Over Geared Racing 08/09 Winter schedule

[big_gord24]

Originally Posted by farr

hi i was woundering if i could run a rs4 mini in the mini class if so what set up should be run

The Mini Class is a Spec Class of Front Wheel Drive Tamiya Mo3 or similar cars. I'm not positive but isn't an rs4 a 4 wheel drive car? I wouldn't be willing to race a 4 wheel drive with a front wheel drive. Just my opinion.

[pac-man808]

If anyone is up for Mini this weekend, i'll race with ya...

BTW... Mini class is Tamiya Spec only (MO3/ MO4). No 4wd mini's are allowed... If you want to run 4wd mini, runt with the stock guys...

Anyways, the new 2008/09 OGR winter Poster will be posted up tonight, and it will be sent to the LHS in throughout the Lower Mainland.... Hopefully this will get more ppl (new/experienced) out to our races...

Will

OverGeared Racing.

[pac-man808]

Hi all...

Here is OGR's 2008/2009 Winter/Spring schedule....

Mark your calendar's.... Hope to see everyone at the race...

William

OverGeared Racing.

[Serandin]

I could be convinced to run mini this weekend

[pac-man808]

OGR 2008/09 Winter/Spring Championship Series:

Hello fellow racers OverGeared Racing is Proud to present 2008/09 Winter/Spring Championship Racing Series.

This year we are planning to make the R/C racing scene in the lower mainland abit more exciting and competitive. Just like F1, Nascar and any professional racing league we are going to awards points to the top ten racers in each of the following class:

Stock (27T/17.5 BL) Rubber only

Super Stock (19T/13.5 BL) Foam

Mini (Tamiya Spec M-03/ M-04 only. No 4wd mini's) (tentative depending on driver participation)

Pts will not be awarded to Novice Class (pending on driver participation)

At the end of the season the top three drivers from each class will be awarded. So participation is key....

Who would like to have the bragging rights of being the top driver in the lower Mainland? Who thinks they've got the right stuff to be CHAMPION?

Rules:

Batteries:
For Lipo batteries must be encased in a manufactured hard case.
Lipo batteries are to be charged in a Lipo sack for safety purpose only.
Click on the link for video sample. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSgjj6NT5U8
This will be enforced in the driver pitting area.
Mini running with Lipo's must use lead weights.

Motors
Brushed motors for stock and 19T end bells must be locked.
Silver 540 Mabuchi for Mini's

Minimum weight restrictions
All Touring Foam class is 1418 gram
All Touring Rubber class is 1525 gram
Mini class is 1400 gram

Allowed Tire Traction compound
Corally (Jack the gripper)
Nifftech
TQ Orange
TQ 8

Paragon traction compound is not allowed.

Race formats
5 minutes qualifiers for all touring and mini.

Qualifying
Minimum of 2 qualifiers (time depending) and mains too follow.


Entry fee
First class: $18
Second Class: $10

Please note:

If there are no interest in each of the above classes after the first three races, that class will be dropped from the Racing Series.

Minimum of five drivers are needed per class.

Points System:

1 pt will be awarded to the TQ driver for each class.

1st place - 10pts

2nd place - 9 pts

3rd place - 8 pts

4th place - 7 pts

5th place - 6 pts

6th place - 5 pts

7th place - 4 pts

8th place - 3 pts

9th place - 2 pts

10th place - 1 pt

Good Luck to All.....

William
OverGeared Racing

[dancoog]

I'm going to be coming out for Mini racing and bringing two new racers with me starting from the december race. There may be a chance that we get out this weekend but the chances are limited.
Watch this space regarding new racers starting up on the mini side. I know I'm looking forward to it.

can you guys give me a bit of advise on tire, foam and motor break in of our new cars?

Cheers
Dan

[big_gord24]

http://www.rc-mini.net/MiniWeb_Online/M03.html

This is a pretty informitive site for mini owners looking for setup info

[dancoog]

I'm very familiar with the Mini website, what I was looking for was advise on what local racers are running.. ie. are you running the kit tires on carpet or something else? are you double stuffing the front tires? and what is the best way to break in the kit mabuchi motors?

[big_gord24]

I'm running kit tires on the front and super grip kit style tires on the back. As for break in ...... up to you, glass of water and a couple batteries or just run the motor in the car.

[big_gord24]

I was just looking at the one ten drift site....they had a good idea of posting their schedule on Craigslist under the Groups section. trying to draw old racers, new racers and some spectators. I'll do this for us with the OK from the Overgeared Crew.

[R3VoLuTiOn]

can we run foams on the minis?

[pac-man808]

can we run foams on the minis?

No foams allowed.

As for breaking in the silver cans, I water break it in and then just run crap out of the motor. Don't even bother cleaning up the comm and brushes. (I learned this from Troy- North American TCS Mini King) If the motor gets too dirty just rinse it with water....

Another way of breaking in the silver can, is run your mini in the rain... I discovered this method by accident and it actually worked. Just remember to take your mini apart afterwards and clean it up (bearings).

Hey big Gord, thanks for the Craigslist info...I'll make sure I will post up there.

Oh BTW, there are no battery limitations to the Mini class... If you want to run lipo, go for it... Just remember the minimum weight for the Mini's in the points series is 1400 grams. This rule will be enforced. And if you want to run HPI Honda Civic body or any other bodies other than Tamiya, I am cool with it. In fact I would like to see a variety of Mini bodies out there.

And mini guys, race with honour. There are so many ways to cheat and make the Mini's go faster. Remember this is a fun class for Novice and experts. I don't want to police every Mini out there.

Hope to see everyone at the track this weekend.

William
OverGeared Racing.

[pac-man808]

[cyrrus]

hey you guys goinna change format to 6 minutes for all electric(12 still 8)

[big_gord24]

Any ideas as where to find a reasonably priced camp table in the winter? Or does anyone have a spare they want to sell?