1/8th scale Dirt Oval Late Model

bige · 01-21-2009, 12:36 PM

Does anyone know of any big 1/8th scale races this year?

Ovaloldtimer · 01-21-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bige

Does anyone know of any big 1/8th scale races this year?

Pasted from another site, this is a quote by Mike Ottinger

Just to let everyone know i'm working on a race for Labor Day weekend that (could) have as much as $2,500 or more dollar purse! This will be for the LM Spec only. One class with triple A-Main. Each A-main will be 50 laps. The heats will be 4 min. We will have two lap qualifying to seat you in your heat. The format will be very similar to the WOO. More info coming as this comes together.
This will be at Family RC..............

bige · 01-21-2009, 05:00 PM

This sounds awesome....what classifies the late model spec?

Ovaloldtimer · 01-21-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bige

This sounds awesome....what classifies the late model spec?

Rule's and Race are by Family RC and Mike Ottinger, I pasted this here

1/8 LM classes for 2009

Sportsman Late Model Spec:This class will have some limits on who can run in it. If the track deems you should be moved they have the right to do so. The same three motors as always.(RB S3 LG2-NR BF2001-OS VG or RG) NO MODDING! No side dams and molded bodys. 3" max rear spoiler with the side dams no higher than the rear spoiler at the rear and 1" at the front leading edge. 3" from the base of the spoiler to the front edge. It must be a triangle shape. Weight of 8 1/2 lb.
Foam tires only

Late Model Spec: This class will have some limits on who can run in it. If the track deems you should be moved they have the right to do so. The same three motors as always. NO MODDING! No side dams and molded bodys. 3" max rear spoiler with the side dams no higher than the rear spoiler at the rear and 1" at the front leading edge. 3" from the base of the spoiler to the front edge. It must be a triangle shape. Weight of 8 1/2 lb.
Foam tires only

Open Late Model: Any 1/8 scale style Motor. Side dams 5" tall from top of deck, 4" back from the left front center hub and can't go past rear of body. Molded bodys only. 3" max rear spoiler with the right side dam no higher than the rear spoiler at the rear and 1" at the front leading edge. 3" from the base of the spoiler to the front edge. It must be a triangle shape. Weight of 8 1/2 lb.
Foam tires only

General rules:
4min heats and 4min mains in all classes for weekly racing
Wheel base and width TBA
Must be a GTP and /or buggy based.
No one off cars. All cars must be production based.
No parts can sick out past the tires more than 1/8 in.
The track has the right to determine what is legal.
You must go though tech before racing.
A car found illegal in post race tech is your falt and will be DQ'ed
Spec motors will be teched at random.
Top three A-Main cars and motors will be teched at big races.
All classes will be teched at random each week.

Any motor found illegal post race would be hit with a hammer!
No kidding! If you don't want to lose it, don't run it!

This is a work in progress for now. The rules will be in stone soon.

bige · 01-21-2009, 06:02 PM

Sounds awesome..may have a few from alabama come...where at in tenn?

Doug Gaut · 01-21-2009, 07:24 PM

This sounds really interesting. You say LM Spec only and there are limits on who can run the class. Can you elaborate please?

Ovaloldtimer · 01-22-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Gaut

This sounds really interesting. You say LM Spec only and there are limits on who can run the class. Can you elaborate please?

Sprtsman Latemodel is for rookie's, once you win a few races,or you turn X amount of laps you will be asked to move to latemodel spec, its setup to keep cherry pickers out , and give everyone a chance to win

Latemodel Spec, is where most advanced racers will run if they dont want to run a sidedam, and anyone can enter this class but if the track see's you wrecking alot, they will ask you to move to Sportsman

Ovaloldtimer · 01-22-2009, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bige

Sounds awesome..may have a few from alabama come...where at in tenn?

Mosheim TN just off exit 23 turn right going towards Greenville TN, just behind Vic Hill's motor shop, and just down the road from Bulls Gap dirt track

tmr22 · 01-22-2009, 05:50 PM

Guys this race is not a definate yet. This is something that Mike Ottinger is working on and everything is not finalized yet. The rules package is not yet complete and the other variables are not set but as soon as everything is in place Mike or myself will post all of the details on all sites for everyone to see and in plenty of time so each person can plan for it.

Tim McNutt

Ovaloldtimer · 01-23-2009, 02:34 PM

No race not in concrete yet but still never too early to come out and get some practice in.
http://ottsspeedshop.com/familyrchome.html

jozimoto · 01-24-2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ovaloldtimer

1/8 LM classes for 2009

Any motor found illegal post race would be hit with a hammer!
No kidding! If you don't want to lose it, don't run it!

I like this rule....seems like it would be most effective!

s&aracing · 01-24-2009, 06:02 PM

No race not in concrete yet but still never too early to come out and get some practice in.
http://ottsspeedshop.com/familyrchome.html

better contact the track owners for times to practice trackk has to be prepped

Ovaloldtimer · 01-24-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by s&aracing

oval you shouldnt be wording stuff like YOU are the one doing it. the race if it happens will be put on by family r/c.mike ottinger is the one working on the rules.and i dont think you should be promoting other sites on here

No im not doing it, I put a header under another post that it was Family RC and Mike Ottinger and Tim McNutt putting this race on, I have nothing to do with it, I was promoting Family RC more than anything else, as far as the other site, thats where its posted so thats were they'll have to go to see it.

bodyman4 · 02-05-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by s&aracing

No race not in concrete yet but still never too early to come out and get some practice in.
http://ottsspeedshop.com/familyrchome.html

better contact the track owners for times to practice trackk has to be prepped

VERY NICE> way to go s&a, you have killed a thread (site nazi). Jamie was only trying to help spread the word about this kick a$$ race and you had to jump in and police what you thought was right. GOOD JOB Jamie. I will be at the race when it happens, and I will go on to promote this race on other web sites where they are more respectfull and thankfull for racers like Ovaloldtimer. If your looking for me I will be on dirtoval.com

s&aracing · 02-05-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bodyman4

VERY NICE> way to go s&a, you have killed a thread (site nazi). Jamie was only trying to help spread the word about this kick a$$ race and you had to jump in and police what you thought was right. GOOD JOB Jamie. I will be at the race when it happens, and I will go on to promote this race on other web sites where they are more respectfull and thankfull for racers like Ovaloldtimer. If your looking for me I will be on dirtoval.com

lol what i think is right i know whats right like i said you dont just show up at family and run the track has to be prepped maybe you should ask jamie what was said before he edited his post