Speed is Cool

[Hard Case]

I had a great time
Yes ,there was challenging conditions------but over-all, the RC Car Action crew did a bag-up job!-- Can't wait until next year..........


I meet plenty of good people during the 2007 WFRCCC event----I would like to thank all the people that helped me out. :)

Frank Amestoy--(RACERS HAVEN)Car support & Finding a good test Location & Radio with great range
John Foister,(BSR TIRES) for the best tires you can buy,
Shawn Palmer--(SCHUMACHER USA) a great car & immense knowledge & contacts,
Castle Creations---Innovative electronic equipment
Mike Ogle---(Grand Motor Sorts) for the cool dragster
Steve Belknap, (FlyDMA.com) & Steve Neu, for designing a great motor,
Larry Wright, (KOKAM)Awesome battery support
Randy Smith, (BIG BOY TOYS)CNC machining,
Dave Inkel – (DA Graphite) Great Carbon fiber sheets
Airtonics---Fast servos
Rob Cuttman (Custom Works) Cool Dirt Oval cars

Bill Chaterlea----Electronics advice & Pit help
Josh Riess-----The Ritz of Box Vans ,Pit &Track help
Tyler---Video & Pit help
Nick Maslowski--- for mathematics help
Matt Schumacher—Electronics, equipment & testing advice
Trino----Good advice
Robert Crysel, for all the machining and design help,
Danny Quinn, for key car tuning and for location help
Tom Cogswell, for architectural and aerodynamic design,
Rob Donelson, general “brain stormer”,
Richard Hutting, for helping a great deal- way back
Greg Hutting & Freeman Thomas, for flexible support (Cool people to work for)
Dale Epp, for aerodynamics help,
Sven Etzelsberger--- for aerodynamics help,
Darrin Jacobson--------for frontal area ideas
Matt Mantz--------for design input
Danny Quinn---for location help & car set-up
Kent----Pit Help & Finding the radio
Micro---Pit Help
Lou Maldonado----Pit &Track Help (hardest worker of all)
Greg Cooper, for encouraging me to compete in the 2006 WFRCCC
& Brad Williams--- for the math that makes all of this possible
………………….Thank You

Cheers
Nic Case

***********Who Help You Out?***********

[fasterthanspeed]

Ed Jr. at Geometric Machine in Irwindale, CA did all of the custom machine work for both years of the comp.

Wolf Pack Radicals hooked me up with some really nice wheel adapters, and a pulley tensioner.

Thankyou guys for all the help youve given me.

[M.R. Ogle]

Nic...

Glad to be associated with your racing program. You've proven to have the desire to win, the perseverance to try new things to push the envelope, and the graciousness to acknowledge everyone who helped you along the way.

What a class act.:wave:

[ajlovering12345]

***********Who Help You Out?***********

My wife...

For putting up with me

:D:D

[Lito Reyes]

Here's my "thank you" list:

Mike Dulian (DRP Bikes) -- stretched bike chassis
Patrick Alleven (Alleven RC) -- sprockets and chain package, spur gear adapter
Craig Kaplan (Global Hobby/Airtronics) -- Impulse 20C 4000mAH LiPo batteries
Joe Ford (Castle Creations) -- Mamba Max 4600/5700 package, Castle BEC voltage regulator
Bruce Slawson (2wheelhobbies.com) -- various bike bits and pieces
Nomadio -- radio sponsor

[Mod Man]

Hey, it is weird seeing Mike Dulian mentioned. I know Mike and live near him. We ran bikes at my house last year. Great guy!

Nic has the tenacity to get things done, and the humble nature to ask questions and actually apply he advice given him.

Glad to see you retain the title, Man!

Matt

[Lito Reyes]

Matt: Mike has mentioned you a few times over the past couple of years. I guess I've dragged him back into bike world, even though I think he has more fun with the heli's.

[Mod Man]

Too funny!

So, what has he had to say? "That Matt, guy, what a weirdo!" :D

Matt

[Hard Case]

Matt

We all missed you this year. A lot of the guys were asking about you. Hope you will be able to make it in 2008.:)
You are a man of high values with an inventive spirit. I'm happy to call you my friend.


Nic

[Mod Man]

I appreciate the kind words. My life has been super chaotic lately. I would have enjoyed it. I am doing alot of research for my next car. ;)

Anyway, I am glad you won!

Matt

[ajlovering12345]

Hey! Looks like we have an event sponsored by Schumacher Cars in September 07 and also 2 events next year. I need to sort out the dates with the drag strip guys but it could be BIG!

Anyyou guys wanna make a trip across the pond?

Cheers

[Hard Case]

WOW
Thats fantastic ! Thanks for all your efforts AJ.
Can't wait for the details.

N

[fasterthanspeed]

I would go but Ive got school starting then and The price for tickets getting there.

[ajlovering12345]

Dont worry Brian, we are trying to link the events together so its effectively one big event. Your speed at your event could win over here!

With Schumacher involved I'm sure we will get loads of IC cars. You can fit a .28 in a GTR menace!

[nitrohead5300]

You can fit a .28 in a Fusion .21

[tcolesen]

If there is an event in the UK, where in the US would there be a simultaneous event?

I've got a Savage that I think can break the MT record. Soon it'll be powered by 10s2p A123 :). This thing should be capable of ~4000watt peaks, or over 5hp. See if two nitro engines could match the power that my single BL motor will be putting out :).

[crazyjr]

If there is an event in the UK, where in the US would there be a simultaneous event?

I've got a Savage that I think can break the MT record. Soon it'll be powered by 10s2p A123 :). This thing should be capable of ~4000watt peaks, or over 5hp. See if two nitro engines could match the power that my single BL motor will be putting out :).

I'm working on a similar idea for the MT record, for the possible east coast event, hopefully happening next year. Mines going to be a Twin Force

[Lito Reyes]

Matt -- I think he mentioned something about you making heli parts and the possibility of collaborating on projects.

Nothing bad--I swear!

Lito

[Mod Man]

Lito,

I was just kidding around. Yes, I have a side business making heli upgrades and complete high end helis. I have a full (though using small bench top machines) machinshop with a CNC, manual mill, and lathe. We have discussed a few co-operative projects in the past. :)

So, I think multiple speed runs is a great idea. I wish there was a midwest event near chicago or even in Wisconsin. Heck the Great Lakes Dragway is only 45 minutes from me. I am not sure how smooth the track is, though.

Matt

[tcolesen]

I'm working on a similar idea for the MT record, for the possible east coast event, hopefully happening next year. Mines going to be a Twin Force

This is MetalMan from RC-M. :)

[crazyjr]

This is MetalMan from RC-M. :)

I know, I'm crazyjr there as well

[GordonFreeman]

Now we're talkin...I would consider putting a 100MPH car together if I didn't have to travel 2000 miles to play with my toy car.

I wish there was a midwest event near chicago or even in Wisconsin. Heck the Great Lakes Dragway is only 45 minutes from me. I am not sure how smooth the track is, though.

Matt

[fasterthanspeed]

Now we're talkin...I would consider putting a 100MPH car together if I didn't have to travel 2000 miles to play with my toy car.

You cant simply just put a 100mph car together. It takes time to test and fix issues. Youve got to keep tchanging things back and forath until u get the highest speed possible. Not many people have gone over 100 mph.

Ive decided im going to make a custom front end on my car and put a 3 speed tranny on it. I know if i can find a long strip of road i can brake 100mph easily with the new front suspension im building.

[GordonFreeman]

I guess you'd have to argue with Charlie from Novak on that one. You missed my point though...If the Midwest does a Fastest RC Car nearby I will come.

You cant simply just put a 100mph car together. It takes time to test and fix issues. Youve got to keep tchanging things back and forath until u get the highest speed possible. Not many people have gone over 100 mph.

Ive decided im going to make a custom front end on my car and put a 3 speed tranny on it. I know if i can find a long strip of road i can brake 100mph easily with the new front suspension im building.

[ajlovering12345]

So you want a West Coast, East Coast and Mid West comp!! If you can get somebody to organise it then why not.

We will need a World RC Speed Federation soon......:D:D

[crazyjr]

If we could get a speed event in every corner of the world on the same day, that would help get R/C in the main stream

[ajlovering12345]

I just finished the high gearing mod on the Kyosho RRR. With a 24T pinion and 40K revs = 133 mph. I ran it up the street and clocked 70 mph and it didnt make 2nd gear.

This was with a 5 port .12 engine, the OS 18 TZP Murnan modified is on its way!!