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Forum: Racing Forum
01-14-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,554
Posted By thehobbyshop

I'd like to come out and race this winter, but a...

I'd like to come out and race this winter, but a great life event occurred, and I will not be able to race. On December 30th, we welcomed Heidi Marie to our family. Now Isaac has a little sister,...
Forum: Racing Forum
01-14-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 14,814
Posted By thehobbyshop

In the future, you might want to give track(s)...

In the future, you might want to give track(s) that you are dropping off your schedule a common courtesy phone call so they don't have to learn about it from a third party. After all, it isn't as if...
Forum: Racing Forum
09-10-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 22,108
Posted By thehobbyshop

Some info for the racers coming in this weekend. ...

Some info for the racers coming in this weekend.
1. The track will be ready to go by 2pm on Friday.
2. There is no electricity at the track, but I will have my 4000 watt generator there most of...
Forum: Racing Forum
08-29-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 22,108
Posted By thehobbyshop

Yes, we will have electric classes at Dayton. ...

Yes, we will have electric classes at Dayton. I'm getting a feel for who all will race from our local group this weekend.
Forum: Racing Forum
09-20-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 14,349
Posted By thehobbyshop

Forgot to mention that we do not have any pre set...

Forgot to mention that we do not have any pre set up pit areas. You will need to bring your own tent, table, chair, etc... You will be pitting on the asphalt and you can screw your tent legs into...
Forum: Racing Forum
09-19-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 14,349
Posted By thehobbyshop

We've had motor homes at the track before, and no...

We've had motor homes at the track before, and no issues. Several of the local officers shop our store, so they treat us very well.
Forum: Racing Forum
09-19-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 14,349
Posted By thehobbyshop

Someone asked for pictures with a good reference...

Someone asked for pictures with a good reference point for the size of the lanes. So this afternoon I went out and took these pictures of the track with my 190mm 1/10 electric touring car for a good...
Forum: Racing Forum
09-19-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 14,349
Posted By thehobbyshop

We're looking forward to hosting this race, and...

We're looking forward to hosting this race, and want to give some info for anyone heading this way...
Our track is 80' x 160'. The sweeper onto the straight, the straight, and the end of the...
Forum: Track Locator Forum
03-12-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By thehobbyshop

Justag3, thank you for the kind words. We're...

Justag3, thank you for the kind words.
We're probably the closest on-road track to Kings Island. It's about 25 - 30 minutes away from the shop (just head straight up 741 to the Dayton mall)...
Forum: Track Locator Forum
03-11-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By thehobbyshop

If you're looking for nitro on-road, try the...

If you're looking for nitro on-road, try the Tri-State group at Hamilton County Fairgrounds. It's the same group that used to run at Joyce Park. Mostly 1/8 nitro, but I do believe they have a few...
Forum: Track Locator Forum
03-11-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By thehobbyshop

Currently the only race track in the...

Currently the only race track in the Dayton/Columbus area is Access in Springfield. It is run by Joe and Ian Ruggles. They race on Saturday, and I believe Wed nights.
We have an outdoor on-road...
Forum: Track Locator Forum
03-11-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By thehobbyshop

Do you have a Tekin Hotwire? If not, we can set...

Do you have a Tekin Hotwire? If not, we can set it for you at The Hobby Shop. I always have my hotwire with me on track days, or if you let me know in advance, I can bring it with me to the shop....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-27-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 23,106
Posted By thehobbyshop

One of the items that we're trying to deal with...

One of the items that we're trying to deal with at our track is motor timing. You can manually time up a Ballistic to roughly 60 degrees, a Tekin to 24, and Trinity to other amounts. The "zero"...
Forum: Racing Forum
06-22-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 947
Posted By thehobbyshop

Ray you can hang... around! Man, it would rock...

Ray you can hang... around! Man, it would rock if you can make it over.
Todd, what do you want me to put you down for, every class? How many of your crew are you brining over? There's not so much...
Forum: Racing Forum
06-09-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 947
Posted By thehobbyshop

We don't have anyone running the cup racers here...

We don't have anyone running the cup racers here locally, but I do expect we'll get a few for the Challenge. As always, we can intermix classes if we don't get enough to run them in their own heat.
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
03-27-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By thehobbyshop

What front blocks does it come with?

What front blocks does it come with?
Forum: Racing Forum
02-27-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3,306
Views: 191,166
Posted By thehobbyshop

Not to get into the flame war with Eli and Tim,...

Not to get into the flame war with Eli and Tim, but I wanted to clarify one thing, and it brings up an interesting item. I've been running my 17.5 in the rubber tire car against the 17.5 foam cars. ...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-06-2008, 05:21 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 53,462
Posted By thehobbyshop

I totally agree with you on handout tires. The...

I totally agree with you on handout tires. The Sweep 36's at Nationals weren't the best tire, but everybody was running them. However, Jack has a tire that is now in an open marketplace having to...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-05-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 53,462
Posted By thehobbyshop

I don't think anyone out there wants to be put at...

I don't think anyone out there wants to be put at an immediate half lap disadvantage before the starting horn. That's why myself and others are working towards a solution for alternate tires. I...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-04-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 53,462
Posted By thehobbyshop

In my opinion Jack has achieved a sellable tire,...

In my opinion Jack has achieved a sellable tire, but I haven't tested the durability of the rims yet, and hope I don't have to test that any time soon.

The Jaco tires currently are not as fast as...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-04-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 53,462
Posted By thehobbyshop

Thanks for the response Jack. 1. We didn't try...

Thanks for the response Jack.
1. We didn't try the greens because we felt a harder tire would not get as greasy on a fairly hot day.
2. Glad to hear that you're not rushing a product to market...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-04-2008, 07:31 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 53,462
Posted By thehobbyshop

Jack, some observations from this last weekend's...

Jack, some observations from this last weekend's racing, and questions:
Our track is 128' x 72' outdoor sealed asphalt. We spray VHT fairly heavily. Lap times are around 13 seconds for 10.5. ...
Forum: Racing Forum
07-29-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,379
Posted By thehobbyshop

I just wanted to thank everyone for making this a...

I just wanted to thank everyone for making this a great event. We ended up with 75 total entries including entries from Connecticut, Jersey, and DC.
A special thanks to HPI for putting on this...
Forum: Electric On-Road
07-29-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,060
Posted By thehobbyshop

I've been running racing programs on and off for...

I've been running racing programs on and off for the past 15 years. Here's a few tips I have for a successful program:
1. Have a preseason rules/schedule meeting. Make it known way in advance...
Forum: Racing Forum
07-23-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,379
Posted By thehobbyshop

Actually, the first 180 is 8 foot wide. So more...

Actually, the first 180 is 8 foot wide. So more of a high speed 180.
Here's a link to pictures of the track:...
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