Al's Hobbies This Summer?
04-06-2006, 10:32 PM
#1
Al's Hobbies This Summer?
So has anyone heard anything official yet from Al's in Elmhurst if they are running a track this Summer?
Over the Winter there was rumor they might but I haven't heard or seen anything yet.
Over the Winter there was rumor they might but I haven't heard or seen anything yet.
04-07-2006, 08:18 AM
#2
If Al's runs a decent and fun program it might turn into Rookie's home track! LOL
Isn't that in your backyard Rookie?
Either way I will BASH you at that track too
But would be nice to have something that close. Similar to how HTOP...that was close and real laid back for racing.
Isn't that in your backyard Rookie?
Either way I will BASH you at that track too
But would be nice to have something that close. Similar to how HTOP...that was close and real laid back for racing.
04-09-2006, 09:19 PM
#3
Originally Posted by Nexus
If Al's runs a decent and fun program it might turn into Rookie's home track! LOL
Isn't that in your backyard Rookie?
Either way I will BASH you at that track too But would be nice to have something that close. Similar to how HTOP...that was close and real laid back for racing.
Isn't that in your backyard Rookie?
Either way I will BASH you at that track too
But would be nice to have something that close. Similar to how HTOP...that was close and real laid back for racing.I really don't know anything about Al's now....they were saying there will be a track this summer, and now summer is about 4 weeks away, and they only track in Elmhurst area is my basement Xmod/Mini-z Track sponcered by RS...
Nexus....I found a very good place to do bashing around my house, when I was there this afternoon with my daugher, saw 2 guys runnning some off road car (don't know they are electric or gas, kinda quiet, I think they are electric)........but the rear parking lot is totally new, flat and empty.....I think that is a perfect place for the 1/8th and 75mph WOT....
04-16-2006, 09:58 PM
#5
AJS Dekalb, IL. now its Intense Raceway theyll be running outdoor soon offroad.finally new layout new dirt .hope theyll make it first week of May check it out.45 min. from Chicago I-80 .
04-19-2006, 10:45 AM
#7
Originally Posted by TC_Tuner
Rookie-
Count me in for some parking lot 'test & tune' action...I'll bring the cones!
Let me know the time and place-
Eric
Count me in for some parking lot 'test & tune' action...I'll bring the cones!
Let me know the time and place-
Eric
Just not sure running 3 1/8th in a open parking lot is a problem or not...
04-21-2006, 07:21 AM
#8
not yet
I stopped into Al's last night. I asked about their plans.
Still nothing definitive on them running races.
Still nothing definitive on them running races.
04-24-2006, 02:59 PM
#9
Originally Posted by TC_Tuner
Rookie-
Count me in for some parking lot 'test & tune' action...I'll bring the cones!
Let me know the time and place-
Eric
Count me in for some parking lot 'test & tune' action...I'll bring the cones!
Let me know the time and place-
Eric
04-24-2006, 03:18 PM
#10
I have a good idea . Instead of all these people trying to get a million tracks with 10 guys each, we all go to the same track and get to race together.
04-24-2006, 03:32 PM
#11
Originally Posted by wallstreet
I have a good idea . Instead of all these people trying to get a million tracks with 10 guys each, we all go to the same track and get to race together.
When there was Tinley, HTOP, Leisure, and Venture all those tracks had pretty good turnouts at the same time.
04-24-2006, 03:43 PM
#12
and there out of business or closed now. so instead of trying some upstart track go to one that has the facitlies for racing and support it, so it too doesnt close. Leasure and Irp are the 2 tracks, go to one of them and help keep the doors open
04-24-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by wallstreet
and there out of business or closed now. so instead of trying some upstart track go to one that has the facitlies for racing and support it, so it too doesnt close. Leasure and Irp are the 2 tracks, go to one of them and help keep the doors open
What don’t you get that everyone doesn’t want to drive 1 hour plus to get to a track? Not everyone lives as close as you do to the IRP and Leisure. If there is a track closer then people will go to it’s as simple as that. People will take the path of least resistance and less travel time. There is nothing wrong with more tracks....more tracks mean more exposure for the sport/hobby. Not everyone makes it to the back roads of DeKalb or Joliet to see a RC car track. Downtown Elmhurst would be a great location if Al's does get around to setting up a track.
04-24-2006, 04:04 PM
#14
Originally Posted by wallstreet
and there out of business or closed now. so instead of trying some upstart track go to one that has the facitlies for racing and support it, so it too doesnt close. Leasure and Irp are the 2 tracks, go to one of them and help keep the doors open
HTOP - You don't even know about. It was never a serious "racer" venue but had pretty good turnouts as well. The hobby store is still open does good business the owner just couldn't secure the parking lot since it wasn't his.
The place was popular because it was in Oak Park in a populated area.
Leisure - Probably has more turnouts overall then any track in the area
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Al's would probably gain a good following as well if they ever found a spot. Their hobby store is always busy and has a big following. Most of that is because it's in Elmhurst...again a populated area.
Like it or not this RC thing is dominated by the hobbyist and basher...not the true racers.
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On that note....Rookie don't make me post the Solara Raceway video! LOL
