ricrush
WillG4prez!!
Gee just what are you talking about? LOL
Anyhow about this event.....The phones have been buzzing this event has got people talking.....cant wait!!!!
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Anyhow about this event.....The phones have been buzzing this event has got people talking.....cant wait!!!!
TWEAKED RACING
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MAN O MAN, Miss a couple races and you get thrown under the bus!!!
At least I know I have Tad to back me up here!
Yea Darren, We hope to make it, but its a long way til October, but we are going to try and make it happen.
Dan,,, The FEET will be ready, so just bring on the EXCALIBORING truck, and lets go!!!
Mr. Krush, who? Hummm
Tim/TWEAKED RACING
At least I know I have Tad to back me up here!
Yea Darren, We hope to make it, but its a long way til October, but we are going to try and make it happen.
Dan,,, The FEET will be ready, so just bring on the EXCALIBORING truck, and lets go!!!
Mr. Krush, who? Hummm
Tim/TWEAKED RACING
We are not limiting entires Matt, so you can run both 4 wheel crazy and 1st blood!
carcrusher
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So how am I going to race against myself in every class for the finals?
WOW! See this guys! Matt is claiming victory 10 months out LOL! Well dude I guess your gonna have to learn how to drive with a radio in each hand and steer with your thumbs!
So how am I going to race against myself in every class for the finals?
Nope, there doesn't
carcrusher
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Looks like I gotta get to work and build 2398472348907 more clods so Mike has another truck to face in each race of round 1 . . . . . .
More seriously though, any idea on when the class rules will be posted? There's a lot of work to be done and I don't want to start building new trucks only to have them be illegal later on.
More seriously though, any idea on when the class rules will be posted? There's a lot of work to be done and I don't want to start building new trucks only to have them be illegal later on.
We are putting the finishing touches on them now. Nothing out of the ordinary, Just want to try and cover all the bases.
Looks like I gotta get to work and build 2398472348907 more clods so Mike has another truck to face in each race of round 1 . . . . . .
More seriously though, any idea on when the class rules will be posted? There's a lot of work to be done and I don't want to start building new trucks only to have them be illegal later on.
A 4 Wheel Crazy retro truck????? What body did you use a Ranger or Toyota? I am busting my butt here to get my Aces High and Stomper Bully done for this. Actually I hope to have them done for the Springs. Actually I need to get them done soon so it gives me a chance to drive them a bit. I haven't driven an RC in 15 years!!! I am sure I will be in last place, but they at least should look cool!!
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carcrusher
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I was planning on using a Ford (close enough, not a crew cab) but after the announcement that the entries will be unlimited, it's kind of turned me off to the whole thing. It's hard to have an elimination race where 3 guys are over 40% of the field in almost every class. Oh well, if it works for everyone else then that's great.
But yeah - I have an old Parma Decal kit from the early '90s that has First Blood, 4 Wheel Crazy, Virginia Giant, No Problem and Evil Force. I've been trying to find someone to copy them for me but there aren't a ton of places who can reproduce printed vinyl with white ink.
But yeah - I have an old Parma Decal kit from the early '90s that has First Blood, 4 Wheel Crazy, Virginia Giant, No Problem and Evil Force. I've been trying to find someone to copy them for me but there aren't a ton of places who can reproduce printed vinyl with white ink.
DEVASTATOR
Defiance Racing
I am not against multiple entries by one person but I am curious as to how it will be handled in setting up the brackets. More info is needed.
M AnderStorm
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I have a truck in the works that I'd love to run in the retro class, but I don't think I'd be able to make the event. Plus I do need to get a new stock clod body to get it done.
ricrush
WillG4prez!!
Kid Crazy and Toyotaman....would be great to meet you guys there if you went.
As far as the single/multipile entry deal goes I will say I have seen it run with good results. In the days of Monsters and Sled Dragons here in Illinois multipile entries were allowed. We ran almost twice a month during the series. It really was alot of fun! Now other series are doing the same thing very succesfully. Its all about having a good time with the guys.
I just cant wait for this event as it looks to be one of the biggest clod/solid axle events ever! Really looking forward to the gathering of a great group of people. Hopefully some new people will be able to experience I hobby as well. I am spoiled as its been in the Chicago area for years. I can remember going and drooling over Esp chassis's and the Bennett Chassis's back in the day!
As far as the single/multipile entry deal goes I will say I have seen it run with good results. In the days of Monsters and Sled Dragons here in Illinois multipile entries were allowed. We ran almost twice a month during the series. It really was alot of fun! Now other series are doing the same thing very succesfully. Its all about having a good time with the guys.
I just cant wait for this event as it looks to be one of the biggest clod/solid axle events ever! Really looking forward to the gathering of a great group of people. Hopefully some new people will be able to experience I hobby as well. I am spoiled as its been in the Chicago area for years. I can remember going and drooling over Esp chassis's and the Bennett Chassis's back in the day!
When I thought about doing this event, one goal that I had in mind was to create an*atmosphere that would make the industry take a look at all of the dedicated solid axle monster truck racers that are out there. So I started brain storming, and I asked my self, it would be super cool if we were to have an gathering where we could say we*had the most Clodbusters in 1 place at one time. I think this would open Tamiya's eyes to see that there is still a huge following for this truck, and help them realize that maybe the truck needs to be re-released or maybe even be updated. After that, I went a step farther and thought it would be event cooler to have the most solid axle monster trucks in one place at one time period. With that being said, the last thing on my mind was limiting entries. There are other factors that influced this decision, include the justification of having participants travel from great distances to get as much track time as possible. There are a few ways for*multiple entries work successfully. Over several years of running this format,* I have found that what works best is the following:
*If one racer has to face off against them self, he or she chooses to advance the truck that they wish to run in the next round. They run the truck in the lane that They choose, and record a time to be used for the next rounds lane choice. Now, lets say in the unfortunate event that somehow the truck gets disqualified during that run by hitting the timing system, or red lighting ect. then that truck will be disqualified and the truck that was not chosen to advance initially will be the one to advance. At this point the participant must run the 2nd truck to get a time for the next rounds lane choice. In the unfortunate event that this run gets disqualified due to hitting the timing system, or red lighting ect..
then the 2nd truck will still advance, because we have a rule that states the first truck to commit the infraction is the truck that will be eliminated.
*We are looking to first establish a base line with this initial event to see how it goes without hindering the events potential by limiting the amount of entries a person can bring. I can say from experience that having an excessive amount of* multiple entries can become taxing, because you have so many trucks to keep up with and keep running. If you have the means to have multiple entries, by all means be my guest. Yes it increases your chances of advancing through the bracket,* but you also have to take into consideration the fact that this event will be taking place at the I-hobby expo, which will have plenty of things to see in conjunction with the great event that we are planning. With that said you may also want to have time go check out, the exhibitors as well as converse with your fellow competitors and friends. If you have so many entries to maintain you may not have the opportunity to see as much of the expo as you can and make the most out of the event in its entirety. If your not concerned with that aspect of the show, then enter as many trucks as you want.* At the end of the day, participants all have different reasons for attending an event, but the main goal is for everyone to have Fun. If you want to enter multiple trucks in each class, that perfectly fine, or if you want to enter one truck and have time to checkout the show and catch up with friends and fellow racers that fine as well. I just hope to see everyone there, for a great weekend of racing and fellowship, that will hopefully be a memorable experience for all that are involved.
*If one racer has to face off against them self, he or she chooses to advance the truck that they wish to run in the next round. They run the truck in the lane that They choose, and record a time to be used for the next rounds lane choice. Now, lets say in the unfortunate event that somehow the truck gets disqualified during that run by hitting the timing system, or red lighting ect. then that truck will be disqualified and the truck that was not chosen to advance initially will be the one to advance. At this point the participant must run the 2nd truck to get a time for the next rounds lane choice. In the unfortunate event that this run gets disqualified due to hitting the timing system, or red lighting ect..
then the 2nd truck will still advance, because we have a rule that states the first truck to commit the infraction is the truck that will be eliminated.
*We are looking to first establish a base line with this initial event to see how it goes without hindering the events potential by limiting the amount of entries a person can bring. I can say from experience that having an excessive amount of* multiple entries can become taxing, because you have so many trucks to keep up with and keep running. If you have the means to have multiple entries, by all means be my guest. Yes it increases your chances of advancing through the bracket,* but you also have to take into consideration the fact that this event will be taking place at the I-hobby expo, which will have plenty of things to see in conjunction with the great event that we are planning. With that said you may also want to have time go check out, the exhibitors as well as converse with your fellow competitors and friends. If you have so many entries to maintain you may not have the opportunity to see as much of the expo as you can and make the most out of the event in its entirety. If your not concerned with that aspect of the show, then enter as many trucks as you want.* At the end of the day, participants all have different reasons for attending an event, but the main goal is for everyone to have Fun. If you want to enter multiple trucks in each class, that perfectly fine, or if you want to enter one truck and have time to checkout the show and catch up with friends and fellow racers that fine as well. I just hope to see everyone there, for a great weekend of racing and fellowship, that will hopefully be a memorable experience for all that are involved.
HawnMT
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Well said Bari. We allow multiple entries in our series and it works for us. For the less experienced racers, mulitple entries allows them more track time by having more trucks. But more experienced racers will probably limit themselves to no more than two entries. Anymore than that and your running around like a chicken with its head cutoff if you advance into later rounds of the bracketing, which takes the fun out of the event.
Toyotaman, i wish we had a spot for the USA-1 but we dont have a class for them. :-(