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01-24-2006, 09:53 PM

Hey Just Found The Forum Looks Great. My Question Is What Are The Popular Races At Your Track? I Had A Car When I Was Younger But Have Been Out Of The Seen For Quite Awile. I Want To Get Back Into It, And Racing Would Be My Main Interest. I Picked Up A Copy Of Rc Car Action And After Looking It Over Im Thinking About A Monster Truck, Revo Or One Of The 1/18th 4wd Buggys. How Are The Turn Outs For Thous Divisions? If Thier Not Too Great What Is The Most Popular? Thanks
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01-24-2006, 09:55 PM

Hi, Mecha. Those are the most popular along with truggys. lol....Come to the track this weekend if you can and see everything.


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01-24-2006, 09:55 PM

welcome to the boards, This year most popular is going to be Arena truck. There 1/8th scale monster trucks with a center diff. Most popular are LSP and CRT, also mugen, hpi, cen make arena trucks. This is gonna be the year for arena trucks. I would definatly buy that.
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Thursday night... - 01-24-2006, 10:35 PM

Hey All,

looks like I will be able to hit the track this Thursday night! Anyone else gonna be there? I'll be (hopefully) messing with the new Matrix if the parts come in by then. As well as all my usual toys. Will have the Nomadio there also. So far it's pretty cool!

I'll bring stickers as usual.. so stop by and say hi and ask for a sticker or two for your car!


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01-24-2006, 10:40 PM

I think it will stay.

Are you going to be there Sunday?


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01-24-2006, 10:44 PM

probably won't be there Sunday.. I'm not really a 'racing' guy. Don't want to have to depend on a pit crew, stuff like that. It's also harder for me to get out there on the weekends, usually end up doing family stuff. I'd like to make it out some Sunday though and get some cool race footage and pictures for the site.

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01-24-2006, 10:48 PM

brian, if possible, you should come out wednesday instead. A few of us are going to be there for some practice. I'll be breaking in my new hellfire while I'm there.


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Aww Man! - 01-24-2006, 10:53 PM

You got a Hellfire already!?! Dang! No chance you can do Thursday huh? I really want to see that thing in action! I'll give ya a sticker!

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01-24-2006, 10:55 PM

Welcome Mecha...

It all depends on what level of competition you want. There is a lot of good, fast drivers in all the classes, but if you want to "work your way up", I would say start in the MT class (Revo, Savage, LST, __ Maxx, etc.) and go from there. If you want to "Jump in the fire", start in the UMT or Truggy class (Hot Bodies LSP, Jammin Truggy, etc.)
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01-24-2006, 10:58 PM

if u are looking to start out, try a 1/10th scale, its smaller and cheaper a little tougher to drive, but i will really teach u throttle control


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01-24-2006, 11:31 PM

Czech is right about 1/10. You learn how to make a car handle rather than power it through everything. 1/8 scale buggy is going to be the largest and one of the most competative classes. To run the A-main you need a virtually flawless qualifier. Arena trucks (or truggies) are right on the buggies heels. MT is next (And what I run with my Revo). It is a good place to get started and usually has 2-3 mains but I am predicting more towards the warmer months. 1/10 is kind of small with 1-2 mains but is the cheapest and best place to learn. From there just get track time and have fun. Everyone is always willing to answer questions and help out wherever necessary...


And I have about 1/4 gallon of fuel so I won't be bashing a lot. (Or I will be buying another gallon) to race with...
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01-24-2006, 11:36 PM

You guys that can't find another $30 for fuel have no business even being in this hobby. Go back to reading about it online and make more room on the track for guys who can afford it. Seriously.....pathetic....what are you gonna do when somethng breaks? Park it for 3 months while you save for parts? Move out of mom and dad's house and get a real job.
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01-24-2006, 11:42 PM

LMAO... I get a paychek on thursday. Problem solved. I just need to prioritize. Do I NEED fuel?? I also want the vantage chassis my LHS got in, save for a new radio, new body, new motor... there is a lot on my plate.
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01-24-2006, 11:49 PM

Soo who has been to the track, bern said he changed some stuff up. What did he change ????????? Do tell!


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01-25-2006, 12:55 AM

Was there tonight.

The track changes are pretty cool. Ole Bernie did a great job of mixing it up making some areas a bit faster, and others a bit more technical.


A few new twists there, a jump added there, a corner narrowed over there, and the damn car flippin quint section is STILL there

Seriously though, you would need to go check it out for yourself, alot has changed but much remains the same. LOTSO fun!
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