blount

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The two day races alway have a good turn out and are a real good event. I won't miss this one!

Rick1257

John Lassiter Memorial Race
AUGUST 21St and 22nd
Presented by Virginia on road racing association
WWW.VORRA.org
Classes
1/10th Nitro 1/8th Nitro
1/10th electric 10.5 motor

ROAR Rules

There will be a trophy awarded to the person finishing the highest running all three classes as John did

Track location
Ironbridge sports park
11400 Ironbridge Road
Chester, Virginia 23832

I will have futher updates as soon as possible please make plans to attend. Rick

got2bqik

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This isn't too far off. We should have a flyer ready soon.
Tim

Rick1257

I have the flyer almost done and hope to have a motel lined up tomorrow more info as soon as possible

d OG black flag

I don't usually disclose anything like this but, I knew Jon for a long time before R/C we did the slot cars racing together. He was a master in that sport as well and icon on building and winging electric motors. I use to race r/c cars with Jon back-in-day when real grass roots of r/c in Maryland. We were running a RTR corvette made by non existing company in 1984. And than we went to 1/12 scale electric and than it was the glen burine 1/8 scale gas club and the New Jersey 1/8 scale gas regionals. He was always helpful, he was knowledgeable, he was competitive, and he was sleeper.......you knew he was coming if you were ahead of him in a race. He appeared to the most as unorganized but most intelligent person to meet. Needless to say that it I it would be honor to be an attendee to this race in August so please count me.

Rick1257

I only had the privilege to know Jon for 2 or 3 years but he was great and helped me and everyone else that ask or needed it. Jon did look disorganized but he took a car that was two series old and kicked everyones butt just goes to show that the driver is more important than than the latest chassis, and he did this in all three classes. That's why we want to give a special triophy for the person finishing the highest overall in all three classes this will be the Jon laster trophy and a special one to have. Rick

JetMD

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One of my best memories of Jon was after racing against him for years, there was one occasion when I actually beat him. We raced hard against each other, side by side and exchanging positions for what seemed like forever. I came out on top and after the race (while tearing down the track) he came to me with a big smile on his face and told me how much he enjoyed racing with me. That simple gesture is something I will never forget.

VA_Racer

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here is a flyer for this event, I'm not sure if it is truly finished yet, but here is what we have. Keep checking the thread often for the latest info.

Rick1257

Gene thanks for posting for flyer and I want to thank Timmie for putting it together for us . Hope everyone can make plans to make this race all procedes from this will go to a local cancer foundation in Jon's name. Rick

rankev11

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The Flyer looks great. I can't wait to be a part this race to celebrate the life of a great guy. We have some pictures from John throughout the VORRA years and we would be proud to put an album together to share with all attendees.

Rick1257

I have arranged for motel rooms at Country Inn and Suites in Chester Va. This will be about 10 miles from the track when contacting them just mention you are with the VORRA race.The rooms will be 70.00 a night for a double. Rick

Country Inn and Suites
2406 West Hundred Road
Chester Va.
804-751-0080

JetMD

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Didn't know you weren't doing a 17.5 class for this Rick. I guess we won't be attending then. Good luck to all.

Rick1257

Paul If we have the cars to support the class we will run them. Right now we have one 17.5 showing up occasionally. We can run it if we have the cars. Rick

JetMD

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That's cool Rick. I understand. I guess we'll show up and hope for the best.

Rick1257

There seems to be interest in a 17.5 class we will run them if we get enough cars. I will try to get it on the flyer but might be too late. Rick