Hobbytown Racing Starts May 12th
04-21-2004, 10:07 AM
#1
Hobbytown Racing Starts May 12th
Well, another exciting season of Nitro on-road is upon us. Andrew has put together the schedule:
http://www.molzermoweryracing.com
I thought I would start a new thread to discuss who's racin at Hobbytown, what car they plan on using, and generally try to raise more interest in the racing on Wednesday night.
This much I know now:
Greg Amendola - NTC3, OS 12TR, setup forthcoming
Jari Tasklia - Serpent 710, Mugen MT12, setup unknown
Jason Cheng - FT NTC3, Mugen MT12 SS5, setup<you don't want to know or use...lol
Please post your info when/if you can. I know setups might not be available till end of May after we've had a little time to test them on the track.
I know we each plan on racing in the foam tire class and are intersted in other racing venues as well and/or traveling this summer.
Hope to see everyone at the season opener at Hobbytown!
Greg
http://www.molzermoweryracing.com
I thought I would start a new thread to discuss who's racin at Hobbytown, what car they plan on using, and generally try to raise more interest in the racing on Wednesday night.
This much I know now:
Greg Amendola - NTC3, OS 12TR, setup forthcoming
Jari Tasklia - Serpent 710, Mugen MT12, setup unknown
Jason Cheng - FT NTC3, Mugen MT12 SS5, setup<you don't want to know or use...lol
Please post your info when/if you can. I know setups might not be available till end of May after we've had a little time to test them on the track.
I know we each plan on racing in the foam tire class and are intersted in other racing venues as well and/or traveling this summer.
Hope to see everyone at the season opener at Hobbytown!
Greg
04-21-2004, 05:49 PM
#2
serpent 710,
MS turbo, Mowery modded.
40 shore all the way around
3.5 deg rear toe
4mm ride ht
red rear springs yellow front.
30 wt oil
MS turbo, Mowery modded.
40 shore all the way around
3.5 deg rear toe
4mm ride ht
red rear springs yellow front.
30 wt oil
04-23-2004, 01:55 AM
#3
See you all on the 12th 
05-01-2004, 02:45 PM
#4
Fredrik Molzer:
Serpent 710, Novamax Mowery mod, yellow front springs, red in back, 30 W oil, 4 clicks open front and back, 40 shore Ellegis front and rear 59 mm diameter, 30% BK fuel, 3pk radio, KO digital servos, Protoform body, 1433, Starbucks latte Grande, 1 gallon VHT.
Serpent 710, Novamax Mowery mod, yellow front springs, red in back, 30 W oil, 4 clicks open front and back, 40 shore Ellegis front and rear 59 mm diameter, 30% BK fuel, 3pk radio, KO digital servos, Protoform body, 1433, Starbucks latte Grande, 1 gallon VHT.
05-22-2004, 08:38 PM
#5
Race #1
Well, unfortunately we got rained out... But we were able to get one full round in and some practice. Dan was of course, nice enough to give us our entry back for use next week...Dan is a great guy!
Even with the predicted rain, we had 7-8 nitro rubber and 5 nitro foam. Funny enough, the nitro rubber guys in round 2 went faster on a wet track (yes, aqua-treads were required), than in round one. There were a few typical first race adjustments being made, and a few frustrating flame-outs too as people scrambled to get to the line to begin the race. Delays were something we could not afford, but were prevalent as Dan tried to be fair to everyone...
The track was a weaving straight that continued up the right side of the track and in front of the drivers stand. It then turned into the infield into a tight left-hander just as you crossed the line. It then shot up into the far left corner with a long bend into a tight right-hander, then into a tight left and then a tight right back onto the straight. It you kept the last corner close, you could drive straight down the back stretch...
Touring rubber was around a 17/4:07, and foam around 20/5:11 with fastest laps at 13.8 for rubber and 11.9 for foam.
It was nice to see some new faces there as well, some new racers whom should play a factor in the racing this season.
Most prevalent car, NTC3 right now, I know there are some 710 owners out there though and an MTX3 or two lingering about.
Moment of the week, had to be the touring car rubber in the heavy rain, true racers no doubt risking their equipment for a few hot-laps. No spectacular crashes, just lots of donuts
Good luck to everyone this upcoming week, hopefully the weather will play nice so we can get in a complete program this week!
Greg
Even with the predicted rain, we had 7-8 nitro rubber and 5 nitro foam. Funny enough, the nitro rubber guys in round 2 went faster on a wet track (yes, aqua-treads were required), than in round one. There were a few typical first race adjustments being made, and a few frustrating flame-outs too as people scrambled to get to the line to begin the race. Delays were something we could not afford, but were prevalent as Dan tried to be fair to everyone...
The track was a weaving straight that continued up the right side of the track and in front of the drivers stand. It then turned into the infield into a tight left-hander just as you crossed the line. It then shot up into the far left corner with a long bend into a tight right-hander, then into a tight left and then a tight right back onto the straight. It you kept the last corner close, you could drive straight down the back stretch...
Touring rubber was around a 17/4:07, and foam around 20/5:11 with fastest laps at 13.8 for rubber and 11.9 for foam.
It was nice to see some new faces there as well, some new racers whom should play a factor in the racing this season.
Most prevalent car, NTC3 right now, I know there are some 710 owners out there though and an MTX3 or two lingering about.
Moment of the week, had to be the touring car rubber in the heavy rain, true racers no doubt risking their equipment for a few hot-laps. No spectacular crashes, just lots of donuts
Good luck to everyone this upcoming week, hopefully the weather will play nice so we can get in a complete program this week!
Greg
Last edited by Greg Amendola; 05-23-2004 at 05:13 PM.
05-24-2004, 01:04 PM
#6
how is the car working greg?????
05-24-2004, 11:52 PM
#7
NTC3
After some tweaking, it's working quite well...thanks!
05-25-2004, 08:08 AM
#8
great same here...
05-27-2004, 12:25 PM
#9
Racing summary and results for 5/26
Well, Mother Nature tried her best to spoil our fun again! Luckliy the rain ended at about 6pm and we were able to race. This week, I brought the blower with the clear up the surface dust and rock pebbles that get into the gears. I don't think I saw or heard one car with rocks in their gears.
The course was alot of fun and very fast
The straight was long with both ends pulled inward to allow for higher speeds at both the entrance and exit.
The track was as follows: Long back stretch which turned right up the right side of the track. It then turned into the infield in front of the driver's stand where it headed back towards to far right corner. You then took a sharp left into the infield chicane and a left at the end of the chicane, which sent to to the far left corner close to the driver's stand. You then took a right into a mild chicane and re-entered the straight.
Lap times were as such:
Electric Sedan:
9.8 Fastest Lap
24/5:06 Fastest Qualifier
Nitro Rubber:
10.6 Fastest Lap
22/5:09 Fastest Qualifier
Nitro Foam:
9.7 Fastest Lap
24/5:08 Fastest Qualifier
Winners for week two:
Ryan Van Horn - Electric Sedan
Ken ? - Nitro rubber
Greg Amendola - Nitro Foam
Racing observations:
The racing program was much smoother this week as people I think are getting better at being ready fro their heat. The racing in Electric Sedan was about 5-6 entries, Nitro Rubber 7-8 entries, Nitro Foam, 5 entries. It's still early in the season and the weather has been a factor as many regulars have not yet raced. The points series is best 7 of 13 so there is plenty of time to catch up some races when summer weather arrives.
The new barriers are something to avoid too. No only did I do some somersaults, there were alot of cars jumping the curb so to speak. Most noticeably though, was the grove put down last night, quite amazing. I must say I am surprised and the lack of tire wear and the amount of traction the track offers. Much better than I thought orginally.
Well, that's about it, hope to snap a few photos next week for you guys to see. Hopefully we'll see a few of you there in person!
The course was alot of fun and very fast
The straight was long with both ends pulled inward to allow for higher speeds at both the entrance and exit. The track was as follows: Long back stretch which turned right up the right side of the track. It then turned into the infield in front of the driver's stand where it headed back towards to far right corner. You then took a sharp left into the infield chicane and a left at the end of the chicane, which sent to to the far left corner close to the driver's stand. You then took a right into a mild chicane and re-entered the straight.
Lap times were as such:
Electric Sedan:
9.8 Fastest Lap
24/5:06 Fastest Qualifier
Nitro Rubber:
10.6 Fastest Lap
22/5:09 Fastest Qualifier
Nitro Foam:
9.7 Fastest Lap
24/5:08 Fastest Qualifier
Winners for week two:
Ryan Van Horn - Electric Sedan
Ken ? - Nitro rubber
Greg Amendola - Nitro Foam
Racing observations:
The racing program was much smoother this week as people I think are getting better at being ready fro their heat. The racing in Electric Sedan was about 5-6 entries, Nitro Rubber 7-8 entries, Nitro Foam, 5 entries. It's still early in the season and the weather has been a factor as many regulars have not yet raced. The points series is best 7 of 13 so there is plenty of time to catch up some races when summer weather arrives.
The new barriers are something to avoid too. No only did I do some somersaults, there were alot of cars jumping the curb so to speak. Most noticeably though, was the grove put down last night, quite amazing. I must say I am surprised and the lack of tire wear and the amount of traction the track offers. Much better than I thought orginally.
Well, that's about it, hope to snap a few photos next week for you guys to see. Hopefully we'll see a few of you there in person!
05-27-2004, 08:14 PM
#10
Molzer Mower racing purchased the road rails last season. They do tend to break a lot less cars, even with the acrobatic treats we get sometimes.
05-28-2004, 12:15 PM
#11
Barriers
They work great for quick setup and take-down. Now only if there were some sticky lead lining we could add to the bottom to give them just a hair more weight
They are a huge improvement over the wood boards. I just wish someone would come out with ones a litter lower and wider for less jumping. Yellow edges with a green top would be really great looking on a nice black asphault surface.
I sure wish we had a perm track like those in Europe...
Greg
They are a huge improvement over the wood boards. I just wish someone would come out with ones a litter lower and wider for less jumping. Yellow edges with a green top would be really great looking on a nice black asphault surface.
I sure wish we had a perm track like those in Europe...
Greg
05-28-2004, 01:16 PM
#12
Tech Rookie
What time do you guys usually start/end?? Also what type of tires and motors are electric sedans running, and how many qualifiers? Thanks
Steve Branshaw
Steve Branshaw
05-30-2004, 06:47 AM
#13
we have two perm tracks like the ones in Europe.
The shoe in Ramsey and Hideaway in Isanti.
Alternating tracks every friday for the whole summer.
The shoe in Ramsey and Hideaway in Isanti.
Alternating tracks every friday for the whole summer.
05-30-2004, 04:36 PM
#14
S branshaw - They start building the track early weds afternoon. Racing usualy starts a little after 5:00.
Electric sedan is a open class, not sure what tires they are running. The track has bunches of traction and is very abrasive so most tires will work.
Electric sedan is a open class, not sure what tires they are running. The track has bunches of traction and is very abrasive so most tires will work.
06-03-2004, 04:02 PM
#15
Pics of track and cars
Here are some pics from Wednesday's race!