RC racing

[Goober]

Who's doing it?

Just went to my first RC Short Course race today. Came in 4th in the first heat, 5th in the main with my junk Slash 4x4... running a Castle Creations 3800kv 4 pole :smokin:


Pic of said truck

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/283723_3344084886535_1335647724_n.jpg



Anyone else doing scale racing this summer? Maybe set up an SBZ race?

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I never raced but i had a nitro stadium truck years ago. It was fun. I'd like to get a nice brushless rock crawler though. I got sick of going fast, spinning out and hitting something and breaking A arms and such.

[SN95N/A]

Jus curious where do u get something like this and what's it cost?and got ask how fast is it lol

[zlou363lx]

hobby stores or online is where i shop for them. i don't know of any good hobby shops around you, but hobbytown usa in fields ertel has a good selection. that's where i typically go for my hpi car

[SN95N/A]

Thanks not trying to hijack the thread would just like to get one no clue on what I'm looking for

[Goober]

I got mine off of Craigslist, but I knew what I was looking for. www.Stormerhobbies.com is hard to beat on kit prices, but you gotta wait. I personally go to a local hobby shop in Wapak and they treat me very good.

[Goober]

Jus curious where do u get something like this and what's it cost?and got ask how fast is it lol

My setup? It was $240 for the motor and ESC, truck was $150 used, $50 Li-po battery, geared out to 52-53 MPH and it gets there RIGHT NOW. Traxxas is some of the best stuff for beginners to start with, because every hobby shop carries parts for Traxxas trucks.

[Mista Bone]

Where you racing at?

I have a Slash that I converted to brushless, but no where to play since local hobby shop closed over a year ago.

[Blackout]

I have a a Traxxas T-Maxx Nitro and its a blast. They make alot of parts for them and you can do just about everything you can think of to them. I just like the T-Maxx because you can take through tall grass. I adjust the suspension and them I can take it on concrete and just let it fly!..

You can gear any car or truck nitro/electric to go any speed you wish. It just depends on what you want.

[Goober]

Where you racing at?

I have a Slash that I converted to brushless, but no where to play since local hobby shop closed over a year ago.

Here in the way-up-north Ohio. I'm running a summer series at some backyard tracks 5-10 min. east of Wapakoneta.

[motox159]

Dirt Country outside of Blanchester has a RC track. Pretty sure they have some pretty big races out there with those things too.

[sean]

I have a team associated monster GT. Nitro with 2 speed tranny forward and reverse. Needs a tune. I need to get over to you chris.

[Pitbull1052]

there's a place in florence over by all the recruiting stations that has an excellent selection and a ton of parts I did a deans connector swap on mine and couldnt find the parts anywhere went there they had a ton of them.... I just have a traxxas and it's even an electric one and it'll do about 40....

[1987LXVert]

I know they just built a pretty nice track in Wilmington on 73 just off 71. If your coming 71 north you go rt on 73 and it's about 1/2 to 3/4 a mile up on the right.

[cobrajoe]

There is a indoor track down in Batavia now at the old Red Barn Flea market.

[RACEME]

There is a dirt oval and indoor carpet track here in Bateville at Linville hobbies. I take my boys down there to watch the races once in a while.

[Mista Bone]

I wish there was a track like that closer.

Reasonable race fees then a $20 membership for free practice and other discounts.

[Goober]

All we have in the area is "backyard" tracks that all run Robotronics timing system. 4 of them are short course tracks and the other is a dirt oval.

A word of warning, stay away from any tracks in the Pleasant Hill, Ohio area. Especially "Uncle Wes RC Speedway". The track is nothing but a s#!t hole and so is the track promoter.

[Markcore]

Goob...

Just picked up a Revo and Slayer PRO 3.3. Whats a good local shop to use?

[bestracing]

Goob...

Just picked up a Revo and Slayer PRO 3.3. Whats a good local shop to use?


there's a place in florence over by all the recruiting stations that has an excellent selection and a ton of parts I did a deans connector swap on mine and couldnt find the parts anywhere went there they had a ton of them.... I just have a traxxas and it's even an electric one and it'll do about 40....

I have a bunch of old stuff. Team Losi JR-X2, 2 Blackfoot trucks and a Kyosho Burns DX. My electrics are brush motors and one has a Novak speed controller.

I haven't messed with them much lately except during Halloween when I mount a big spider to my buggy chassis and chase kids with it. :lol:

[Goober]

Goob...

Just picked up a Revo and Slayer PRO 3.3. Whats a good local shop to use?

http://local.yahoo.com/OH/Dayton/Recreation+Sporting+Goods/Hobbies/Hobby+Shops

I've been to The Hobby Shop before, IIRC they have a lot of stuff, but more geared towards airplanes. Also RC Hobby Center on Harshman is a full service Traxxas dealer, and not too far from the base.

I personally deal with A.J. at Dad's Toy Shop in Wapakoneta (15 minutes from the house).