2010 Great Lakes Challenge - Toledo, Ohio
08-30-2010, 10:57 PM
#181
I just got home a few hours ago - went through Saturday and Sunday's photos at the airport, and hope to have them posted tomorrow, Wednesday at the latest. I've also got the results from all Mains, and the "equipment list" compiled from the racer information sheets.
To everyone who's sent me emails about getting their accounts validated on SGrid, I'll do that tomorrow. Right now the main thing on my mind is a long shower and a good night's sleep.
The race was mostly a several-day get-together with lots of great people who have a common interest, but also one of the best run r/c car races I've been to in ages. For Toledo, that's something people have come to expect. As to the photos, I'm very pleased with how they came out, especially the ones from the weekend. As before, they'll all be posted in the (currently) free section of SGrid, the conferences/forums. They'll all be 800 pixels in size, which I hope is big enough to see them well, but not so big as to slow the computer down. I checked on how many there were - I had about 1300 images, taking about 6.5 gigs! I figure about a third of them will get posted.
On a different topic, I sure hope Brent Gottfried is going to be OK. He came to the race starting Wednesday, but developed a serious eye problem. I don't yet know the outcome, but I can't get it off my mind. I've known Brent since I first got into gas racing, in '91 or so. I hope he's going to be OK. What I've learned from doing many years of volunteer work at an Eye Hospital overseas, is that if you ever have something unusual happen with your eyes, immediately, as in right now, head directly for the hospital and get it checked out. You don't have hours, let alone days. Stop whatever it is you're doing, and get it looked at.
To everyone who's sent me emails about getting their accounts validated on SGrid, I'll do that tomorrow. Right now the main thing on my mind is a long shower and a good night's sleep.
The race was mostly a several-day get-together with lots of great people who have a common interest, but also one of the best run r/c car races I've been to in ages. For Toledo, that's something people have come to expect. As to the photos, I'm very pleased with how they came out, especially the ones from the weekend. As before, they'll all be posted in the (currently) free section of SGrid, the conferences/forums. They'll all be 800 pixels in size, which I hope is big enough to see them well, but not so big as to slow the computer down. I checked on how many there were - I had about 1300 images, taking about 6.5 gigs! I figure about a third of them will get posted.
On a different topic, I sure hope Brent Gottfried is going to be OK. He came to the race starting Wednesday, but developed a serious eye problem. I don't yet know the outcome, but I can't get it off my mind. I've known Brent since I first got into gas racing, in '91 or so. I hope he's going to be OK. What I've learned from doing many years of volunteer work at an Eye Hospital overseas, is that if you ever have something unusual happen with your eyes, immediately, as in right now, head directly for the hospital and get it checked out. You don't have hours, let alone days. Stop whatever it is you're doing, and get it looked at.
08-30-2010, 11:09 PM
#182
Anyone know what type of tires are on this car?
http://www.sgrid.com/2010/glc/saturday/glc4/GLC4162.jpg
http://www.sgrid.com/2010/glc/saturday/glc4/GLC4162.jpg
08-31-2010, 05:13 AM
#183
Tech Regular
I just got home a few hours ago - went through Saturday and Sunday's photos at the airport, and hope to have them posted tomorrow, Wednesday at the latest. I've also got the results from all Mains, and the "equipment list" compiled from the racer information sheets.
To everyone who's sent me emails about getting their accounts validated on SGrid, I'll do that tomorrow. Right now the main thing on my mind is a long shower and a good night's sleep.
The race was mostly a several-day get-together with lots of great people who have a common interest, but also one of the best run r/c car races I've been to in ages. For Toledo, that's something people have come to expect. As to the photos, I'm very pleased with how they came out, especially the ones from the weekend. As before, they'll all be posted in the (currently) free section of SGrid, the conferences/forums. They'll all be 800 pixels in size, which I hope is big enough to see them well, but not so big as to slow the computer down. I checked on how many there were - I had about 1300 images, taking about 6.5 gigs! I figure about a third of them will get posted.
On a different topic, I sure hope Brent Gottfried is going to be OK. He came to the race starting Wednesday, but developed a serious eye problem. I don't yet know the outcome, but I can't get it off my mind. I've known Brent since I first got into gas racing, in '91 or so. I hope he's going to be OK. What I've learned from doing many years of volunteer work at an Eye Hospital overseas, is that if you ever have something unusual happen with your eyes, immediately, as in right now, head directly for the hospital and get it checked out. You don't have hours, let alone days. Stop whatever it is you're doing, and get it looked at.
To everyone who's sent me emails about getting their accounts validated on SGrid, I'll do that tomorrow. Right now the main thing on my mind is a long shower and a good night's sleep.
The race was mostly a several-day get-together with lots of great people who have a common interest, but also one of the best run r/c car races I've been to in ages. For Toledo, that's something people have come to expect. As to the photos, I'm very pleased with how they came out, especially the ones from the weekend. As before, they'll all be posted in the (currently) free section of SGrid, the conferences/forums. They'll all be 800 pixels in size, which I hope is big enough to see them well, but not so big as to slow the computer down. I checked on how many there were - I had about 1300 images, taking about 6.5 gigs! I figure about a third of them will get posted.
On a different topic, I sure hope Brent Gottfried is going to be OK. He came to the race starting Wednesday, but developed a serious eye problem. I don't yet know the outcome, but I can't get it off my mind. I've known Brent since I first got into gas racing, in '91 or so. I hope he's going to be OK. What I've learned from doing many years of volunteer work at an Eye Hospital overseas, is that if you ever have something unusual happen with your eyes, immediately, as in right now, head directly for the hospital and get it checked out. You don't have hours, let alone days. Stop whatever it is you're doing, and get it looked at.
08-31-2010, 06:28 AM
#184
Hey Mike M......I'm proud of you man!
You actually posted race results in html instead of .txt on the Grid cover page!
(inside joke) For years Mike always insisted on JLap race results in text form instead of html.
Seems like the Toledo club would have them posted on JLap site by now? Just a couple of mouse clicks to do!
You actually posted race results in html instead of .txt on the Grid cover page!
(inside joke) For years Mike always insisted on JLap race results in text form instead of html.
Seems like the Toledo club would have them posted on JLap site by now? Just a couple of mouse clicks to do!
08-31-2010, 06:33 AM
#185
Good luck with the eyes Brent ...... BTW, still have my PB cars if your interested in buying them! (another inside joke)!
08-31-2010, 08:32 AM
#186
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
The 2010 Great Lakes Challenge is over!
Congratulations to all the winners:
Mark Rodney - 1/8th GT
Ralph Burch - 1/10th Touring
Skip Starkey - 1/8th Masters
Paul Ciccarello - 1/8th Open
The One Eighth Racers of Toledo would like to thank all of the racers that made the 2010 GLC a memorable one. We had over 140 entries at the end of the weekend. We had beautiful weather, great announcing, awesome raffle items, delicious food choices, and entertaining non-stop racing action.
We have uploaded all the race results from each qualifier and each main on JLap Race Manager's website: http://www.jlapracemanager.com/cgi-b...p?where=Toledo
Thank you to Mike Myers for his up to date results and pics online.
We would like to thank all of this years sponsors that made the GLC raffle another successful gathering where people won some awesome prizes.
Shepherd Racing
CEFX
Serpent America
NovaRossi
Futaba
Byrons Fuel
Kyosho
RC America
Max Engines
HUDY
Mugen Seiki
Jaco
Spektrum
Starting Grid Magazine
Dynamite
OS Engines
Skyrocket Racing
O'Donnell
Tornado Fuel
EDS Tools
Ko Propo
Murnan Modifieds
YBSlow Inc
Mico Racing
This years race was a success because of the racers. We thank you for your support and look forward to next season's race and hope you will make another trip to Toledo in great O HI O!!!!!
Congratulations to all the winners:
Mark Rodney - 1/8th GT
Ralph Burch - 1/10th Touring
Skip Starkey - 1/8th Masters
Paul Ciccarello - 1/8th Open
The One Eighth Racers of Toledo would like to thank all of the racers that made the 2010 GLC a memorable one. We had over 140 entries at the end of the weekend. We had beautiful weather, great announcing, awesome raffle items, delicious food choices, and entertaining non-stop racing action.
We have uploaded all the race results from each qualifier and each main on JLap Race Manager's website: http://www.jlapracemanager.com/cgi-b...p?where=Toledo
Thank you to Mike Myers for his up to date results and pics online.
We would like to thank all of this years sponsors that made the GLC raffle another successful gathering where people won some awesome prizes.
Shepherd Racing
CEFX
Serpent America
NovaRossi
Futaba
Byrons Fuel
Kyosho
RC America
Max Engines
HUDY
Mugen Seiki
Jaco
Spektrum
Starting Grid Magazine
Dynamite
OS Engines
Skyrocket Racing
O'Donnell
Tornado Fuel
EDS Tools
Ko Propo
Murnan Modifieds
YBSlow Inc
Mico Racing
This years race was a success because of the racers. We thank you for your support and look forward to next season's race and hope you will make another trip to Toledo in great O HI O!!!!!
08-31-2010, 08:33 AM
#187
08-31-2010, 09:04 AM
#190
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
Actually, I think the date change was due to the fact that we were going to have the ROAR Nats earlier in the summer than normal and the WC in Houston ending when the GLC is normally starting. I know they wanted to give everyone a break after these races so everyone wasn't burnt out and could attend the GLC, most importantly to have a good time. I wouldn't be suprised to see the GLC back to it's old dates for next year.
08-31-2010, 09:52 AM
#192
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
We understand that racers have to make vacation plans ahead of time. We chose this date this year as Josh discussed. His comments are the exact reason we moved from the first weekend in August to the weekend we chose this year.
We will be having a club meeting to discuss 2011 plans probably in the early winter time frame. However we would like to see a schedule put out by ROAR for the 2011 ROAR National dates.
I personally think we should go to the weekend we just had because its a little cooler that early August and less chance for rain. We have had 3 major races run during this week (2004 ROAR Sedan Nats, 2009 ROAR Nationals, and the 2010 GLC) and I can only remember one maybe 2 rounds of qualifying rained out. We have typically had rain at least on one day during the GLC in early August time slot.
Again, we plan on reviewing this over the winter when other major schedules get posted. As soon as we can get dates firmed up, we will share with the racers that have to make plans.
08-31-2010, 11:03 AM
#194
Photos are almost done; should be uploaded in a few hours.
Way too many photos!! :-)
I hope you guys like them... ...especially those from Sunday!
Way too many photos!! :-)
I hope you guys like them... ...especially those from Sunday!
08-31-2010, 11:53 AM
#195
