offroad schedule

Date: Fri Feb 3 1:44 PM, 2006

offroad schedule

Date: Fri Feb 3 3:38 PM, 2006

It's about time, lol. I'm starting to get that itch

Date: Tue Feb 14 12:03 PM, 2006

Are there any updated pics of the offroad track you can post?

Date: Tue Feb 14 12:14 PM, 2006

Does anyone run 1/10th electric on this track?

Date: Tue Feb 14 1:25 PM, 2006

Hey Ron, I think there are a few out there, normally 1/10 electric and nitro are thrown into one class. Andrew

Date: Tue Feb 14 1:26 PM, 2006

Yep we run the 1/10 electric at the track . Actually the new layout will have the best of both worlds . When done. Should be a big turn out .

Date: Tue Feb 14 1:29 PM, 2006

Andrew wrote:

Hey Ron, I think there are a few out there, normally 1/10 electric and nitro are thrown into one class. Andrew

Wont need to do that this year .Ive been talking to a lot of guys from indoor(CARPET TRACK) and electric is making a big come back.

Date: Tue Feb 14 4:16 PM, 2006

Sweet...I hate being beat by electrics

Date: Tue Feb 14 4:34 PM, 2006

Date: Tue Feb 14 4:45 PM, 2006

Sounds good! It seems that electric is making a comeback in Toronto - we're just waiting on 2 or 3 tracks to open up this season, as promised...

Right now, 1/18 offroad indoor has been taking off strong!

Date: Wed Feb 15 8:02 AM, 2006

1/18 offroad is alot of fun .Went over to Ftr micro in the USA and had a blast.Ran a vendetta,pretty durable as well.

I thought that there was only one track allowed to be open in the GTA,well thats what they think anyway.LOL

How is the hobby out that way is it growing like down in niagara,or at a stand still?It always surprises me how many tracks open and close in such an area like the GTA.

matt

Date: Wed Feb 15 12:44 PM, 2006

Yeah, you would think that tracks in Toronto would be very successful, and have awesome turnouts, but they don't, st. kitts has many more racers, well atleast in 1/10...1/12 turnouts are dwindling everywhere, and not just S. Ont, but everywhere in general.

Date: Wed Feb 15 1:22 PM, 2006

Well, right now in the GTA, Fast Cats in oakville seems to own the indoor onroad - they had 170 entries for their last big race.

In downtown Toronto, the 1/18 offroad track (www.torontozees.com) has been slowly gathering more and more interest for this scale - since it's so cheap to buy a kit (i.e. $200 RTR), it's easy for an ex-R/C enthusiast to come onboard again. If this track moves to a larger unit, then 1/10 electric will happen.

There are two major outdoor tracks (for 1/8 and 1/10) projected to be in operation by the spring. One is already built and ready, we are told. Many of the 1/10th nitro and electric onroad racers (outdoor) have showed interest in switching or integrating offroad, if/when they are re-assured of tracks being open for racing.

This Hobby seems to go in cycles, in terms of interest. 1/10 offroad grew nicely in the late 80s, based on word of mouth alone. Now, we have something we never had back then - the INTERNET - spreading the word is much easier... but newer generation R/C potentials, have many other distractions at hand to deal with (i.e. video games, technology, etc..)

So maybe it all balances out in the end. Sure would be nice to see this hobby's interest grow again...

any thoughts?

Date: Fri Feb 17 2:35 PM, 2006

Right now the turnouts are not that good for the normal weekly races at Fastcats even though it is a fantastic facility. Niagara seems to have as large if not bigger turnouts. Some newer people in the hobby think that a big $ figure has to go with the fun part but that isn't the case. Keeping it fun, competitive pricing and not pissing people off is the only way that tracks will survive in what is really a small RC car community.

Is the Great lakes schedule out yet?

Date: Fri Feb 17 3:22 PM, 2006

They are just finalizing a few things should be done and up on this site by tuesday along with are schedule

MAtt

Date: Wed Feb 22 12:44 AM, 2006

I would like to see some track run a serious mid week race night I think they could do well. If you are going to a race on the weekend many times you need to run your car to test it. There is no better way than in the heat of competition. Also, when you have a serious r/c addiction once a week won't cut it !!!! Being that we are are 44 degrees north of the equator we need good lights.That's my 2 cents.!!

Date: Wed Feb 22 1:55 PM, 2006

I agree with Martin, a mid week race would be awesome.

Date: Wed Feb 22 8:19 PM, 2006

Martin you going to make it to the indoor champs @ merrition on the 31st of march -2 of april.

Weeknight and Sunday racing that would be fun . Get that electric truck ready Daryll Nicholls and the boys got there electric stuff ready for a shot @ YOUR TITLE.

MATT

Date: Wed Feb 22 11:50 PM, 2006

Sorry Matt have to work every other weekend and that's one of them. Darryl and I used to race dirt oval some off-road together. I see brushless is legal for mod now I would like to try it in my truck, and see what's like. Can,t wait till the dirt fly's.

P.s. Midweek racing should be on a wed. so you have 2 days between weekend races.

Date: Thu Feb 23 8:47 PM, 2006

Hey Matt,

I see your trash talking for me! I've raced with Martin a bit over the years. The only times I have done exceptionally well on an offroad track is when the majority of the infield is flooded and the track turns into 3/4 dirt oval!

That was at Steel Town years ago.... I remember some hot shot asking who I was

Have the classes been figured out? I need to pick up a vehicle of some kind. I don't see my XX cutting it any more. It should work for Gina to learn on though

I will see you sunday!

Date: Mon Feb 27 9:51 AM, 2006

Anyone running XXX-4's here? For the small portion of electrics that run, is 2WD or 4WD more prevalent?

Date: Mon Feb 27 11:26 AM, 2006

In the past 2 wd electric has been the most popular , but every year is different who Knows what will happen this year?

MAtt

Date: Mon Feb 27 3:59 PM, 2006

cool... Where is the actual location of the offroad track? I have never been - can't seem to find anything on a website. Also, what month are you looking to kick off the season - end of April?

Thanks!

Date: Mon Feb 27 7:49 PM, 2006

It's in Wellandport on south chippawa road. Website is www.niagararcoffroad.com

Date: Mon Feb 27 8:26 PM, 2006

ENd of april early MAy depending on the weather. enter 6965 south chippawa rd . into map quest and that will get you there

matt

Date: Mon Feb 27 8:30 PM, 2006

Here is the 2006 Offroad Canadian Championship Series.
June 9,10,11 Full Throttle.
June 17,18 2006 Sammy's Speedway
June 30, July 1, 2, 2006 GRC Quebec
July 15, 16, 2006 Niagara Offroad
July 29, 30, 2006 Action Hobbies
August 12,13 2006 Bellevegas
August 25, 26, 27 2006 Sprucewood King City
September 9,10 2006 Final TBA

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Still working on our track schedule

matt

Date: Wed Mar 1 7:00 PM, 2006

Hey Matt,

Is there a lot of interest in 4WD Electric? I have a barely used XX4 I bought when they first came out. I bet the thing only has 5 days on it... I was going to sell it to get some $$$ to buy a 2WD.... Hmm, may consider running that then. I was leaning towards a truck

We'll see, talk to you on sunday

Daryll

Date: Sat Mar 4 1:11 PM, 2006

Hey Matt,

Will you be holding any other big/trophy races this year besides the GLORCs race??

I'm thinking of trying 1/8 buggy this year, I have to get back to playing in the dirt! Not sure how many races I'll get too since I'll still be racing 1/8 on road, but if there is some mid week racing I might be able to come out some more. Just looking at the places I can race at before I take the plunge!

Ron

Date: Sat Mar 4 4:58 PM, 2006

Yes we will be having the Summer Sizzler and The Fall Finale, haven't decided if we will be having any mid week races.

Date: Mon Mar 6 12:14 AM, 2006

Oh Oh ! Ron is taking the "plunge" ? Look out Matt and Martin ! Yer getting plunged !

Anyway, can You make Your Schedule so it doesn`t conflict with the Ontario 1/8 On Road Race Clubs ? Thats not asking much is it ?

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