Tinley Park - August 8th

[RCDad]

Just curious if anyone is going to do some on-road racing over at Tinley on August 7th?

It'll be my first time in a real race but Walt said alot of newbies race their first time at the track so what the hell. I'll probably be all over the track - hopefully staying out of peoples way.

[Tex]

I don't think anyone on this board (except Kenji) races at Tinley, we all race off-road

[RCDad]

You guys should come out and watch me race then

[maxximum_44]

Are you going to be running both gas and electric?

[RCDad]

Right now all I've got is a NTC3, I'd like to get an electric though.

[RCDad]

I screwed up, this should be August 7th.

[Nexus]

I will be attending.

[RCDad]

Here is my profile Nexus, hope to see you there.

[RCDad]

I asked Walt about the tires, here is his reply;

Originally Posted by Walt at Chicagoland Raceway

40 shore foam tires seem to be a good starting point. If you want to make sure the car doesn't oversteer (tend to want to spin out), then you can go a little softer on the back, like maybe 40 shore front with 37 shore rear.

Most everyone I've talked to is in the 37-42 range in the front and 35 to 40 range in the back, with 40-40, 40-37 and 37-37 probably the most popular choices.

In case you didn't know, there are usually two different guys selling foam tires at our track (out of the trunk of their cars). One carries Twister Tires and the other carries GQ. I've used both, and they are good tires. Their prices right there at the track seem as good or better than just about anywhere I've gone to buy tires.

Make sure that you also have a decent body on your car for racing. I don't mean to tell you what you already know (since I don't know your proficiency level), but a lot of new guys show up for the first time with a Camaro body (or similar) with no rear wing, and that is a huge disadvantage. If you don't already have one of the popular touring car bodies (like the Stratus or Mazda 6) with the large included rear wing attached, I'd suggest you get one.

[Tex]

I would just buy tires at the track if it was me. $30 for (4) and you chhose the shore, that's a great deal.

I payed $42+tax at Al's for foams when I had my NTC3

[SixVi6-Camaro]

a lot of new guys show up for the first time with a Camaro body (or similar) with no rear wing, and that is a huge disadvantage.

I agree there.. the body makes a massive difference for on road cars and imo makes a pretty good difference in off road too.

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

We're a maybe for coming down to watch. Tinley's 40mins from home. I need some proper tires (which we will buy at the track) and a proper shell to put it on the track. But we'll get out there soon!

Rcdad, we'll look for the black TC3+, unless you get something else painted up before Sunday!!

[RCDad]

I'm hoping to get the table, chairs, and sun shade so your welcome to come sit with me

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

We'll see whay Sunday brings!! Thanks for offer. Who knows, if you make the Mains you might need an extra hand in your pit. I see they run 30 min mains in nitro.

Last night I finally ordered up some new shells. My boys have been after me to get some new ones to paint, so the time was right. Since the race fever is in the air I picked out the Protoform Mazda6 and a HPI Dodge Stratus. Both have been very widely used in racing for a while. Now to get thinking about Unique paint schemes.

I like orange......

[RCDad]

I got my electric tc3 in the mail yesterday and it came with an extra set of tires (yipee!). I'll bring it also in case I have problems with the nitro.

[RCDad]

Nexus do you know when people usually pull in there to start setting up all their crap?