Mini-Z Racing Comes to Surrey!

[Admin]

2 classes – Stock & Mod - $5.00 Per Class.
Time and Date:
10:00AM to 4:00PM Sunday December 20, 2009
Doors open at 9:00AM for those who wish to help with set up.
Random door Prizes!
Plenty of chairs on site, but feel free to bring your own tables.
Location:
14925 100 Ave / Forest Manor

http://www.condosurrey.com/display_c...ilding_id=5211 (http://www.condosurrey.com/display_complex_map.php?building_id=5211)

Parking on right side as soon as you turn in off 100 Ave or a little further and turn right for some more spots.

Head towards the office sign and we will be in common room - the stand alone building.

[4mods]

I've been saving up for this, lol. Can't wait to run on a track again!

[JHC]

I'll try to come early so I can help

[DVO]

I'll be there, yea... If only for a short visit... Gonna bring my heli's, too, so bring a hardhat...;)

Not gonna race tho'... So don't hold or wait or nothing... Just to be clear... heh

[DVO]

I imagine most of those attending will be there or on the way there right now... I'm gathering up my Celectra and batteries and mXX heli's... I'll leave the Novus at home... It's a bit nutso yet to be near too many ppl...;)

I'll see ya all in a bit!

[4mods]

What a blast! Great racing going on today! Thanks for the loaner car Brian!

[BERNIE]

i had an awesome time

[JHC]

hey yah that's a great race with all of you. looking more racing with you guys in the 2010. thanks Brian and Joseph today.

[RFick73]

My Daughter & I enjoyed it!

Thanx to all that came out and made it a great time.

Maybe next time I'll bring warmer socks & some hot chocolate for the kids. =)

[Admin]

Looks like January 10th might be the next race

hope to have it every 2 weeks until the end of March

[Admin]

Looks like January 10th might be the next race

hope to have it every 2 weeks until the end of March

yes the 10th is confirmed :)

[RFick73]

Sweet! Guess what Just came in today?!?

I got my MR-03 Chassis & the Lambo body!

I'm just waiting on the TX now.
Both Parcels cleared customs @ the same time but CP only processed one of the two for delivery today. Boo!

It's okay, I can wait for the TX, the shop has one that I may be able to borrow if I beg enough! ;) Brian & Joseph please!? >>Big puppy dog eyes and pouty lip<<

I'm assuming my TX will arrive on the 4th.
The day after my B-Day, happy B-Day prezzie to me!

See ya'll on the track!

[Gonzo007]

I might come out and watch next time.

Colin

[RFick73]

Well, I got the TX now too!

I've picked up a couple sets of rechargeable AAA's so I'm all ready for race day!
Maybe I should get a third set too, just so I have enough and don't have to push the batts to charge while were racing.

How many sets do ya'll go though on a race day if you let your batts charge @ 1C for an hour+/-?!?

When I show up this week, I prolly won't have the timing system bought/installed into my Mini-Z.
I just plan on running with the pack. I'll hopefully have it in by the next race.
Then I can actually race etc & see how my times are. =)

See ya all on the track!

[JHC]

1 set of battery will last a 10 to 15 minutes or more at the most, so about 2 races per set is enough. We use 6 sets of battery for 2 cars (me and my son). so you'll be alright for 3 sets. :) see you there.

[RFick73]

>>Big Booming Voice<< Sunday! SuNdAy!! SUNDAY!!! Be there!!! =)

[Gonzo007]

I think I might try and come by tomorrow and check out the action.

Colin

[DVO]

Seeing we just got back from racing not too long ago, I donno if I'll make it there for this one... We'll see how alive I feel when I crawl out from under my rock...

[BERNIE]

Seeing we just got back from racing not too long ago, I donno if I'll make it there for this one... We'll see how alive I feel when I crawl out from under my rock...

what he said^^^^^^^

[RFick73]

Hey guys, I had a BLAST yesterday!

Thanx to all whom came out!
Ya'll start showing up on time now ya hear!? ;)

And a special Thank You to CRC for holding this event.
I had a tonne of fun and I'll be sure to come out again in two weeks!

See Ya'll there!

[RFick73]

A question to all the racers that have been & will be out to the Mini-Z Races...

Apparently there are quite a few different configurations that the RCP Track can be placed in.

Brian has printed out 3 different setups so far & apparently we have raced on each one now.
Do you like having the track configuration changed each new race day?
Do you prefer to have it the same?

I can see pros/cons for both. The biggest Pro being you get to know the course better and therefore run a bit faster.

Maybe Pick a track type and stick to it for 2-3 race days then change out to the next in rotation?

I personally like the challenge of changing.
Heck, I'd like to see other configurations used too perhaps. (Oval, Etc..)

Whatcha all think?

Maybe Brian can chime in and let us know exactly what RCP Track they currently have...

You can go to these sites to see many different configurations...
http://www.saltlakemini-z.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;u=1;cat=107
http://www.mini-az.com/

[4mods]

Rotating tracks is the best idea from my eyes. Good drivers are good drivers, don't matter what track you put infront of them!

[RFick73]

I'm of the same line of thought.
Then again, being out once and placing sure don't make me a "GOOD" driver! ;)

[JHC]

What ! you mean needs to change the track layout ? :) All the race I join different config. layout anyways. Well I like your opinion, lets see on the next race, for me I just need to have fun not winning. I'm used to being last finisher, everybody beating me big time in every race. :))

[Admin]

This year we have 3 wide L's so there is many track layout options

I was going to print out all the layouts and keep them in a binder

Maybe next season we will add 1 or 2 more to get an even bigger layout

[RFick73]

That would work out well!

Maybe even take the layouts and place um up here in the forum somewhere in a sticky topic or something.

Then we can all vote even if we are unable to make it out etc. >>shrugs<<

3 Sets.. Hurm, should prove interesting on the layouts that we can get. =)

Anyone wanna wrap your car in foam/rubber and try a figure 8? ;)

[Admin]

So who is coming out again this Sunday the 24th?

[RFick73]

Oh, I'll be there!!!

My dad will also be coming for at least the morning portion with his new MR-02 as well!

[JHC]

Not sure this coming Sunday, depends on BigBoss (wife) :). But I'll try to come.

[4mods]

I'm in, I have yet to pick up the radio I found for a deal so I might have to still take you up on the offer of your spare radio Brian.

See you there!

[JHC]

I'm in, I have yet to pick up the radio I found for a deal so I might have to still take you up on the offer of your spare radio Brian.

See you there!

I can offer my 2.4 radio as well for you to use. Just to make sure you'll be there this coming race. :)

[4mods]

Right on, I'm really looking forward to it again! Thanks all.

[DVO]

Sam and I will make an appearance as usual... We got a few other things on the go, too, but, we'll still make it out at least to say hi, watch a heat or 2...

[BERNIE]

i will be there to help setup

[RFick73]

My dad & I should be there around 9ish too...

[4mods]

I'm pretty excited to finally try out my new z, of course I will be packing the others as well with me to take around the track.

[RFick73]

I will be there again this Sunday from 9 on.

I MAY have a work related function that I am hosting later that day around 3pm (Rock Climbing)

It sucks that it conflicts with the racing, but I'll come out, have some fun then I guess head on off just as all the fun is starting. =(

Oh well, thems the brakes right!?

See ya'll Sunday!

Hey Brian, you scan in those track configurations yet?
We should get some options posted up so we can pre-vote on the setup.