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mark.davis 01-16-2016 07:58 AM

Presonally, I wouldn't do drop jumps. Eventually the off road cars will cause rips in the ozite.

The track on Theodore St. used to put down turf landing zones but this causes a big rebuild between classes and it is not practical to race/practice both on and off road on the same day.

WindyCityRC 01-16-2016 08:19 AM

We will have (2) permanent tracks. (1) CRC racing carpet for
On Road and the other will be Astro Turf for the off road track.



Originally Posted by mark.davis (Post 14350212)
Presonally, I wouldn't do drop jumps. Eventually the off road cars will cause rips in the ozite.

The track on Theodore St. used to put down turf landing zones but this causes a big rebuild between classes and it is not practical to race/practice both on and off road on the same day.


trf415msx 01-16-2016 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by WindyCityRC (Post 14350240)
We will have (2) permanent tracks. (1) CRC racing carpet for
On Road and the other will be Astro Turf for the off road track.

Awesome can't wait to try yz4

xxtremehybridxx 01-16-2016 04:39 PM

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:tire: #carpetchaos #turfwars :D

hotrodchevy14 01-17-2016 12:17 PM

I know its probably pre-mature but...what tires work for the turf off road?

Coach K 01-17-2016 01:57 PM

Awesome!!
 
Very close to me and getting the cars together....BOTH on and off road...
Can't wait!!
Coach K

shagino 01-17-2016 03:48 PM

Has there been any thought to what the track schedule is going to be? There's already a lot of racing on Wed/Friday nights at other local tracks. Really would like to see all tracks thrive.

WindyCityRC 01-17-2016 05:15 PM

We will be sitting down this week to work on a preliminary schedule for race nights. Also
Will be discussing classes for both on and off road as well as oval racing classes.



Originally Posted by shagino (Post 14351964)
Has there been any thought to what the track schedule is going to be? There's already a lot of racing on Wed/Friday nights at other local tracks. Really would like to see all tracks thrive.


shagino 01-17-2016 05:39 PM


Originally Posted by WindyCityRC (Post 14352097)
We will be sitting down this week to work on a preliminary schedule for race nights. Also
Will be discussing classes for both on and off road as well as oval racing classes.

Thanks for the prompt response. That's a lot of activity. Looking forward to the details and pics.

jeffmo63 01-17-2016 07:38 PM


Originally Posted by Misiek (Post 14344484)
Just when I started selling off my rc stuff...:(

. It doesn't have to be that way.

Sobermtnbiker 01-18-2016 09:30 AM

Excited to see the new track

WindyCityRC 01-18-2016 01:47 PM

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Website soon to come!!

WindyCityRC 01-18-2016 01:52 PM

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Coming Soon

ccjd 01-18-2016 02:04 PM

This could be interesting. Unfortunately, though only 1/3 the distance for me (20mi vs 60mi) the average drive time is about the same for me as heading out to LHR. I love Chicago suburb traffic... Definitely an exciting development.

On the flip side, the potential exists for me to take public transit, depending on actual location and just how much stuff I'd be trying to schlep. Scheduling could be a challenge too, but having something less frustrating than a drive would be awesome. Plus I could go in the winter - I pretty much only drive for road-trips or to races, and the aluminum goodies I have for racing don't take so well to road salt.

Of course, this whole post: first world problems! I shouldn't complain. :) Definitely keeping an eye on this.

Kevin K 01-18-2016 02:46 PM


Originally Posted by WindyCityRC (Post 14352097)
oval racing classes.

What tha???

Do you guys even know whats going on in racing in the area? When was the last time carpet Oval anything was raced in this area?

First opening up at the end of indoor season....Second making 2 small tracks and not 1 larger track had me very apprehensive now to read Oval is being discussed I really have more apprehension then I did before. Have you guys even reached out to anyone that actually races carpet on a regular basis or is this coming off as it looks by just being slapped together? I hope Im off base but I have seen this all way too many times in the past....if you dont learn from the past you will repeat it. I guess only time will tell....


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