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spdrcr999 · **It's time to come back, I guess... -** 01-11-2006, 08:35 AM

Well, I used to race all the time starting back in about '89 and got out of it about 5-7 years ago when I started my family. After that I got into drag racing, but now that LH has opened a new track only minutes from my house, I guess i'ts time for me to get back into it (for the winter time only of course) and see if my kids are going to show any interest in it at all. Unfortunately, almost all my stuff got EBay'ed and I have some catching up to do. I can't believe how much things have changed and honestly, the kind of equipment that you can get for the money now.

Well, I hope to be out practicing within a couple of weeks and we'll go from there. Hope to see everyone out at the track and I look forward to making new friends and maybe see a few old ones!

By the way, great site here! Seems very friendly!

Mike

JOE · 01-11-2006, 08:38 AM

welcome to the boards mike!

Mr. Tune · 01-11-2006, 09:21 AM

Welcome to the boards!

Tex · 01-11-2006, 11:58 AM

Welcome and it'd be good to meet ya at the track!

spdrcr999 · 01-11-2006, 12:04 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys. I hope to get my things together soon and my daughter and I will try and come out soon!

kevinF · 01-11-2006, 03:14 PM

welcome aboard

Ponch · 01-11-2006, 04:19 PM

Hey man....How's it goin? *psst.....Get a revo....

destroy_my_revo_15 · 01-11-2006, 05:09 PM

welcome to the boards speedracer what kind of class do u plan on running? im thinking of selling my 1/8 scale if you are interested lemme kno

db302 · 01-11-2006, 11:57 PM

Howdy spdrcr999, welcome ( I'm new here too). Ever race at JORROC before they closed years back? You started racing about the same time I did is why I'm asking. Look foreward to meeting you at LHR. - DaveB

spdrcr999 · 01-12-2006, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by db302

Howdy spdrcr999, welcome ( I'm new here too). Ever race at JORROC before they closed years back? You started racing about the same time I did is why I'm asking. Look foreward to meeting you at LHR. - DaveB

Yeah, I raced at JORROC. I also raced at Marty's in Kankakee, and C&C Hobbies in Kankakee before they closed if anyone remembers that place. That was an awesome place. I remember when we used to have A thru about M mains in 2wd Buggy there. And then of course, Radioactive before Jim closed up.

spdrcr999 · 01-12-2006, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by destroy_my_revo_15

welcome to the boards speedracer what kind of class do u plan on running? im thinking of selling my 1/8 scale if you are interested lemme kno

I'm gonna be running 2wd electric buggy for starters. That's mainly what I ran even though I've tried just about all of them at one point or another. Never got into nitro though, it was never that big when I used to race. Just toys for bashing around in the yard or parking lot at the time. I can't believe how big it is now. I had a 1/8 OFNA 4wd a long time ago and it was awesome. I'll be bringing out a 2wd electric truck I had way back when for my daughter to beat up on in practice though.

Obsessive R/C · 01-12-2006, 08:28 PM

Welcome back

thenewguy821 · 01-12-2006, 09:44 PM

It was good meeting you tonight SpdRcr. Look forward to seeing you tearing around the track....

spdrcr999 · 01-13-2006, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by thenewguy821

It was good meeting you tonight SpdRcr. Look forward to seeing you tearing around the track....

Thanks Chris...After watching last night for a bit, I've definitely got the bug again. Man this is gonna hurt the wallet.

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spdrcr999 Offline Yesteryear Racing, Inc. Posts: 38 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL	It's time to come back, I guess... - 01-11-2006, 08:35 AM Well, I used to race all the time starting back in about '89 and got out of it about 5-7 years ago when I started my family. After that I got into drag racing, but now that LH has opened a new track only minutes from my house, I guess i'ts time for me to get back into it (for the winter time only of course) and see if my kids are going to show any interest in it at all. Unfortunately, almost all my stuff got EBay'ed and I have some catching up to do. I can't believe how much things have changed and honestly, the kind of equipment that you can get for the money now. Well, I hope to be out practicing within a couple of weeks and we'll go from there. Hope to see everyone out at the track and I look forward to making new friends and maybe see a few old ones! By the way, great site here! Seems very friendly! Mike

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JOE Offline TTR fo Shizzle Posts: 499 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brussels Belgium	01-11-2006, 08:38 AM welcome to the boards mike! K3- C5 rody mod, custom gears, KDZ hop ups. soon *- TTR EB4 S3, ACE servos, RB C5BB, TTR option hop ups, KDZ hop ups.

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Mr. Tune Offline The Flying Feta! Posts: 4,012 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Westchester	01-11-2006, 09:21 AM Welcome to the boards! "If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Chef Ramsay Im watching YOU!- roc

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Tex Offline Mugen/RB Posts: 9,177 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin, TX	01-11-2006, 11:58 AM Welcome and it'd be good to meet ya at the track! Mugen MBX5T RBS5 RB2045 Futaba 3PM Hitec 5955, 5965

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spdrcr999 Offline Yesteryear Racing, Inc. Posts: 38 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Joliet, IL	01-11-2006, 12:04 PM Thanks for the welcome guys. I hope to get my things together soon and my daughter and I will try and come out soon!

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kevinF Offline r/c psycho Posts: 4,018 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: plainfield	01-11-2006, 03:14 PM welcome aboard Losi 8ight with v-spec

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Ponch Offline TITTY-SPRINKLES! Posts: 10,558 Join Date: May 2005 Location: J-town	01-11-2006, 04:19 PM Hey man....How's it goin? psst.....Get a revo.... Man... I'd love to B a L on her T's!!!*

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destroy_my_revo_15 Offline BOMBER™DUDE Posts: 964 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: J-town	01-11-2006, 05:09 PM welcome to the boards speedracer what kind of class do u plan on running? im thinking of selling my 1/8 scale if you are interested lemme kno

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db302 Offline Old School Racing Posts: 72 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lisle, IL	01-11-2006, 11:57 PM Howdy spdrcr999, welcome ( I'm new here too). Ever race at JORROC before they closed years back? You started racing about the same time I did is why I'm asking. Look foreward to meeting you at LHR. - DaveB

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Obsessive R/C Offline Obsessed F/X Posts: 2,542 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roselle. IL	01-12-2006, 08:28 PM Welcome back ___________________________________ *Inktown Tattoo* Obsessed F/X Custom Painted R/C Bodies

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thenewguy821 Offline Well, not THAT new... Posts: 2,382 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oak Lawn	01-12-2006, 09:44 PM It was good meeting you tonight SpdRcr. Look forward to seeing you tearing around the track....