PDA

View Full Version : No Limit R/C-Dennis Anderson's Halloween monster truck bash at Digger's Dungeon


haugbucs
07-29-2007, 11:19 PM
The first annual "Dennis Anderson's Halloween R/C Monster Truck Bash" will take place at Digger's Dungeon. That's right, you do not have to wait until the 2008 world finals in May to participate in this truly one of a kind experience. On October 20th and 21st, 2007, No Limit R/C will be at Digger's Dungeon with the ICON. see www.nolimitrc.com to download the event flyer and see what else we have going on. This is one of the best RC events in the world!!
For further info contact nolimitrcracing@yahoo.com

masterchief06
07-30-2007, 11:47 PM
I don't know about you guys, but I think this is one of the BEST things that could happen for RC. As long as people that are popular among young children keep supporting the hobby as a whole, the more RC'ers we're gonna have.

Kudos to nolimitrc for this one!

Mike

haugbucs
08-12-2007, 07:44 PM
Lots more going on, but here is what we can release at this time:
http://www.nolimitrc.com/news.html

haugbucs
08-18-2007, 03:28 PM
online registration is now open. Team Associated and Venom racing have signed on as event sponsors.

haugbucs
08-24-2007, 06:19 PM
Sponsorship deals with Traxxas and Tamiya have been sealed this week.
The biggest names in RC are supporting this world class event. All brands and skill levels are invited.

NoLimit RC OCW
08-28-2007, 07:23 AM
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9633/halloweenflyervx4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/5098/halloweenflyerpage2ul0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

RAMTech-RC
09-08-2007, 08:03 PM
Here is a pic of the Baja that the HPIBajaForum Association of Sponsors is giving away:

http://www.hpibajaforum.com/Digger/Dig2.JPG

OK, the details are getting closer. I have a brand new baja in my shop, with custom parts being flown in from all over. So far, it looks like we will have 17 sponsors for this beast, with a total cost of over $3,000 in the Baja.

We'll start with a stock HPI Baja, then add a 27cc motor, Dominator exhaust, full billet suspension, billet rims, billet beadlocks, billet spark plug cover, billet roof scoop. billet rear shock mount, billet clutch cover, billet clutch holder, billet front brakes, heavy duty dogbones, custom painted carbon fiber body, whip flags, Carbon Fiber accessories, ultimate rear brake kits, custom windshield, outerwears shock covers and starter cover, and more to come.

I'll be posting pictures of the build here, so keep your eyes on this one. Come on down to the Halloween party if you are in the area, its going to be a blast!!!!!!

http://www.hpibajaforum.com/Digger/hbfa_ani3.gif

rccardude04
09-08-2007, 10:31 PM
I'm suprised not to see RCCA on the sponsorship list...
-Eric

haugbucs
09-09-2007, 04:43 AM
No Limit R/C (http://www.nolimitrc.com) would love to have RCCA as a sponsor, or agree to cover this event. This event has everything. HUGE trucks, Gravedigger, biggest prize giveaway for any RC event this year, racing, freestyle, rock crawling, pulling, awesome venue and the best host any RC event could ever ask for. Major announcements will be coming out soon.

riotwill
09-09-2007, 05:04 AM
the baja is a nice buggy good performance but stock bad wheel hubs u guys agree

Ball Racing
09-09-2007, 08:31 PM
Is there a maximum of trucks you can enter for one class?

haugbucs
09-10-2007, 12:29 AM
Ball racing, no, you can enter as many as you like. LMK if you have any more ??'s

haugbucs
09-18-2007, 08:27 AM
Dennis Anderson's Halloween monster truck bash is growing everyday!
Here are some of the things that the No Limit R/C team has been working on: THE BIGGEST PRIZE IN R/C HISTORY will be given away at the event. Our top sponsor, HPI Racing, teamed up with the HPI Baja Forum to create one of the most incredible R/C vehicles ever assembled!! 17 sponsors have flown in custom parts to be used for this prize valued at more than $3,000!!!!!!! We'll start with a stock HPI Racing Baja 5B, then add a 27cc motor, Dominator exhaust, full billet suspension, billet rims, billet beadlocks, billet spark plug cover, billet roof scoop. billet rear shock mount, billet clutch cover, billet clutch holder, billet front brakes, heavy duty dogbones, custom painted carbon fiber body, whip flags, carbon fiber accessories, ultimate rear brake kits, custom windshields, outerwears shock covers and starter cover, knobby tires, and more is being added. Pictures and developments on this history making project are on HPI Baja Forum (http://www.hpibajaforum.com)
Traxxas, Parma, Team Associated, Tamiya, Racers Edge, HPI Savage Forum, STS Microengines, RB Mods, Superior Hobbies, Rock Concepts, Maximizer, Nova Products, Innovative RC and Venom Racing continue to provide outstanding service and support, and will be sending prizes for the Halloween bash.

We are excited to announce the following new sponsors:
PTI Racing (http://www.ptiracing.net/index2.htm)will be on hand to let you demo some of their awesome rock crawlers, they are also pitching in a few trucks for prizes! If you already own a rock crawler, bring it! Plans are in the works to add rock crawling as an event for the 2008 world finals at the Dungeon.

BUKU Power (http://www.bukupower.com)will be at the race with prizes and show you how to use their exhaust systems to get the most out of your engine.

RPM (http://www.rpmrcproducts.com) will be sending a variety of their products for the race.

Vertigo Performance (http://www.vertigoperformance.com)in conjunction with 5th scale racing forum (http://5thscaleracing.com/index.php)have agreed to make a very generous donation to the prize stash.

The RC Monster Truck Forum (http://www.rcmonstertruckforum.com/index.php)has created a dedicated forum for No Limit R/C. Talk about upcoming events, post pics, share experiences and even talk a little smack. Log on and take advantage of this free resource.


Camping at the race site is allowed.
There are no water/sewer hook ups, and very limited electric. There will be port o johns on site, and generators are allowed.

Bottom line-THIS EVENT HAS IT ALL!!! Perfect venue, A+++Host, biggest prizes the R/C world has ever seen (more on the way), incredible manufacturer support, and MONSTER TRUCK ACTION AT IT'S BEST

lordoftraxxas
09-18-2007, 07:17 PM
looks pretty sweet man lovew the flyer captures the essence of halloween

RAMTech-RC
10-06-2007, 11:00 AM
Here is the latest from the HBFA Baja

http://www.hpibajaforum.com/Digger/Dig3.JPG

http://www.hpibajaforum.com/Digger/Dig4.JPG

http://www.hpibajaforum.com/Digger/Dig5.JPG

http://www.hpibajaforum.com/Digger/Dig6.JPG

http://www.hpibajaforum.com/Digger/Dig7.JPG

Here are some close-ups of the body.

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/Bajabodies/gravediggerbaja3.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/Bajabodies/gravediggerbaja2.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/Bajabodies/gravediggerbaja4.jpg

Hope to see everyone there!!!!!

haugbucs
10-07-2007, 05:30 AM
Believe it or not, we will will be giving away 2 baja's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RAMTech-RC
10-07-2007, 09:54 PM
Well, the good news is I underestimated the number of items that our sponsors would send for the HBFA Baja!!!!!

Sponsor's Name...................Item....................... ....................Cost
ATX.............................Clear windshield...................................23
ATX................................Lambo doors....................................23
B&T Creations...............Front billet brake kit.............................220
BajaSkins........................Chassis Panels...................................40
DarkSoul Racing......Front and rear Axle Extenders........................55
DarkSoul Racing.........OMF Beadlock set....................................115
DarkSoul Racing............Enlcosed Skull Nut set............................33
Dave's Discount Motors....... CY 27CC Billet Head kit......................85
Dave's Discount Motors....... Chrome Dominator Exhaust................169
DTWhips..............................Flag whip.....................................15
GSAirWerx........................Custom Paint....................................75
Hostile Hobby.................MX Knobby Rear Tires...........................70
HPI Racing..........................HPI Baja 5B RTR.............................959
Lunatik Engineering ...........Stainless turnbuckles...........................40
Modified-RC......................Billet Clutch Cover..............................35
Modified-RC........................Spark Plug Cover..............................75
PhatDad-RC.....................Heavy Duty Shock set.........................113
RAMTech-RC..................Front Aluminum Suspension...................335
RAMTech-RC.................Rear Aluminum Lower A-arms..................105
RAMTech-RC.................Rear Aluminum Upper A-arms....................60
RAMTech-RC..................Front Shock Springs +20%......................14
RAMTech-RC...................Rear Shock Springs +20%......................13
RAMTech-RC......................Sidewinder Billet Rims........................360
Rhino Racing.......................Carbon Roof Scoop............................40
Rhino Racing........................Carbon Fiber Body..........................300
Spektrum RC.............2.4 Spread Spectrum radio DX2.0.................249
TeamGoNads........................Outerwears Prefilter.........................13
TeamGoNads.................Outerwears Pullstart Pre-filter...................25
TeamGoNads..........................Redneck air filter...........................10
TeamGoNads...........................Billet filter lid...............................15
TeamGoNads....................Outerwears shock covers......................35
TeamGoNads.....................Fuel Line colored sleeves.....................20
TeamGoNads.........................Billet Fuel line clamps......................14
TeamGoNads.......................Billet Front shock caps......................25
Turtle Racing.........................Reinforced Axle Set......................115
Turtle Racing.........................Rear Shock Support.......................55
Turtle Racing........................OFF Ultimate Brake Kit.....................99

TOTAL $4,047
Thanks to all the sponsors for making this the Ultimate Baja Prize.

haugbucs
10-09-2007, 02:13 AM
Plus it will be getting Spektrum radio gear as well

haugbucs
10-09-2007, 02:19 AM
We currently have well over $10,000 in prizes to be given away to registered racers at this event!
2 baja's, and TONS more

haugbucs
10-11-2007, 03:09 AM
BIG updates to the No Limit website!
Registration has been extended until Saturday morning. We will be allowing Truggies (registration form has been updated) Promatch sponsorsip and the NEWS page has pics of the HPI Baja giveaway and the HPI Baja Forum association Baja. SICK stuff indeed!!!!!!

nitrorulz
10-11-2007, 02:31 PM
Just registered my two T-Maxx's! I went to the first one and it was a blast, and i'm sure this will be also! I'm digging the 5b and am sure its top notch! Would be crazy to win any of the prizes!

Only thing that just bust'ed my bubble was when I read truggy's allowed now! Man, they have tons of roundy round tracks to run on, come on, this is a MONSTER TRUCK event! :confused:

haugbucs
10-12-2007, 05:40 AM
The truggy class will be very small (less than 20) and we debated a long time before adding it. I am looking forward to seeing a full speed truggy hit the ramp and fly over Gravedigger.

haugbucs
10-12-2007, 08:05 AM
The track design is attached. It allows for high speed, but demands precise turning.

nitrorulz
10-13-2007, 09:48 AM
Is the Truggy class gonna be a seperate class for Truggy's only? If so, then that won't be bad. The track looks super killer, I really like it!

haugbucs
10-15-2007, 02:05 AM
Truggy's will compete against Truggy's and it will be the smallest class.

haugbucs
10-16-2007, 01:55 AM
4 days to go: 60 Big blocks, 32 small blocks, and 50 various electrics.

haugbucs
10-17-2007, 05:24 AM
The event schedule has been posted on the "schedule" page of www.nolimitrc.com To summarize: Friday-early check in. Sat-7:30 am check in starts. Sun-Pulling, Freestyle and longjump over Gravedigger (wait until you see the ramp)

nitrorulz
10-18-2007, 02:59 PM
What about practice time Sat. morning? Time to check out your truck and make sure its adjusted right for the weather there and so it will be warmed up before you come to the line? Any info on this?

haugbucs
10-30-2007, 03:20 AM
184 entries from 13 states. NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, KY, OH, FL, AZ, and CA

Dennis Anderson’s Halloween R/C monster truck bash will go down as a milestone in R/C monster truck history. 184 entries from 13 states came to the world’s most famous full size monster truck shop for 2 days of non stop action.
The event is set up to mimic what you see when you attend monster truck events in stadiums across the country. There is a starting "Christmas tree" that has sensors for early starts (red lights), elapsed time, and MPH. For the Halloween themed event, plastic pumpkins were used for the turning poles and a 5 second penalty was given if the turning poles were missed.

No other event ties full size motor sports personalities with their R/C counterparts as well as the No Limit R/C events at Digger’s Dungeon. The ICON of monster trucks, and World Champion driver of Gravedigger, Dennis Anderson literally opens up his race shop, front yard and R/C racetrack to participants and spectators for these unique events.
Monster truck fans of all ages are given the opportunity to race their scaled down versions against drivers, crew chief’s and team managers of the full size trucks.
Race side by side against the crew of your favorite monster truck, talk about chassis design and suspension set ups with the fabricators of the full size trucks, or the ultimate dream, have Dennis Anderson announce your R/C freestyle over the sound system as hundreds of fans look on.

The Halloween bash started with a drivers meeting where the track layout and rules were discussed. The track was designed to be long enough to allow drivers to show off their trucks power, but still demand precision in the tight turns. The track also had 2 180 degree turns where many lead changes occurred. Director of operations, Bari Musawwir designed the track according to feedback from Dennis and the crew from the last event.

The time in between classes was broken up by monster truck trivia questions asked by Dennis himself. Literally hundreds of prizes were thrown out to the crowd.

The new novice class, which caters to less experienced racers ages 5-12 with brushed electric vehicles had 14 entries and was a huge success. These junior racers showed us all what makes RC so intriguing and rewarding. Everyone was pleasantly surprised to see that these little racers didn’t simply bring their box stock trucks, but came with decorated and detailed rides with names like the “Ghoul bus, and Pumpkin head”. HPI cleaned up with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes and the top 3 drivers were rewarded with batteries from SMC and Venom racing.

Brushed electric had 16 entries. (see results for top 3 below)

The Brushless electric class showed many newcomers to the hobby, that with current battery and motor technology, you don't need nitro to be blazing fast. This class saw several head to head battles between HPI’s John Schultz and David Pack. These 2 are very experienced drivers and every race went down to the wire.

The 4x4 Pro Modified Electric Monster Truck class featured 18 entries. These trucks feature the 4 link suspension and chassis design along with solid drive axels which makes them very similar to full size monster trucks. The finals pitted Bari Musawwir from Florida against Robbie Bunting and his “Bearfoot” Custom Tamiya Clod Buster from Virginia. Bari came out on top racing his “An Escalade” replica ECD Racing Tube Chassis Clod Buster for the victory.

Small Block had 32 entries.

The Biggest class was the 4x4 nitro big block which had 92 entries.
The final was John Schultz with his Bounty Hunter Savage X 4.6 against Michael Crawford in his Iron Outlaw Savage X 4.6. The race was very tight until the last turn where Michael made a minor bobble which allowed John to pull ahead and win. After the race, Dennis called Jimmy Creten, the owner of both Iron Outlaw and Bounty Hunter trucks to explain what had just happened. The crowd was amazed at the fact that 2 of the top dogs in the full size game were conducting an interview over the PA system at an RC race. What a treat! Thank you to Dennis and Jimmy for a truly memorable experience.

One of the most spectacular events of the weekend was the longjump. Racers were given one shot at driving their trucks at a 12 foot tall ramp which shot them over Gravedigger 14. This event combined the thrill of seeing your pride and joy sail through the North Carolina sky over the most iconic image in monster trucks, with the huge payoff of winning a $4,000 HPI Baja for the longest distance. The majority of trucks jumped from 25-35 feet, but only 3 went over 40 feet. Matt Hardin drove all the way from Ohio, and launched his Losi LST2 41'3" for 3rd place. John Schultz’ brushless E-savage sailed 45' 7" for a 2nd place finish, but the man of the hour was Gravedigger shop manager Henry Cross who skied his stock HPI Savage X 47’3” for the longest distance. Henry was weak in the knees and grinning from ear to ear when he accepted the reward, a tricked out HPI Baja 5B courtesy of HPI Baja Forum and their affiliated sponsors. (See racer page for more details on this incredible prize)

Freestyle was the most anticipated event of the weekend and saw 150 drivers compete for bragging rights, and the title of top freestyle driver at the home of Mr. Freestyle himself.
In the unfortunate event that they flipped over, drivers were allowed to marshall their truck one time. For many, the thrill of hearing Dennis Anderson call their freestyle performance combined with the fast paced musical sound track, proved to be too much as many drivers ended their 90 second allowance early. Many pulled off incredible stunts and miraculous saves. To achieve a top score, drivers had to open their performance big, negotiate several of the tracks obstacles in combination, use the entire allotted time and of course end it all with a huge finish that wowed the crowd.

3 drivers tied for 1st place. Bob Hall, Dustin Brown and Ryan Anderson. Bob Hall’s top freestyle performance combined with winning the small block class made him the overall event champion. Bob was handsomely rewarded with an HPI Baja 5B that even included a box of extra hop ups from HPI and Vertigo performance. Dustin Brown, Gravedigger crew chief, took home a Savage X 4.6 for his spectacular stunts. Ryan Anderson also scored a 27 with his Wyatt racing built pro modified electric truck which was sporting a brand new SMC lipo pack. Ryan took home a Tamiya Nitrage for pulling off some of the most spectacular stunts and saves that we have ever seen. Ryan, who already has his HPI Savage X dialed in just the way he likes it gave the Nitrage to his girlfriend Sierra so that she can compete in the powder puff class of the World Finals in May. Classy move dude!

Racing : over 275 side by side races, including qualifying

Novice Electric Monster Truck

Name Truck Name Manufacture State

1st Dalton Whetzel The Ghoul Bus HPI E-Savage Harrisonburg, VA
2nd Austin Brown Lil’ Grave Digger HPI Wheely King Chillicothe, OH
3rd Westly Whetzel Wild Child HPI Wheely King Harrisonburg, VA


4x4 Brushed Electric Monster Truck

Name Truck Name Manufacture Location

1st John Schultz Grave Robber HPI E-Savage Foothill Ranch, CA
2nd Gary McSweeney The Jackolantern Traxxas E-Maxx Chillicothe, OH
3rd Mike Dayton E-Savage HPI E-Savage

4x4 Brushless Electric Monster Truck

Name Truck Name Manufacture Location

1st John Schultz Grave Robber HPI E-Savage Foothill Ranch, CA
2nd David Pack HobbyTown Trick Racer HPI E-Savage/Trick Richmond, VA
3rd David Pack Extreme Force Kyosho Twin Force/Trick Richmond, VA

4x4 Pro Modified Electric Monster Truck

Name Truck Name Manufacture Location

1st Bari Musawwir “An Escalade” Tamiya Clod Buster /ECD Melbourne, FL
2nd Robbie Bunting BearFoot Tamiya Clod Buster Custom Richmond,VA
3rd Robbie Bunting Austin 3:16 Tamiya Clod Buster Custom Richmond,VA

4x4 Small Block Nitro Monster Truck

Name Truck Name Manufacture Location

1st Bob Hall Pumpkin Dog Traxxas T-Maxx Linville, VA
2nd Zeek Heard The Beast Traxxas Revo 3.3 Orlando, FL
3rd Sam Peters Xtreme Scream Traxxas T-Maxx Roanoke, VA

4x4 Big Block Nitro Monster Truck

Name Truck Name Manufacture Location

1st John Schultz Bounty Hunter HPI Savage X 4.6ss Foothill Ranch, CA
2nd Michael Crawford Iron Outlaw HPI Savage X 4.6ss Bakersfield, CA
3rd Matt Hardin Savage HPI Savage X 4.6 Chillicothe, OH


4x4 Big Block Truggy

Name Truck Name Manufacture Location

1st Mike Herndon Muggy Team Losi Muggy Orlando, FL
2nd Mike Herndon Hard Charger Team Losi 8T Orlando, FL
3rd Ryan Anderson HellFire HPI HellFire Poplar Branch, NC

Long Jump over Grave Digger #14

Name Truck Name Distance Manufacture Location

1st Henry Cross Black Magic 47’3” HPI Savage X 4.6 Currituck, NC
2nd John Schultz Grave Robber 45’7” HPI E-Savage Foothill Ranch, CA
3rd Matt Hardin LST2 41’3” Team Losi LST2 Chillicothe, OH


Freestyle
3 way tie for 1st (27 Points)
Bob Hall T-Maxx Linville, VA Dustin Brown Savage X 4.6 Poplar Branch, NC
Ryan Anderson Savage X 4.6 Poplar Branch, NC

4x4 Small Block Truck Pulling

Name Truck Name Distance Manufacture Location

1st JD Kelly Wild Thang Full Pull @ 46lbs. Traxxas Revo Oviedo, FL

4x4 Big Block Truck Pulling
101 Pound Pull Off

Name Truck Name Distance Manufacture Location

1st Steve Tash Ford Thunder 28’9” Team Losi LST Orlando, FL
2nd Zeek Heard Grave Digger 25’1” Team Losi LST Orlando, FL
3rd Gary Talley Pastrana 199 6’7” Team Losi LST2 Oviedo, FL

Show and Shine

Name Truck Name Manufacture Location

1st Mike Herndon The Hulk Team Losi LST Orlando, FL
2nd Dave Pack Grave Digger Replica Trick Racing Richmond, VA
3rd Scott Gregory Kong Savage Custom HPI Savage Staunton, VA


The fact that 184 entries from 13 states came to an event on a non holiday weekend, just a few weeks before the holiday’s proves that the monster truck spirit is alive and well!!

Many, 1st time entrants and spectators who drove several hours to attend the bash, anticipating that Dennis and the whole slew of monster truck drivers that participated would simply show up, wave to the fans, sign a few autographs only to depart early. Not so, Dennis and his entire family were at trackside from sun up to well after sun down. Mr. monster truck himself spent his days at the event talking to fans, taking pictures, racing, and providing race by race commentary. It is very rare indeed to encounter an individual with so much raw talent, charisma, and a genuine passion to please his fans. The synergistic combination of Dennis' personality and expert race promotion and production of the No Limit team makes this one of the best events in R/C history.

Full size monster truck event participants
-Dennis Anderson driver of Gravedigger
-Adam Anderson driver of Taz
-Ryan Anderson son uva digger mud bog racer
-Henry Cross, Gravedigger fleet manager
-Dan Bright, head fabricator of all the trucks that operate out of the Dungeon
-Carl van Horn, driver of the full size T-maxx
-Ray Mowery, onwer/operator of Wild Hair
-Chad Tingler, Gravedigger team driver
-Dustin Brown, crew chief of Gravedigger
-Benjamin Winslow, Crew chief, Escalade
-Skooby, crew chief, Taz
-RL, crew chief El toro Loco

Special thanks to Dennis Anderson and family for allowing the everyday RC enthusiast to live out a dream. Thank you to all the staff at Digger's Dungeon for being so hospitable and putting 8 full size monster trucks on display for the event. thank you to all those that helped with track setup, turn marshalling and volunteering.
This event would not be possible without the support of all of our sponsors. Please take the time to visit their websites linked on the sponsor section.
No Limit R/C would especially like to thank the following:
John Schultz from HPI for helping with: track construction, providing expert technical assistance to all the racers, assistance with prize distribution and participating in the event.
Rob, Owner of HPI Baja Forum for coordinating with all of his forums affiliates and sponsoring a prize that truly made this event a one of a kind.
Bryan from SMC. Bryan brought the latest products from SMC and was on hand to show all the racers what battery application would work best for them.
Dave from Buku Power brought several pipes for prizes and even allowed some drivers to test out his pipes for the event. Buku-More power period sums it up!

No Limit R/C is expanding a record pace. Look for No Limit R/C of California to be launced soon.
Photos and results will be on the NL site in a few days.

Prizes: $4,000 baja, $1600 baja, 2 Savage X4.6's, 3 HPI E-savages, $1500 worth of SMC batteries, 1 AE MGT(and MGT hop ups), 1 Tamiya Nitrage, 2 Spektrum radios and telemtry set up, tons of bodies, t-shirts, wheels, tires, temp guns. $15,000 in prizes. the world finals in May will be INSANE
keep and eye on www.nolimitrc.com for pics and more news.

Ball Racing
10-30-2007, 04:13 PM
Thanks Justin! For all your efforts.

We need to come up with some rule or standards for judging concours or really not have it, so it makes it worth building these beast, and be reconized for it.

We are at a Monster truck event with actual monster trucks in the yard.
In May, a 4x4 offroad truck won, not even a monster,
We have Boats on display?

Then we have unbelievable "SCALE" monsters there with hand built everything to exact match Real monsters, with tube chassis,gauges , engines that run blower belts, drivers on board, gas, brake pedals,shift lights, lane lights, ignition boxes, scale cut tires, exact four link set-ups, suspension limiter straps,fuel cells, lexan work, working seat belts, etc.

That have lost to a Manufactured truck with bolt on -off the shelf aluminum parts.

I know it's up to the judges , but they need a check list to go by, and or different classes for the trucks,
Like:
Monster replica class (static or non)
Or Maybe Replica class actual racing truck ( or maybe that would be the "daily driver")

Daily driver Monster
And if entered into daily driver, it must also be entered in that days race, to back up it's title..

Manufactured monster class (for all the savages, LST's, revo-t-maxx etc.)
This above class allowing all the bling for that class if you choose,
or even in that class ,who ever best replicates a real monster.

Or a "bling" class for all the aluminum, and chrome, that is just that "bling" (but it's not sharing with the real trucks)
But all that bling is Check book or credit card.. thats not really "building" it's just buying..

Most of these nitro trucks really don't have the monster proportions , too wide, sets to low,tires, wheels not to scale, some have truggy wings, and bodies that don't share with the true monster theme.

I know that some of the racers have not seen anything other than their nitro counterparts in the stores,
and I guess that sponsors want to see something win that they sell, so Joe Blow will go out a buy LST with ---, and --- aftermarket hop-ups, so it gets walk in business to the stores.

But at the same time 90 % of all the parts on the scale custom trucks is coming from the hobby shops, too, and is based on a truck you can still go and buy.


Just a little suggestion,or some ideas to think on, not flaming you ;)
please don't take any of this as offensive.

I know that what you have done took ALOT of work, and I am just thinking of a way to make the "show" as good as the racing you put on. :)

I may be looking at this too hard, but I think it would add a bit of good competetion, to what we do with our trucks, and the design-mechanical effort we put into them.

nitrorulz
10-30-2007, 09:55 PM
I know I sure had a blast at the show, big time! Came to enjoy, look at the other beautiful trucks, and run my two T-Maxx's. Never, ever thought of winning anything, and qualified 2nd with one, and placed 3rd with the other! I was stoked! I really dig the actual Monster Truck type racing instead of the usual go round and round stadium type that get ran every weekend at every track! Yep, this is Monster Truck racing here guys!

Thats my one gripe, is the Truggy class, especially since there is barely enough time to get in all the other classes, plus they look nothing like a Monster anyways, but I guess theres gonna be something not everyone cares for, and thats the one for me! Other than that, its a killer show, with killer trucks, and absolutely a killer MC, aka, Dennis Anderson, who treats you like you are there for a sleep over at his place, and we are all 10 years old again! :D

haugbucs
10-31-2007, 03:44 AM
Thank you for your comments. I will make a note of them and take them into account for the may event.
Explaination- The Oct event was supposed to be about 50-75 trucks which would have allowed plenty of time for judging, racing, etc over 2 days. We did not want to turn anyone away, and the field grew to 184 (about 50% of them added on in the last 2 weeks) Admittedly, I told the judges that for this event, we do not have time for different classes and 2-3 hours of judging. I agree, the store bought stuff is all about $$$ not craftsmanship.
Truggy class- will be axed for all future races. If we can get 180+ 100% monster trucks for a 2 day event, then why dilute the event? This decision was made even before the event.
Thank you to all that participated and we are making a list of items that could be improved upon. the big ? right now is should the May world finals event be 3 or 4 days? Some people want a little action, racing and get out each day at 3pm, others want to have a 500 truck field and race until midnight. We are probably going to do 3 days, with possible early qualifying on thursday afternoon.
Keep the feedback coming!!

Ball Racing
10-31-2007, 08:14 AM
We had 3 days in May, and it worked out fair.
But if you think it may be more trucks than Mays turn out,
then maybe make the 4th day the early register- quailifer like you did on Friday at May's event.

It's hard to be at the track from 7 am to 9 pm for 3 days, and put things away at night, then go to a hotel 30-40 minutes away, then be back at the track at 7am the next morning again. ( especially when your like me and are to excited to sleep, once you lay in bed.) :)

Some might like it to midnight
, but I also don't know how much Dennis will really be able to stand , he is truly amazing to stay on his feet with us 12 hours aday, and try to stay on the mic, and let us stay in his yard, and him watch his tongue, and be a friend to everyone.

Would it be wrong to have to quailfy for the race, as in there will be 50 race spots, and there may be 100 trucks, so you have to qualify for the spot to get in?


Also like in drag racing, or even in Monster Jam,
if you win your round for your class, you get the trophy at the end of the track.
Could it work for us the same, so if you win on saturday, you don't have to stay until the event is over on Sunday to get your prize or trophy?

Thanks Justin :)

haugbucs
10-31-2007, 08:37 AM
I can pretty much guarantee that the May event will be 300+ trucks. I already have commitments from HPI, Traxxas, Spekrum, Losi, SMC, Buku power, HPI Baja forum, and some others to have representatives on site for the World finals. When they attend, they market, and that means more and more people will find out about the events at the Dungeon. We will be doing the schedule differently. for example, we may set up times for certain classes so that racers will know in advance that they don't need to show up until their class runs. That way you can plan your weekend better. There are a ton of variables and something unexpected always comes up.

Ball Racing
10-31-2007, 11:31 AM
Understood,

Like I mentioned before I am not taking away from any of your hard work,
Just throwing some ideas around.

Thank you for getting together a place for us to run our trucks ;)

nitrorulz
11-04-2007, 10:01 AM
Yeah I bet the May's show is gonna be HUGE! Heck, I might show up the Monday before! :eek:;)

haugbucs
11-08-2007, 04:59 AM
people started reserving pit spaces on Tuesday in 2007. Things are really going well, there is a chance that No Limit will be doing a show in the midwest.

haugbucs
11-08-2007, 07:59 AM
The worlds best full size monster truck site has event summary and pics on their homepage! check out www.themonsterblog.com (http://www.themonsterblog.com)

Quinton
11-08-2007, 09:48 PM
Sounds awesome! Any pics or video?

haugbucs
11-09-2007, 02:23 AM
event report is on http://www.hpiracing.com/index2.htm and additional pics will be on the no limit site this weekend.

haugbucs
12-16-2007, 02:44 PM
video slideshow of event highlights posted here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...09890181814462
CRANK IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

haugbucs
12-16-2007, 05:09 PM
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7483809890181814462

mradlin
12-16-2007, 05:21 PM
Sounds awesome! Any pics or video?
I found some pics of the baja that was given away at the event.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o125/mradlin/BajaBroke.jpg

haugbucs
12-17-2007, 06:20 AM
media page of www.nolimitrc.com has been updated. Video, and pics posted