Turkey Race 'o6...Checkerboard Raceway...NJ (11/12 & 11/19) [Archive]

pleaseletmeon34

10-15-2006, 09:33 AM

Here we go again folks!!!! SJCCR and Checkerboard Raceway team up to present yet another goBBLE FesT!

This year, we will be spliting up the classes over two different weekends to allow for more extreme racing!!!!

On Sunday November 12th, we'll be running all the electric classes (Modified Buggy, Modified Truck, 4WD Buggy, (and anything else that may be popular) along with GAS TRUCKS!

On Sunday November 19th, we'll be running Monster Trucks, Truggys, and 1/8th Scale!

Track will open for practice at 9am and the first heat at 11:30.

Entries will still be only $15 (2/$25)

PERSONAL TRANSPONDERS will be HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (there will be some available at the track) to keep the race moving.

yOU wAnT soMe???? COME GIT SOME

Checkerboard Raceway
Elm St.
Elwood, NJ!

gObBLe GoBBle!!!!!!!!

pleaseletmeon34

10-18-2006, 11:24 AM

This Sunday will be your only chance to check out the track before the big day!!

cfr7

10-18-2006, 01:39 PM

what tires work for mod truck, buggy, 4 wheel and gas truck?

mlehrbaum

10-20-2006, 09:33 AM

what tires work for mod truck, buggy, 4 wheel and gas truck?

I race at checkerboard alot. Om my lst2 I am running bowties on it and my str also has them as well. they work well for me. However I would like to try prolines new holeshot tires with the smaller nubs. I think you could even do better with them.

Here is a link go into products then monster truck then tires.
http://prolineracing.com/proline.html

Hope to see ya there. :D

pleaseletmeon34

10-20-2006, 10:19 AM

Thanks mlehrbaum, ;) :wave:

mlehrbaum

10-20-2006, 12:23 PM

[QUOTE=pleaseletmeon34]Thanks mlehrbaum, ;) :wave:[/QUOTE

Anytime

pleaseletmeon34

11-03-2006, 11:02 PM

OK errbody...ya gotta week to get your stuff together for the first part of the Annual CheckerBoard TurKEy rACe

Sounds like aLoT gas trucks are gathering, and even the electric classes are coming out of attic.

Don't want to miss this one!!

RSKT8KR

11-08-2006, 06:46 AM

Can anyone tell what the pit conditions are?
Is there power available?
Are there pit tables available?

Thanks

pleaseletmeon34

11-08-2006, 08:54 AM

I sure can

Power is limited. I can't remember any problems but???....A few guys bring small generators (nothing big and loud), or plan on charging off your 1/1 car.

No pit tables, you'll have to supply your own.

Well, its almost that time......EVERYBODY READY??? Anyone want/need transponders?

pleaseletmeon34

11-09-2006, 12:43 PM

rally...rally...RALLY!!!!
Yess you heard right.....The Rallys are coming, not sure where they have been hiding but they are gathering for this event!

So dig those things out. :wave: Sounds like the electric classes are growing.

GHETTOTEACHER

11-09-2006, 07:58 PM

Where is Checkerboard?? I tried to look for it last year and could not find the place. Could you give a better location or an address?

Are the turkey races like the marathon that was run at Blue Diamond?

pleaseletmeon34

11-09-2006, 08:51 PM

The track is real easy to get to. It's about 25 miles west of AC on rt 30. Then about 2 blocks off 30. (its also about 6 miles east of Hammonton)

Checkerboard Raceway
Elm St.
Elwood, NJ 08217

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=elwood,+nj&ll=39.578173,-74.715271&spn=0.003688,0.011469&t=h&om=1

You can see the track at the top of the picture. If you have dial-up, wait and let the picture load. It turns into an aerial picture of the track.

It's the last race before you go indoors for the winter.. With prizes for the bigger classes being a TuRkEy (yes a real turkey). Its run like a regular race day. In the past we wanted to run extended mains, but with all the people we always run out of daylight.

This year we are trying something different. By splitting up the classes over two weekend we hope to get in those exteeeeended mains.

You know what a Ray race is like. ;) You know how we do. :wave:

pleaseletmeon34

11-09-2006, 09:26 PM

I can't seem to find any "Turkey Race" pics, but heres a random pic.

pleaseletmeon34

11-12-2006, 03:14 PM

Sorry for the late cancellation post, but the weather said "this race aint gonna happen". I just got back from the track... good to see some friendly and new faces. We are going to try to run this race in two weeks, Nov. 26. They'll just be Christmas Turkeys. So you have two more weeks to get your sTuFf rEadY.

:wave: Stay tunned....Turkey Race part 2 is next Sunday. :wave:

dakiddfb

11-13-2006, 10:21 AM

Hi All, I am trying to mapquest it but Elm Street does not show up.
Just wondering if elm st is off of weymouth road or south white horse pike according to the google map? Also is 1/8th still up for this weekend 11/19/06?

RSKT8KR

11-13-2006, 10:29 AM

Hey Dkid,

Here is a map :driving:

Checkerboard Raceway (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=elwood,+nj&ll=39.578173,-74.715271&spn=0.003688,0.011469&t=h&om=1)

Here is the address I used from the internet:

Checkedboard Raceway
446 Elm Street,
Elwood N.J. 08037

RSKT8KR

pleaseletmeon34

11-13-2006, 05:32 PM

Hi dakidd,

For some reason MapQuest has never worked. Elm st. runs parallel with Weymouth (or Elwood road as it becomes on the north side of the pike). The track is on the north side of the pike (US30). If you must use MapQuest, use Weymouth as your destination, at that point you are one block from Elm.

If you are looking for markers, there is a traffic light on the corner of Rt30 and Weymouth. Also the Elwood deli/gas station is on the same intersection. You can ask in there if you are lost (they deliver food to us)

Elwood Deli
4531 White Horse Pike (US30)
Elwood, NJ 08217

If you need more assistance, just ask. (we had two people show up this weekend that claimed to be looking for the track for years) They could never find it using MapQuest. :p :(

The weather has been VERY hard on us this year. So if it cooperates, YES we will be running 1/8th scale, Monster Truck, and Truggies this weekend.

So get um ready....Its almost race time!

Edit: Guys/Gals, In the link that both RSKT8KR and I posted, you can see both the track and the Elwood deli.

RSKT8KR

11-16-2006, 04:08 PM

Anyone know what tires work on this track?
A group of us are coming fron NY and don't have clue what to bring.
Are there parts available at the track?

Thanks,

pleaseletmeon34

11-16-2006, 04:41 PM

To be honest, I havent ran on this track since 95. It was beach sand back then lol. I just run run races now. I'll see if I can get some of the locals to post tires. I know mlehrbaum races there (good guy).

Parts...I don't know? A few times a "hobby shop on wheels" has shown up. No guaranties though. Bring your normal spares, there will be a lot of helpfull people...you should be all right.

Sounds like NY will be there to RePreseNt!! :teacher:

Its almost TurKeY tImE!!!

t4ftracer

11-16-2006, 11:40 PM

Anyone know what tires work on this track?
A group of us are coming fron NY and don't have clue what to bring.
Are there parts available at the track?

Thanks,
Holeshots or bow ties would be good. If you're running buggy Pro Line Crime Fighters or Panther Komodo 2's are popular here. Hope this helps.

artieballz

11-17-2006, 02:11 AM

hey i really need help here!! i cant get any of these addresses on my gps anyone know of some other address from within a mile of this track? any body please!! i need 1 more last race with my eight lol plwase email if you have any info crazynos306@aol.com thank u artie

artieballz

11-17-2006, 02:25 AM

wow 3 and a hours drive 175 miles away wow my god!!!!! i thought all the long drives were done 4 the season!!!!!!! : ( is it worth it? track have pit space and power? thanks again mr ballz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pleaseletmeon34

11-17-2006, 11:00 AM

is it worth it.... OH bUt oF CoARse, every race is worth it! Ya gotta make this race.

...........................THERE IS ONLY ONE TURKEY RACE!!............................
.................................................. .....and its at................................................ .............

................... :wave: :teacher: CheckerBoard Raceway :teacher: :wave: ...................

Weather is looking goooood! If its anything like today this will be one of the best TuRkEy rACes to date!!!

pleaseletmeon34

11-17-2006, 11:15 AM

Hey Artie,

Power is limited but some peeps bring generators. (I'm sure there will be some sharing). Bring things charged up or use your 1/1 car. Pit space should not be a problem.

How would you be coming down?? or how would you go to Atlantic City? The Parkway?? I think the Parkway is about 15 miles from Elm St..

From the west (I don't think you would be coming this way but for a land mark) From Hammonton, intersection of rt30, 206 (north side),and 54 (south side). Elm St. is about 7 miles.

t4ftracer

11-17-2006, 09:33 PM

Artie, definately the parkway..... take exit 44. Turn right at end of exit. This is Rt. 575. Follow to intersection of Rt. 30 and turn right (there is a traffic light here). You'll be on Rt. 30 for awhile, (approx. 15-20 minutes) I think it's around mile marker 31 or 34 (not sure which) where you'll be turning right onto Elm st. (You will see the Elwood Deli on the opposite side of Rt. 30) Track is about 1/4 mile or less up on your right. You can't miss it. It is in a residential type area, but the track is out near the road. Good luck.

GHETTOTEACHER

11-18-2006, 10:00 AM

What time are the races starting?

pleaseletmeon34

11-18-2006, 10:25 AM

One last reminder that practice will start at 9am and we're shooting to get the first heat off by 11:30ish.

Two rounds of qualifying and hopefully some extended mains....everything will depend on how efficient everyone is, and the amount of sunlight left....

If anyone needs last minute directions, you can call Ray Murray's cell at 856.889.3647

oNE mOrE dAY bAbYYYYY!!!!!!!

gobble, gobble, GOBBLE!!!!!!!!!

Another reminder..... Personal transponders are HIGHLY recommended! There will be some available at the track.

badboy2

11-18-2006, 11:27 PM

..happy racing ed!!i wish i can go..

pleaseletmeon34

11-19-2006, 05:19 AM

*cough* *cough* *cough* MAN, that cough sounds pretty bad...I can hear it all the way over here. I think you should call out sick. ;)

..................................ITS TURKEY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See you all trackside.

pleaseletmeon34

11-19-2006, 08:11 PM

wOw, WhAt A DaY!! We had about 60 entries! Had a few glitches on our end but we got through it :o .Gotta give HUGH thanks to all the peeps that came out to have a good time with us!!

YOU GUYS MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!

Met GHETTOTEACHER, RSKT8KR, and a few other new faces.....we had a gooood group of guys! :wave: Come back and play with us any time.

And thanks again to John H. for letting us play in his back yard.

Don't forget, Next week is the tRukEY RacE part 1 (make-up)

badboy2

11-19-2006, 08:13 PM

man i miss cb raceway..looks like the pimp is wearing his pimp hat hehehe

pleaseletmeon34

11-19-2006, 08:20 PM

Where the HECK were you....and the rest of the North Jersey crew??!!

pleaseletmeon34

11-19-2006, 08:32 PM

A few more pics....enjoy.

badboy2

11-19-2006, 09:17 PM

are in any of those pix ed?

pleaseletmeon34

11-19-2006, 09:30 PM

Am I in them???? Nope I shot the pictures.

Daugherty

11-20-2006, 12:12 AM

Hey Ed. :wave: That first pic's cool. lol

t4ftracer

11-20-2006, 12:15 AM

man, I missed out......... looks like a great day was had. Can't wait till next Sunday, I'll be there!

Gary NJ

11-20-2006, 09:19 AM

Great time racing yesterday! Too bad for those foolish enough to have missed it. Always a blast racing in "the coolest backyard in NJ"!!

Ray Murray

11-20-2006, 03:36 PM

Aww mannnn, I finally remembered my password to get on here....LOL

Thanks Ed for pimping this race on this forum for me!!!! For a while, I wanted to change my screen name to pleaseletmeonTOO!!!! LOL

The pics were very cool!!!!

Anyway, thanks everybody for your support for the Turkey Race! It's always fun when old (and new) friends get together and race toy cars!

Hope to see ya's next week (11/26) for the Electric and Gas Truck classes.... :driving:

pleaseletmeon34

11-20-2006, 03:59 PM

For a while, I wanted to change my screen name to pleaseletmeonTOO!!!! LOL

hahaha That would be funny. Feeble's registered here too, not sure he remembered his password (only way to see the pics).

I was gonna repost your notes but.....now that your back.....you right better speeches then I do. :D

badboy2

11-21-2006, 01:57 AM

Ray Murray

11-21-2006, 04:22 AM

wassup PIMP! mr ray u dont know me under this screenname but u know me as terrasavage in cb forums..i miss goin to checkerboards..thats where i ran my first rc race hehehe..
i keep tellin ed im goin but it never happened hopefully next season ..btw did they take down the tree where i always set up my table? heheh

yo yo yo and what not???? Yeah, I missed you guys this year, but hopefully you can make the trek down sometime next season! You guys are fun to race with!!!!

Nope, the tree is still there although you'll probably have to fight local racer, "owens" new dog over it now....LOLOL

BTW, No wonder I couldn't remember my password! My last post on here was FIVE YEARS AGO!!!!!! Man-O-Man!!!!! LMAO!!!!

pleaseletmeon34

11-21-2006, 09:44 AM

Hey Ed. :wave: That first pic's cool. lol

And you said nobody ever takes a picture of your truck. Funny, I didn't load them in that order, guess someone else wanted to see your truck too. :D

pleaseletmeon34

11-21-2006, 09:59 AM

OK, To all coming to the tUrKey RacE Part I

Sorry I didn't have this info before.....I just wasn't positive.

This info is for people coming from the north, using the Garden State Parkway.

You want to get off at ex44 and make a right on Pomona rd (575). As soon as you do that you will make another right on to Moss Mill rd (561). You will be on this for 7-10 miles??, from there you will make a left on Elwood/Weymouth rd (623), then right on Anderson ave, then right on Elm st. Then its only a few hundred ft. on the right.

pleaseletmeon34

11-24-2006, 12:10 PM

OK you electric guys....Its your turn to rule the BoARd (well, you and 1/10 gas truck). I know there is a lot of trucks/buggies/rally's around, lets see how many there really are!

If anyone is interested there will be a morning work party tomorrow. We had a lot of rain yesterday and the track could use some help. I'll be there about 7-8ish. Party will end around 11-12ish sharp. The gates will be locked after that!

There will be NO running on the track tomorrow

Turkey race PaRt I this sUnDAy
1/10 gas and electric classes

pleaseletmeon34

11-25-2006, 02:19 PM

OK,
We got allll the water up, a little sun and wind should dry things up nicely.
Track is in better shape now then when I got there last Sunday. Lot of moisture in the ground...should be "tacky" all day. Beginning of the front stretch is a little bumpy, just past the gate (just like last week). We have a little patching up to do but it will be a great day for :driving: :driving: :driving: :driving: !! :winner:

WHO Wants a turkey!!!!!!

:winner: :wave: PERSONAL TRANSPONDERS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TRACKSIDE!! :wave: :winner:

pleaseletmeon34

11-25-2006, 02:38 PM

I tried this out today to make sure it was OK. Smooooth sailing!

This info is for people coming from the north, using the Garden State Parkway.

You want to get off at exit 44 and make a right on (575) Pomona rd. As soon as you do that you will make another right on to (561) Moss Mill rd. You will be on this for 11.6 miles. You will go through one stop sign and at the second traffic light, you will make a left on (623) Elwood Rd./Weymouth Rd. 4/10th's mile, (just past school on your right) then right on Anderson ave, 1/10th mile, then right on Elm st. Then its only a few hundred ft. on the right.