Originally Posted by chiefj48

I would like to announce, that as of today the 2016 ROAR National is still scheduled to be held at Valkaria RC. As per Steve Mruk, ROAR President, no one individual can cancel, or move a National. Nationals are awarded by a committee vote, and needs a committee vote before any changes can be made,
The Valkaria RC Club, and Track are ready, willing, and able to put on this event. We are working diligenty to correct any miscommunications, or misinformation.
Prime Hobbies will still be our Team Powers Tire supplier. Ernest Provetti of Team Trinity will still be one of our proud sponsors. Phil Vertrees from Discount RC Stores is on board as a sponsor with Valkaria RC.
I have not been in contact with every other sponsor yet, but we will do our best to keep everyone informed. Please bear with us as we will keep you all up to date, as to any and all changes ASAP.
Joe DePinto
Valkaria RC

Originally Posted by chiefj48

Open Letter to The RC Community,

As I sit here looking back over the events of the last few days, I am deeply saddened and heart broken. I feel like I lost part of my family over miscommunications, that could have, and should have been resolved. I would like to publicly thank Pete & Heather Pepe, and their entire family for all there help, and guidance during the building of Valkaria RC. Pete, and family are the first family of RC Racing, and VRC. Things will be different without the Pepe family at the track. There is no doubt in my mind that VRC would not have come together as quickly as it did without them. Like all families, we fight, get angry, don't talk, and even stay mad at one another for long periods of time. Time heals all wounds, and I hope in time Pete and I will be able to patch things up, and join forces together again.

The entire Pepe family are, and will always be welcomed to Valkaria RC Raceway. I hope that they feel comfortable enough to come back before the Nationals, and are able to enjoy what they helped build, and put together.

Now on to the business at hand, Valkaria RC is as strong today as it was the day we started. The core group of members have jumped into action, and have started rebuilding. Most clubs/tracks might have closed, or collapsed, but VRC is not about one individual, no matter how big, or small. Some people have a greater impact then others, and some will be missed more than others, but the machine will keep running. VRC members, and the resources they contain are endless and deep rooted in the RC community. Rest assured VRC will be around for a long time, even after we are gone. VRC is about friends, family, and having fun!!

VRC knows and understands some might feel cautious about our abilities, and compelled to question us as we move forward. VRC has one of the top tracks in the country through hard work, dedication, and giving you, the Racer an enjoyable experience. We promote sportsmanship, good clean racing, and a family environment. You all can put your worries, and concerns aside, as we will give you a great track to run on, great food to eat, and most of all a National you will be talking about for years,

Sincerely,
Joe DePinto
Valkaria RC

Originally Posted by chiefj48

Pancake breakfast Saturday 8-10:30
Track set up for Practice Saturday, n Sunday's BBQ, and Race with full prep, and timing.


Free Practice Day / Fathers day fun. Will be holding a free practice day full prep, timing and scoring. 6/19/2016 bring the family. Going to setup heats and mains like a normal club race but will be just about the fun. Will have a run what you brung class so all you off-road guys come out.

It's Fathers day you Deserve it Free racing Free Food, and BBQ, bring the family. Please comment if you can if you are coming just a little heads up so we have enough food.

Originally Posted by greghalstead

Whats up with the facebook page and the notice of the national cancellation.