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Old 10-05-2011, 04:03 PM
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why would a track owner be against traction compound? If it's the smell, he should look into something odorless like Corally's Jack The Gripper...not quite as good as ground effects from my experience, but still WAY better than a bare tire...
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I'm pretty sure SXT replaced Jack in the Corally lineup. I don't think Jack is made any longer.
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Originally Posted by liljohn1064
I'm pretty sure SXT replaced Jack in the Corally lineup. I don't think Jack is made any longer.
using jack at the IIC in Vegas so unfortunately jack is not dead...
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Originally Posted by nashrcracer
using jack at the IIC in Vegas so unfortunately jack is not dead...
does anyone know where you can fine "jack" on-line?
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Originally Posted by nashrcracer
using jack at the IIC in Vegas so unfortunately jack is not dead...
I still have most of a can. I'm very cautious with it. It is always out of stock everywhere I look. Is there a difference in performance between SXT3.0 and Jack?
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Originally Posted by @Art_Mighty
does anyone know where you can fine "jack" on-line?
It appears to be in stock here.

http://www.activepowersports.com/pro...779-%252d.html
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There are people in the industry who swear that jack and sticky fingers are the same thing.

My home track is still a paragon track!
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Wintergreen freshness!
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Originally Posted by Buckaroo
There are people in the industry who swear that jack and sticky fingers are the same thing.

My home track is still a paragon track!
aww man - sooo jealous
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I like Paragon unless you have a Hundred people pitting in a room that is obviously too small for it like, lets face it most pit areas are too small for what we stuff into them.

I updated the flyer for the SEVTA Champs.

http://www.battlefieldraceway.com/RoadCourse.htm

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Originally Posted by snoopyrc
I like Paragon unless you have a Hundred people pitting in a room that is obviously too small for it like, lets face it most pit areas are too small for what we stuff into them.

I updated the flyer for the SEVTA Champs.

http://www.battlefieldraceway.com/RoadCourse.htm
He says this and yet he still lets me use paragon
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Looking for set up advice. I race at harbor hobbies(aka "the track") Whats a good set-up for a tc6? Thanks
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Originally Posted by LMRacing
He says this and yet he still lets me use paragon
paragon rocks
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Originally Posted by squarehead
2011 Rules Package:





Rules updated 2.3.11. All rules subject to change and expansion should need arise.



Trans Am Class Rules and Specifications

NEW RULES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. Click here for new rules pdf file. Rules updated 1.11.11. All rules subject to change and expansion should need arise. It is highly suggested that all indoor carpet tracks use these rules exactly as they are written with no deviations. Please try to keep it consistent and fair for everyone who may attend your track from around the country.


Body Specifications:
Late '60s to early '70s American pony car Vintage Trans-Am bodies only.

Bolink part numbers:
BL2262 '68 Chevrolet Camaro
BL2263 '65 Ford Mustang

HPI part numbers:
17510 - 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda
17519 - 1966 Ford Mustang GT
17508 - 1965 Ford Shelby GT-350
7494 - 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
17531 - 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 BODY
104926 1966 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE BODY

Parma part numbers:
10143 - 1969 Z28 Camaro
10141 - 1970 Boss Mustang
10113 - 1970 'Cuda

Pegasus Hobbies part numbers:
PGH4001 - 1970 Camaro SS
PGH4002 - 1970 'Cuda
PGH4003 - 1970 Mustang

Body provided deck lid spoilers allowed (not wings). No additional skirts or raised/extended wings or air control surfaces allowed. Body must be trimmed at body trim lines. Full rear bumper required. It is highly preferred that bodies are detailed in race type livery in period-correct paint schemes. Fluorescent colors, wild graphics, chromes and non-period correct paint schemes are frowned upon. All cars must have a number on the hood, both doors and trunk lid. Wheel covers of any type are NOT allowed. All cars must include a driver figure consisting of at least a head and shoulders.

Driver figure part numbers (ANY suitable 1/10 driver figure is legal-these are readily available examples):

HPI
#104815 INNER BODY SET FOR DT-1 TRUCK BODY

Associated
6180 Driver, unpainted, 1:10

McAllister
#423 Stock Interior and Driver
#419 SPRINT CAR DRIVER


Tire & Wheel Specifications:
The only tires allowed are HPI tire part #4793 front and #4797 rear, using stock tire inserts provided with tire and any HPI Vintage wheels designed to fit these tires. All other tires and/or part numbers are illegal. Five or Eight spoke wheels available in various colors. 0mm offset front wheels and 6mm offset rear wheels are intended for 26mm width fronts and 31mm width rear tires. 8-spoke Vintage wheels from #3805 through #3814, 5-spoke Vintage wheels from #3815 through #3822 and Vintage stock car wheels from #3854 through #3860, Vintage Wheel CC Type #33472 and #33473, Vintage Wheel DTP Type #33474 and #33475 are all legal wheels.

Grinding of tire tread is NOT permitted. Sanding of mold seam to remove seam is allowed. HPI Vintage Slicks and HPI Vintage Performance Tires are not allowed. Tire traction compounds are at the discretion of the track. No other altering, changing or softening of the tire is allowed. No "double stuffing" of foam inserts allowed—only single stock vintage tire inserts are allowed.


Chassis Specification:
Four Wheel Drive touring car chassis only. Any era or brand 4wd chassis is allowed. An Excel spreadsheet gear ratio and final drive ratio calculator for most touring car chassis is available here.


Motor Specifications:
25.5 brushless with 2C LiPo: Novak SS25.5 Pro brushless motor (pn:3425V) or Ballistic 25.5 (pn:3625V- stator only pn:S6625) ONLY combined with any ROAR-approved hard-cased 2C 7.4v LiPo pack up to and including 5000 mAh capacity. Novak motors are the ONLY motor allowed at this time. All house track rules regarding LiPo usage apply. Only physical motor timing advance is allowed, however Ballistic motors must not be advanced beyond the timing range sticker. 12.3 mm rotor diameter only (no "tuning" rotors are allowed, only stock Novak rotors allowed). Using ceramic bearings in the motor makes you a dork.


Approved ESCs:
Novak-
GTB 2 Sportsman Racing Brushless ESC (#1709)
GTB series part numbers:1710, 1711
Havoc series part numbers:1732, 1733, 1735
Slyder part number: 1712
XBR (DISCONTINUED) part number:1720

LRP
A.i. Brushless Reverse part numbers: LRP80100, LRP80150

SPEED PASSION
Cirtix Stock Club Race ESC part number: 12280


Battery Specifications:
2 cell ROAR-approved LiPo hard cased, 5000 mAh limit


Ride Height Specification:
Minimum ride height is 5mm.


Weight Specification:
Minimum 1550g in race-ready trim


Race Specification:
- 5 minute qualifiers
- 8 minute mains
- Absolutely NO IFMAR-type starts. All heats and mains should be straight-up starts, with random sorts for each heat. Non random sorts should shuffle starting order for each heat.


Optional Main Variations:
- 12-20 car A-mains, depending on car counts.
- Invert qualifying order based on random hat pull (top 6-10 cars).
- "LeMans" type starts where all cars are lined up on an angle to the racing line in order.
- Run track in reverse rotation for mains.
- Rolling starts


MOST IMPORTANTLY: If it's not in the rules, and does not encompass the spirit of slower, controlled racing with realistic looking cars, consider it illegal. This is called the "Spirit of VTA" Rule. The class is based on slower, equal playing field competition with less traction, minimal aerodynamic aids and mostly older carpet racing technology. The final objective is close, fair, wheel-to-wheel racing for all. All decisions of the race promoter or track owner are final.






USGT Class Rules and Specifications


Chassis Specification:
Any 1/10 4wd or Fwd sedan with 4 wheel independent suspension.

Weight Specification:
4wd 1450g weight Fwd 1400g weight

Body Specifications:
Any 190mm or 200mm body. Body can be any body that is NOT on the ROAR T2 body list. NO Trucks
Any "SCALE" molded wings can be used. Lexan wings 10mm maximum height / side dam height
Scale type race liveries encouraged

Tire & Wheel Specifications:
Tires-Any treaded (non slick) rubber tire available 24 or 26mm, maximum non-sale street price of $12/pair at a USA retailer. Must used a non-molded (ex. open cell foam) insert or no insert. Grinding of tire tread is NOT permitted. Sanding of mold seam to remove seam is allowed.
Wheels- Any 24 or 26mm spoke (non-dish) type wheel

Ride Height Specification:
Minimum ride height is 5mm.

Motor Specifications:
21.5 + 2s lipo batteries No tuning rotors, must use OEM rotor 12.3-12.5mm

Approved ESCs:
ESC ROAR approved spec software or USVTA list

Race Specification:
6 minute qualifiers
8 minute mains

Battery Specifications:
ROAR approved hard case batteries
hey dont go changing old post...I like reading VTA history...lol...glad I printed it out 1st....btw...need updating again....cya
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