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01-23-2017, 04:34 PM
#1
Fargo / Moorhead Area Radio Control
This thread is for information concerning the Fargo / Moorhead Area Radio Control club and the various club activities that will be taking place in the area.
Race Dates!
Initial Race Dates are as follows:
Start Date: TBD
Weekday Tuesday and Thursday Formats
Saturday Races will be as follows:
TBD
Regular updates can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/755337474585723/
Race Results can be seen here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6...TRqR3hBVjAzTEE
Some items of note as they become available:
Club Membership Information:
- Dues are $50/year
Benefits
* 10% discount on purchases at both hobby stores. Some exclusions.
* All racing classes will be $5 for members per class. For those with children under 18 and spouse, this also applies.
* Non-members will pay $10 for their first class and $5 for each additional classes.
* Access to track for practice on non-race days via membership key
* One vote per membership.
Track / Race Specifics:
- North Dakota First and Only Turf Track!
- The track will be open for practice any time that we aren't holding a race.
- Track will be electric only. There will be a minimum of 5 to run a class.
- Reverse is not allowed.
Track Etiquette
- Sportsmanship is strictly enforced, repeated violations will cause you to be asked to leave.
- Marshalls are not required to flip your vehicle until it has come to a complete stop.
- It is your duty when racing to either marshall or have someone else marshall for you that you identify prior to the start of racing.
- Wear proper shoes. No sandals or flip flops.
- When marshaling, keep an eye on your area of the track.
Lap Counting Software
- The clubs lap counting system is an AMB system.
- The club will have a few available for rent on race days.
- You want transponders that are compatible with RC4 decoding software as shown on this chart:
Race Times
NOTE: If Race turnout is low we will run that day as a practice day
PLEASE SEE THE WIKI FOR FULL CLASS INFORMATION
Tuesday Night Open Wheel Wars!
* Races will start at 6:30
- 2wd Buggy 17.5 Spec Blinky
- 4wd Buggy 13.5 Spec Blinky
- 2wd Stadium Truck Open
- Minis if turnout allows
- Sportsman
Thursday Night Truck Fights!
* Races will start at 6:30
- 2WD Truck Open (SCTs and Stadiums, spit if turnout allows)
- 4wd Truck Open (SCT and Mini Truggies, split if turnout allows)
- Stock Slash
- Sportsman
- Mini if turnout allows
- Saturday Races
* Ran one Saturday a Month
* We will run all classes.
* Track opens at 8am
* Races will start at 10am.
The track built in 2017 is located in the former Dilworth BMX track location across from the Dilworth Community Center on the corner of Cty Rd 9 and 1st Ave NW
Race Dates!
Initial Race Dates are as follows:
Start Date: TBD
Weekday Tuesday and Thursday Formats
Saturday Races will be as follows:
TBD
Regular updates can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/755337474585723/
Race Results can be seen here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6...TRqR3hBVjAzTEE
Some items of note as they become available:
Club Membership Information:
- Dues are $50/year
Benefits
* 10% discount on purchases at both hobby stores. Some exclusions.
* All racing classes will be $5 for members per class. For those with children under 18 and spouse, this also applies.
* Non-members will pay $10 for their first class and $5 for each additional classes.
* Access to track for practice on non-race days via membership key
* One vote per membership.
Track / Race Specifics:
- North Dakota First and Only Turf Track!
- The track will be open for practice any time that we aren't holding a race.
- Track will be electric only. There will be a minimum of 5 to run a class.
- Reverse is not allowed.
Track Etiquette
- Sportsmanship is strictly enforced, repeated violations will cause you to be asked to leave.
- Marshalls are not required to flip your vehicle until it has come to a complete stop.
- It is your duty when racing to either marshall or have someone else marshall for you that you identify prior to the start of racing.
- Wear proper shoes. No sandals or flip flops.
- When marshaling, keep an eye on your area of the track.
Lap Counting Software
- The clubs lap counting system is an AMB system.
- The club will have a few available for rent on race days.
- You want transponders that are compatible with RC4 decoding software as shown on this chart:
Race Times
NOTE: If Race turnout is low we will run that day as a practice day
PLEASE SEE THE WIKI FOR FULL CLASS INFORMATION
Tuesday Night Open Wheel Wars!
* Races will start at 6:30
- 2wd Buggy 17.5 Spec Blinky
- 4wd Buggy 13.5 Spec Blinky
- 2wd Stadium Truck Open
- Minis if turnout allows
- Sportsman
Thursday Night Truck Fights!
* Races will start at 6:30
- 2WD Truck Open (SCTs and Stadiums, spit if turnout allows)
- 4wd Truck Open (SCT and Mini Truggies, split if turnout allows)
- Stock Slash
- Sportsman
- Mini if turnout allows
- Saturday Races
* Ran one Saturday a Month
* We will run all classes.
* Track opens at 8am
* Races will start at 10am.
The track built in 2017 is located in the former Dilworth BMX track location across from the Dilworth Community Center on the corner of Cty Rd 9 and 1st Ave NW
Last edited by Cain; 05-10-2019 at 12:25 PM. Reason: cleaned up some information
02-05-2017, 05:43 AM
#4
Based on some discussions with various interested people I thought this could be some general useful information for those looking to join in the RC scene who want to start with a 2wd Ready to Run (RTR) Short Course Truck.
These are some options that come to mind that can most likely be purchased locally as well as have parts purchased locally from either hobbyshop in the area. So without further adieu here we go:
Traxxas Slash 2wd Short Course Truck
Model Price Range: $200 - $270
https://traxxas.com/products/showroo...eld_type%3A249
Interesting Notes:
* Options available for both a brushed or brushless motor setup
* Audio equipped option available
* Pink Body Option available
* Charger (D/C, need adapter for A/C) and Battery (7 cell NIMH) equipped option available
* Stability Control Available
* Waterproof Electronic setup Available
* Training Mode
Team Associated SC10 Short Course Truck
Model Price Range: $200 - $340
https://www.teamassociated.com/cars_and_trucks/SC10/
Interesting Notes:
* Championship Racing Lineage
* Options available for both a brushed or brushless motor setup
* Water resistant electronic setups available
* Wall Charger and Battery (6 cell NIMH or 2S Lipo) equipped option available
* Several versions include a very nice set of racing dirt tires
Team Losi XXX-SCT Short Course Truck
Model Price Range: $350
http://www.losi.com/Products/Default...rodID=LOS03002
Interesting Notes:
* Championship Racing Lineage
* Lipo battery and brushless motor equipped
* Dirt Racing quality tires included
* Lipo charger included (2 amp)
These are some options that come to mind that can most likely be purchased locally as well as have parts purchased locally from either hobbyshop in the area. So without further adieu here we go:
Traxxas Slash 2wd Short Course Truck
Model Price Range: $200 - $270
https://traxxas.com/products/showroo...eld_type%3A249
Interesting Notes:
* Options available for both a brushed or brushless motor setup
* Audio equipped option available
* Pink Body Option available
* Charger (D/C, need adapter for A/C) and Battery (7 cell NIMH) equipped option available
* Stability Control Available
* Waterproof Electronic setup Available
* Training Mode
| + YouTube Video | |
Team Associated SC10 Short Course Truck
Model Price Range: $200 - $340
https://www.teamassociated.com/cars_and_trucks/SC10/
Interesting Notes:
* Championship Racing Lineage
* Options available for both a brushed or brushless motor setup
* Water resistant electronic setups available
* Wall Charger and Battery (6 cell NIMH or 2S Lipo) equipped option available
* Several versions include a very nice set of racing dirt tires
| + YouTube Video | |
Team Losi XXX-SCT Short Course Truck
Model Price Range: $350
http://www.losi.com/Products/Default...rodID=LOS03002
Interesting Notes:
* Championship Racing Lineage
* Lipo battery and brushless motor equipped
* Dirt Racing quality tires included
* Lipo charger included (2 amp)
| + YouTube Video | |
02-06-2017, 01:23 PM
#5
Someone mentioned that the racers at there track pretty much uses this stuff exclusively as a chassis protector. I gave it a try at the past race and it held up quite well.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-50...3550/100179778
Trim to suit your vehicle and your all set!
http://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-50...3550/100179778
Trim to suit your vehicle and your all set!
Last edited by Cain; 02-10-2017 at 03:23 PM.
02-11-2017, 12:24 PM
#6
Hey Marco how's the feel for a 4x4 buggy class locally? Has it been fair for warren?
02-11-2017, 02:01 PM
#8
As for FM area, not sure yet, I believe Jon Carlson has one on the way and of course I have one and my daughter runs one as well.
A lot of it I think will depend on what the locals get started with and are willing to go with (assuming they don't have 1/10 4wd buggies). I think it has helped a lot in the warren area that the class has approachable and the vehicles are pretty durable at these speeds (13.5 to 10.5 motors are common). Its become one of my daughters favorite classes.
With the Track looking to be oriented towards a 1/10 scale size, they may help in turnout for that class as well.
02-11-2017, 03:25 PM
#9
Hey thanks guys! Has Jon said anything about imposing motor limits on 2wd and 4x4 buggy? I'm curious for my racing as well as keeping our tracks (pingree and jamestown) on the same playing field when it comes to this topic.
Good to see another option closer to home for running.
Good to see another option closer to home for running.
02-11-2017, 03:40 PM
#10
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Stock buggy 17.5 class is pretty big in Warren, then pro4 & pro2 along with the 4x4 buggies, I have not seen anything different out of the guys that are new to the racing scene on different cars, so I would guess that this track will be looking at other tracks in the area to get a feel for what should happen, but talking with Jon at the last Warren race, it sounded like a short course truck day race and a possible Saturday all classes race day, but any track will tell you that you need to limit classes to get enough entries, or put a minimum entry number for the classes, so if you have any ideas, please post them up
I did ask Jon about running E truggy and E buggy on the track and no definitive answer was given as it depends on if the vehicles tear up the track of not, but I will have mine with
I did ask Jon about running E truggy and E buggy on the track and no definitive answer was given as it depends on if the vehicles tear up the track of not, but I will have mine with
02-12-2017, 07:56 AM
#12
Hey thanks guys! Has Jon said anything about imposing motor limits on 2wd and 4x4 buggy? I'm curious for my racing as well as keeping our tracks (pingree and jamestown) on the same playing field when it comes to this topic.
Good to see another option closer to home for running.
Good to see another option closer to home for running.
02-14-2017, 11:16 AM
#13
Hey guys, I thought I was subscribed to this thread. Guess not.
At this time I don't think there will be motor limits, except for the stock slash class. If we get a strong majority of racers asking for a 2wd buggy stock class, it's always an option.
My current thought is to have racing on Thursday nights be 2wd stock slash class, open 2wd and open 4wd short course.
Saturday morning races will be 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy, stadium truck, stock slash, 2wd and 4wd short course. 1/8 e buggy is also a thought, depending on the track.
Again, these are my ideas and it depends on what people show up with.
At this time I don't think there will be motor limits, except for the stock slash class. If we get a strong majority of racers asking for a 2wd buggy stock class, it's always an option.
My current thought is to have racing on Thursday nights be 2wd stock slash class, open 2wd and open 4wd short course.
Saturday morning races will be 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy, stadium truck, stock slash, 2wd and 4wd short course. 1/8 e buggy is also a thought, depending on the track.
Again, these are my ideas and it depends on what people show up with.
02-14-2017, 12:30 PM
#14
Sounds good 
Will you have a sportsman class on any of those nights or both (newbie drivers, any vehicle that falls within the allowed other classes, within reason)?
Added information concerning membership!
Will you have a sportsman class on any of those nights or both (newbie drivers, any vehicle that falls within the allowed other classes, within reason)?Added information concerning membership!
Last edited by Cain; 02-14-2017 at 01:56 PM.