mab_man20
05-01-2002, 03:35 PM
HobbyTown USA in Oak Park IL is looking to get a super nitro class for there saturday races this season. If you are interested post here or read the page 12-13 of the "Chicago racing" thread.
For those of you planing to or thinking of racing there, the entry fee did change from $5 to $10 per car. From what I've seen, thats still in line with what other tracks charge. Ventures is $10 and AJ's is $15! You will also get the option of pre paying $50 into the program. That will mean your entry fee is just $5 per class and you get a 10% off all regularly priced merchandise in the store, i.e. tires, whells, bodies, paint, fuel (basically, all the consumables) etc, plus the all the other items out side of r/c cars. Not a bad deal at all if you plan on being at all the races or if you spend a lot on those items like I do. Plus it will fund a ransponder system for this year! Though that personally isn't a big deal to me, it is to some of the more serious racers who want times and more accurate results. All in all its a great track experience though not as seriously competative (we do have some outstanding drivers in both nitro and electric to test your mettal against) as some other tracks. Its a fast, fun, friendly environment to come out and race your cars in.
For more details on start dates, classes, etc contact the store:
HobbyTown USA
1000 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 445-8056
Due to lot rental issues, the racing has changed from Sundays to Saturday this year! Most places race on Sunday so this give you the chance to double your racing! Please contact Hobby Town USA in Oak Park for more info and come out racing!!!!! The races are scheduled for the following dates.
May 4
May 18
June 1 - in addition to regular racing, there is tentatively scheduled a jumping competition at the track next door.
June 15
June 29 - in addition to regular racing, there is tentatively scheduled concourse competition prior to the races.
July 13 - Nitro vs. Electric - tentatively scheduled race to settle the "which is better" question. Our top 3 electric points leaders will square off against the top 3 nitro drivers for bragging rights of which is better.
July 27
August 10
August 24
September 7
We will have a points series for the class as soon as we get enough to race.
Follow this link to see a map of the area around the store.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=400622&uid=162067&members=1
For those of you planing to or thinking of racing there, the entry fee did change from $5 to $10 per car. From what I've seen, thats still in line with what other tracks charge. Ventures is $10 and AJ's is $15! You will also get the option of pre paying $50 into the program. That will mean your entry fee is just $5 per class and you get a 10% off all regularly priced merchandise in the store, i.e. tires, whells, bodies, paint, fuel (basically, all the consumables) etc, plus the all the other items out side of r/c cars. Not a bad deal at all if you plan on being at all the races or if you spend a lot on those items like I do. Plus it will fund a ransponder system for this year! Though that personally isn't a big deal to me, it is to some of the more serious racers who want times and more accurate results. All in all its a great track experience though not as seriously competative (we do have some outstanding drivers in both nitro and electric to test your mettal against) as some other tracks. Its a fast, fun, friendly environment to come out and race your cars in.
For more details on start dates, classes, etc contact the store:
HobbyTown USA
1000 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 445-8056
Due to lot rental issues, the racing has changed from Sundays to Saturday this year! Most places race on Sunday so this give you the chance to double your racing! Please contact Hobby Town USA in Oak Park for more info and come out racing!!!!! The races are scheduled for the following dates.
May 4
May 18
June 1 - in addition to regular racing, there is tentatively scheduled a jumping competition at the track next door.
June 15
June 29 - in addition to regular racing, there is tentatively scheduled concourse competition prior to the races.
July 13 - Nitro vs. Electric - tentatively scheduled race to settle the "which is better" question. Our top 3 electric points leaders will square off against the top 3 nitro drivers for bragging rights of which is better.
July 27
August 10
August 24
September 7
We will have a points series for the class as soon as we get enough to race.
Follow this link to see a map of the area around the store.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=400622&uid=162067&members=1