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06-07-2018, 12:45 PM
#121
Last edited by WindyCityRC; 06-07-2018 at 01:03 PM.
06-08-2018, 08:02 AM
#123
I see that Windy City has signed on for some Racing in the Can Am series (while I like that) will it Apply to VTA as well ?
I think VTA could use it too.
I think VTA could use it too.
06-08-2018, 10:55 AM
#124
Tech Master
I hope WC doesn't go the Can Am VTA route because I think it would dilute the field . Once racing starts up again in the fall there will probably be an A,B and maybe even a C main in VTA. If there were two VTA classes there might only be enough drivers for an A main in both. That doesn't make it much of a challenge to make the A.
This might be a moot point anyway since I'm not sure if there is a Can Am VTA class.
This might be a moot point anyway since I'm not sure if there is a Can Am VTA class.
06-10-2018, 01:57 AM
#125
Today there was decent turnout (9 drivers) and the format was.. unusual. It was 6 mains, for points. All VTA. On a course much like the Tamiya TRack used for the Reedy races. That, mostly, is inconsequential. The racing was hilarious today. And we were done by 5. I suppose that's a side effect of only running one class during the day.
That... was fun. I'd totally do that again.
Thanks for the good day!
That... was fun. I'd totally do that again.
Thanks for the good day!
06-10-2018, 06:07 PM
#126
I hope WC doesn't go the Can Am VTA route because I think it would dilute the field . Once racing starts up again in the fall there will probably be an A,B and maybe even a C main in VTA. If there were two VTA classes there might only be enough drivers for an A main in both. That doesn't make it much of a challenge to make the A.
This might be a moot point anyway since I'm not sure if there is a Can Am VTA class.
This might be a moot point anyway since I'm not sure if there is a Can Am VTA class.
06-11-2018, 07:00 AM
#127
Tech Regular
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Had a blast Friday, thanks as always!
Question about the buggies... So I originally bought a 13.5 wheeler (4wd) as I was told by various other sources that 4wd was more popular than 2wd, yet at Windy City, the clear winner in class attendance is 2wd 17.5 buggy. Is this normally the case in which case I may consider an eventual 2wd switch?
Thanks!
Question about the buggies... So I originally bought a 13.5 wheeler (4wd) as I was told by various other sources that 4wd was more popular than 2wd, yet at Windy City, the clear winner in class attendance is 2wd 17.5 buggy. Is this normally the case in which case I may consider an eventual 2wd switch?
Thanks!
06-11-2018, 07:47 AM
#129
First off, racing saturday, in the final VTA race, CB blew up his front pulley. I did some poking at the lap times. And CB, in a RWD VTA car, only lost half a second per lap. *boggles*
I don't see a lot of 13.5 4wd stuff. But I'm not there a whole lot. And my 13.5 4wd chassis breaks parts any time it sees carpet. (Don't buy a TT02b and expect it to work well with a modified motor) I wonder if carpet negates most of the advantages 4wd brings a chassis. I'm sure the off roaders will chime in.
I don't see a lot of 13.5 4wd stuff. But I'm not there a whole lot. And my 13.5 4wd chassis breaks parts any time it sees carpet. (Don't buy a TT02b and expect it to work well with a modified motor) I wonder if carpet negates most of the advantages 4wd brings a chassis. I'm sure the off roaders will chime in.
06-12-2018, 11:11 AM
#130
- This Weeks Schedule:
Tuesday 6/12:
Open 10am to 8pm
On Road Open Practice
Off Road Open Practice
Wednesday 6/13:
Open 10am to 8pm
On Road Open Practice
Off Road Open Practice
Thursday 6/14:
Open 10am to 8pm
On Road Open Practice
Off Road Open Practice
Friday 6/15:
Open 10am to 10pm
On Road Open Practice
Off Road Open Practice Until 6pm
Off Road Club Racing @ 7pm
(2) Qualifiers and Mains
Saturday 6/16:
Open 9am to 6pm
On Road Club Racing @ 12pm
(3) Qualifiers and Mains
Off Road Open Practice
Sunday 6/17:
Open 9am to 5pm
On Road Open Practice
Off Road Open Practice
Monday 6/18:
CLOSED
06-13-2018, 07:25 AM
#132
Tech Regular
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First off, racing saturday, in the final VTA race, CB blew up his front pulley. I did some poking at the lap times. And CB, in a RWD VTA car, only lost half a second per lap. *boggles*
I don't see a lot of 13.5 4wd stuff. But I'm not there a whole lot. And my 13.5 4wd chassis breaks parts any time it sees carpet. (Don't buy a TT02b and expect it to work well with a modified motor) I wonder if carpet negates most of the advantages 4wd brings a chassis. I'm sure the off roaders will chime in.
I don't see a lot of 13.5 4wd stuff. But I'm not there a whole lot. And my 13.5 4wd chassis breaks parts any time it sees carpet. (Don't buy a TT02b and expect it to work well with a modified motor) I wonder if carpet negates most of the advantages 4wd brings a chassis. I'm sure the off roaders will chime in.
06-13-2018, 11:51 AM
#133
17.5 2wd generally has a following anywhere you go. seems to be the strongest class next is usually shortcourse but that can be a hot or not class same as wheeler
06-14-2018, 09:02 AM
#134
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So the Can-Am series discussions have increased. And I’ve seen Windy City listed for participating in it this fall. Any info as to how it will be run?
I’m really hoping that once racing moves back to Sunday’s to be able to get there this fall/winter.
I’m really hoping that once racing moves back to Sunday’s to be able to get there this fall/winter.
06-22-2018, 09:12 AM
#135
Windy City RC is pleased to announce:
RAW Speed Heads Up Carpet Challenge
July 27th to 29th 2018
2 Days of Heads Up Off Road Racing on (2) Different Layouts to Crown The Champs
Track will be changed on Saturday Night
We'd like to thank Jason Snyder of Raw Speed Inc for this great event.
Come out for what is sure to be a great event.
RAW Speed Drivers Scheduled to Appear
Jake Mayo and Ron DeVoll
Registration will be open 5/25/2018 8AM Central time on
RCSignup or you can call the shop to get registered as well
847-818-8354
1st Class $35.00
2nd Class $20.00
