strodedawg

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what are the rules for the cup racer class, thinking about picking one up

InfiniteMotors

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Same here, looking for rules.


Anyone have experience fitting a larger hard case lipo in a cup racer? HPI's website claims they can fit normal hard cases, I just got two new 5000's and they're about 3mm longer than my Tamiya is meant for.

Buckland

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Hey guys I live not too far from the track and was wondering if there is a day during the week or whenever when the track is open for practice? Also wondering how wide the lanes are there?

Sorry if these questions have already been answered earlier in the thread...

Enzok

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I fitted a 4800 Orion lipo in my cup car no problem just had to use tape to secure it was a little loose so I used cushions at the stops to take up the slack, rules havnt been made yet whats on the table for now is a silver can motor provided at the bowl (still havnt seen any due to the class just starting)

Enzok

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Track minimum width is 6' the track isnt open during the week but doors open at 12 noon Saturday to start practicing and racing usually starts at 5pm which has a cost of 18usd and 2usd if you need a transponder to use

Enzok

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On Saturday I saw a white 10 scale charger running some HPI X pattern tires and that car handled pretty good considering my cup car was a drifter anyways the ? here is were those the belted or standard x pattern tires anybody know who he was, D Lee any idea, I'd like to get a set for my 10 scale Mustang LMK Thanks

InfiniteMotors

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Thanks for the replies Enzok

I watched that roll call quote like a hawk but doubt it was complete- I'm trying to decide what type of vehicle to get since Mushroom Bowl is by far the closest track for me to race this winter. Plus I'm looking forward to seeing a few familiar faces from XRC in Quarryville.

I just want to make sure that I find a class that will have enough people to run regularly, while at the same time using as much existing gear as possible. So far I'm thinking-

1- Cup Racer- I can use my new LiPo's
2- Mini T - Used to have one and still have some parts
3- 10th scale touring car (HB Cyclone maybe?)- Not sure how many entries in this class but as far as the car itself, this is my favorite.

Also not sure about power system- I read about them keeping Cup Racer motors at the track so that's easy, but what about 18th truck (mini T) or Touring can I set myself up with a brushless Mamba or something like that?

Sorry for the novel, if this info were posted somewhere I'd be more than happy to shut up and read it!

-Jake

tc5 man

has there been at least 4 1/18 trucks show up to race if the jumps are up im be there sometime in december

tc5 man

when i was there last year there was a stock class of rc18t with stock motors ,the modified ones were up in down yea a mamba brushless is fine

jmcvicker

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12th scale pan cars is by-far the biggest class from recent weeks. What, it was 17 entries last weekend? This week, I'll bring mine (finally finished reworking it) and my son and I will run RC18T. Come on out and check it out Saturday nights.

The cup racer looks very cool - it's a bit smaller than 1/10 and Mushroom bowl's track is "a bit smaller than most 1/10 layouts". Recoils and cup racers seem to be perfectly fit to the MB layout. But most competition may be in the 1/12 and trucks classes.

Modified Mini-T trucks wouldn't work out - the 4wd RC18T would tear them up in terms of lap times. Had a few show up last year and I do remember one faster Mod Mini-T but mostly, you'd want 4wd. Mod RC18T is a good time - pretty fast and some good competition. IF jumps re-appear, could be a bit more fun for drivers, spectators and marshalls

There's a chance that the 1/16 scale 4wd Slash could be a growing class if they take-off. They look like a blast.

RMI

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We're going to try to keep the Cup Racer class using as much stock parts as possible. Not sure if the tires that it comes with have enough grip or not, but I had heard that Frank was having low grip with his. We will be trying to use a silver can motor which, if I understand this correctly, you will need to pay a one-time fee of $12 for using the Bowl's motor and you will return the motor at the end of the night, not knowing which motor you will get the next week. The one-time $12 fee will be to cover the cost of a motor, but the shop will hold on to it and make sure they are all withing a certain tolerance of each other to keep competition close. We would like to keep the cars as close to stock as possible also, stock parts and full bodies, with the exception I think of threaded shocks and sway bars. I believe we will be allowing those for handling.

As for the jumps, I must apologize for dropping the ball. I did complete the drawing and showed it to interested racers at that Bowl for their approval. I have not built one yet, but will try to get cracking on that. Sorry for the delay in getting this done.

Well, that's it for now, see y'all Saturday!

TVMRocket69

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For the 10th touring class. U can use any 2s Lipo pack or 6cell pack. Motor lately has been either a 27t brushed or a Sensored 17.5 BL motor. Tires are completely upto U Foam or Rubber both seem about equal on the Bowls new Layout.

YmeBP

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InfiniteMotors

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Thanks for all the prompt input everyone! I'll be there Sat spectating/deciding and racing within a week or two at most.

black_knight

Those tires are standard and ran with no insert. Hope that helps also try some traction compound