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Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - -nick - 07-13-2008
thanks again for the free air bob. haha. I'll post the video i got when i can, but i realized when i got home my main computer's dead, and don't have anything to capture the video =\. but great little track, I had fun just being able to drive on a dirt course in the middle of these cornfields.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-14-2008
Nick,
Thanks. It is always nice to see an electric 1/8th scale.
We had 5 visiting racers (with 2 visiting supporters), plus our 2 home-team racers. It was really a fun day. We will have to do it again.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - Chimer34 - 07-14-2008
Bob,
Thank you for letting us use your track Sunday. Jason and I had a good time. I will get some JConcepts Goosebumps for my B4 for more traction.
Hopefully we will recruit more people to come so we can race on a regular basis with a lap timing system.
ATTENTION TO EVERYONE!!!!
Bob is serious about making more improvements to the track and get a racing "schedule." The track is a good size and fun to drive on. You will need JConcepts Goosebumps or Losi silver step-pins for more traction(thats what works so far). Lets get more guys to show up!
Thanks Bob!!
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - 93 lx - 07-14-2008
Thanks again Bob for letting everone run on your track.Since it is a backyard track Nick and myself were not sure what to expect, but were suprised on how big and nice it really is.
Hopefully more people will come out and we can make the few small improvements we talked about yesterday.We had a great time and look foward to coming back soon. Thanks
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - rusty savage - 07-14-2008
what a blast that was! plenty of room to keep you intrested and loose enough to keep you on your toes! plus two slashes showed up! Thanks again Bob!!
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-16-2008
Rusty,
Thanks. Let's try it again.
BTW, I was watching the 2wd buggies suffer a bit with steering. Does anybody remember stuff like this:
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - rusty savage - 07-20-2008
lol they are pretty close to what I was running on the mini quake! hahaha
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-20-2008
How did you like those tires? We just got some Lug Nutz for the T4 but have not tried them yet -- the stock T4-RS tires are not a good choice for this dirt
.Well, I did not push for a race today. Instead, I was finishing up the first section of the driver's stand:joy:. It is a 6-foot length with 3 feet of width and 3 feet of height (6 feet including the railing). I will be working on section #2 during this week (each section will be about 6 feet of extra length), and then I might take a break on that until we see that a longer stand is needed.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - latinwizard2005 - 07-22-2008
Hey Bob, how can me and a buddy of mine run on that track that I see so many good things about, I had asked a couple months ago, Just want to make sure it is ok with you, Thanks.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-22-2008
Hi, LW. We did have a publicized gathering on July 13, just about a week ago. I am seeing if I get any interest forthis upcoming weekend on Sunday. If you can't make a certain time, just say, and we will work something out.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - 93 lx - 07-22-2008
Bob,
I would be interested in coming out this Sunday.I will talk to Nick but I am sure he would be game also.I will post up here or give you a call in the next couple days. Thanks
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-22-2008
OK. Let's say we have a July 27 (Sunday) "race". Show up around 10:30 to strt running. Normally, I would say practice at 10:30, race at 12:30. We haven't had real racing heats yet, but I will practice with the AlyCat scoring system and maybe try some manual entry races.
What will be different from last time? We will have a small driver's stand this time. It offers 3 feet of elevation and can currently fit maybe 4 racers. It will be extended later. We also will abandon my pop-up tent. The wind can get a bit bothersome with it. We can try pitting under the trees where it is nice and shady.
Any questions,just ask away.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - -nick - 07-22-2008
I'm still waiting for a replacement :'(
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Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - GeraldRisch - 07-23-2008
Would love to come out and join in for the fun, but I have only a 1/16 scale Mini Inferno (sorry, its nitro). I know your track is only "electric". Hell, I live on a private golf course and still run my little bugger around the back yard. I keep it off of the course. Tempting seeing that beautiful, tight cut grass:eek:
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-23-2008
Gerald,
Maybe we can race at your place!!! Is it Blackstone?
Best,
Bob
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - GeraldRisch - 07-24-2008
No, its Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills off of Algonquin Road and Frank Road. I live off of the 3rd tee box. Generally don't run the car, motorcycle or buggy until 5pm. Golfers are thin by then. My neighbors don't mind. Their 3 year old loves the buggy. He brings out his little R/C car his dad bought to run in the driveway with me.
Will keep watching the board for you guys meeting up at your place on a weekend. May jump on the motorcycle and ride out there to see your track. Hell, I can marshall and pick-up the flips. Just have to remember they run silent. (Kidding).
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-24-2008
This Sunday, 27 July, Starting around 10:30 in the morning, we will have another running on the track.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - rusty savage - 07-24-2008
sorry folks Ill be in southern indy at a fam reunion. next time tho!
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-25-2008
No Problem.. We can catch you next time. Some of the other folks who visited the first time will be making a return trip, so we are still "go".
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - -nick - 07-25-2008
my buggy should be operational tomorrow, so expect me
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Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-25-2008
Excellent!
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-25-2008
Nick, any pics or vids from last time to post?
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-25-2008
Some photos. Two pics from our first meeting.
Picture of StrictlyRC drivers stand that I am using as a model for our stand.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - BobWoodhouse - 07-26-2008
Here is the new driver's stand, with an extra module or two coming in the future.
Electric Backyard Offraod Track in Marengo - -nick - 07-26-2008
BobWoodhouse Wrote:Nick, any pics or vids from last time to post?
nope, didn't take any pictures, and need to build a new computer to capture the video.
and uh oh
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good thing when I ordered my replacement from last time at your house, it came as a pair.. but now I'll have no spares
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