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Old 07-05-2015, 08:30 PM
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Old 07-06-2015, 07:40 AM
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That is way cool , looking forward to trying it out!

Congrats it looks super cool!
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Old 07-06-2015, 08:22 AM
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I've been waiting all morning to hear on the news that someone stole Boise State's field right out of their stadium over the weekend...

In all seriousness though, looks good, can't wait to try it
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Old 07-06-2015, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkA
I've been waiting all morning to hear on the news that someone stole Boise State's field right out of their stadium over the weekend...

In all seriousness though, looks good, can't wait to try it
+1 and in Duck and Beaver country! Bold move Casey LOL. Better get some green and silver tape and a Seahawks logo.
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Old 07-07-2015, 08:19 AM
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Default Powder puff and pot luck on the turf thursday!

Doors open at 11 dinner at 6 and racing at 7. We will have plenty of tires in stock wednesday morning! Also wednesday night at 6 we will be having our 541 rc fast wednesday set up school!
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Old 07-08-2015, 09:20 AM
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Sounds like most of the RCP regulars will be there - should be a good turnout tomorrow night.
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Old 07-10-2015, 08:26 AM
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lots of fun last night Casey... Thank you from RCP
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Old 07-10-2015, 08:30 AM
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A big thanks to Kelly Lunsford for the Pizza for everyone last night.

Speaking of everyone, I can't remember the last time I saw a 10-car stock buggy b-main there...

The verdict: It runs like medium grip clay but perfectly consistent. Translation for the haters: it's actually lower grip than the clay would be in most spots but minus the tire-choice bingo game, saucing and everything that accompanied the clay. Grip should come up when it takes a little rubber but for right now, some sliding is the order of the day.

As far as tires, it's pretty straightforward with most running the Schumacher mini-spikes and a few in stock class on the mini pins. Tire wear is, as of last night, nearly non-existent. It is a bit bumpier than a flat-floored track would be so ride heights in the 21mm range as opposed to the 19ish many run elsewhere is needed though.

I'm already looking forward to next Thursday!
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Old 07-10-2015, 04:40 PM
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Great turnout for the first race on the new surface! It was a lot of fun having the RC Plus crew come down and share in the excitement.

Despite my reservations the turf made for a great racing surface. I agree with Mark that it had some dirt characteristics as the car still was able to move freely. The addition of a ton of forward bite and consistency allows for close and controlled racing.

I'll be looking forward to next Thursday and hope to see another great turnout!
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Old 07-14-2015, 10:21 AM
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turf looks good.
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Old 07-15-2015, 07:55 AM
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Sounds like Smurf Village will be well populated again tomorrow night for some turf racing...
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Old 07-16-2015, 01:04 PM
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Nw hobbies new hours and Summer stimulus package! Sunday race days will now open at 8 with racing at 10. With the heat coming on later in the day we will get over around 2 allowing plenty of time for family time or just getting inside out of the heat! We're also going to change our entry fees! If you race thursday night you race sunday for just 10$! If you run 2 classes on either day you get a pair of un mounted shumacher tires for just $11!! At northwest hobbies were striving to make racing more affordable for all you racers out there! Please share this post. Thanks for reading see you all tonight!
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Old 07-18-2015, 05:06 PM
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Can you tell me where the results from Thursday (7/16/15) are entered? Jackie says she's seen them, but I don't find them in this thread. Are they somewhere else??
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Old 07-18-2015, 06:31 PM
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Thanks lyle! And remember folks doors open at 8 with racing at 1 tomorrow!
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