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Post by reaper25 on Jun 27, 2014 17:06:04 GMT -5
Hello
I'm new here. Just wanted to say hello, and see whats going on.
I just moved here last year and I'm looking to get back into racing again.
I'm running a HPI WR8. Might pick up another R/C when I come visit the shop so I can race.
Do you run the wr8 in any class, off road and or on road?
Thanks
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Post by reaper25 on Jun 30, 2014 10:00:33 GMT -5
.....? Is there anybody out there?
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Post by justincase on Jun 30, 2014 11:06:44 GMT -5
Hey Reaper. I just joined also. I'm going down to check out the track this week. Ive been building a savage for bashing for the past few weeks. Looks like I will sell that when done and buy something for racing. Im also curious to see what the biggest classes are down there and buy something specifically for the class I wanna run. The slash class was always a blast and cheap to compete.
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Post by reaper25 on Jun 30, 2014 16:46:09 GMT -5
Looks like they are open tomorrow, with open practice. I don't know what " open practice " all includes but I'm going to bring my WR8 in hopes that I'll get to take a few laps with it, on one of the tracks. lol
I also just picked up a HPI Sprint2 Flux. I hope that one of the two cars will work in one of the classes. I had a savage 2wd I loved it. Those trucks take a beating and keep going.
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Post by Rob S. on Jul 1, 2014 17:07:22 GMT -5
Welcome!!
I don't think anyone is running a Rally car at the track (I've never seen one), though I could be wrong. It doesn't matter, if you come to race, we'll find somewhere for you to race!
As far as the popular classes go: Off-road - 2WD Short Course Stock always has people racing, 4WD Short Course Mod usually has a few as well. 2WD buggy always will have people. The rest of the classes will depend on who shows up and what they're racing. Sportsman might have a few, 1/8 buggy might have a couple. On race day 2WD SCT, 4WD SCT and 2WD buggy are a guarantee.
On-road: 17.5 GT is the biggest thing at the studio right now. VTA seems to be very popular, Mini has a couple of people racing. Again, it all depends on who shows up.
I haven't been to a Carpet Oval race in months, so I couldn't tell you what's hot there.
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Post by Rob S. on Jul 1, 2014 17:12:04 GMT -5
Just to let you guys know: Jeff has recently dropped the news that he is thinking of moving the Studio to a new location. I was told if this does happen that both on-road and off-road tracks will be indoors. The biggest change from all this is that the off-road track will be carpeted. Just a heads-up.
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Post by reaper25 on Jul 1, 2014 21:59:37 GMT -5
I stopped by the track today and was able to take a few laps. Looks like I'll be in the market for a short course truck soon. I didn't remember to ask Jeff though, does he deal with HPI? If so I'll order my next R/c from him.
My stock wheels on the WR8 are more for on road at the moment. It was like being on Ice. I didn't even do 2 laps. I did more laps on the carpet tack. (My mistake for not checking first) Major fail on my part. I didn't know that was not allowed. I must say sorry again for doing so. Next time I'll bring my HPI sprint2 flux for the carpet track and pick up a set of the proper tires.
So if the track/shop moves the off road will be carpet as well... I can see how that may work but, doesn't that take away from it being "off-road"? When I would run my Baja 5t, and 2wd Slash at the track in MI. I liked being able to slide around corners. I don't see that working out so much with carpeted off-road setup. Don't get me wrong carpeted or not, I'm down for any type of racing.
I'm sure my R/c collection is going to grow fast now that there is a local shop/track I can go to.
Thanks again to Jeff for showing me around the shop and letting me run my car for a while.
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Post by Rob S. on Jul 2, 2014 10:30:06 GMT -5
I didn't remember to ask Jeff though, does he deal with HPI? If so I'll order my next R/c from him. I've only seen a couple of HPI things in stock at the Studio, But if there is something you want, just ask. Jeff seems to always be able to come through on special orders for folks. |
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