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Forum: Racing Forum
Yesterday, 07:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

You coming Friday? :lol:

You coming Friday? :lol:
Forum: Racing Forum
03-26-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

Race car clubs are huge in the US. There's one...

Race car clubs are huge in the US. There's one here on Long Island. Many provide extras like on site car storage, repair shops, and such. I read somewhere that the initiation fee for most of these...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-26-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

Track by me just changed the layout, and it took...

Track by me just changed the layout, and it took 2 days. But they build some really strong tracks
Forum: Racing Forum
03-24-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

Most racers I know will get bored with a track if...

Most racers I know will get bored with a track if the layout stays too long. Traction Action will change the track every 2 months, and always before a trophy race.

Keep in mind off road track...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-24-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

Outgrowing Wilksboro??? Have you seen...

Outgrowing Wilksboro??? Have you seen Martinsville? It came down to there were too many races in North Carolina and fans went to where the thought the best races were.

I'm not a realtor, but I...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-24-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

This WAS the mainstream for most of the 70' and...

This WAS the mainstream for most of the 70' and 80's. However as RC racing became more technical more on their stuff and less on the needs of the club. Every club I saw fold was because not enough...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-22-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

Er, why are realtors greedy because they want to...

Er, why are realtors greedy because they want to make money? It's a fact of life that property values change, and taking advantage of that is not greedy. Now it sucks if we lose a track to that, but...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-22-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

No, PEOPLE are very fickle. And we need to...

No, PEOPLE are very fickle. And we need to understand that

Case in point. I keep mentioning Traction Action, the track near me. Now I don't race there (yet) but I know plenty of people who do so I...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-20-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

Excellent idea, but it's the execution that's the...

Excellent idea, but it's the execution that's the problem. What other interests do you offer?

The carpet off road track near me had a crawling track in the back. Very intricate. But I never saw...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-18-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,872
Posted By jiml

Yep. This has been going on for a long time. Race...

Yep. This has been going on for a long time. Race tracks never really made a lot of money, so the moment the property is worth something, the track is gone. Worse yet are the tracks that have been...
Forum: Racing Forum
02-27-2024, 05:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,358
Posted By jiml

Only if the marshalls have the ability to fire...

Only if the marshalls have the ability to fire back
Forum: Racing Forum
02-22-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,473
Posted By jiml

The longest running sporting event in the US is...

The longest running sporting event in the US is the Kentucky Derby.

The second longest running sporting event in the US is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

There was a time when a...
Forum: Racing Forum
02-14-2024, 04:37 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 37,255
Posted By jiml

Dirt so real you can grow tulips

Dirt so real you can grow tulips
Forum: Racing Forum
01-02-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By jiml

Simple Green is relatively dilute, so I don't...

Simple Green is relatively dilute, so I don't think you can ruin the tires no matter what you do. Just keep in mind the more aggressive you are, the softer the tires will get but they will wear out...
Forum: Racing Forum
01-02-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By jiml

Simple Green Oil of wintergreen will soften...

Simple Green

Oil of wintergreen will soften and condition tires. I use it to condition tires for drag racing. It is the active ingredient in Simple Green cleaner. Soak the tires and put them in a...
Forum: Racing Forum
12-21-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

Touring car 4 minute qualifiers 8 minute mains ...

Touring car 4 minute qualifiers 8 minute mains
1/12 5 minute qualifiers 10 minute mains

Can't count VTA the rules are set up to try different scenarios to make it more fun. Have you run the track...
Forum: Racing Forum
12-20-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

I've brought up making electric races longer and...

I've brought up making electric races longer and the response always is "You'll burn the motors up" to which I respond gear down. The look I usually get is one where I used some ancient unspoken...
Forum: Racing Forum
12-17-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

What if it leaks during a race?

What if it leaks during a race?
Forum: Racing Forum
11-27-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By jiml

There are a couple different versions of 1/10...

There are a couple different versions of 1/10 truck

Stadium truck, which is 1/10 buggies with bigger tires
Short Course Truck, based loosely on the Slash
and eTruggy, which is closer to 1/8 than...
Forum: Racing Forum
11-22-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,322
Posted By jiml

Not a bad idea

Not a bad idea
Forum: Racing Forum
11-21-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

If it's the sound of the engine you find...

If it's the sound of the engine you find stimulating watch nitro on road
Forum: Racing Forum
11-20-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

I've seen one 1/8 nitro off road race. I just...

I've seen one 1/8 nitro off road race. I just didn't get it
Forum: Racing Forum
11-20-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

Are you talking 1/8 electric or nitro?

Are you talking 1/8 electric or nitro?
Forum: Racing Forum
11-16-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

Carpet off road is much more than on road with...

Carpet off road is much more than on road with jumps. The throttle control you need to take the jumps right is not a skill you need for on road. On road, especially with the slower motors, can be a...
Forum: Racing Forum
11-08-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,725
Posted By jiml

For indoor off road carpet is the easiest and...

For indoor off road carpet is the easiest and cleanest. Plus there's a stupid amount of traction.

I completely understand why people prefer dirt off road, but indoor dirt is a monster for...
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