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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/3/2005 12:53:05 PM   
slicks


 

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Status: offline 		SMan -- thanks for looking at the servo - I appreciate it. I know that my throttle servo went bad and I am wondering if that caused the signal to both servos to go bad? I guess the only way to check it is to try it out in my buggy. The servo is a bit faster than I like/need/can handle - but I do miss the torq/power that thing puts out (200 oz) !

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/3/2005 4:10:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have raced in 10 race series before and your right, they are to long. I only suggested it because it would increase the money for prizes. I would rather do a 6 race series.
Joel what do you think about the money issue? At $10 a pop I know it would add up pretty quick for you and Amanda. I dont want the money thing to stop people from racing and Im afraid it will. We have an unusual situation here since it would cost at least $10 to race anywhere else and thats for a normal weekend club race with no prizes or trophies. Everyone has gotten used to running for free and I dont want to ruin that. Like I said before we can just do a free points series and skip the prizes.

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/3/2005 8:59:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		I wouldn't mind a 6 week race series at $5 an entry. You made a good point in that most everyone is used to runnig for free or with a donation in to the race fund.

You and I have discussed the fact that for me (and you and Scott) it is about having fun - so for me the prize money is not that big of an issue. However I know that others like that added bonus and it gives them something to shoot for - and now that Eddie and Dave and Christian are pushing hard at the top - you never know who is going to win. So - like I said I would be willing to try it for a 6 week series at $5 per entry.

The only "issue" I see is what if someone shows up on say week 2 to race for the 1st time in several weeks and they don't know anything about the $$/points series -- do they race and not have to pay - but also don't share in the purse or points? I guess that we would just have to make a rule for it and we all hold to it for the series - that would be fair.

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/4/2005 3:35:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Guys, Eddie is finally on the post. If you need any info regarding Wayne's track, I am here!! Chat with you soon!

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/4/2005 5:47:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nice to see you found the post Eddie. The entry fees might be the biggest problem... if its to low then its not enough to even get something like a set of tires and there isn't much else you'll be needing that often (like tires). Set of tires will be $60-65 alone and thats just for one winner and something like servos hardly ever need to be replaced. There would be some good and still cheap prizes I guess that would be fine if we could only run $5 entry fees like wings, bodies, and even bottles/cans of paint. This seems like its just going to have to be a whole lot of compermise.

Just running around I broke a ball joint on the front of my buggy and I'm pretty sure we have them at Stampy's. If not I'll buy a spare off of anyone willing to seel it to me. I also need the suspension arm (front HyperPBS) because the rest of the bolt is snapped off in there. Weather I can run or not I'll see you all on Sunday

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/4/2005 7:16:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		First thing is lets make sure everybody knows there will be NO cash prizes. Money makes people act funny and it kills the racing. It would only be prizes such as parts and such.

Now as far as the series goes we would have to get the word out to everyone before it starts. I like a 6 race setup with 2 drops. Once the series starts everyone pays to race and they earn points. If you missed the first race then that is one of your drops. You still have 5 races to get your best 4 races in. If you miss more than that then you havent been racing to begin with so sorry about your luck. Also with 2 drops it gives the regulars a little breathing room if family stuff comes up and you cant race or if you have a bad weekend with breakage before the race.
Now if we decide to run a series and there are people that dont come out a lot or dont want to run the series then they have options. They can run on Saturdays or run at the track we are not running at on Sunday. I dont want them knocking someone back that is running the series. It wouldnt be fair.

I would still like more comments and opinions before we decide on which way to go.

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/4/2005 1:08:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		6 race series where the best 4 races count towards the final points works for me. I also like the idea that if someone that is not in the series shows up that they can run a quick tank (1) in between heats and on Saturdays. Sounds like a good plan. I know that some would like the bigger purse with $10 per race and if that is what is decided I'll go along with it -- but my vote goes to the $5 per race entry because I have 2 to pay for.

I am not sure how many of "us" are on this site so I think that we'll just have to talk it over at the track when we have more people there.

Fast Eddie -- good to see you made it here.

Now for the important info == with all the rain we had is there racing tomorrow (Sunday) and where???

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/4/2005 5:27:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		We will be racing for sure. I just talked to Scott and we are heading to Wayes in a little while to lay pipe etc. I think Wayne would like to race at his track but we need to make sure the stand and track are ready. I guess I will post progress later today and where we will be racing.

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/4/2005 6:02:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		OK --- it would be nice to finally race at Wayne's -- looking forward to it.

please do post here it there is a change and it is decided it would be better to race at Scott's tomorrow (Sunday). Unless I hear otherwise - I'll see everyone at Wayne's, we should be there around noon.

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/4/2005 10:30:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Just spoke with Scott -- he and Kevin had just returned from Wayne's - sounds like the track needs a little more work and maybe the driver stand - that track has come a long way in just a short couple of weeks --- but the message here is that RACING IS AT SCOTT'S tomorrow June 5th --- be there or be square!!

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/5/2005 3:34:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah, racing at Scotts.

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/5/2005 2:43:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		OK everybody, just a reminder we are racing at Scotts today and hope to see everyone there.

Chris I know your still waiting on parts but come on out anyway. You can run my Jammin RTR. It might not be the fastest but I have it running pretty good and it handles great.

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RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread - 6/5/2005 8:47:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey all, sorry for taking so long to reply. The past week has been a crazy one and I came down with some weird bug this weekend. Wish I was there today!

@Kevin: You'll give me your old Axis chassis? Wow, you just made my day, THANKS!!

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