Salt Lake Mini-Z Club Forum

I'd like to start a discusison about these races.  what is the concensus on them.   is this something that we want to setup and run outside?  or at the wharehouse?

for the Enduro I would like to set up a very large track. if at the wharehouse we are limited to a certain size, but we don't have to worry about weather or lighting.

for the F1 500 I'd like to go as big as possible with the track, maybe a tri-oval of some sorts using the 45's and corners.

let me know what you guys think.  Also do we want to run them on the same day?

Personally I would rather run these races two different days, but thats just me. Outside would be really hot for the endurance. The weather for the f1 MIGHT be better we'll just have to see, but I'm leaning toward outside races. Are you planning on running normal mini-zs on the f1 track as well as f1s?

I like the idea of both but I agree with Ryan seperate days would be ideal to devote time to just one or the other race that night, being outside takes advantage of the larger sweeter tracks.

gotta go with the outside races,,dont know if I agree on each race having its own day.  the endurance is only an hour , we usually race for 4 to 5 hours at the warehouse

I'm with Luke,  the races will only be about an hour each.  We can easily fit them in the same night.

I like doing these outside as well  we can move it up if needed so it won't be to hot, but I like the idea of have the largest track posssible for these races.

an hour? well in that case yea both in one night, large tracks are cool if we can get the signal to reach that far, hope we can use the 2.4

I seem to remember having a pretty big track last time,, and not having any signal issues.,,, as for time,, if we had the larger parts of the oval track set up ahead of time,, we could do a tear down and set-up in no time at all...   


  by the way,,, racing under the lights outside ROCKS!!!

the last track was 27' x 37' and I didn't have any reception problems either.   

Racing outside under the light is pretty fun as long as we have enought lights.  I think we have that covered  ;D

we can incorporate the oval along the outside of the track and then have an infield section that can be bi-passed for the F1 500.

Personally I think we should have a pit area if possible, just a strip of track that is one foam mat wide. I think this would help to get out of the way when you want to change batteries or any other problems that you might have during these races. Are you also planning on having the f1 race be one hour?

we could do that,  however on the large tracks it's not so busy as a small track.  on these large tracks lap times will be close to 20 seconds,   will be faster with the tri oval with the F1's. 

Maybe we should do similar to the F1 setup when they race at the speedway,  it's 3/4 of a oval with a smaller infield.  that could be more fun in my opinion than a true oval or tri-oval.

we can incorporate a pit area if needed.

Are we allowed to have a Pit Crew for either race?

Pit Crew?

You are the pit crew and driver, so I guess that's a yes.   usually all that is required is battery changes, unless something gets broken.

I mean can we have somebody there to change the batteries for us and possibly marshal the cars. Or is up to the drivers to do?

Nobody has ever asked that before.   I don't have a problem with it.   if they are marshalling one car only I don't see that as fair, but if they want to marshall all cars and be your pit to change batteries,  I'm cool with that.

I'm thinking that we should keep it as it has always been. You change your own batteries so your effort and possible victory and skill is all you and not you and someone else.  We should be able to have both races and have plenty of light left over. Oh and yes you can all wake up and yes this is not a dream I left a message on the message board. LOL

holy crap was that the imfamous Chad? there and gone just like that. lol. Yeah I think doing your own pit work is fine, but if someone wants to do marshalling I think that would be fine.

hey,  you finally posted.   :o

honestly I don't think it's an advange to have someone change your batteries for you.

Welcome to the forum Chad!!! (http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Bash_N_Thrash/worship.gif)

I dont know that I could even get somebody to pit my car or marshal it. I was just wondering in general. I didnt know how you had run the races in the past. I do think it would be potentially faster for someone to change you batteries, providing they can do it fast. But its really no big deal, I was just wondering.

its like a caddy in golf lol

Brian, do you still want ten dollars from participants so we can have trophies?

yea,  why don't we do that,   I'll pick up trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for both races.

Do you have outlets available for battery charging other than on the speaker? because most likely I (and maybe others) will need a place to charge batteries.
Do most drivers change tires during the f1 and endurance race? If so I may need to do more shopping.
Plus, are you releasing a design of the layout we will be running for both races?

there will be a outlets available for charging batteries,   we will also need to have light up as well.

you can change you tires but I doubt you will need to,  typically it just a matter of 1 or 2 battery changes and alot of concentration.   :o ;D

I'll try and get a layout drawn up and posted.   I might need to swing by before the race and pic up the track that is at the warehouse, as I don't have enough at home for what we entend to setup .

I'll post the track pic when I get it drawn up.

Guys,

Ryan would like to have a practice race this thursday before the Enduro.   if you are interested in racing this week please let me know and we'll get it setup.  I'll also need to pick up the track to have here at home for the races.

I would be interested, but let me get this straight, the enduro is this thursday? or is the practice race this thrusday? and if we do a practice race where will it be and what time? thanks

the enduro is on the 26th.    the practice race would be this thursday.

So who is planning on making the practice if we have one?   I need to know so I can schedule it. 

thanks.

I would like to come, this thursday.

I cant. I got a play to go to. Yipee!!   :P

so far it would be:   Me, Ryan and Nic.  :D

Chad, Luke and Russ can't make it.  :censored:

I'm good either way, so if were going to do it let me know by tonight. and the meeting details. :lamo:

I talked with Andy and he thinks he can make it.  so that would make 4 of us,  My boy cygen will probably come as well   :D

Well we are going to race tomorrow.   lets meet at 6 like usual.    :flex:

what we racing 02 f1s?
 

yea,  it will be strickly 02's and F1's

strickly huh, wow well I better not bring my AWD stink.

 :oops   I guess I should say Racer and F1.  :D

OK so how about some finalization and discussion on some of the things that have been discussed so far in this thread, and some that havent yet.

Time and Place - Where and When?
Rules -  and etiquette  :angel:
Trophies - Are there going to be any and do we need to bring some money?  :flex:
Turn Marshals  :police:
Lights - Do you have enough?
Food and Drinks - Anybody want to get some pizza's or something?
Needed items - Power cords, Chargers, Etc.
Crowd Control -  ::)

I am up for some five buck hot and ready pizza.  :flex:

when and where:   it will be at my house at 6pm.   I'll email everyone the address.
Rules:  same as what we normally have.
Trophies,  yes I will have trophies for the top 3 finishers for each of the races.  Please bring $10 for an entry fee (will cover trophies)
Turn Marshals.    yes,   it's your car, you turn it over lol   :D
Lights.   I should have plenty of lights.
Food and drink. - Lets do pizza and drinks.
Needed items.  you might want to bring  a table, extension cord and powerstirp if you have them.
Crowd control.  you can take care of that Russ   :flex:

I'll bring money for the pizza I know I am not winning a Trophy so ya'll can buy your own award lol jk.

 :oops I ordered the trophies to late and they won't be here in time. :censored:

I'll award them and take pictures at the race following the Enduro and F1 500

So when you say we run the normal rules does that means we don't have to all run the same motor? Can we can run other motors rather than just the hfay season 6?

thanks for this question,

yes,  you can run any of the normal motors that are allowed, including the HFAY Season 5 & 6 motors.

so who is planning on making the race? 

I can make it to the race :D

I was planning on it but it looks like my cousin can't help me tile my apartment any other day but thursday. so things aren't looking good unless I can get him to come another day.

I'm planning on being there, but with my current situation I cant say 100% for sure.

  I will be there,,,   are we going to monster jam after????   need to know , so I can bring the equip....

I'm not going to make it again!
Ryan R

We should have time,  I don't see why we shouldn't be able to run the monster trucks.

Nic,  any update on if you can make it?

Russ,  let me know if something changes.

I hope you'll both be able to make it.

I busted my chaps last night and this morning trying to get all the painting done a day early called my cousin I will keep you posted don't know yet.

  Cool,,,, Ill bring the mother of all monster courses

here is the track that we will be running.  if you notice we will have a pit area,  when you remove your car you'll need to do it at the pit area.  :D

(http://www.saltlakemini-z.com/forum/gallery/1/thumb_1_26_06_08_9_50_40_0.jpg) (http://www.saltlakemini-z.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1580)

WOW!! Thats cool!!   :o

Great time last night.   I really liked the track flow and the racing was simply Awesome !!

Finishing positions

Racer 1hr Race

Brian - 1st place 245 laps
Chad - 2nd place 235 laps
Russ - 3rd place 233 laps
Luke - 4th place 214 laps
Cygen - 5th place 85 laps
Ryan - 6th place 80 laps

Fast Lap - Brian - 12.52


F1 1hr Race (adjusted for missed laps)

Chad - 1st place - 242 laps
Brian - 2nd place - 227 laps
Ryan - 3rd place - 201 laps
Luke - 4th place - 199 laps
Russ - 5th place - 181 laps

Fast Lap - Brian - 12.48  

Great Job guys.   As to Lukes Suggestion maybe we should run 2 enduro races a year.

Man I sure love running on thost big tracks,  Maybe next time we should use all the track.  :D

Trophies will be awarded at the next race, it will be on July 10th.

Oh, and for those of you that got pictures of the track,  post them up..   I had my camera right there and didn't get a picture   :oops

I LOVED it!
The f1 race was best because my car worked, unlike the enduro >:( :'(. But it was still great. :)

 :laugh: :laugh:  All other races will seen way too fast,,, I think we should run a half hour race once a month....

I thought some of you got pictures of the track?   you going to post them?

Trophies came in today.   they will be awarded at the next race.   The ones with the flames are for the F1 race,  the Flag ones are for the Freedom Enduro.

click for larger view  :D

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Aparently my dad got a few pictures sorry I didn't get them on sooner :oops They are now in my gallery

Edited in the pictures.... :D - brian

Ryans Gallery (http://www.saltlakemini-z.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=116;u=5)

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very cool definately a race I wish I went to.

sorry you weren't able to make it.. :(