wraping up around 8:30am.
Should be a great day of racing. I hope a lot of you are able to make it out for this one.
1 Bad STi
09-09-2004, 01:34 AM
Do you guys have much of a turnout for your 1/8 MT class and do you have any rules between Truggies and Factory Designed MT's? any info would help. Thanks -STi
Do you guys have much of a turnout for your 1/8 MT class and do you have any rules between Truggies and Factory Designed MT's? any info would help. Thanks -STi
Actually, I think that Frank (the off road track manager) has closed down the off road track for the season due to low racer turnout. He plans on advertising it over the winter and reopening next season.
chicago rc
09-12-2004, 10:29 PM
Rookie celebrates the electric A main win as his car limps across the finish line with an almost dead battery pack. http://www.chicagorc.com/RC/rcraceway/rookie_3.jpg
Rookie Solara
09-13-2004, 01:47 PM
Not just 1 time.................TWICE.
You should hang around to see me raced the 2nd A main.......exactly the same, but lucky enough, I was the only guy that ran 16 laps...so it was like a victory lap for me.
I am still polishing my 2 hugh trophies from yesterday............
tazfam2
09-13-2004, 04:09 PM
I told you howard "you can do it"
Rookie Solara
09-13-2004, 04:57 PM
I told you howard "you can do it"
Oh yeah..." ME can DO IT?" Thanks..........well, I did that cause you didn't race with me..................I will hand my ass over when we are racing at AJ this winter....
I for sure I need some motor and batteries 101 from you when I see you at AJ...
chicago rc
09-13-2004, 10:52 PM
Howard, what the heck are you working on here?
http://www.chicagorc.com/RC/rcraceway/rookie_2.jpg
Rookie Solara
09-14-2004, 12:33 PM
Howard, what the heck are you working on here?
http://www.chicagorc.com/RC/rcraceway/rookie_2.jpg
Brian.....you MUST remove that picture now....man, Team Assoicate/Mugen/Serpent will be mad at me now, you just let the whole world know that this is the latest prototype of their joint venturn project....the NitroTC4S715MTX4-RRR spec Hybird......30% fuel on the striaght with 3 speed and electric power on the turns.............and I can change the shape of thewhole car on every single heat........
Powered by LEGO Motor Sport......LOL
P.S. That is some good photoshop skill..........I will post that on the Hong Kong RC forum.....
chicago rc
09-15-2004, 10:33 AM
Here you go:
http://www.chicagorc.com/RC/rcraceway/912web/index.htm
It's over 200 photos from the Sunday Sept. 12th trophy race.
Enjoy!
Brian
www.chicagorc.com
Brian: Thanks for putting up all those pictures from our race. One complaint I get pretty often is that I don't take pictures anymore... but if it comes down to me racing or me taking pictures, I choose racing.
BTW: my wife finally did give birth today (Thursday) at 11:52AM. Sarah is 6lb 11oz, 21 inches long. All are doing fine (especially me).
However, this means that I won't be at the track this Sunday as that will be the first day Annette and new baby are home, and they'll need my help... even more than Frank and Tony will need my help running the races.
So, Frank and Tony will be running the races, and I'm sure they'll do a fine job. I'll be a cell phone call away if they have any computer problems.
Remember, we're back on our normal start schedule: 9am track opens, 11am racing starts. If the turnout is large they'll have to cut out a qualifier and/or the break because the bowling alley needs their parking lot back by 5pm at the latest.
I plan on making it out for our last race of the season on the 26th.
Freak e-maxx1
09-16-2004, 10:17 PM
does any ever run there mini-t on the offroad track?
does any ever run there mini-t on the offroad track?
Pretty much no one is running anything on the off road track right now. As for next season, when Frank plans on running the off road track again, he said anyone can run anything they want, but the track is a little big for mini-t's, so it might be a little bit boring.
We tried running our micro RS4's (souped up, of course) at AJ's... it was like watching paint dry.
Freak e-maxx1
09-17-2004, 08:54 AM
Pretty much no one is running anything on the off road track right now
What happened?
Rookie Solara
09-17-2004, 05:22 PM
Brian: Thanks for putting up all those pictures from our race. One complaint I get pretty often is that I don't take pictures anymore... but if it comes down to me racing or me taking pictures, I choose racing.
BTW: my wife finally did give birth today (Thursday) at 11:52AM. Sarah is 6lb 11oz, 21 inches long. All are doing fine (especially me).
However, this means that I won't be at the track this Sunday as that will be the first day Annette and new baby are home, and they'll need my help... even more than Frank and Tony will need my help running the races.
So, Frank and Tony will be running the races, and I'm sure they'll do a fine job. I'll be a cell phone call away if they have any computer problems.
Remember, we're back on our normal start schedule: 9am track opens, 11am racing starts. If the turnout is large they'll have to cut out a qualifier and/or the break because the bowling alley needs their parking lot back by 5pm at the latest.
I plan on making it out for our last race of the season on the 26th.
Walt.......you are 1 lucky guy, a boy, then a gal.......you've got the whole world already.....LOL
Anyhow, congradulation.............I am happy for you, if you need any GIRLS tips and head up, let me know...I am a PRO now (especially why she is not sleeping untill 5:00am...)
Anyhow, I will do my best to remember to give you back the BLUE springs that I stole like 1.5 months ago........this time, I removed it from my car and taped that onto my remote, NO WAY in the world that I will forget next time.
Get some sleep..............
Rookie Solara
09-17-2004, 05:27 PM
Pretty much no one is running anything on the off road track right now. As for next season, when Frank plans on running the off road track again, he said anyone can run anything they want, but the track is a little big for mini-t's, so it might be a little bit boring.
We tried running our micro RS4's (souped up, of course) at AJ's... it was like watching paint dry.
I am sure PAINT dry faster.............always like that when FRANK said it.
TeamCarnage
09-17-2004, 11:39 PM
Walt- Congrats on your little bundle of joy!! Gonna miss ya this weekend. Hope to see ya in a couple of weeks. Nick A.
What happened?
I think it was just poor promotion. Frank has enlisted the help of Tony to promote for next year. Tony's really good at that stuff, so it should go better next summer.
Walt.......you are 1 lucky guy, a boy, then a gal.......you've got the whole world already.....LOL
Anyhow, congradulation.............I am happy for you, if you need any GIRLS tips and head up, let me know...I am a PRO now (especially why she is not sleeping untill 5:00am...)
Anyhow, I will do my best to remember to give you back the BLUE springs that I stole like 1.5 months ago........this time, I removed it from my car and taped that onto my remote, NO WAY in the world that I will forget next time.
Get some sleep..............
I don't think I need any girl advice yet (wait until she's 13, then I'll need the advice). I just need girl clothes... got lots of boys clothes... well, 'had' lots of boy clothes. Just gave most of them to my brother (his son is 6 months old now).
So, Howard, you can keep those blue springs in return for a few bags of baby girl's clothes...
Freak e-maxx1
09-18-2004, 11:40 AM
So, Howard, you can keep those blue springs in return for a few bags of baby girl's clothes...
LOL congats!!!
For those that have not heard yet, I can finally say for sure that we'll have new pavement to race on at the Tinley Bowl for next year. How can I be so sure? Because it's already there. The bowling alley FINALLY put in the new pavement on the East side (and seal-coated the West side) like they've been saying they were going to do since this time last year.
The East side (opposite of where we've been racing) is all new pavement, nice and smooth (paved by friends of one of our regular racers, so RC racing was considered during the job). And that side of the bowling alley is actually bigger than the West side we've been on, not to mention closer to the food counter, and with much more pit space (albeit in a gravel parking lot).
So, we have something to look forward to for next year!
Enjoy the winter indoor season, either racing micros with Tony at the bowling alley on Wednesday nights, or at any of the other fine indoor racing locations.
T-Racer
09-29-2004, 07:36 PM
ok indoor season is now Micro indoor season will start Wednesday Oct 6, 2004
Doors open at 5:00pm Racing starts at 7:00pm
TeamCarnage
09-29-2004, 09:33 PM
Just want to say THANKS! for running a great program at Tinley! It was my first chance at running onroad, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun it was. Having a well run program always makes racing in any venue that much more enjoyable. Looking forward to racing on the BIG side next spring. Good Racing, Nick
Just want to say THANKS! for running a great program at Tinley! It was my first chance at running onroad, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun it was. Having a well run program always makes racing in any venue that much more enjoyable. Looking forward to racing on the BIG side next spring. Good Racing, Nick
Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you had a good time.
I'd refer to the other side as the 'smooth' side more so than the 'big' side, but either way, it will be the 'better' side.
Nexus
10-02-2004, 08:43 PM
walt.
great job running the track this summer. i know when we came out everyone had a good time. hopefully we'll make it out more....espicially with the new asphault.
i hate to stir things up at the end of the season but has any though gone into having the electric TC class a rubber tire class? just wondering...because then you would be more in line with how nationals and other big events are run. that might draw and interest more people to run and practice at tinley.
just a thought
:cool:
Freak e-maxx1
10-02-2004, 11:11 PM
Walt you should set up a drifting class next season i know i would be at the races
I've never been a big fan of splitting up the racers into more classes than necessary, at LEAST not until there is enough turnout to allow 30+ per class (big races). With that in mind, my tendancy is to just keep the 'nitro' and 'electric' classes as 'open' classes, with as few rules as possible, simply to 'include' everyone.
If someone wants to use our races as a practice or warmup for future racing under whatever rules, they can do that. In fact, I think that Kitt and Rutt ran 19 turn motors and rubber tires all season long. They may have been at a disadvantage to guys who chose to run mod motors and foam tires, but they didn't care. They were practicing for when they go back home this winter and were going to run at some big race with rubber tires, etc. They were basically racing against each other, which is fine.
So, if a bunch of guys wanted to all run some particular setup, there is nothing stopping them. It would be a 'gentlemen's agreement' between them. If someone outside their group beats them, but isn't running their rules, they know that he's in another class, so no big deal. If a group was large enough to form their own class, I'd run it, but honestly, if everyone shows up with 19 turn motors (or stock motors) and rubber tires except one guy who only has a mod motor and a set of foams, I'm not going to run him by himself nor tell him he's out of luck and send him home. In the end, we're only racing for fun and practice anyways. Maybe you could throw 'bragging rights' in there too, but honestly you can't do much bragging winning a local parking lot race.
That said regarding 'normal' Sunday races, there is still the trophy series. If I do a trophy series again next season, I'll have to decide what the rules should be for electric for that. 'Open' is the easiest on me, that's for sure. Rubber tires are easy enough to enforce also. Motor rules are a little harder. The real trouble is having guys show up without the right stuff. I don't want to send anyone home... that's just not the nature of a friendly local track environment (the exception is that I'm happy to send home jerks, because they are contrary to a friendly local track environment).
In the end, our track is really just for 'fun' and 'practice' anyways, so if you feel you want to practice up on your rubber tires, just do that. Who cares if you get beat by someone with foams? At least you'll have an excuse. Once you actually go to the big race, you'll get beat by guys running the same thing as you, and then there's no excuse... we'll see how it goes next season.
Rookie Solara
10-04-2004, 04:30 PM
Well said........for example, if I accidentally beat everyone on NITRO and ELECT (which will never happen) you guys can say I used the Illegal Lola looking Saleen body and the illegal radio frequency............that will work.
Anyhow....are we going to see a track that we could come over any time and day and do practice...? I mean we can finally have a track layout that we can leave after every SUNDAY? Or we have to take down the track after every sunday? (with a fee of course...)
I always want to run on a track after I did the engine or car adjustment...and I hate to run around some high school parking lot with lots of dust and garbage and REAL car running around.
Nexus
10-05-2004, 01:13 PM
Kitt and Rutt ran 19 turn motors and rubber tires all season long
they switched mid season to Orion V2 style motors and brushless...running foams.
i understand your points walt.....just thought if you made it electric tc rubber tires...then leave things like motor and body open it would gain more credibility as a racers track. you really don't see foam tire racing for electric TC anywhere around so it would just put the class closer to whats run at just about every track.
just a thought
cause then when you have trophy races and things like that you could draw even more people from the midwest that run the usual rubber tires on their TCs outdoors :)
:D
chicago rc
10-06-2004, 01:40 PM
When are all of the serious RC enthusiasts going to chip in to buy a piece of land somewhere? Ultimately a club owned track would be the way to go. Has anyone seen that track in Joliet, the full sized track I mean, that has a country club style membership program. You pay something like $10,000 for a membership then monthly dues or per track day dues apply.
If 20 people put in even a few grand we could probably buy a decent piece of land and pave half of it and put clay on the other half??? Eventually race entry fees would pay back the original investors leaving a permanent track for all of us to use. Just a thought, I know Howard has a lot of money he doesn't need.
- Brian
Rookie Solara
10-06-2004, 02:34 PM
When are all of the serious RC enthusiasts going to chip in to buy a piece of land somewhere? Ultimately a club owned track would be the way to go. Has anyone seen that track in Joliet, the full sized track I mean, that has a country club style membership program. You pay something like $10,000 for a membership then monthly dues or per track day dues apply.
If 20 people put in even a few grand we could probably buy a decent piece of land and pave half of it and put clay on the other half??? Eventually race entry fees would pay back the original investors leaving a permanent track for all of us to use. Just a thought, I know Howard has a lot of money he doesn't need.
- Brian
I still remember the year 2002 the meeting in my basement between few of us and talked about generating a TRACK....
It is not just MONEY.......there are way more stuff that involved with a permanent track, and own a track that can host some serious races, this track must have all kind of utilities and facilites around........then again, MONEY.....to have a group of ppl running a track, that is the WORST NIGHTMARE.
Personally, I cannot have more then 3 ppl to work on 1 thing...imagine, we will have 10-20 ppl to do 1 thing and make decision, for me, that is a MAJOR task already.
Again, after seeing how WALT handling ChicagolandRC.........I am very much NOT interested to OWN or RUN a RC club anymore..........because I am sure I willl never have time to race once I have to run a club or track. That, is not what I really want............
And beside......I don't see there is a SHORT period of time that we can get our money back....not in few years.
I have to say that I kind of agree with walt on the electric thing, but we can play it by ear. If there were THAT many guys who wanted to run strict electric rules, then I'm sure walt would accomodate a seperate class that held to strict rules, but as it is, I don't think the majority of electric racers there really want the restrictions. Besides, there's more of a foam following in the midwest anyway and there aren't enough electric guys at TP to split them up.
Now, if Walt wanted to host a large regional or national race then yeah, there would have to be a more restrictive class, but it doesn't sound like Walt is really interested in hosting a large regional race. or am I wrong?
But I hear what Nexus is saying. In Cali, in Japan and in Europe, all the big outdoor electric classes race rubber.
chicago rc
10-06-2004, 05:13 PM
I still remember the year 2002 the meeting in my basement between few of us and talked about generating a TRACK....
It is not just MONEY.......there are way more stuff that involved with a permanent track, and own a track that can host some serious races, this track must have all kind of utilities and facilites around........then again, MONEY.....to have a group of ppl running a track, that is the WORST NIGHTMARE.
Personally, I cannot have more then 3 ppl to work on 1 thing...imagine, we will have 10-20 ppl to do 1 thing and make decision, for me, that is a MAJOR task already.
Again, after seeing how WALT handling ChicagolandRC.........I am very much NOT interested to OWN or RUN a RC club anymore..........because I am sure I willl never have time to race once I have to run a club or track. That, is not what I really want............
And beside......I don't see there is a SHORT period of time that we can get our money back....not in few years.
So who has rich grandparents or maybe an uncle who owns a farm somewhere not too far from civilization that would be willing to help our cause? 20 guys trying to run a track would be a nightmare, that is why the people who invest less would be the ones putting in the sweat equity! In the end though you are right, once you decide to run a track yourself you can forget about enjoying a day at the races.
- Brian
Of course, if enough guys showed up and all wanted to run the same set of rules, I'd let them. Like Frank said about the off road track, if 3 guys showed up with shoping carts and wanted to race, we'd let them.
There just aren't enough guys showing up in either class (nitro or electric) to split them up. That could change... I hope it does.
In the mean time, if you want to practice ? tires with ? motor... just do it.
For the trophy series next year (if I do it again... not really sure what next year is going to look like at this point to be honest with you guys), I'll have to decide what rules to put down for electric. But keep in mind that as long as this track is pretty much a one-man opperation, I can't have really strict rules because with strict rules comes strict rules enforcement, and I don't really have the patience or time for that.
Someone asked if I'd like to host a bigger race some day. The answer is a definite "I don't know". It might be cool to pull it off, and I'm pretty confident that I can pull it off, but at the same time it would certainly be a big pain in the rear, and probably a financial risk too. I really started this because I felt there were no good tracks for me to run on. I don't really feel the need to grow our track much more than we have at this point... I don't want it to shrink either, but a big race means big pain, and certainly no racing for me, which defeats my original point of starting the track in the first place.
And it's looking more and more like Leisure will have their all new world class RC car facility up and running next summer. We'll have to see how that affects my turnout, and also, if their track is really nice, I just might want to be there racing on Sundays instead of running my own track. We'll just have to see how it goes.
You can always count on Brian to bring up the 'club' idea. And it's a good idea, but like Howard said, I don't think you can get 20 guys involved. 3 is probably the maximum and you all need to be pretty good friends and go into it 'expecting' to loose all your money.
RC racing is just limited in how many people can participate on a given day before it just becomes a really long day with very little track time for everyone. And with those limitations in place, it's darn difficult to make any money off an RC track. There's too much strong competition for people's hobby time.
Maybe when several of us are retired and financially set for the rest of our short lives, we can open a track and let people race for free just to grow the hobby and for the fun of it.
Anyhow....are we going to see a track that we could come over any time and day and do practice...? I mean we can finally have a track layout that we can leave after every SUNDAY? Or we have to take down the track after every sunday? (with a fee of course...)
Sorry Howard, but the track will still need to be set up and taken down every Sunday (unless I put in $10-20 grand). The new pavement is where the bowling alley's 'main' parking lot is (on the opposite side from where we've been racing). He doesn't need any parking lot on Sundays during the summer, so we can race wherever we want, but he still does have some leagues during the week where he needs his parking lot.
Believe me, no one wants to be able to leave that track set up all summer long more than me... I'm so sick of setting up and taking down that track. This is going to be a nice off season... I can't wait to head to AJ's to just RACE!
Rookie Solara
10-08-2004, 12:16 AM
You can always count on Brian to bring up the 'club' idea. And it's a good idea, but like Howard said, I don't think you can get 20 guys involved. 3 is probably the maximum and you all need to be pretty good friends and go into it 'expecting' to loose all your money.
RC racing is just limited in how many people can participate on a given day before it just becomes a really long day with very little track time for everyone. And with those limitations in place, it's darn difficult to make any money off an RC track. There's too much strong competition for people's hobby time.
Maybe when several of us are retired and financially set for the rest of our short lives, we can open a track and let people race for free just to grow the hobby and for the fun of it.
That is exactly like what you said, how many ppl can actually put down 5g a piece and EXPECT no return within the next several years...? Not just no money return...probably, you will ended up closing the track 3-4 years later...and within these 3-4 years, we are ended up RUNNING the track, enforcing the rules, inspecting cars and fuel tanks, telling ppl to marshell, asking ppl to return the transponder.................except RACING.
Again, I would rather let someone do it........someone will ended up doing it, and I have no problem giving my money to them and enjoy 1 good sunday racing...
[QUOTE=Rookie SolaraAgain, I would rather let someone do it........someone will ended up doing it, and I have no problem giving my money to them and enjoy 1 good sunday racing...[/QUOTE]
That's exactly how I felt, until no one was doing it any more. That's when I started my own track. I would have happily raced at Brian's track for a long time otherwise.
Now the question is: if there is another track (and I nice one at that) for me to race on next year, do I keep on running my own track? I have all winter to think about that (and to see if Leisure really gets their new track built like they say they will). For now, I assume I'll be running my track again next year, and on new asphalt no less.
Rookie Solara
10-10-2004, 03:10 PM
[QUOTE=Rookie SolaraAgain, I would rather let someone do it........someone will ended up doing it, and I have no problem giving my money to them and enjoy 1 good sunday racing...
That's exactly how I felt, until no one was doing it any more. That's when I started my own track. I would have happily raced at Brian's track for a long time otherwise.
Now the question is: if there is another track (and I nice one at that) for me to race on next year, do I keep on running my own track? I have all winter to think about that (and to see if Leisure really gets their new track built like they say they will). For now, I assume I'll be running my track again next year, and on new asphalt no less.
I would say you should run at least 1 more season next year....it is a good time to overlook the LH track and you can still run yours, then make your decision for 06 next year.
I don't see why not running at TP after the turn out of the last 2 years....as specially the touphy race series, that is a big plus....
thunderbt3
10-11-2004, 03:40 AM
Whats up guys, im looking forward to racing at tinley more often next season, hopefully ill find an internship that allows me. Does anyone have a personal transponder that they want to get rid of, im pretty local so i can arrange to pick it up. AJ's is selling some online $80 right now, $90 buy it now. its pretty outragous but i guess hes taking advantage of the start of the indoor winter season.
Buy the way, i go to school at NIU so if any of u racers go out to AJ's i can go there to pick it up too, along with give u guys a tour of the NIU engineering building and our formula car ;)
excellent, high class racing walt, id hate to see it go away. id hate to just stick with racing at HTSC. At thier last race, racing started around 2:30ish we got thru 1 qualifier each for the 7 classes and the owner decided to cut to the mains. The owner doesnt know a thing about the computer or their software. he usually has one of his employees run the races. We usually go thru 2, 4 min quals and then a 4 min main. Ask howard, he came and checked out the racing action with me that day
thunderbt3
10-11-2004, 03:44 AM
o yea, i forgot to add: whenever the employee ran the races, races would start at noon. i have no idea what software they were using, i remember last year they had some DOS based software but they switched to some more user friendly stuff thats gotten the owner totally stumped. They use the AMB system with a set of track transponders. theres only 1 or 2 guys that use a personal tranponder but i want one so i dont have to hussle to get a transponder before my heat or wait for someone to return a transponder and i know that if i buy one, it will pay itself off when i race at tinley more often.
thunderbt3
10-11-2004, 03:51 AM
hey i found this at leisure's fourm:
http://p220.ezboard.com/fleisurehoursracewayfrm7.showMessage?topicID=160.t opic
chicago rc
10-12-2004, 09:24 PM
That's the problem with tracks, they come and go like any hobby we have. It seems ridiculous that the Hobby Shops don't front the money to make a nice track a reality, or even the vendors. Maybe in CA where the big guys are located, it would be nice to race at the track right behind Pro-Line's facility or Associated's!
As for those links to the Joliet track, neither of them work.
- Brian
Rookie Solara
10-14-2004, 10:45 AM
That's the problem with tracks, they come and go like any hobby we have. It seems ridiculous that the Hobby Shops don't front the money to make a nice track a reality, or even the vendors. Maybe in CA where the big guys are located, it would be nice to race at the track right behind Pro-Line's facility or Associated's!
As for those links to the Joliet track, neither of them work.
- Brian
Talked about closed track....Hobbytown Oak Park just decided to NOT hosting anymore racing next year or ever, that is expected but sad.
Again...it is all about money, if my Lottery does gave me the chance, I will be the frist guy to do a indoor/outdoor onroad/offroad track with shops and restuarant complex.............yeah, again, it is all about money, money can almost TAKE CARE of everything, almost.
Another side note, just saw a NIGHT picture of AJ's outdoor track, for the quality of their track and those high voltage night lights, I do not understand how come they don't have the turn out that I expected.....?
So even thought someone did build a nice permenant track with night lights, it is still not garantee a good turnout......RC is a tough business to do at the beginning.
chicago rc
10-14-2004, 11:29 AM
I can tell you why. 2 reasons, AJ's is in DeKalb. That is far for everyone unless you live in Dekalb :-) Sure Tinley is far for some (like me) but there are plenty of racers that show up who live 30 minutes or less away. That's the Catch 22, go further away from the big city and get cheap land but then you are too far for people to drive to. The second reason is that there is no promotion from AJ's or any tracks for that matter. It just a matter of opening the doors and hoping poeple show up.
AJ's is a 1st class facility, huge indoor carpet, huge smooth outdoor pavement and huge off-road track + lights + hobby shop on site + AC power + restrooms + refreshments + etc. etc. But in the end, it's far from all of us, NW burbs, south burbs, city, you get the idea.
Brian
thunderbt3
10-14-2004, 11:48 AM
i know aj's has fliers for his track at AL's but thats about the extent of his advertisment. Aj's is very close to NIU, thats where im at right now. the good thing is that if i wanted to go there, its just a 5 min drive away. the bad thing is that cuz of school/work/money, i cant really see going there at all except to watch some racing on teh weekends
Rookie Solara
10-14-2004, 12:46 PM
Brian: what time are you going to be at the CHS tomorrow...? we will be there around 1pm and after......
Sorry it's been a while since I checked in... busy with 'baby' mostly (and trying to catch a little sleep now and then).
Let me just say that there will be somewhere really nice to race next season with your on-road cars. If no one else gets a nice track up and running, then I'll do it for sure. And, even if someone else does, I might still do it.
Remember Howard, I started doing this so that I can race. If there is another nice track nearby that I'd be able to race at and NOT have to run the races, that's going to be pretty darn tempting. Especially if that track is permanent with lights and daily practice so I (and my son soon) could go there after work and play around for a little while, etc. We'll just have to see how it goes.
And Brian, this track will finally be what you've been asking for: a track put up by a hobby shop. It sounds to me like they are really going to do this 'right'... it ought to be really nice from what I've heard. If this RC track thing was my 'living', I'd be scarred or mad or whatever, but I really just do this for the fun of it and so I'd have somewhere to race, so I don't really mind if someone else opens up a track. This track is going to be just that much further from you and Chicago guys, but I think they've got a pretty good compromise between where the people are and where the land is reasonable, and once 355 goes through, it will be a whole lot easier to get there. For those that don't know, this new track is going to be right next to Challenge Park (paint ball place), really close to the Chicago Speedway (Rt.66 Speedway) in Joliet.
Thunder: that price for personal transponders sounds about right. With AJ's doing personals now, that means that everyone's got them around here, so you might as well get one.
I'll try to check back in here more often, but it is tough... 7:45pm now... past my bedtime (I get up at about 1am now with the baby... that's when my 'shift' starts).
Oh, I do want to get some opinions from you guys that ran my points series. Would you rather I do my little points series banquet on a Sunday at noonish, or would maybe a Friday or Saturday evening be better? People are telling me that Sundays are no good because everyone is out racing somewhere else now on Sundays.
Freak e-maxx1
10-14-2004, 11:11 PM
You can e-mail Tony from our web site (www.chicagolandrc.com), or just type in his e-mail address: tony@chicagolandrc.com He runs the indoor 'micro' track at the bowling alley, so he'd be able to tell you the exact rules.
But, from what I remember last year, the mini-t rule was 'Losi parts only'. I'm sure there are more details than that, and there might be some new rules for this year, so check with Tony for sure.
losi only parts meaning there aftermarket motor shocks bearings..........etc....???
Rookie Solara
10-15-2004, 11:46 AM
Oh, I do want to get some opinions from you guys that ran my points series. Would you rather I do my little points series banquet on a Sunday at noonish, or would maybe a Friday or Saturday evening be better? People are telling me that Sundays are no good because everyone is out racing somewhere else now on Sundays.
Week night, SAT are fine for me....yeah, Sunday is race day, but still.......if they cannot attend to the banquet, just hold their touphy or have them to do a pick up, no big deal.
losi only parts meaning there aftermarket motor shocks bearings..........etc....???
Tony is the guy to ask, but my understanding is that 'aftermarket' is not OK, OEM parts are OK... shocks made by Losi but don't come with the kit would be fine, and not aftermarket.
Again though, you really need to e-mail Tony to make sure. From what I've seen of the mini-t on their track, you don't really need to modify the cars. It's just a fun class.
Week night, SAT are fine for me....yeah, Sunday is race day, but still.......if they cannot attend to the banquet, just hold their touphy or have them to do a pick up, no big deal.
I want to have the banquet when the most people will be able to make it. And I guess your vote on this counts twice, since I think you're the only guy that will be getting two trophies (only guy to place in the top 10 in both classes... nice work Rookie...)
Rookie Solara
10-16-2004, 01:09 AM
I want to have the banquet when the most people will be able to make it. And I guess your vote on this counts twice, since I think you're the only guy that will be getting two trophies (only guy to place in the top 10 in both classes... nice work Rookie...)
Oh yeah.....who knows I can do any RC next seaosn or not.....so I better win something this season and have a good memory.
For those who haven't go to the hobby show....I don't know what to tell you guys....#1, this is Chicago LAST YEAR to host the show, they will move to LA next year and probably will stay there for good (who would blaim them), so you guys should come over and enjoy the last show in Chicago....
...........#2 however, on the other hand, the show is totally DEAD.....I would not say there are no big names there, but the feeling is, they don't want to bring much over to the show, and they don't want to say much either....
For sure, there is NO MAJOR plan on Nitro TC4 yet....the TC4 is there, but most ppl were concern about the JRXS over at Losi....no other big surprises, a lot of those little 1/18th 4WD off road thing from AE and Losi and the XRAY Secret shaft off-road 1/18th scale (undercover though), they are pretty quick.
Kyosho was no show, no KO Propo either.
HPI booth is getting bigger once again, and they displayed Atsushi Hara back to back ROAR National R40 winning car there, and his PRO 4.....they were the only interesting things to see at the show.
Serpent has a very small display, but they shown their latest MEGA engine line up, and their price........very very actractive....will be at your local store around December/January time.....
Overall, XRAY is the biggest and best looking booth there....ESPO and Ralph Jr was there to answer all the question.
I'll probably take my 2-year old there today when they open. I don't care much about the 'new' stuff anyways. I'm just hoping he'll be entertained for an hour or two by the moving cars, boats and trains.
I'm thinking about heading to AJ's tonight to run some practice... I'm in RC-withdrawl.
thunderbt3
10-16-2004, 05:30 PM
ah yes, the annual feeling of RC withdrawl, im gonna have to get me a rc18t to cure that hehe
thunderbt3
10-16-2004, 05:32 PM
kyosho was at the show, not that big of a booth tho
they had the 777 buggy there and they had the FW rtr there
wrxdan
10-16-2004, 07:57 PM
I'm thinking about heading to AJ's tonight to run some practice... I'm in RC-withdrawl.
What are the turnouts like at AJ's Sat. night practices? I have big time withdrawal now...but with a 2 year old and a 1 week old I have no choice.
What are the turnouts like at AJ's Sat. night practices? I have big time withdrawal now...but with a 2 year old and a 1 week old I have no choice.
Man, you and I are in the same boat... my son is 1 year 9 months and my daughter is 1 month old. My RC situation is pretty bleak right now.
Sat. nights are probably better for me than Sundays, but since I'm usually up around 2am with the baby, I know that if I go out racing on Saturday night, I'm going to pay for it on Sunday morning...
wrxdan
10-17-2004, 09:23 AM
Man, you and I are in the same boat... my son is 1 year 9 months and my daughter is 1 month old. My RC situation is pretty bleak right now.
Sat. nights are probably better for me than Sundays, but since I'm usually up around 2am with the baby, I know that if I go out racing on Saturday night, I'm going to pay for it on Sunday morning...
Sounds like we need a track with a nursery full of teletubbies and JJ the Jet Plane videos. :D
I spend my free moments cleaning my shop and rebuilding my cars. I'm kinda sad that the Chicago model show is ending. I always wanted to take my kids when they get older. I remember my dad taking me when I was young. I still remember when I met Gil Losi sr. around the time the JRX2 came out.
Nexus
10-17-2004, 10:31 AM
fear not people with kids....the hobby show in chicago are not over yet.
The RCX show that is in CA now will be here in June! That show will probably be even more fun then this iHobby show....they do more events and displays.
http://www.rcx.com/
checkout the video.
This is from Shane who some of you might know works at Xtreme R/C...
This is what is happening, definitively:
The "Chicago show" was formerly the International Model & Hobby Expo, and has been renamed iHobbyExpo.
Hobby Visions is taking place as we speak (Oct. 8-10) in Vegas.y
RCX is held in the Spring in Los Angeles.
Next year:
iHobbyExpo will begin alternating between Los Angeles and Chicago, so next year's show will be in LA.
RCX will begin a Chicago RCX show, which will be run in addition to the regular RCX in LA.
Those are the only real industry trade shows you guys would be interested in.
Nexus
10-17-2004, 10:32 AM
r/c withdrawal??
the real season just started! LOL
just messing with you nitro guys :P
thunderbt3
10-17-2004, 02:46 PM
the chicago show will return in 2006, its not gonna be gone forever
RCX will be june 2005 at mccormik place
Rookie Solara
10-18-2004, 11:21 AM
ah yes, the annual feeling of RC withdrawl, im gonna have to get me a rc18t to cure that hehe
Also, wait untill you see the new Xray M18T...then compare, I am more toward the Xray (but looking at my M18) but I think parts support of AE is a hair better...
But again, we are talking about micro...when was the last time I break anything on my micro...?
You know I can get both of the mini.......and I am taking orders now...LOL.
Sounds like we need a track with a nursery full of teletubbies and JJ the Jet Plane videos. :D
I spend my free moments cleaning my shop and rebuilding my cars. I'm kinda sad that the Chicago model show is ending. I always wanted to take my kids when they get older. I remember my dad taking me when I was young. I still remember when I met Gil Losi sr. around the time the JRX2 came out.
Great idea there for the track with an attached nursery (day care facility)... I think it would do well.
I brought my son to the iHobby show now two years in a row. He was only 9 months old for last year's show, and 1 year 9 months this year, but he actually enjoyed it both years.
This year, as we walked by the 'Inside RC' booth, Chris pointed at the TV monitors and smiled and said 'something' (not really sure what he is saying just yet). Krista Gibson saw this and thought he was cute so she gave him an autographed 'Outdoor Channel' stuffed moose. Think that will be worth something some day? :rolleyes:
I am looking forward to the RCX show at McCormick Place. That looks like a show intended primarily to get new participants into the sport. The iHobby show is more for the trades.
Rookie Solara
10-20-2004, 05:55 PM
I am looking forward to the RCX show at McCormick Place. That looks like a show intended primarily to get new participants into the sport. The iHobby show is more for the trades.
The most important part..........RCX does have MODELS (live one) standing next to the RC models (dead object)..........that MATTERS.
We'll hold the 2004 On-Road Points Series banquet on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6pm to 9pm. This is during the normal Wednesday night 'micro' race, so you can bring along your micro car, if you have one, and race, or just come by and hang out with your fellow on-road racers.
Pizza and pop will be supplied for those that participated in the points series.
You don't have to be there for the entire time... just come by when you can and hang out for as long as you want.
And remember, I've got trophies for the top ten in each class. Check our web site if you want to see who is in the top ten (www.chicagolandrc.com , results page, final trophy race, driver's points page).
If you're getting a trophy but can't make it to the banquet, e-mail me from our w