May Stock Class
 

Class-Stock GT 70T
Date-5/30/2021
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-244.350
Fastest Lap-2.923
Chassis-MR-03 ASF
Body-Ferrari F-430 GT
Wheelbase-94mm
Tires-K30 radial fronts, Marka V1R10 rears
Motor-PN 70T
Batteries-R1 990
Front Springs-PN Purple
T-Plate-PN CF #4
Motor Mount-PN 94-98mm v2
Dampener (If applicable)-PN DDS
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-PN 64p 9/54 Ball diff
Notes-Changed t-plate from #5 to #4 and pinion from 10t to 9t for this layout. Sixteen 2.9 sec laps and 35 3.0-3.2 laps (total of 51 sub 3.2 sec laps) and only 24 3.2+ sec laps but included 6 laps > 4 sec. so close but unable to get under a 4 minute run.

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May Pro Stock Class
 

Class-Pro Stock GT
Date-5/31/21
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-237.330
Fastest Lap-2.911
Chassis-MR-03 EVO
Body-Ferrari 458 Italia GT2
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-K30 radial fronts, Marka V1R10 rears
Motor-Kyosho X-Speed (50T)
Batteries-Kyosho SpeedHouse 800
Front Springs-PN Purple
T-Plate-Kyosho CF Medium
Motor Mount-R246-1355 One Piece Motor Mount
Dampener (If applicable)-Kyosho DDS
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-Kyosho Ball Diff II with 6t pinion
Notes-No changes from last month. This was my first run on the last day of the month, and it was 7 seconds faster than my by best stock car time and only car that went sub 4 min this month.

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Class- Box Stock
Date- May 28, 2021
Location- Madison, WI
Race Time- 317.03
Fastest Lap- 3.50s
Chassis- Kyosho MR-03
Body- McLaren 12C GT3
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- PN Firm
Motor- White endbell MZ9P
Batteries- 800mah Nimah
Front Springs- Orange
T-Plate- Carbon Stiff
Motor Mount- MM2
Gearing- 7t w/stock diff
Notes-New body helped a lot no more getting stuck on rails.

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Class- Box Stock
Date- May 30, 2021
Location- Elkton, MD
Race Time- 288.35
Fastest Lap- 3.50s
Chassis- Kyosho MR-03
Body- Mercedes AMG GT3
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- kyosho 30 slicks front, Marka V1- 5 rear
Motor- White endbell
Batteries- 900 Nimah
Front Springs- whatever was in box
T-Plate- Stock plastic
Motor Mount- MM
Gearing- 7t w/stock diff
Notes - nice wide body, but front digs into rails and gets stuck easily. Takes chunks out of track - will be exploring other options. Front tires were around 22.4 mm for this run, rear tires were new. Fighting traction roll...
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May Box Stock
 

Class- Box Stock
Date- 5/24/2021
Location- Denton, TX
Race Time- 289.9
Fastest Lap- 3.42
Chassis- MR03
Body- Mercedes AMG GT3
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- Rear PN FR, Front PN SSS
Motor- Stock
Batteries- PN 750
Front Springs- PN Red
T-Plate- PN #4 Black Fiberglass
Motor Mount- MM
Dampener (If applicable)- Stock
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- N/A
Gearing- 7T Pinion
Notes- More time on larger tracks this month so transitioning back to the Mini-96 was hard. Managed only 5 or so runs, but this one was pretty solid.

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Class- Stock
Date- May 27, 2021
Location- Elkton, MD
Race Time- 257.54
Fastest Lap- 3.23
Chassis- Kyosho MR-03 EVO 20th
Body- GL- Audi LMS R8
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- Kyosho 30 slicks front, Marka V1- 10 rear
Motor- kyosho 4100kv BL
Batteries- 900 Nimah
Front Springs- whatever was in box
T-Plate- Stock plastic
Motor Mount- LM, kyosho aluminum
Gearing- 6t w/ kyosho ball diff
Notes - tires 22.6mm for this run, really enjoy this setup.
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Class- Open AWD
Date- May 18, 2021
Location- Elkton, MD
Race Time- 274.02
Fastest Lap- 3.37
Chassis- Atomic BZ3
Body- lexan
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- PN KS medium slicks front , Marka V1- 10 rear
Motor- team powers 3500 kv
Batteries- LiPO
Front Springs- red
T-Plate- Rear springs red
Motor Mount- NA

Notes - This car could be faster and could handle better but it needs a full rebuild. It is eating through CVD’s at an alarming rate, is not that predictable on corner exit, has very twitchy steering and has a lot of chirps and squeaks. Not sure if the complexity of AWD is worth it at this point... the RWD cars are much easier to set up and drive.
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Class- Stock
Date- 5-31-2021
Location- Iowa, USA
Race Time- 409.080
Fastest Lap- 3.892
Chassis- MR03-MM
Body- 12C
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- PN Soft / PN KS Super Soft Radial
Motor- 70T
Batteries- 900mAh
Front Springs- PN Orange
T-Plate- PN Carbon #4
Motor Mount- PN LCG
Dampener (If applicable)- PN disk with stock Kyosho shock
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- N/A
Gearing-
Notes- Still need to get a photo.
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May 2021 Results
 

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Hello All,
We only had 6 drivers again, but some close racing, so I hope participation will pick up soon.

Box Stock
1st - Traveler - 260.3/3.16s
2nd - LuckyLou - 268.1/3.27s
3rd - ChemNut - 284.4/3.50s
4th - FastJew - 289.9/3.42s
5th - TomtheGeek - 317.0/3.50s

Porsche Cup
1st - LuckyLou - 255.4/3.17s
2nd - Traveler - 265.6/3.15s

Stock Class
1st - LuckyLou - 242.2/3.08s
2nd - Traveler - 244.4/2.92s
3rd - ChemNut - 257.5/3.23s
4th - Chjosi - 409.1/3.89s

Pro Stock Class
1st - Traveler - 237.3/2.91s

Open AWD Class
1st - ChemNut - 274.0/3.37s

Some really close racing in Stock class, with a back and forth battle for 1st in the closing days of May, with ChemNut running only 13 to 15 seconds behind for third.
FTM goes to Traveler and his Pro Stock car with a 2.91 fast lap.

Please check my tabulations and let me know if I made any mistakes. Same layout for June but COUNTER CLOCKWISE. Drive fast!

Cheers,
Traveler2

Thanks for tabulating and posting up the results for May. Being involved in the back and forth Facebook postings for best time in stock class at the end of May was a blast! It got really interesting when Traveler and Lou started posting up sub 3 second laps and close to or below 4 minute runs (pro stock).

Huge thanks to Traveler for taking all the time helping me get my cars setup by answering the endless stream of newb questions - and offering very helpful suggestions.

Looking forward to CCW runs this month!

I just ordered a mini-96, I'm excited to join in! That said, I only have an old ASF AWD that might qualify for stock? Does anyone run dnano for this challenge?

I think I can also talk a buddy into joining, he just picked up the new Mercedes GT3 RTR :)

Welcome to the Challenge! Nice to have new entrants. Most of my cars are the original ASF MR-03s. Your AWD should be good for Stock class if you use the prescribed motors, but probably won't be competitive with the 2wd cars unless you are an AWD master. I'd recommend picking up an MR-03 RWD ready set to run in Box Stock class too. You and your buddy will be more evenly equipped, and it can then be upgraded to run in other classes if you like it better than AWD on Mini96. If you have an ASF radio you really like, you could look for an ASF MR-03 instead of the newer FHSS RWDs, but they are harder to find. AMain has several RWD ReadySets in stock right now for $174.99 with free shipping, but act fast if you choose to go this route, because they sell out fast.

Awesome - glad to have you on board. If you aren’t already there, check int the FB group for M96 World Challenge. We sometimes post our current best times there and gripes/thoughts about various aspects of a given layout.

I ran a BZ3 for open AWD last month and am in the (very slow) process of rebuilding it with new bearings and some other things. I may run it this month or maybe next, but the RWD cars have been a lot more fun for me.

good luck, have fun!

I saw reference to running rough side on the first page, is that still the case?

Any tips on storing? Do you do the same method of single tile with border on as the 50cm track or can you safely store larger sections with borders?

Thanks, looking forward to getting my first laps in!

We switched to the smooth side a while ago. Mine stays down all the time, but think stacking individual tiles like we do with 50cm or sections should be fine as long as they are not too bent.