Sunday, December 24, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
11/4/2017
Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
NEW layout!!!!
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SC5M
Signed up for SC On Road, was the only one >> so, in SC Oval!!!!!
TQ'd first qual. Took the tires off and the lipo out so I can race the SC10GT-E.
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SC10GT-E
This is my OVAL SC!!!! TQ'd 2nd qual.
Bobby and I touched as I was passing him and I piped the SC10GT-E taking a front link loose.
Was able to finish 3rd.
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Spec-R S2
13.5 Spec TC >> TQ'd all quals and then >>>>>>> Manny showed up!!!
Took him 1/3 of the race to get by me for the win!!!!!!!
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Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
NEW layout!!!!
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SC5M
Signed up for SC On Road, was the only one >> so, in SC Oval!!!!!
TQ'd first qual. Took the tires off and the lipo out so I can race the SC10GT-E.
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SC10GT-E
This is my OVAL SC!!!! TQ'd 2nd qual.
Bobby and I touched as I was passing him and I piped the SC10GT-E taking a front link loose.
Was able to finish 3rd.
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Spec-R S2
13.5 Spec TC >> TQ'd all quals and then >>>>>>> Manny showed up!!!
Took him 1/3 of the race to get by me for the win!!!!!!!
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Monday, October 30, 2017
10/22/2017
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
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GT2-E
Pinion gear came loose in first Qual. :-(
Qual'd 4th and finished 4th.
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SC5M
NEW Proline Hole Shots on the rear, made lapping the field in the 1st qual easy!!!!!!
Choose the WRONG place on drivers stand >>> I-BEAM. Lost site of SC5M four times during main to finish 3rd.
Top 3 finished within 1.517 sec total of each other!!!! That's CLOSE!!!!!!
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SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
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GT2-E
Pinion gear came loose in first Qual. :-(
Qual'd 4th and finished 4th.
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SC5M
NEW Proline Hole Shots on the rear, made lapping the field in the 1st qual easy!!!!!!
Choose the WRONG place on drivers stand >>> I-BEAM. Lost site of SC5M four times during main to finish 3rd.
Top 3 finished within 1.517 sec total of each other!!!! That's CLOSE!!!!!!
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Friday, September 22, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
8/26/2017
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Going through some old files.
My first "official" RC race was 1/21/2006 at 555 Raceway in Bartow, FL.
1/21/2017 <<< Eleven years later had raced 638 races!!!!
As of today (8/26/2017) 667 races and MORE are planed!! :-)
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At no time ever had I thought I would have been in RC 11 and half years!!!!!
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Going through some old files.
My first "official" RC race was 1/21/2006 at 555 Raceway in Bartow, FL.
1/21/2017 <<< Eleven years later had raced 638 races!!!!
As of today (8/26/2017) 667 races and MORE are planed!! :-)
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At no time ever had I thought I would have been in RC 11 and half years!!!!!
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
8/19/2017
Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
Hoping for a GOOD day of On Road racing, was NOT disappointed!!!
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Spec-R S2
13.5 TC
TQ'd first qual and removed right front a-arm during second qual!!!
Odd bit NO parts broken!!!!! Flexed enough to pull arm pin out of mounts!
Lost both pivot balls, hobby shop didn't have the ones needed, so. Checking bits, AE shock 6472 shock bushing with a little trimming and enlarging the mount hole, had two pivot balls.
A bit of tire sauce and go at to tone for win #199 of 666 races!
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SC10GT-E
5 laps into first qual, pinion gear wanted to see the outside wall of the track, turn two!!
Gear was located and new set screw used. Thought it would be a good idea to put an outer, smaller, gear on also, so if gear was to come loose, wouldn't have to look for it.
TQ'd second qual, well enough to get the pole for the main.
Go at the tone for win #200 of 667 races.
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Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
Hoping for a GOOD day of On Road racing, was NOT disappointed!!!
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Spec-R S2
13.5 TC
TQ'd first qual and removed right front a-arm during second qual!!!
Odd bit NO parts broken!!!!! Flexed enough to pull arm pin out of mounts!
Lost both pivot balls, hobby shop didn't have the ones needed, so. Checking bits, AE shock 6472 shock bushing with a little trimming and enlarging the mount hole, had two pivot balls.
A bit of tire sauce and go at to tone for win #199 of 666 races!
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SC10GT-E
5 laps into first qual, pinion gear wanted to see the outside wall of the track, turn two!!
Gear was located and new set screw used. Thought it would be a good idea to put an outer, smaller, gear on also, so if gear was to come loose, wouldn't have to look for it.
TQ'd second qual, well enough to get the pole for the main.
Go at the tone for win #200 of 667 races.
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Monday, August 14, 2017
8/13/2017
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
SC5M
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T2
Qual'd 4th and piped on lap two, marshal re-hooked right front link for me. Was able to come from 8th for a 5th place finish!!
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Figured out what was going on with my mind. A touch of depression, from >>>>> being in the middle of trying to get house ready to sale so we can move to TN!!!!
Found a fix! IF we are not moved by the end of October, we will be in the Smokies (first full week on November) for a week of R and R!!!!!
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SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
SC5M
Rob picked me up for some off road racing today. Clay, soda treated, JC lil' Chasers are the tires to have. 100 to 60% tread on the rear and 10% in the front work well.
Tire day for me testing other brands and treads to see if there was a better tire. After practice and first qual, Chasers were back on for the main.
TQ and go at the tone, would like to say I looked GREAT driving away with the win, BUT. Piped it 2 times and had to work from 3rd back to 1st, then finished a lap up (crossed the timing loop ahead of the rest, to get a lap on everyone at the end of 6 min main).
2nd started 5th and 3rd started 3rd.
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T2
Qual'd 4th and piped on lap two, marshal re-hooked right front link for me. Was able to come from 8th for a 5th place finish!!
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Figured out what was going on with my mind. A touch of depression, from >>>>> being in the middle of trying to get house ready to sale so we can move to TN!!!!
Found a fix! IF we are not moved by the end of October, we will be in the Smokies (first full week on November) for a week of R and R!!!!!
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Monday, July 31, 2017
7/30/2017
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Rob's car caught fire at work, seat (pass side) shorted out. So, we were about an hour late getting to track. Picked up rental car first.
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Little side bit, getting house cleaned up (remove 18 years of junk) so we can move to TN is taking longer than we thought, so my mind isn't FULLY on racing!!!
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GT2-E
Never made it to half way in first qual, and was done in ST class for the day.
Nosed a jump, moved the motor AND removed the servo mounts from the servo. Didn't have a backup servo.
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SC5M
Qual'd 2nd in first heat, was 3rd after second heat. 2nd round of qual's, my first round was good enough to hold on to 3rd.
Go at the tone and first turn 2nd slowed more than I though he would and NASCARED him, slowed to let him back into 2nd and 3 racers hit him. Screwed 3 jumps (Same jump. 3 laps in a row) finished 7th.
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The BEST part of the day, after signing up while walking back to the pit, seen Jeff and his son Corey (both Team Holly Rollers members, like I am) We haven't seen each other in almost 2 years! Corey is almost 2 feet taller!!!!!
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SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Rob's car caught fire at work, seat (pass side) shorted out. So, we were about an hour late getting to track. Picked up rental car first.
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Little side bit, getting house cleaned up (remove 18 years of junk) so we can move to TN is taking longer than we thought, so my mind isn't FULLY on racing!!!
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GT2-E
Never made it to half way in first qual, and was done in ST class for the day.
Nosed a jump, moved the motor AND removed the servo mounts from the servo. Didn't have a backup servo.
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SC5M
Qual'd 2nd in first heat, was 3rd after second heat. 2nd round of qual's, my first round was good enough to hold on to 3rd.
Go at the tone and first turn 2nd slowed more than I though he would and NASCARED him, slowed to let him back into 2nd and 3 racers hit him. Screwed 3 jumps (Same jump. 3 laps in a row) finished 7th.
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The BEST part of the day, after signing up while walking back to the pit, seen Jeff and his son Corey (both Team Holly Rollers members, like I am) We haven't seen each other in almost 2 years! Corey is almost 2 feet taller!!!!!
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Thursday, July 20, 2017
7/16/2017
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Race fee $$$$ change!!
Was $10 per class up to 2 classes any other FREE!!!
Now $20 unlimited number of classes.
I normally only race ONE class, so my racing over head doubled!!!!
AND >>> new layout!!!! <<< That is a good thing!
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SC5M
My mind is on the move to TN and not fully on racing!!! Qual'd 5th of 12, finished 6th.
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GT2-E
With the race fee change need to race two classes!!
Qual'd 7 of 11, lap 5 >>> piped landing a jump removed right rear!!!
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SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Race fee $$$$ change!!
Was $10 per class up to 2 classes any other FREE!!!
Now $20 unlimited number of classes.
I normally only race ONE class, so my racing over head doubled!!!!
AND >>> new layout!!!! <<< That is a good thing!
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SC5M
My mind is on the move to TN and not fully on racing!!! Qual'd 5th of 12, finished 6th.
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GT2-E
With the race fee change need to race two classes!!
Qual'd 7 of 11, lap 5 >>> piped landing a jump removed right rear!!!
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
6/11/2017
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
SC5M
First race at SS since we decided to move to TN. My mind is on all the bits, to do this move.
Mike, was in the class again, so I knew, it would be a FULL every lap race.
Mike TQ'd and just drove away for the win!!!!
Side bit, Mike and I first met last Feb. We have became friends over the past few months.
Quals are fun and friendly, with the mains >> we race each other cleanly!!!
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
SC5M
First race at SS since we decided to move to TN. My mind is on all the bits, to do this move.
Mike, was in the class again, so I knew, it would be a FULL every lap race.
Mike TQ'd and just drove away for the win!!!!
Side bit, Mike and I first met last Feb. We have became friends over the past few months.
Quals are fun and friendly, with the mains >> we race each other cleanly!!!
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Sunday, May 21, 2017
5/20/2017
Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
On Road / Oval Day!!
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SC10GT-E
Decided to build a Oval SC!! Put the AE 3300 system in out of a T4 RTR.
B3 rear buggy wheels on the front and T4 rear wheels on the rear.
Wasn't the fastest SC BUT was the best at the turns!!!!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main.
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Spec-R S2
Planed to race Supertruck (Oval) BUT they put us with 13.5 TC's (On Road)!!
Made body change from Supertruck to TC.
Changed left front spring from Blue to Gold. Normally, would change right front from Gold to Blue. It's a oval thing, stronger spring on right front shock.
The Spec-R S2 has always had a twitchy run on a straight, NOT now!!!! YEA!!! Gold springs!!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main!!
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Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
On Road / Oval Day!!
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SC10GT-E
Decided to build a Oval SC!! Put the AE 3300 system in out of a T4 RTR.
B3 rear buggy wheels on the front and T4 rear wheels on the rear.
Wasn't the fastest SC BUT was the best at the turns!!!!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main.
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Spec-R S2
Planed to race Supertruck (Oval) BUT they put us with 13.5 TC's (On Road)!!
Made body change from Supertruck to TC.
Changed left front spring from Blue to Gold. Normally, would change right front from Gold to Blue. It's a oval thing, stronger spring on right front shock.
The Spec-R S2 has always had a twitchy run on a straight, NOT now!!!! YEA!!! Gold springs!!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main!!
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Friday, May 19, 2017
April 30 - May 10
Gena and I visited family and friends in the Smokys.
Monday, did 3 hikes << planed these for 4 months!!!
Laurel Falls on Laurel Falls Trail!!!! SWEEEEEEET!!!!
Tuesday, Gena and I hiked a ADA trail. She wants to do MORE!!!!
Wednesday, 2 more trails for me.
Thursday, had planned to be downtown Gatlinburg with friends for Gena and my 28th first date anni!!! BUT Kelly didn't feel well AND over 90 mph winds!!!! Gatlinburg lost power so we drove to their house in Rutledge, TN.
Friday, drove to IL to see my Dad and Mom. Stopped at Cumberland Gap (2nd visit).
Saturday, time with my brother <<<< priceless!!!!
Sunday, family feed!!!!!! AND Pro, pictures!!! (waiting for them)
Monday, more time with my brother.
Tuesday, left for FL. Stopped in Chattanooga to see Point Park. : -)
Wednesday, home. To get things ready to move to Rutledge, TN.
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Yep, moving to TN.
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
4/23/2017
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Our 5th visit, hoping for some comp!!!!!
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SC10GT-E
Got the old SC out for some racing FUN!!!!!
Only raced it in the 2nd qual. As we were lining up superboy asked why I'm racing a 10 year old RC. For the FUN of it I told him. Finished 2nd in that qual in front of superboy!!!!
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SC5M
First time there was a racing battle in a main, for me there.
9 in class, was in 3rd first turn, 8th in 2nd turn!!! Worked back up to 3rd <<< most fun I have had in months!!!!!
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SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Our 5th visit, hoping for some comp!!!!!
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SC10GT-E
Got the old SC out for some racing FUN!!!!!
Only raced it in the 2nd qual. As we were lining up superboy asked why I'm racing a 10 year old RC. For the FUN of it I told him. Finished 2nd in that qual in front of superboy!!!!
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SC5M
First time there was a racing battle in a main, for me there.
9 in class, was in 3rd first turn, 8th in 2nd turn!!! Worked back up to 3rd <<< most fun I have had in months!!!!!
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Monday, April 17, 2017
4/16/2017
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Rob picked me up for our 4th visit to this SWEEEEEET track. We hoped for a good day of racing.
As we were preping for round 2 of quals. Paul (he pitted next to us) asked Rob about gearing his brushed motored Slash. Rob said ask Terrance![[IMG]](https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v8/f4c/1/16/1f642.png)
Paul didn't have the needed pinion gears, RC Wish donated them. Did a check of his race setup, loaned tools to make changes AND what changes to make.
Paul's Slash is now >> Faster >> Jumps better >> Turns cleaner!!
RC Wish
1st Terrance (lead person)
2nd Rob (recipient of parts and assist)
3rd Paul (newest recipient of parts and assist)
SS Hobbies (Tampa, FL)
Rob picked me up for our 4th visit to this SWEEEEEET track. We hoped for a good day of racing.
As we were preping for round 2 of quals. Paul (he pitted next to us) asked Rob about gearing his brushed motored Slash. Rob said ask Terrance
Paul didn't have the needed pinion gears, RC Wish donated them. Did a check of his race setup, loaned tools to make changes AND what changes to make.
Paul's Slash is now >> Faster >> Jumps better >> Turns cleaner!!
RC Wish
1st Terrance (lead person)
2nd Rob (recipient of parts and assist)
3rd Paul (newest recipient of parts and assist)
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Monday, April 10, 2017
4/9/2017
SS Hobbies and Raceway (Tampa, FL)
RC10T2
Hadn't plan to race it, just wanted to see how the new steering worked on a HIGH traction track.
LIKED the way the T2 jumped, turned and PASSED two T5's during practice.
9 in ST class, finished 6th
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SC5M
1. disconnected front roll bar.
2. moved 4 raced JC LiL Chasers from rear to the front
3. NEW JC LiL Chasers on the rear
4. Steering 100% to 90% (to much steering)
>>>>>>> TQ <<<<<<<
1st by a lap over 2nd!!!!
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SS Hobbies and Raceway (Tampa, FL)
RC10T2
Hadn't plan to race it, just wanted to see how the new steering worked on a HIGH traction track.
LIKED the way the T2 jumped, turned and PASSED two T5's during practice.
9 in ST class, finished 6th
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SC5M
1. disconnected front roll bar.
2. moved 4 raced JC LiL Chasers from rear to the front
3. NEW JC LiL Chasers on the rear
4. Steering 100% to 90% (to much steering)
>>>>>>> TQ <<<<<<<
1st by a lap over 2nd!!!!
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Sunday, April 9, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
3/5/2017
SS Hobbies and Raceway (Tampa, FL)
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Another visit to SS!!
SC5M
Very little bits of change from last week. Most were just fine checking to make sure everything was correct.
One big change, front wheels. 3/4 gone M3 Proline Hole Shots. Hoping the groove was on the surface, it was!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main!!!!
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SS Hobbies and Raceway (Tampa, FL)
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Another visit to SS!!
SC5M
Very little bits of change from last week. Most were just fine checking to make sure everything was correct.
One big change, front wheels. 3/4 gone M3 Proline Hole Shots. Hoping the groove was on the surface, it was!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main!!!!
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
2/26/2017
SS Hobbies and Raceway (Tampa, FL)
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New track to me, they moved from Dale Mabry location to Broadway Ave.
Only took the SC5M, Rob took the Losi SC 4wd and custom Slash.
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SC5M
First race for the NEW layout, so everyone was starting from square one << GOOD bit for me!!!
Finish 2nd in first qual, 2nd qual was a another deal!!! Mike, John and I battled for TQ lap after lap after lap!!! GREAT fun and we were looking for a GREAT SC 2wd main!!!!!!
Out TQ'd John by 2 tenth of a sec!!!
Go at the tone!!! Lead lap one, piped in turn two, came away fourth, worked my way up to 2nd 5-6 sec behind Mike.
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Rob is a wonderful guy, he is willing to pick me up on his way to a track. IF I work or suggest how to make his Slash better.
Losi SCTE
Little by little we got this handling good. How good? TQ'd the SC 4wd class!!!
Rob thought it would be a GREAT idea to copy me!!!! Piped the Losi at the same spot on the same pipe!!!!
Finished a GOOD 2nd.
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SS Hobbies and Raceway (Tampa, FL)
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New track to me, they moved from Dale Mabry location to Broadway Ave.
Only took the SC5M, Rob took the Losi SC 4wd and custom Slash.
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SC5M
First race for the NEW layout, so everyone was starting from square one << GOOD bit for me!!!
Finish 2nd in first qual, 2nd qual was a another deal!!! Mike, John and I battled for TQ lap after lap after lap!!! GREAT fun and we were looking for a GREAT SC 2wd main!!!!!!
Out TQ'd John by 2 tenth of a sec!!!
Go at the tone!!! Lead lap one, piped in turn two, came away fourth, worked my way up to 2nd 5-6 sec behind Mike.
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Rob is a wonderful guy, he is willing to pick me up on his way to a track. IF I work or suggest how to make his Slash better.
Losi SCTE
Little by little we got this handling good. How good? TQ'd the SC 4wd class!!!
Rob thought it would be a GREAT idea to copy me!!!! Piped the Losi at the same spot on the same pipe!!!!
Finished a GOOD 2nd.
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
2/11/2017
Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
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SC5M
7 in class today, some very fast SC!!!!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main by 4 laps!!!!
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Spec-R S2
Supertruck SWEET!!! For the first few laps of the first qual. Other racers, start bashing walls and one by one break!!!
Only one left for the class so, TQ and win by default!!!
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Spec-R S2
Moved me to 13.5 TC class, with a right front spring change and a TC body, was ready to race.
TQ'd 2nd qual with enough laps to have TQ for the main, won that by four laps!!!
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Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
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SC5M
7 in class today, some very fast SC!!!!!
TQ'd both qual's and won the main by 4 laps!!!!
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Spec-R S2
Supertruck SWEET!!! For the first few laps of the first qual. Other racers, start bashing walls and one by one break!!!
Only one left for the class so, TQ and win by default!!!
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Spec-R S2
Moved me to 13.5 TC class, with a right front spring change and a TC body, was ready to race.
TQ'd 2nd qual with enough laps to have TQ for the main, won that by four laps!!!
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
1/21/2017
Newred Hobbies (Ocala, FL)
Rob picked me up and off we went for a 2 hour ride!!!
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Short Course
SC5M
During the 2nd qual, had a steering servo die!!!!
Replaced it, switched the tires front to rear and some tire sauce, I'm ready for the main.
Lined up in 4th and ROB, lined up in front of me!!!! That has NEVER happened before!!
Go at the tone was in 2nd by turn 3. A few laps later was 3rd then a few from the end was passed again for a 4th. Rob finished in 5th just a few sec behind me!!
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RTR
SC5M
Drove hard both qual's and the main.
Was in 1st at times, mostly 40-50 foot behind Hanna in first.
She clearly out drove me!!! :-)
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Newred Hobbies (Ocala, FL)
Rob picked me up and off we went for a 2 hour ride!!!
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Short Course
SC5M
During the 2nd qual, had a steering servo die!!!!
Replaced it, switched the tires front to rear and some tire sauce, I'm ready for the main.
Lined up in 4th and ROB, lined up in front of me!!!! That has NEVER happened before!!
Go at the tone was in 2nd by turn 3. A few laps later was 3rd then a few from the end was passed again for a 4th. Rob finished in 5th just a few sec behind me!!
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RTR
SC5M
Drove hard both qual's and the main.
Was in 1st at times, mostly 40-50 foot behind Hanna in first.
She clearly out drove me!!! :-)
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017
12/24/2016
Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
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Racing only Oval today!!!
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SC5M
Killed another ESC!!!! After TQ'ing the class.
Finished 3rd.
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Spec-R S2
Supertruck class TQ'd and was in first driving away!!! Then tried a different line, MORE Oval like and full powered into the corner wall taking the right front off the chassis!!!
Finished 3rd.
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12/17/2016
Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
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SC5M
NOT a good day!!! Fried a ESC!!!
So, the GT2-E came out and took a hit on the last lap of the 2nd Qual. The PT came loose and didn't count so lost the TQ by the lap I had over the racer in 2nd!!!
Made up for it by winning the main!!!!
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Spec-R S2
Was the only VTA there, put me in with USGT's.
Car wasn't tail happy like it has been for the past few months.
BUT it pushed bad in big turns!!!
As I'm racing in USGT class put TC tires on. NOW this thing turns, jumps out of the corners and isn't twitchy on the straights.
Finished 3rd.
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Mann's RC (Ruskin, FL)
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SC5M
NOT a good day!!! Fried a ESC!!!
So, the GT2-E came out and took a hit on the last lap of the 2nd Qual. The PT came loose and didn't count so lost the TQ by the lap I had over the racer in 2nd!!!
Made up for it by winning the main!!!!
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Spec-R S2
Was the only VTA there, put me in with USGT's.
Car wasn't tail happy like it has been for the past few months.
BUT it pushed bad in big turns!!!
As I'm racing in USGT class put TC tires on. NOW this thing turns, jumps out of the corners and isn't twitchy on the straights.
Finished 3rd.
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