View Full Version : New 18th Scale; 135ft Indoor Carpet Offrad At Laso
Hey guys, we have converted our track to a 3 in 1 race track. It can still be run oval or roadcourse and now offroad. It all can be changed in a matter of minutes.The offroad is 135ft.carpet indoor. It has a tabletop, mobils a single a double and lots of turns. any 18th scale trucks or buggies can run. We had our 1st offroad race this past Sunday and the racers loved it. Alot of fun with no dirt to get out of your truck. Also inside with the AIR CONDITION. So anyone with a 18th scale truck or buggy that wants to run a clean, cool offroad and have lots of fun come race with us at LASO RACEWAY in Pine Level N.C. You can check out our tracks at www.lasoraceway.com or go to the Laso thread on this forum.
dbracin
08-02-2005, 02:02 PM
Do you have anyone running the Associated or Trinity 4X4 trucks there? What motors will be the required one to run?
Do you have anyone running the Associated or Trinity 4X4 trucks there? What motors will be the required one to run?
yes; some are running the 4x4 trucks all the 18th scale trucks can run together[mini-t and all the 4x4 trucks] We did Sunday, and a Mini-t won and a associated came in a close second. right now there is not a motor restriction but most are running the speed motor. We will let the racers vote on the motor once we have several here at one time. We want every racer to have a vote, not just a select few. We can always split the classes if some want stock and some want mod. You can run foam or street tires, NO knobbies. So come on and enjoy the fun. :) ;)
Ron Zee
08-03-2005, 05:57 PM
We'll see Smitty. I just might make it this week. Depends on a few factors as to going there or Durham.
dbracin
08-05-2005, 06:12 AM
Can you use personal transponders with your lap counting system?
Can you use personal transponders with your lap counting system?
Yes, we have the AMB scoring system. It will take track or personal transponders. Some have used personal transponders before with no problem, but we also have track transponders at no extra cost. So what ever you prefer is ok. :)
dbracin
08-08-2005, 09:00 PM
I hope you have a good truck crowd this Sunday, because I am planning to come race with you guys. I'm trying to get some others to come with me. We'll be running 1/18th trucks.
QUOTE=dbracin]I hope you have a good truck crowd this Sunday, because I am planning to come race with you guys. I'm trying to get some others to come with me. We'll be running 1/18th trucks.[/QUOTE]
:D Sounds good be looking forward to see you guys.We are in process of even making the track better.Hope to see you soon. Laso :)
cheerwhiner
08-09-2005, 07:30 AM
dang sold my mini ts when trf closed down
Ron Zee
08-09-2005, 04:31 PM
Hey, you can buy mine if ya want. Mini-T pro so you'll need a radio system and all the trimmings. 125 with the HS-55 servo in it.
Ron-you got PM :confused:
Hopefully the offroad is finnally finished. We have carpeted all the jumps and made a few changes. It is now 140ft. It has a larger table top and all the jumps are wider{ they cover the whole width of the lanes**. The racers say it has a GOOD flow. We are having good turnouts for this, had 2 classes of offroad and 1 oval Wednesday night. The track is easily changed back and forth. Hope to have a good turnout Sunday too. We are getting some of the old longtime racers coming also.Some we hadn't seen in years. SEEMS GOOD. Hope to see you all Sunday. will try to get a picture of the track on here tonight. :D
here is a picture of the offroad
another picture. It is now 140ft.
Ron Zee
08-13-2005, 10:58 PM
I like the "go inside and run over the moguls, or run a smooth line but longer around" set-up. Should be fun.
:eek: HEY YOU OFF ROAD GUYS WE HACE A TROPHY RACE NEXT SUNDAY FOR YOU!!!! See our other section for more information,go to LASO raceway forum :D
dang sold my mini ts when trf closed down
you have PM
Ron Zee
08-15-2005, 10:14 PM
wonder how my Ferrari will run on the "offroad"?
Not too good, but it might run OK on the road course! :D
Not too good, but it might run OK on the road course! :D
:D Carisma does do pretty good on the (off) road even with a 4 cell in it. I was actually surprised. I have more fun with it than I do my Mini-T on the track.What was reaaly surprising is that it made the jumps and no damage, the only tight spot was getting around the first turn after I got speed up. :eek: But I learn to slow down first. :cool: Will check on the shocks,but I know we can't get them in by Sunday. I may be able to pick up a used Mini-T today not sure yet. Will let you know,It should have everything in it,including ball diff and all. Hope you do make it Sunday,Smitty :)
Wiil check on you shock problem.
wonder how my Ferrari will run on the "offroad"?
:confused: Ron I was serious about the Carisma car.They do work,I've already done it. :mad: I wasn't being a smart Axx.It is tight getting around the 1st. turn especially after you get up speed, you have to slow up to make the turn,the car will even make the jumps with a 4-cell battery in it :p ,and I didn't get any damage. :cool: ) You need to try it. :rolleyes: :)
Ron Zee
08-17-2005, 03:38 PM
We'll see. Might be out there this weekend. Seems to be a "family thing" brewing on the horizon,,,
chiromaster
09-04-2005, 10:50 PM
Just to update. We have a few more offroad racers coming out, but we could use more. If you don't have a mini offroader, you can get the associated ready to run and change tires and be competitive. You can have the whole deal for under $200. Where else can you race competitively for that little cash??
Come on out and join us Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Program moves quickly and you'll get home in plenty of time to be rested for the next day of work. You won't need to do a lot of maintenance either, the 18t's seem to go forever with very little upkeep.
Hope to see some of you this Wed. at 7:00.
Hey Smitty.
Can't seem to get the hang of the offroad track, but I'll be back and maybe run some oval if anyone wants to sometime.
:D It's good to hear from you. There are racers there each week that want to race oval and off road. Often they race both classes.You're :eek: missing out. : Hope to see you soon. :) ;)
Smitty
Ron Zee
09-06-2005, 09:53 PM
All you gotta do is sign up in that class. Then others will see it and sign up too. All it takes is two.
chiromaster
09-06-2005, 10:18 PM
Please...Just turn the wheel to the right from time to time and let off the throttle now and then. Take that zip tie off the throttle trigger and you'll do just fine. We need more off-roaders there. Mini-t or RC18T both do fine there. You don't need a lot of upgrades either. Mini-t pro or RC18t RTR with the right tires are both fine right out of the box.
Wednesday night 7:00. Be there.
ALL LASO RACERS EFFECTIVE THIS SUNDAY 9/18/2005 :)
SUNDAYS WILL BE FOR OVAL ONLY :cool: NO OFF ROAD
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS WILL BE FOR OFF ROAD ONLY :)
WHICH EVER GET READY AND COME ON OUT,WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ;)
SpaceCowboy
09-20-2005, 11:47 PM
Planning on coming down from Raleigh tomorrow night. I hope there will be some others. This will be my first race with the Mini T. By the way do you have any of the ball diffs for the Mini T?
See you in the evening.
SpaceCowboy
09-21-2005, 11:56 PM
Had a good time tonight eventhough I took out Dustin twice. Hope to make it back in the future. Thanks for the good time.
Had a good time tonight eventhough I took out Dustin twice. Hope to make it back in the future. Thanks for the good time.
:D Heyman, had fun too,you guys really kept an old man doing the charleston turn marshalling.,phew :eek: got a real work out,but had fun. Hope to see you back soon.Smitty :)
:eek: :D :D :D :D Hey you guys don,t forget,and spread the word.
OFF ROAD WEDNESDAY NIGHT. :)
FRIDAYS :) TOURING CARS, AND WE ARE GOING TO RUN THE NEW MINI COUPE ON TOURING ON FRIDAYS . THIS IS A 10th. SCALE THAT WILL WORK ON THE TRACK, ONE OF OUR RACERS HAS ALREADY TESTED AND IT'S GREAT AND I LIKE THEM TOO. WE ARE ALSO GOING TO RUN THEM ON OVAL ON SUNDAYS.
WE WILL START TOURING OCT.1, AND WE DON'T OPEN THE TRACK UNTIL 6PM ON FRIDAYS.
SUNDAYS WE WILL OPEN AT USUAL AT 1PM :D OVAL CARS ONLY.
OFF ROAD - :D - TOURING - :D - OVAL :D you guys get them READY CARPET SEASON IS HERE. :) :) :)
Ron Zee
09-22-2005, 01:29 PM
Hey Smitty, don't forget, we can run 1/12ths on the road course too. 4-cell road rockets actually!!
Anybody still running legends on Sunday? Worked on mine some tonight. Now if I could just get time to go racing.... :(
Ron Zee
09-23-2005, 02:41 PM
I hope that some of the guys who were going to the Race Factory last year to run the 1/12th's will come here to run 'em. I think they'll work on the touring track,,,
:( NO MORE OVAL RACING.(OVAL IS DEAD) AT (LASO) WE WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS AND NO OVAL RACING ON SUNDAY (THIS WINTER :eek:) WE WILL BE CLOSED.
WE WILL AS USUAL (RACE OFF ROAD ONLY) ON (WED). :) OPEN AT 2PM until.
WE WILL( RACE TOURING ON (FRI. ONLY) :) OPEN AT (6Pm) UNTIL. ;)
MANY THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS. :)
LASO :D
NOTICE OUR PHONE NUMBER IS CHANGING TOO. will be (749-1037)
:D OK YOU (OFF ROADERS)IT'S ALMOST WED. NIGHT AGAIN,HOPE EVERYBODY IS READY AND GOT THEIR A+ PLUS GAME ON,TO DO SOME 1st. CLASS HUMP JUMPING ON WED. (hump day)
DON,T FORGET :eek: TOURING ON FRIDAY NIGHT STARTS THIS FRI. :D WE WANT TO SEE A REAL GOOD TURN OUT. CARISMA LATE MODLES AND MINI COOPERS TOO. :)
IT'S TIME TO DUST OFF THE M18s AND RS-4 again and put them back into action. We will run any class, except for gas, that can handle the touring track. :cool: :cool:
SO COME ON AND LET'S GET CARPET SEASON OFF TO A REALY BIG HUMP JUMPER. :)
LASO
Ron Zee
09-26-2005, 01:45 PM
Hmm, My M-18 is still around,,,,
:D :D
GOOD OFF ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY. GLAD TO SEE YOU GUYS.
LOOKING FORWARD TO FRIDAY NIGHTS AND TOURING CLASSES :)
DON'T FORGET AND COME ON OUT, racing starts at 7Pm on Friday we may start earlier later as the touring classes increase to keep a good time element.
(ALSO) :o :cool: WHEN AND IF ANY OF THE OVAL GUYS WANT TO RUN ANY OVAL :) LATER WE WILL RACE ON SATURDAYS BUT WON'T BE ABLE TO OPEN UNTIL 6PM AND START AT RACING AT 7PM.
ALL YOU GUYS -- IT's CARPET SEASON -- AND THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WILL TELL YOU FOR SURE IN JUST A LITTLE WHILE.
SO COME ON AND GET IT READY. LASO ;)
:D
Attention Non Smokers
There Is No Smoking Inside Of Business On Friday Nights If You Smoke It Will Be Necessary To Go Outside.
Wednesday Nights Is For Smokers.
We Are Open Two Days A Week,( Wednesday And Friday) The Building Has Plenty Of Time To Air Out And We Have A Vent Fan.
We Will Be Opening Earlier , Starting This Friday Than This Past Friday, Our First Friday Night.
We Are Interested If There Is A Difference. Laso
Ron Zee
10-02-2005, 11:19 AM
Hmmm,,,,
:D DON"T FORGET ON WEDNESDAY WE OPEN AT 2 P/M racing starts at 7 P/M UNTIL. WE USUALLY FINISH RACING AROUND 9 PM.
(THIS IS FOR THE OFF ROAD.)
:D FRIDAYS WE OPEN AT 4 P/M UNTIL, RACING STARTS AT 7 P/M.
(THIS IS FOR ON ROAD (TOURING)
:D WHEN THE OVAL GUYS COME BACK WE WILL BE RACING OVAL ON SATURDAY NIGHTS. TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
:) COME ON OUT AND HAVE A BLAST---CARPET RACING SEASON IS HERE !! :D LASO
;)
Does'nt look like the touring guys want to run.( even with no smoking.)
If you OFF ROAD guys want to run on Fridays too, come on, we will run OFF ROAD on Friday's too. Of coarse (no smoking) on Fridays, and to get it kicked OFF we will have a reduced Race Fee and no charge for the use of Track Transponders,on Friday nights Period and (we will leave it that way.)
This will help out on your gas prices to get here.
Look forward to seeing you OFF ROAD GUYS on WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS.
Tell the rest of the guys. Thanks,Smitty :D