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Old 05-05-2013, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BT00561
What is a good SC tire to run up there? I will be up there in June/July and trying to get some tires on the Durango to run with you guys.

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Old 05-12-2013, 02:41 PM
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Please be aware the track will be closed for a complete rebuild on May 21st.

We are racing this week of course, so come on out!
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2 for 2 Way to go Mark G.!!!! Glad to see you back leading the the way!
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It's race night!
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Originally Posted by FroBoy
It's race night!
Did I miss it????

Looks like the sun, moon and starz are in alignment and I'll be up for a bit of short course racin' tomorrow night (6/18/13)!!!

I think I'll bring the 'ol 4 x 4 with; haven't run it in a while and if you're rusty, what better to shake the rust off then the fastest thing you own!!!!
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Old 06-25-2013, 06:00 AM
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I am trying to convince my wife to let me go race at the Plex before the ShortCourse Showdown. I have to work Tuesday night but have Vacation time available. I was just curious as to what classes are run there? What time does racing start and usually get over with? I would like to run stock Slash and SCB.
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If you are coming on a Tuesday night there is pro2, pro4 and scb. I have not seen a stock 2wd other then scb on a Tuesday night. Doors open at 4pm racing starts at 7pm and typically get done around 10pm give or take.
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So would my stock Slash be ok for Pro2?
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You could race it but may not be competitive.
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Originally Posted by egobrkr
You could race it but may not be competitive.
egobrkr is right , head to head with most other short course trucks the slash is at a bit of a disadvantage, especially in the speed department being stock. But driving skills go a long way, I recall last year Alex racing on a Tuesday night with Emerson’s stock slash and putting a beating down on almost everyone . Talk about a lesson in picking the right lines and consistency.
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You'd be fine with a stock slash if you have a set of race tires. The stock tires work pretty well in the winter when the track stays wet, in the middle of summer, not so much.
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If anybody has any spare time this evening and tomorrow morning/afternoon we're making a few changes and resurfacing the track and could use a little help.
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Zach asked me to post up a copy of his GoPro SCB video! The image quality for such a tiny camera is surprisingly very good!

His buddy Chris (one of Omaha's finest btw!) dropped by to show off his new GoPro. Zach stole it and strapped it in for a ride

Very cool video. Its also very interesting to see the tire behavior and suspension working away. It looks like the buggy is dialed!


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Awesome Video! Thanks Guys!
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Will there be racing on Tuesday August 20th? Thinking about taking off of work early and coming out.
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