2009 HPI Challenge

[Hebiki]

Originally Posted by OSherman

is there date set for the mini-cup release??

bodies look so cool for that car!

[andyh]

HPI Challenge 09

The Hobby Shop, Dayton, Ohio - June 27-28
Ray Murray Challenge, New Jersey - August 15-16
301 Raceway, Maryland - TBA
Camarillo Raceway, Camarillo, CA - TBA

Thanks,

AH

[andyh]

Originally Posted by RD

Andy - are these dates firm?

The dates we're given to us by the respective tracks, so yes they are.

Thanks,

AH

[andyh]

HPI Challenge 09

The Hobby Shop, Dayton, Ohio - June 27-28

Ray Murray's HPI Challenge at Nifty Fifty's
Turnersville, New Jersey - August 15-16

301 Raceway, Maryland - TBA

Camarillo Raceway, Camarillo, CA - TBA

Thanks,

AH

[k_bojar]

Originally Posted by RD

You've been eyeing that new car too? Looks sweet, doesn't it?

hell yeah!!!

Definitely want to try to get one by Ray Murray's Challenge

[Ed Anderson]

Originally Posted by andyh

RE:Micro Classes
In the interest of simplifying the classes, depending on the interest level, the classes will be "stockrubber"/ and "unlimited mod/open tire (foam or rubber)". Any chassis mods, options allowed for either class. Minimum 8 pre registered signups.

Thanks,

AH

Originally Posted by andyh

HPI Challenge 09 Classes
(Rev. 02.24.09)

HPI Micro Stock
-HPI Micro
-45T motor limit<<<<<<
-5-6 cell
-Open tires<<<<<<<
-Any option parts allowed

HPI Micro Open
-HPI Micro
-Open motor
-5-6 cell
-Open tires
-Any option parts allowed

Local organizers can also divide the classes into Beginner, Sportsman and Expert.
For chassis types not listed, it is at the discretion of the local organizers to add those classes.
Minimum pre registered entrants for additional classes is 8 cars.

Thanks,

AndyH

These are the two things these guys might not like (in stock class). I don't see them buying foam tires... and I'm not sure about the bigger motors. Through anything else in it you want.

[scootr117]

I took it as the 180 or the 45t motors only... I've had both, but don't recall much of an advantage to the 45t...tires could pose a problem. I had the only mod car at Dayton last year and had to convert to stock....tires were the big difference...I ran a practice with foams and a stock motor . then on rubber for the qualifer......it slowed down quite a bit.

[andyh]

RE: Micro rules

The "open tires" for stock class is in response to the potential difficulties of people locating rubber tires, last year I had quite a number of people asking if I had any tires here. The main thing with the micro classes is to get a general consensus from those who are going to attend and decide what is a reasonable spec. We are definitely open to you're suggestions. Again, most of the "open" rules are to simply make it easier for people to attend.

Thanks,

AH

[bigb11]

ok guys, we are going crazy about what is supposed to be fun racing, dont get me wrong I like to win, but stock micro should have a stock chassis and any HPI optional parts. they should run rubber tires. thats what we alway done, start now looking for tires, batties and anything else you will need. LETS HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!!!

[bigb11]

Originally Posted by andyh

RE: Micro rules

The "open tires" for stock class is in response to the potential difficulties of people locating rubber tires, last year I had quite a number of people asking if I had any tires here. The main thing with the micro classes is to get a general consensus from those who are going to attend and decide what is a reasonable spec. We are definitely open to you're suggestions. Again, most of the "open" rules are to simply make it easier for people to attend.

Thanks,

AH

Andy H, could you please check for micro tire availibilty.

[andyh]

We have 0 Micro rubber tires

We have limited numbers of:
#4166 17mm Foam/Soft (Black wheel)
#4157 17mm Foam/Medium (White wheel)
#4156 17mm Foam/Soft (White wheel)
#4153 14mm Foam/Firm (White wheel)
#4152 14mm Foam/Medium (White wheel)

[andyh]

HPI Challenge 09
(rev 02/25/09)

The Hobby Shop, Dayton, Ohio - June 27-28

Ray Murray's HPI Challenge at Nifty Fifty's
Turnersville, New Jersey - August 15-16

301 Raceway, Maryland - TBA

Roadrunners RC Club, Freedom Park Raceway, Camarillo, CA - August 29-30

Thanks,

AH

[bigb11]

Originally Posted by andyh

We have 0 Micro rubber tires

We have limited numbers of:
#4166 17mm Foam/Soft (Black wheel)
#4157 17mm Foam/Medium (White wheel)
#4156 17mm Foam/Soft (White wheel)
#4153 14mm Foam/Firm (White wheel)
#4152 14mm Foam/Medium (White wheel)

Andy, that is the problem we had last year. HPI has not had any in stock for awhile. help.

[RD]

Originally Posted by bigb11

ok guys, we are going crazy about what is supposed to be fun racing, dont get me wrong I like to win, but stock micro should have a stock chassis and any HPI optional parts. they should run rubber tires. thats what we alway done, start now looking for tires, batties and anything else you will need. LETS HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!!!

I'm with you about this... stock should mean stock chassis, motor & tires.

[andyh]

Originally Posted by bigb11

Andy, that is the problem we had last year. HPI has not had any in stock for awhile. help.

Checked with the sales guys and the news is that we have discontinued all the of our Micro tires.