Class-Box Stock
Date-3/22/21
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-4:37.228 (277.228)
Fastest Lap-3.509
Chassis-MR-03 ASF
Body-McLaren F1 LM
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-K30LH fronts, Marka 10 rears
Motor-Stock
Batteries-TRP 747s
Front Springs-Kyosho Orange
T-Plate-Kyosho Carbon Med
Motor Mount-Stock MM
Dampener (If applicable)-None
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-K 15k grease on top shock
Gearing-Stock Gear Diff/7T pinion
Notes-13 seconds faster than my best RM 911 GT1 Box Stock car

Class-90mm Narrow Stock
Date-3/28/2021
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-4:44.752 (284.752)
Fastest Lap-3.546
Chassis-MR-03EVO SP ASF
Body-Ford Focus
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-K30 flat fronts, K40 radial rears (19mm 0 offset all around)
Motor-ATM 70T
Batteries-TRP 747s
Front Springs-PN Green
T-Plate-PN SSG #5
Motor Mount-PN MR9094 90mm
Dampener (If applicable)-PN Integrated
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-PN 64p 11/51 Ball diff
Notes-This car requires extra smooth throttle and steering input, but is one of the funnest to drive and watch going around the track! I was able to shave 44 seconds off my time from earlier in month. Only changed the t-plate, but think the extra weeks of practice on this layout with my other cars and maybe the current temperature and humidity just helped this car get around a lot more consistently and without the risk of rolling, which is usually a problem. Or maybe the Focus heard I was thinking of switching to the RX-7 body in this class next month. Either way, not sure I can top this run!




Class-90mm Narrow Stock
Date-3/5/2021
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-5:28.705 (328.705)
Fastest Lap-3.854
Chassis-MR-03EVO SP ASF
Body-Ford Focus
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-K30 flat fronts, K40 radial rears (19mm 0 offset all around)
Motor-ATM 70T
Batteries-Kyosho 800s
Front Springs-Kyosho Stock
T-Plate-Kyosho Carbon Stiff
Motor Mount-PN MR9094 90mm
Dampener (If applicable)-PN Integrated
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-PN 64p 11/51 Ball diff
Notes-This car requires extra smooth throttle and steering input, but is one of the funnest to drive!

Class-Porsche Cup Class
Date-3/27/21
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-4:42.096 (282.096)
Fastest Lap-3.459
Chassis-MR-03 EVO
Body-911 GT3
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-K30Flat fronts, Marka 10 rears
Motor-ATM 3500
Batteries-Kyosho SpeedHouse 800s
Front Springs-Kyosho Stock
T-Plate-Kyosho FRP 0.6S
Motor Mount-Nexx Round RM
Dampener (If applicable)-PN G10 DDS and Kyosho Inner Tube Shock MZW442
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-1300 Silicone Oil
Gearing-PN 64p 13/53 Ball diff
Notes-This is a new build this week. Only 8 seconds faster than my Box Stock 911 GT1 below.





Class-RM Porsche Cup Class
Date-3/9/21
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-4:50.811 (290.811)
Fastest Lap-3.604
Chassis-MR-03 ASF
Body-911 GT1
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-K30LH fronts, Marka 10 rears
Motor-Stock
Batteries-TRP 747s
Front Springs-ATM Deep Blue (Soft)
T-Plate-Kyosho Carbon Soft
Motor Mount-Stock RM
Dampener (If applicable)-None
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-Stock Gear Diff/7T pinion
Notes-Since my GT3 RS is not back up and running, I am using my box stock RM car for this class.

Class-Stock GT 70T
Date-3/7/2021
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-4:31.374 (271.374)
Fastest Lap-3.242
Chassis-MR-03 ASF
Body-Ferrari F-430 GT
Wheelbase-94mm
Tires-K30 radial fronts, Marka V1R10 rears
Motor-PN 70T
Batteries-Kyosho 800
Front Springs-PN Purple
T-Plate-PN CF #5
Motor Mount-PN 94-98mm v2
Dampener (If applicable)-PN DDS
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-PN 64p 10/54 Ball diff
Notes-No changes from last month.

Class-Pro Stock GT
Date-3/14/2021
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-4:22.848 (262.848)
Fastest Lap-3.234
Chassis-MR-03 EVO
Body-Ferrari 458 Italia GT2
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-K30 radial fronts, Marka V1R10 rears
Motor-Kyosho X-Speed (50T)
Batteries-Kyosho SpeedHouse 800
Front Springs-PN Purple
T-Plate-Kyosho CF Medium
Motor Mount-R246-1355 One Piece Motor Mount
Dampener (If applicable)-Kyosho DDS
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-Kyosho Ball Diff II with 6t pinion
Notes-No changes from last month.

I have been thinking about our current classes since the question came up, and have some brief thoughts to share. Above quotes just to group with this response.

• Stock 86 class can be deleted. I don't know if anyone has ever competed in this class, and it is very close to the current 86/90mm Narrow and Porsche Cup classes.
• Stock 86/90mm Narrow class can be expanded to include 94mm wheelbase cars (like certain NSXs, Toyota 86/BRZ, 2008 Impreza WRC, Lancer and other rally bodies) as long as chassis is set to narrow front end and running 8.5mm 0 offset wheels all around. In fact I'd be fine with no wheelbase limit in this class as long as the other conditions are met.
• Like Jim, I am a big fan of the Group C cars and I love the way the 102mm wheelbase cars drive, but they are never going to be as quick as a 94 or 98mm WB car on a Mini-96 layout, so I would like to see a separate 102mm LM class. It can follow the stock or pro-stock motor rules. I have 4 of these cars (2 that fit the Stock rules and 2 the Pro Stock), but don't run them as much or post results when I do because they are not as fast. A separate LM class might increase their use and prominence.

This does not change the total number of classes, but might increase participation in certain ones. Again, racers can run as few or as many classes as they wish based on their available cars and time and there is no requirement to run a minimum number of classes, or the same classes each month. I am very thankful to have this challenge, especially during the pandemic, and these suggestions are solely intended to help increase participation based on my 13 years of racing these cars. I have many more cars than we have classes, so I can work with whatever is decided.

Class- Box Stock
Date- March 31, 2021
Location- Madison, WI
Race Time- 331.57
Fastest Lap- 3.96s
Chassis- Kyosho MR-03
Body- Audi R8
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- PN Firm
Motor- White endbell MZ9P
Batteries- 800mah Nimah
Front Springs- Orange
T-Plate- Carbon Stiff
Motor Mount- MM2
Gearing- 7t w/stock diff
Notes- Not a perfect run but may not have enough time to put in another tomorrow. Car flipped once so I know I can do better. Had to fix my controller the wheel broke off again. May need to buy a new one.

*Got one last run in that was a bit better.





First attempt

Second attempt

Class-Box Stock
Date-30/02/2021
Location L’Aquila Italia
Race Time 289.1
Giro più veloce-3.62
Chassis-MR-03 rwd
Body Audi R8
Wheelbase-98mm
Tyres 30 anteriori 10 posteriori
Motor-Stock
Batterie 750
Molle rosse
T-Plate 5
Motor Mount-S

Class- Box Stock
Date- 3/31/2021
Location- Denton, TX
Race Time- 311.8
Fastest Lap- 3.58
Chassis- MR03
Body- Mercedes AMG GT3
Wheelbase- 98mm
Tires- Rear PN FR, Front K20
Motor- Stock
Batteries- PN 750
Front Springs- PN Red
T-Plate- PN #4 Black Fiberglass
Motor Mount- MM
Dampener (If applicable)- Stock
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- N/A
Gearing- 7T Pinion
Notes- Still too many mistakes, but working on it. Looking for more grip in the front, but anything softer than K20 was traction rolling.

Class- RM Porsche Cup Class
Date- 3/31/2021
Location- Denton, TX
Race Time- 344.0
Fastest Lap- 3.75
Chassis- MR03
Body- 911 GT3
Wheelbase- 90mm
Tires- Rear PN FR, Front K30
Motor- Stock
Batteries- PN 750
Front Springs- PN Red
T-Plate- Stock
Motor Mount- RM
Dampener (If applicable)- Stock
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- N/A
Gearing- 7T Pinion
Notes- Just getting used to this one. Little easier to drive than the narrow class.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hello All,
Another decent month for participation with 7 drivers competing on Box Stock and a total of 5 classes having times submitted. Once again we had some seriously close racing in both Box Stock as well as Stock classes. In Box Stock the second and third place spot was separated by 2/10ths of a second after 75 laps and in Stock, where we had a bit of an upset, first and second were separated by less than 4/10th after 75 laps......talk about some good, close racing. I also love seeing the Porsche Cup Class getting some attention, we had a couple folks pony up and find Porsche bodies to run the Porsche Cup.

Here are the full results for March:

Box Stock
7th-Thunderbear- 380.5s/4.34s
6th-MilehighRC- 363.0s/4.00s
5th-TomtheGeek- 331.57s/3.96s
4th-FastJew- 311.8s/3.58s
3rd-LuckyLou- 289.31s/3.54s
2nd-Medo998- 289.1s/3.62s
1st-Traveler- 277.23s/3.51s

Stock Class
3rd-MilehighRC- 336.3s/3.79s
2nd-Traveler- 271.37s/3.24s
1st-LuckyLou- 270.95s/3.4s

90 Narrow Stock
1st-Traveler- 284.75s/3.55

Porsche Cup
4th-MilehighRC- 369.7s/4.42s
3rd-FastJew- 344.0s/3.75s
2nd-LuckyLou- 282.93s/3.58s
1st-Traveler- 282.1s/3.46s

Pro Stock Class
1st-Traveler- 262.85s/3.23s

FTM goes to Traveler and his Pro Stock car with a 3.23 fast lap.

Nice work all.......

As mentioned April will run the same circuit as March but Anti-Clockwise.

Cheers,
Jim

Thanks again Jim! PS why didn’t you run last month?

I just wanted to pop in and mention that I will be following along from month to month. I have an EVA/pvc/insulation track that I set up in my basement. It was configured with 3 foot wide lanes but I wanted to get some idea of how I am doing so I reconfigured it to April’s mini-96 layout.

My track is very unforgiving to accidents - as the car has plenty of places to wedge under when I contact a wall - so accidents cost a lot of time compared to a proper RCP.. but no matter, I will strive for perfect runs :-)... I can’t expect everything for a knockoff haha..


here is a picture of my track - the box is my lap counter (I had to shield it so it wouldn’t pick up my car by error when passing behind the sensor).





so clearly I will not be included in any official rankings - and I’m not asking for a special “outlaw class” just for me - but if others have knock-off tracks, perhaps it could add more drivers to the mix...

- Joe

I was wondering the same thing. Guessing he is busy with work, but he is missing out on an exceptional layout for Mar/Apr. Might be my favorite so far!

Plus I just laid down a nearly perfect run with my Stock F-430GT. Who's going to catch me this month?

I didn’t start with a mini-96 because I was afraid that the smallness of the track would make it less fun or too slow or too tight.

After spending about a week with my knock-off mini-96 track - I’m completely hooked. It does not feel slow or confined or any of those negative things I thought it would be. I wish I had just ordered this in the first place.

In a week I went from > 6 second laps to averaging 4.75-4.85 second laps. My knock-off track requires re-adjustment about every other run and is becoming a general source of frustration.

so I ordered a mini-96 RCP track and it will be here in about 2 weeks... I hope...

hopefully I will get it in time to log an AWD open entry for April.