2012 outdoor season
04-03-2012, 06:51 PM
#46
Anybody have a spare track groomer like this one laying around their garage?
http://www.parmacompany.com/indexgroomer.html
http://www.parmacompany.com/indexgroomer.html
04-03-2012, 06:59 PM
#47
I understand about the late notice. It was for the younger racers who are on spring break and need something to do and may read this yet tonight or in the morning.
No one is an expert track builder, it's more like build and see if it works! You bring up a good point though, I think alot of the guys don't really know what to do to repair the jumps and ruts and are scared to try. It really is a try and see type of thing. If it works great, other wise you just have to keep reworking the face until you get the slope you want. And if someone yells at you for doing it wrong, tell em to piss off because no one else was doing it!
Daryl
No one is an expert track builder, it's more like build and see if it works! You bring up a good point though, I think alot of the guys don't really know what to do to repair the jumps and ruts and are scared to try. It really is a try and see type of thing. If it works great, other wise you just have to keep reworking the face until you get the slope you want. And if someone yells at you for doing it wrong, tell em to piss off because no one else was doing it!
Daryl
04-03-2012, 07:36 PM
#48
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if we could get a good 10 people to come and help build the track it would be done in no time but instead we are having the same 5-6 people every time. i really personally dont see a huge issue with the dirt, yeah its loose but you just got to know how to drive on it thats it. you cant just think that every track is going to be the same... just think if all tracks were meant to be the same then you wouldnt have all these different setups and tires and tire inserts. tracks should be different so that it takes skill to be good on all of them. thats just what i think... 
04-03-2012, 07:57 PM
#49
if we could get a good 10 people to come and help build the track it would be done in no time but instead we are having the same 5-6 people every time. i really personally dont see a huge issue with the dirt, yeah its loose but you just got to know how to drive on it thats it. you cant just think that every track is going to be the same... just think if all tracks were meant to be the same then you wouldnt have all these different setups and tires and tire inserts. tracks should be different so that it takes skill to be good on all of them. thats just what i think...
04-03-2012, 08:30 PM
#52
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i have to say that our track doesnt even come close to eating tires if you can go a month without having to buy tires the track is fine if you cant its cause youre pulling the trigger to much. if you know you dont have the money to buy tires all the time you have to drive smother and maybe even not drive as much. as for the set ups thats all in racing, so if you dont want to change your set up then stay at one track its that simple
04-03-2012, 08:33 PM
#53
i have to say that our track doesnt even come close to eating tires if you can go a month without having to buy tires the track is fine if you cant its cause youre pulling the trigger to much. if you know you dont have the money to buy tires all the time you have to drive smother and maybe even not drive as much. as for the set ups thats all in racing, so if you dont want to change your set up then stay at one track its that simple
04-03-2012, 08:41 PM
#54
As for the dirt goes I guess I was the one who brought it up on here, although there has been others asking about it all winter. I think it was Matt lust who posted it would cost a lot to get a load of "dirt", well I asked my dad who works for a trucking outfit in green bay and he said most companys are happy just to get rid of the clay and would only charge for delivery which may be up to $200 a load (not saying clay is the way to go but seems to me that it wouldn't be very expensive). If the "CLUB" might be interested in some clay I watch contractors who pay to get rid of clay because the city doesn't allow them to backfill with it I would be willing to ask around to see if one of them would be willing to dump a load or two at our track for a discounted price.
Adam
Adam
If 1 or 2 loads is all it would take great, but I hate to say it would take more like 20 to 40. Raceworld in Indiana took 50 dump truck loads of clay to build there indoor track, which is smaller than ours.
04-04-2012, 04:08 AM
#56
I really like MARCCA's track. Thanks to the guys that put in the time and hard work to make it that way. You guys are doing a great job! And a special thanks to Terry for allowing him to let us have the track there. Just remember guys...... Haters will always hate.
Thanks again MAARCA,
Jake
Thanks again MAARCA,
Jake
04-04-2012, 06:16 AM
#57
Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction is currently conducting an auction of a Equipment Rental Shop in Richland Center, WI (Grand Rental Station Auction #12203-51 ending April 9).
We are selling everything from Skid Steers, Plate Compactors, Tables, Pumps, Water Tanks, tents, and other items that maybe of interest to Marcca.
Wouldn't it be nice to own a skid steer and compactor? I'd rather spend money on tools than dirt.
Just an idea.
We are selling everything from Skid Steers, Plate Compactors, Tables, Pumps, Water Tanks, tents, and other items that maybe of interest to Marcca.
Wouldn't it be nice to own a skid steer and compactor? I'd rather spend money on tools than dirt.
Just an idea.
04-04-2012, 06:20 AM
#58
Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction is currently conducting an auction of a Equipment Rental Shop in Richland Center, WI (Grand Rental Station Auction #12203-51 ending April 9).
We are selling everything from Skid Steers, Plate Compactors, Tables, Pumps, Water Tanks, tents, and other items that maybe of interest to Marcca.
Wouldn't it be nice to own a skid steer and compactor? I'd rather spend money on tools than dirt.
Just an idea.
We are selling everything from Skid Steers, Plate Compactors, Tables, Pumps, Water Tanks, tents, and other items that maybe of interest to Marcca.
Wouldn't it be nice to own a skid steer and compactor? I'd rather spend money on tools than dirt.
Just an idea.
+1
04-04-2012, 06:25 AM
#59
It all depends on how you want to be as a racer. Do you want to just have fun? Do you want to be competitive and have fun? Do you want to win and have fun?
04-04-2012, 09:07 AM
#60
Tools are also a very good idea and yes I would agree tools are better than dirt anything to that may make the track better I am all for it.
Sorry for my rants but I guess that shows that Ido care about the club and its image. I do not mean to take anithing away from the great guys doing the work I know they do the best they can with what is availabe to them. Thank you MARCCA is a great and fun place to race I just think if we can improve something why not do it.
Adam
Sorry for my rants but I guess that shows that Ido care about the club and its image. I do not mean to take anithing away from the great guys doing the work I know they do the best they can with what is availabe to them. Thank you MARCCA is a great and fun place to race I just think if we can improve something why not do it.
Adam