Sogfre

[HuskyHuskie]

I've seen several threads on building buggies, and building trailers. Here is one on building an add-on to the sport we love. Shades of Grey Family RaCing Events is moving forward.

Thanks to Alan's promo coupon post, I acquired 5 Losi Strikes that arrived last week. I bought 6 but one goes to the winner of the CORR class at the 2010 AMS. Since I got the RTRs with a radio each, they came in 3 cases, two to a case. I've only opened one case. There was a red one and a blue one in case number 1.

I also received my tablet PC from Josh35, and got it going, It required several downloaded updates from Microsoft, and XP SP3 is being difficult to get installed completely.

I received my lap counting system from TrackMate in Canada last week also. It requires a serial port on the PC and the tablet I got from Josh did not have one.

I did find an old Dell laptop in my stash with Windows 98 on it. So tonight I got the lap counter hooked up, but ...........

[HuskyHuskie]

that's as far as I got since after the last race at the Onionpatch, Jared took all our equipment to his house in Huntsville.

I have 6 brand new Strikes, and a lap counting system hooked to a PC and not ONE battery in the shop. Not One!!!!!!!

I've ordered 10 Lipo batteries but I bet it will be after the Chinese New Year before they arrive.

I have to get power to the transponders so I can locate the position to drill a hole in the body. The lap counter works on infrared beams of light and the windshield is not clear. I'm first going to try to just remove the paint and not drill a hole but I'm not good at detail crap like that so I see a hole in my future.

Jared is bringing batteries Christmas Eve so the adventure can continue then, plus I had hoped to setup a small race for the family party that night, but the weather man is saying no to that plan, and my den ain't that big :(

[reddishdsb]

Sounds like yall gonna have a good time!:)

[HuskyHuskie]

Sounds like yall gonna have a good time!:)

I just hope people see the trucks, rush out to their local hobby shop, buy one, and come to tracks like yours to race.

If one kid stays out of trouble, I'll call it a success. ;)

[ShagNasty]

yea, it is a good thing you are doing. I formed a program last year called Racing with Kids. It was me and a couple other guys that were into RC, but mainly raced fullsize road race cars. We got some help from some companies and put on a couple events along side real races to help promote the hobby and get more kids into something positive. We had a good time, but then things got tough with the economy, some of the other guys couldnt really do it, and we had to stop, but I am still trying to get some people to help me get it going maybe next summer again.

I got into RC at a time when I was getting into trouble with other things, and it really helped me get something to do and stay on track and out of trouble, and that is what I wanted to show others, also a great father / son, or even whole family hobby. I know a guy here that I have helped out alot lately, him and his sone race 1/10 trucks and now are getting into 1/8. He is amazed by how much he spends on it, never imagined, but says it is all worth it for the more time he and is son spend together and how set on track his son is with it....... it is a great hobby, and I hope more people get into it. I would like to start a small hobby shop here with a small track facility, all we have is Hobby Town, and I just want to really make an effort to let more people know that it is something more than just playing with cars in the yard!

I hope everything goes good with your program, and maybe I can help out sometime!!

[HuskyHuskie]

Thanks ShagN, maybe it will keep me out of trouble too :D

[HuskyHuskie]

12/23/09
Got my USB to serial port converter this PM (UPS guy must think it's Christmas).

Found an old receiver battery, and plugged the transponder straight to the battery, hooked up the system, and it counted a lap sitting on the workbench after I changed the software setup to use the correct port number. One step closer.

Now, I can located a place to mount the transponder in the Strike, rub some paint off or drill a hole.

Lap counter receivers mount overhead on a bridge, 22" from the ground. I plan on getting a piece of that vinyl that is used on fencing, slipping it over a 2 x 4, and mounting the receivers underneath. I have 4 receivers that are supposed to cover 5' of track. They sent Cat 5 cable that plug between each receiver. There is a 10' serial cable from the PC to the decoder, then a 20' Cat 5 cable from the decoder to the first receiver on the bridge.

Wish I had a Lipo for the Strike :(

[ZIXXER]

my man ...cliff you are off and running ....see that what you get for letting big sexy take all your toys to his house ...anyways yall have a great christmas ....and get those lipos would ya :p

[jared52]

my man ...cliff you are off and running ....see that what you get for letting big sexy take all your toys to his house ...anyways yall have a great christmas ....and get those lipos would ya :p

Uh, he didn't let me, he made me! :)

[HuskyHuskie]

Uh, he didn't let me, he made me! :)

That's true, I didn't want to clean them.

[ZIXXER]

That's true, I didn't want to clean them.

yeh cleaning sucks :D

[HuskyHuskie]

The 10 Trunigy Bats arrived from Hong Kong in one week. Almost missed the post office lady, she knocked on the door when I was online last time and was halfway down the drive before I got to the door.

She must think it's Christmas too!

[HuskyHuskie]

Got 6 of the 10 charged, that's all I have time for today. With the rain coming I don't expect to race tonight anyway plus I got to clean the toilet before the party :(

Merry Christmas All!

ps Jared, no peeing in the bathroom floor :)

[HuskyHuskie]

Haven't got a lot accomplished over the holidays, been fighting an athletic nose, and coughing a bunch.

I did get the other 4 batteries charged and they all seem balanced and fine. Now I still can't run the trucks because of connectors. I forgot the bats came with bullet connectors, and the Strikes have EC3s.

I ordered EC3s and they are here, so who is up for a soldering party? It's like a Tupperware party except all you get is a race after the solder cools :)

I hope to build the loop bridge today if the shop gets warm enough later.

[HuskyHuskie]

Made a quick trip to Gardendale to Radio Shack for solder, got back and started the battery attack. The wire on the batteries was at least twice the size than would fit in the EC3 connector so I had to trim em, and I quit after two batteries. (anybody got a trick for this?) If you decide to try this at home, please use a 40 watt iron, not a 25 like I have.

Made a temporary 8' bridge, mounted the transponder in Truck #37, removed the paint in the middle of the triangle on the hood with a Dremel rock about the size of a nickel, and waited, and waited, and waited... you see Josh35s tablet PC was installing XP SP 3 for the third time. So after about an hour, I drug out the old laptop with W98, hooked it up, and had success driving the truck under the bridge and recording laps.

So far so good, we'll have to see what happens on rough terrain at lap speed, instead of a smooth concrete shop floor.

ps It's difficult to solder when your nose is dripping on your work.

pictures at 11

[ZIXXER]

Cliff.
How are those ec3 ? Connectors. Mine came with a deans plug. From the guy I bought it from used. I know I looked at how you put a traxxas connector together and was like woh there. Gimme a deans plug. I got a great solder station but it over at jasons. But yeh the higher watt is good don't have to hold it there as long. Which isn't good to do.

[HuskyHuskie]

Cliff.
How are those ec3 ? Connectors. Mine came with a deans plug. From the guy I bought it from used. I know I looked at how you put a traxxas connector together and was like woh there. Gimme a deans plug. I got a great solder station but it over at jasons. But yeh the higher watt is good don't have to hold it there as long. Which isn't good to do.

We put a dean's on the Racing Strike Jared ran because we had changed all our bats over dean's on the sc10. The EC3 are not as hard to solder because the connector has a cup on the end that you tin, then tin the wire, and join. No heat shrink needed. Just have to be neat and not get solder on the outside of the connector so it will clip into the cover. I'm not sure of the connect when plugging the connectors together, they didn't click.

I forgot to mention that the Trunigy bats are a hair too big to fit in the Strike without modification to the truck. Just have to clip the tabs on the underside where the esc sits.

[ZIXXER]

We put a dean's on the Racing Strike Jared ran because we had changed all our bats over dean's on the sc10. The EC3 are not as hard to solder because the connector has a cup on the end that you tin, then tin the wire, and join. No heat shrink needed. Just have to be neat and not get solder on the outside of the connector so it will clip into the cover. I'm not sure of the connect when plugging the connectors together, they didn't click.

I forgot to mention that the Trunigy bats are a hair too big to fit in the Strike without modification to the truck. Just have to clip the tabs on the underside where the esc sits.

thats good to know about the ec3 plug ...do you use flux ...the flux based solders dont have near enough actual flux in them ..i always use an extra small drop of flux at either end ..it makes it less of a chor to solder that stuff up ....do you run your battery all the way back ..im gonna run mine dead in the middle ...

[HuskyHuskie]

thats good to know about the ec3 plug ...do you use flux ...the flux based solders dont have near enough actual flux in them ..i always use an extra small drop of flux at either end ..it makes it less of a chor to solder that stuff up ....do you run your battery all the way back ..im gonna run mine dead in the middle ...

As I said the bats are a little too big, and I have to take a screwdriver and pry them under the box in the back so I'll be running them completely to the front. Tomorrow I plan to remove the box in the rear and see if I can put washers under the screws to lift it a bit.

No flux used.

[ZIXXER]

As I said the bats are a little too big, and I have to take a screwdriver and pry them under the box in the back so I'll be running them completely to the front. Tomorrow I plan to remove the box in the rear and see if I can put washers under the screws to lift it a bit.

No flux used.

wow you a braver man than i to not use flux ...good to know that the 5200 is a touch bigger

[HuskyHuskie]

I can't believe with all this RC brain power on here that there is no trick for reducing the diameter of a wire.

I just took snippers and cut around the edges, but it's not neat.

[ZIXXER]

I can't believe with all this RC brain power on here that there is no trick for reducing the diameter of a wire.

I just took snippers and cut around the edges, but it's not neat.

i would have to se a picture of wht ur trying to do ..but it sounds like your brain power has got it fixed ;)

[HuskyHuskie]

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/

Z,

I had to remove wire to get it into the connector. I took a connector, slipped it in the middle of the wire, pulled the strains away from the connector fanning them out then cut them off with hair scissors.

[ZIXXER]

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/

Z,

I had to remove wire to get it into the connector. I took a connector, slipped it in the middle of the wire, pulled the strains away from the connector fanning them out then cut them off with hair scissors.

looks like what i would have done with the brain power i got :beatme:

[HuskyHuskie]

I got 4 of the 5 trucks ready. Had one that gave me a little trouble binding with the radio, the others came bond just fine.

Here's my routine with each new truck:

Remove from box, and get the goody bag out (Oh each cardboard box had 2 trucks and a neat poster).

Open the shipping box and remove the entire truck, place against the tool bench wall with the bottom facing out.

Clip the 2 tie wraps holding the truck, and the 2 on the radio.

Had to re-glue the support under the truck packing platform, I plan to transport the trucks in their original boxes until the boxes tear up.

Put the batteries in the radio, and the truck, and test the binding.

Remove the right rear wheel and bottom shock mount (not happy with having to do this to get to the spur & pinion. It would slow down a pinion change in a real race).

Check mesh, and motor mount screws.

Reinstall wheel and check all screws and nuts.

Remove 4 screws holding the rear box where the ESC is mounted, cut a washer from the plastic strips used in shipping to hold the tiewraps and install under the front screws. This will allow for the large hardcase batteries to be used. Reinstall the screws.

Mount the transponder in the front cavity of the chassis, noting the last two digits of the number, plug the wire into the front bin of the receiver. Turn on the truck to test for a blinking light on the transponder.

Place numbers from the cut sheet in the battery box corresponding to the transformer digits.

Remove the truck battery, and reinstall the battery holder.

Use a Drimmel grinding tip in my drill press to remove the paint from underneath the hood the size of a nickle above the transponder.

Place numbers on the roof over each door.

Place the truck with the body installed loose back in the shipping box.

One more to go, then build towers for the loop bridge.

[ZIXXER]

sounds like you been busy ..you know johns current track would be a good place to test

[jared52]

sounds like you been busy ..you know johns current track would be a good place to test

Yeah we discussed that yesterday and that will likely be the place for the initial test.

[HuskyHuskie]

sounds like you been busy ..you know johns current track would be a good place to test

I put a message on Trinity for him to call me. If you happen to know his # have him call me at 382-3617 please.

First warm day, I want to setup and test. His track would be the best place.

[HuskyHuskie]

Delivered the Strike to Alan that will be going to the winner of the CORR class at the 2010 AMS. It's new in the box Alan, no scratches please :)

Truck # 5 setup and ready. 3 Blues and 2 Reds finished and RTR.

Got the towers built to support the LCB (lap counting bridge). Any ideas on how to paint it, wrap it, or otherwise dress up an 8 foot pine 1 x 2 ? I'm graphically challenged.



ps Congrats to the UA family, now hush please for a few years. :D

[ShagNasty]

Delivered the Strike to Alan that will be going to the winner of the CORR class at the 2010 AMS. It's new in the box Alan, no scratches please :)

Truck # 5 setup and ready. 3 Blues and 2 Reds finished and RTR.

Got the towers built to support the LCB (lap counting bridge). Any ideas on how to paint it, wrap it, or otherwise dress up an 8 foot pine 1 x 2 ? I'm graphically challenged.



ps Congrats to the UA family, now hush please for a few years. :D

wrap it in some good vinyl, not the sticker vinyl, lol

[HuskyHuskie]

wrap it in some good vinyl, not the sticker vinyl, lol

Do you mean a vinyl type tape? I was thinking about looking for something like a vinyl channel like you slip over a 2 x 4 for backyard fencing only smaller.

I leaning toward the usual checkered flag look I guess, but I don't like normal.

[HuskyHuskie]

Track Owners:

If you have looked at my website, I hope you understand my mission. I think this is a great sport to get families outside and "playing"together. There is an added benefit for tracks, and hobby shops, to my efforts.

It seems most folks got interested in the sport because they simply saw a truck.

Last night Jared & I spent a long time discussing an idea he had, and I want to run it up the flag pole to see if track owners might salute it.

What if we pick a normal scheduled race at your track, get fliers printed to promote the race, do emailing s, and generally get the word out, outside our race community that a race is happening.

Advertise that part of the race day is for newbies, we will have 2 or 3 "rental" 5 minute races for folks that don't own a truck. I would supply the trucks, batteries, etc, for a small fee to the renters and provide a prize or two. Even supply my own timing system.

Hopefully they will run to YOUR hobby shop, buy a truck, and become a regular part of our good times.

Please let me know what you think, both racers, and owners.

Thanks,
Cliff

[ZIXXER]

Track Owners:

If you have looked at my website, I hope you understand my mission. I think this is a great sport to get families outside and "playing"together. There is an added benefit for tracks, and hobby shops, to my efforts.

It seems most folks got interested in the sport because they simply saw a truck.

Last night Jared & I spent a long time discussing an idea he had, and I want to run it up the flag pole to see if track owners might salute it.

What if we pick a normal scheduled race at your track, get fliers printed to promote the race, do emailing s, and generally get the word out, outside our race community that a race is happening.

Advertise that part of the race day is for newbies, we will have 2 or 3 "rental" 5 minute races for folks that don't own a truck. I would supply the trucks, batteries, etc, for a small fee to the renters and provide a prize or two. Even supply my own timing system.

Hopefully they will run to YOUR hobby shop, buy a truck, and become a regular part of our good times.

Please let me know what you think, both racers, and owners.

Thanks,
Cliff

it sounds like a great idea ..only if people will show up to do it ...i think what you are doing is great ...i hope everything works out ....seems like it would take the shyness away from people wanting to race

[HuskyHuskie]

it sounds like a great idea ..only if people will show up to do it ...i think what you are doing is great ...i hope everything works out ....seems like it would take the shyness away from people wanting to race

Of course Jared volunteered you for the flyers ;)

Also it may give racers a chance to invite friends that don't have a truck but would like to see what racing is all about.

[HuskyHuskie]

wrap it in some good vinyl, not the sticker vinyl, lol

Look what I found: http://racechex.com/chexstuff/page02.html

I had no idea this was out there. That internet Google thing is neat!

[ZIXXER]

Of course Jared volunteered you for the flyers ;)

Also it may give racers a chance to invite friends that don't have a truck but would like to see what racing is all about.

shoot me an email i can print you a couple of hundred

[ShagNasty]

Look what I found: http://racechex.com/chexstuff/page02.html

I had no idea this was out there. That internet Google thing is neat!

cool, some good choices there. I was talking about a vinyl material, you can get it from most fabric/hobby stores, stretches and conforms well with heat, use spray glue and/or staples to attach, have used it for custom molded speaker enclosures for vehicles rather than using carpet

[HuskyHuskie]

cool, some good choices there. I was talking about a vinyl material, you can get it from most fabric/hobby stores, stretches and conforms well with heat, use spray glue and/or staples to attach, have used it for custom molded speaker enclosures for vehicles rather than using carpet

Thanks Shag, I'll look into that too. I bought $100 worth of junk from that site :)

[jared52]

Thanks Shag, I'll look into that too. I bought $100 worth of junk from that site :)

Look, I know the RT is taking a backseat to FRE, but the RT could use some new tires for the season! :nicedoggy: :D:D:D

[HuskyHuskie]

Look, I know the RT is taking a backseat to FRE, but the RT could use some new tires for the season! :nicedoggy: :D:D:D

No highjacking:checkered:

We're talking checkered :)

[ZIXXER]

Look, I know the RT is taking a backseat to FRE, but the RT could use some new tires for the season! :nicedoggy: :D:D:D

you got a real job now go on and get you a couple of sets :D and quit it with the highjacking allready :rolleyes:

[jared52]

No highjacking:checkered:

We're talking checkered :)

Nice deflection. :)


you got a real job now go on and get you a couple of sets and quit it with the highjacking allready


Quit kissing up to the owner. He's not getting you any tires either!

[HuskyHuskie]

Track Owners:

If you have looked at my website, I hope you understand my mission. I think this is a great sport to get families outside and "playing"together. There is an added benefit for tracks, and hobby shops, to my efforts.

It seems most folks got interested in the sport because they simply saw a truck.

Last night Jared & I spent a long time discussing an idea he had, and I want to run it up the flag pole to see if track owners might salute it.

What if we pick a normal scheduled race at your track, get fliers printed to promote the race, do emailing s, and generally get the word out, outside our race community that a race is happening.

Advertise that part of the race day is for newbies, we will have 2 or 3 "rental" 5 minute races for folks that don't own a truck. I would supply the trucks, batteries, etc, for a small fee to the renters and provide a prize or two. Even supply my own timing system.

Hopefully they will run to YOUR hobby shop, buy a truck, and become a regular part of our good times.

Please let me know what you think, both racers, and owners.

Thanks,
Cliff

Had a good discussion this AM with John from MadMaxx. He seems to like this idea, and is more than willing to give it a try. If you have not seen his post on Trinity, he plans to upgrade his track and race this year. (Shady, we will need the trailer soon, I'm loaning him the tractor for a while.)

He agreed to host the initial track test of a SOGFRE with the full setup. The first tests will be conducted in my driveway and back behind the barn on gravel on the 23rd of this month (weather permitting). The track testing will be soon after I hope.

On a side note, I received my order of "checkered" stuff today. Even if it rains this weekend, I can get the bridge decorated and the ramps built. Sure was a small box of stuff for a 100 bucks :)

[ZIXXER]

Had a good discussion this AM with John from MadMaxx. He seems to like this idea, and is more than willing to give it a try. If you have not seen his post on Trinity, he plans to upgrade his track and race this year. (Shady, we will need the trailer soon, I'm loaning him the tractor for a while.)

He agreed to host the initial track test of a SOGFRE with the full setup. The first tests will be conducted in my driveway and back behind the barn on gravel on the 23rd of this month (weather permitting). The track testing will be soon after I hope.

On a side note, I received my order of "checkered" stuff today. Even if it rains this weekend, I can get the bridge decorated and the ramps built. Sure was a small box of stuff for a 100 bucks :)

i should be there in your in your driveway to beat up on jared again...fear the hand going for 3-0

[HuskyHuskie]

i should be there in your in your driveway to beat up on jared again...fear the hand going for 3-0

The first thing we are going to do is learn how to set the ESCs to practice mode :)

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Flyer.jpg

[ZIXXER]

The first thing we are going to do is learn how to set the ESCs to practice mode :)

i was told this was a race not practice :firehead::football:

[HuskyHuskie]

i was told this was a race not practice :firehead::football:

Seems like 9 might be planning a private grudge match.

(fyi 9 is what I call Bird)

[HuskyHuskie]

News Flash

60 orange cones arrived at my office today.

It lite a fire in the rumor mill :)

[HuskyHuskie]

Track Owners,

Here is an updated sample flyer that I will post around your area when your having a local race with SOGFRE involved.


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Flyer-1.jpg


What do you think?

[HuskyHuskie]

Progress is progress no matter how small:

Covered the bridge and towers with the checkered tape, but I'm not happy with the results. It's ok, but Shag was right, something in a shrinkwrap would work better.

Cut 2- 4' x 8' panels to 4- 4' x 4' for the jumps. I have aluminum angle for 12" legs, with a 3" clip to bolt to the board, so the legs will fold under. I got them drilled and ready to mount to the boards. I'm also going to slot a hole in each side of the boards for easier carrying.

I had planned to setup the bridge, set trucks around and take a picture or two, but as soon as I got the shop door up, it started to rain.

I had rather be playing outside in the mud at the Colonel's. Good luck Al guys! I hear they're all in the hunt.

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/100_6387.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/100_6388.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/100_6394.jpg
And the beat goes on.

[HuskyHuskie]

Finished the other three ramps last night except for the checkered covering. Since it is cardboard, I'm going to see how well the first one holds up before doing the rest. I may just have to paint them and I hate painting anything.

Race testing is planned for this weekend if Cookie recovers from the CWC :)

I have to get up with Madmaxxrc to be sure we can test there.

[HuskyHuskie]

5:30 AM Up and ready to start the testing day.
5:31 Trip to the bathroom (too much detail?)
5:45 Check email for forum subscription updates
5:46 Coffee's ready
6:01 Check Facebook
6:45 RCSoutheast to post for all the fans wanting the latest news of SOGFRE
6:47 Headed to the shop (pictures at 11)

[ZIXXER]

cliff if jared didnt tell you ..i am here at my house ..my heating and air unit went out ...john greene is coming out today to fix it ..depending on when we finish up i may still head that way :(

[HuskyHuskie]

6:55 Loaded lap counting software on a backup laptop. That makes 3 systems available (be prepared when you GET OUTSIDE and PLAY) .

7:20 Drove over for a biscuit and to survey the area for a parking lot to use in case MM is muddy.

8:15 Received a message from a team driver that his local Rules Committee needs his presents at the morning matters meeting. See how team owners have to hear so many lame excuses. He may still be able to attend the afternoon track testing. He also has requested another test driver to join him to address the matter. If need be, I'm going by the local mission store and pick up some locals since they can drive as well as my team testers.

8:30 The waiting begins, Testing starts at 10.

[ZIXXER]

6:55 Loaded lap counting software on a backup laptop. That makes 3 systems available (be prepared when you GET OUTSIDE and PLAY) .

7:20 Drove over for a biscuit and to survey the area for a parking lot to use in case MM is muddy.

8:15 Received a message from a team driver that his local Rules Committee needs his presents at the morning matters meeting. See how team owners have to hear so many lame excuses. He may still be able to attend the afternoon track testing. He also has requested another test driver to join him to address the matter. If need be, I'm going by the local mission store and pick up some locals since they can drive as well as my team testers.

8:30 The waiting begins, Testing starts at 10.

john said his track was muddy as hell btw

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/SOGFRE_SET.jpg


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/SOGFRE_SET2.jpg

[HuskyHuskie]

john said his track was muddy as hell btw

Hey, this is a family show, but thanks for the info :)

[ZIXXER]

Hey, this is a family show, but thanks for the info :)


????????? your a strange one mr. cliff:confused:

[HuskyHuskie]

????????? your a strange one mr. cliff:confused:

You can't say H... at a family show :)

[HuskyHuskie]

Had a great day of testing, Shady was on hand with his son, so we didn't miss the cookster at all. (Well maybe a little.)

Had a few issues, and I have a few improvements to make:

Move the transponders closer to the hole in the body. After several attempts we determined that the beam was wider than the hole it was shooting through.

The test drivers convinced me that the bridge towers have to be more secure.( It is aggravating when the bridge is on the ground :) (they knocked it over every race almost.)

Had a couple of batteries that need new solder.

Other than that, all went well, and SOGFRE is still a go.

Jared has the video so who knows.

[ZIXXER]

You can't say H... at a family show :)

oh ok srry bout that

Had a great day of testing, Shady was on hand with his son, so we didn't miss the cookster at all. (Well maybe a little.)

Had a few issues, and I have a few improvements to make:

Move the transponders closer to the hole in the body. After several attempts we determined that the beam was wider than the hole it was shooting through.

The test drivers convinced me that the bridge towers have to be more secure.( It is aggravating when the bridge is on the ground :) (they knocked it over every race almost.)

Had a couple of batteries that need new solder.

Other than that, all went well, and SOGFRE is still a go.

Jared has the video so who knows.

great to here your team driver gave me a complex for not coming ..ended up good with john greene ...50 bucks and a warrantied fan mtr ...glad sogfre was succesfull ..jason said after the adjustments it was off the hook :workingaway:

[HuskyHuskie]

..jason said after the adjustments it was off the hook :workingaway:

That is good to hear, ol' Shady ain't one to get excited.

[ZIXXER]

That is good to hear, ol' Shady ain't one to get excited.

oh wait i forgot yall are newbies ..you aint never seen my man throw his truggy a football field lenght:lol-floor:

[HuskyHuskie]

oh wait i forgot yall are newbies ..you aint never seen my man throw his truggy a football field lenght:lol-floor:

that too.. is good to know :phew:

Video is coming soon!!!!!! I've seen it.

[jared52]

Here the SOGFRE Commercial:

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[HuskyHuskie]

Got all the transponder adjustments made yesterday PM. I took foam insulation strips and raised the transponders up about 3 inches.

Got the 3 batteries resoldered that gave us issues so we are ready for another test.

This time we are going to a public place and draw some attention.

Thanks again Jason, Jordan, Jared and Halee. Even 4 year old Abby drove some.

[HuskyHuskie]

It's time to put up or shut up, but I'm not nervous. We now have 3 tracks willing and more than able to allow SOGFRE rental racing.

Many thanks to John, Bradley, and Joe. We will be setting dates for June or so with all of them, posting flyers, and getting the word out.

With all the tracks firing up, I hope this helps attract the locals and fills the classes for all racers.

[HuskyHuskie]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eDvqgmqDJJKCle9ZChV1mQ?feat=directlink

Who said the race team is suffering?

Good Job Simmie!!!!!!!

Simmie is very creative, we gave him a name and he's making us look like real racers.

That one in the upper left is for our new pit guy Spookie :)

[HuskyHuskie]

That one in the upper left is for our new pit guy Spookie :)

I expected a reponse from the Cookie Man on this one :)

[ZIXXER]

I expected a reponse from the Cookie Man on this one :)

i completely missed that cliff ....yeh yall gonna need a new pit man this year ...since im running the same class as you driver :D or well i will be running pro ..he will be running spoooooooooorttttttssssman:cool: wassup in the sogfre camp ...its been kinda quiet over there ...im glad you all are going to the psycho nitro blast ...that race is a race every racer should exp once ..maybe even twice or more ....i remember the first year half the people that went over there from bham slept through there quals and mains ...not me and schmitty ...we stayed at the track for 14 hours straight :nanabooboo: but this year it will just be some late nights s they have revamped the race schedule :cool:

[HuskyHuskie]

i completely missed that cliff ....yeh yall gonna need a new pit man this year ...since im running the same class as you driver :D or well i will be running pro ..he will be running spoooooooooorttttttssssman:cool: wassup in the sogfre camp ...its been kinda quiet over there ...im glad you all are going to the psycho nitro blast ...that race is a race every racer should exp once ..maybe even twice or more ....i remember the first year half the people that went over there from bham slept through there quals and mains ...not me and schmitty ...we stayed at the track for 14 hours straight :nanabooboo: but this year it will just be some late nights s they have revamped the race schedule :cool:

Smit told me the PNB tale while we tested at the house. I'm in this for fun and that don't seem like fun .

Big Bird & I will be watching that pro podium for you so we can brag that you were once our mentor :)

Hope you will wear the apron at least while cleaning your tires. ;)

Save a slot of time, we are testing SOGFRE @ MM soon as the snow pack melts.

[ZIXXER]

Smit told me the PNB tale while we tested at the house. I'm in this for fun and that don't seem like fun .

Big Bird & I will be watching that pro podium for you so we can brag that you were once our mentor :)

Hope you will wear the apron at least while cleaning your tires. ;)

Save a slot of time, we are testing SOGFRE @ MM soon as the snow pack melts.

ive got some time on my hands ..so just lemme know whats up ..yeh it will be more funner this year at pnb because of the schedule change :)

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/100_6403.jpg

[ZIXXER]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/100_6403.jpg



:workingaway:
Sweet

[HuskyHuskie]

:workingaway:
Sweet

Your going to look sweet, that's a tank top, and them shorty shorts with SOG across the rump :)

[ZIXXER]

:eek: it was a sogfre sighting on cookies pits ...man that apron was nice and helped me in the pits to not get so dirty ....sweeeeeeeeetttttttt

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/zixxer1/sogfre.jpg

[HuskyHuskie]

Glad it was useful Z,but thank Jared, he bought all the team stuff this time.

Congrats on your finish at the BJ with that new Losi.

[ZIXXER]

Glad it was useful Z,but thank Jared, he bought all the team stuff this time.

Congrats on your finish at the BJ with that new Losi.

Oh yeh it was ..thanks jared ,,and thanks cliff it was a fun time ..couldnt have benn much better ..i was happy with my finish it being only my 2nd race with the new ride ..if i hadnt had an errant problem in the 3rd qualifier ..i think i could have done a little better but that just something to work on for next time :)

[HuskyHuskie]

Z,

Small tip on the apron, put it on, get it adjusted then put a stitch in the lower part where the string comes out (both sides). It will keep you from pulling the entire string out by accident when it's loaded with tools, and you try to pick it up by the neck strap :(

Cliff

[HuskyHuskie]

When: April 10, 2010 10AM - 3PM
Where: CityFest 2010, Pinson Al
Why: Advertise SOGFRE and RC RaCing

What I plan is to setup my tent and trailer, display my trucks, and talk a lot about the sport we love, maybe Jared will fire up the Losi to attract a crowd.

Racers: If you want to participate, please bring your buggies/trucks and a chair. I will only have a 12 x 12 booth to display our wares.

I will have SOGFRE flyers to hand out plus AMS 2010 flyers (if it's ok Alan?).

I will have PCs setup running racing videos.

I would like track flyers from the tracks that have agreed to having rental races, so TRACK OWNERS:

please send me any old flyers you have that I can modify (word doc or whatever you have) or just send me your logo and I'll make a simple flyer advertising your schedule for 2010.

Send to cliffw@sogrc.com

Any other ideas are welcomed.

Cliff

[HuskyHuskie]

Check out my last post, your invited to send me a flyer too.

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/sogtrailer.jpg

[HuskyHuskie]

First trip for the SOGFREWH will be Shelby County Raceway April 17 !!!!

We may have to pick it up and set it in place if I can't make that turn :)

[HuskyHuskie]

We will be located along the thrid base line between the dog show and the kiddy rides. Stop by if your in the area.

Advertising:

SOGFRE
SOG CORR Rentals
Local Racing Tracks
MadMaxx
Shelby County Raceway
The SnakePit

The Speed Shop
Blue Groove Apparel

Displaying:

Losi Strikes
Losi Eight 2.0
AE SC10
Manta Body's from Momo

[HuskyHuskie]

We had lots of interest at CityFest. Mostly kids wanting to drive the trucks.

We did have 3 dads with their sons that expressed a sincere interest in racing. A couple already owned ERevos.

Not one person we talked with knew that RC racing existed or that there was a track 6 miles away.

Thanks Jared and Abby for making it a success. I could not have done as well without a driver and a cute hostess to hand out the fliers

One guy needed his two MTs made into one in race shape so I .put him on Alan.

I am twice as tired today as I have ever been after a race day.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/IMG_0955.jpg

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/CityFest03.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/CityFest02.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Shades%20of%20Grey%20Family%20RaCing%20Events/CityFest01.jpg

[ZIXXER]

Awesome picks cliff very professional.

[HuskyHuskie]

Awesome picks cliff very professional.

Thanks Z. One of my favorite sayings:

"If you can't be professional, you can look professional"

btw Racers:

I will be bringing my rental fleet to most local races after I convert them all to Dean's connectors. Anyone, can rent a Losi Strike for $20, pay their race fee, and race all day. I'll keep the batteries charged.

This has nothing to do with the Rental Races that the tracks and I will be planning for mid season at MM, SP & SC.

[HuskyHuskie]

I want send out thanks to SOGFRE's very first customers, The Burton Family.

Thanks ABBY, Katie, and even to that tall guy that you let hang around.

We had a great time at the Show Me the Money race at Shelby County RC Raceway. Joe does nice work.

Cliff

[HuskyHuskie]

SOGFRE is preparing for the BIGGEST race ever in the Southeast if Not the US, heck maybe the World.

The AMS is June 3-5 at the Cullman Agricultural Center. It is FREE admission to the public so no excuses for not joining us in a family friendly enviroment. Did I mention FREE to the public?

This race features 450 racers from all over the World!!

Your FREE admission includes a PIT PASS. Walk through the pit area, grip and grab the hand of World Champions right here in Alabama!!!!! Don't be shy, asking them to sign your hat or socks, whatever you got.

The #1 Race Director in the country will be on the PA providing exciting descriptions of the action taking place and keeping you in the know.

This HUGE event will be broadcast WORLD WIDE @ www.LIVERC.com so your relatives in Ireland can catch you waving your "GO ADAM & RHONDA" flag.

Racing start at 7:30 AM all 3 days and goes longer than you got to stay if Mama catches you.

Be There!

[HuskyHuskie]

AMS bump. It is coming, and IT"S ALREADY BIG!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done Alan Burton.

[HuskyHuskie]

Please read.

[HuskyHuskie]

http://www.powerblocktv.com/site3/index.php/horsepower-episodes?ep_num=HP2009-21&ep_sea=0902

They had 1/5 scale dragracing on the show. Every little bit helps.

I would also like to welcome Cookie back to the REAL world. He's been in Texas for 3 weeks getn some ed u kate shun.

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/SOG_PCB.jpg

[HuskyHuskie]

WoW!

and little ol' SOGRC.com was there

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fXOUeKpwHwo/TCn_y81BWYI/AAAAAAAAMck/upC7mQ_VzJk/s400/alabama_2010_062.jpg

[HuskyHuskie]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fXOUeKpwHwo/TCdnHdzBkjI/AAAAAAAAMZc/EIW0Mbr9x1s/s400/103_0096.JPG
2nd Annual Steve Raddatz Memorial Race - S.H.A.R.C. - June 26, 2010

[HuskyHuskie]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fXOUeKpwHwo/THFlxBz-J8I/AAAAAAAANAI/fFBRCxIeXa4/s400/100_6528.JPG

[HuskyHuskie]

Sept 10-12

Anybody going?

[ZIXXER]

cant make it cliff ..gotta ride the pine for a minute ...yall have fun

[HuskyHuskie]

Z,

We had set our sights on going to TX in Nov. for the RCPRO, but the timing ended up bad for the qualifying races. I decided at the WIN after talking to a guy from Dallas that the Monroe race would have to do for this year as our "BIG" trip of the season.

With the new one in the oven, it looks like we'll be slowing down next season. So we are trying to get in what we can this year.

I will have more time to get SOGFRE going, too.

C

[HuskyHuskie]

When we arrived I was concerned with the dirt, but it's holding ok for now, the track looks like they stole Joe's design, and just made it bigger.

Best thing so far...................... is the Arena has A/C.

[HuskyHuskie]

The setup:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fXOUeKpwHwo/TI5IXLtOIwI/AAAAAAAANRg/RNb3_7D3_FQ/s400/100_6531.JPG

The track:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fXOUeKpwHwo/TI5IeaFyD9I/AAAAAAAANRk/8qNI1yQjm5Y/s400/100_6532.JPG

Did I mention, the arena was air conditioned?

[HuskyHuskie]

Everybody is invited:

Sept 30 - Oct 2 in Cullman, Al
at the AgriCenter on Hwy 31, 1 mile north of Hwy 157

Sept 30 - Practice
Oct 1 - Qualifying
Oct 2 - Finals

Racing will start after 8 AM and last until it's done in the late afternoon. Should be done around 6-7 PM.

Come on out, look for the big black trailer with the SOGRC tag, and say Hey. If need be, I'll give you a tour and help you understand what's happening.

There should be racers there from all over the Southeast, ages 7 to 70.

[HuskyHuskie]

Another Great RaCe Weekend.

Track - Excellent, most racers I ask said it was better than the AMS as far as the layout. It was the "other" track voted on before the AMS, and both tracks were winners!

Surface - Blue Grooved and well kept.

Schedule - Great! No getting up a the crack of dawn or not sleeping because of racing at midnight. Us old folk like that :)

RD - Very good, a bump or two in the beginning, but he hit the schedules, and kept it moving. The Jlaps top 3 sign was very cool too. I just need a big screen like the pit monitor and even I can keep up with the action.

Food - Good enough for this fat guy. Keep it simple, and keep it coming.

Competition - No huge run-a-ways, more than one race decided on the last lap.

Sponsors - Just right

[HuskyHuskie]

and The SOGRT got

5th in Stock CORR (Losi Strike from the Rental Fleet)

4th in Open CORR (Stock Blitz with only a 13.5 brushless hopup)

3rd In Sportsman Buggy with a Losi Eight 2.0 and Losi went 1-2-3 in the class.

[jared52]

and The SOGRT got

5th in Stock CORR (Losi Strike from the Rental Fleet)

4th in Open CORR (Stock Blitz with only a 17.5 brushless hopup)

3rd In Sportsman Buggy with a Losi Eight 2.0 and Losi went 1-2-3 in the class.

13.5 brushless in the Blitz.

[HuskyHuskie]

This post was from Mudslinger from the track in the Florence area:

Thanks to Cliff at SOGFRE (Shades of Grey Family Racing Events) for providing rental trucks for this race!! We are still working out the pricing, but it will be very reasonable. So if you don't have a SC truck, or there is a kid in your neighborhood that may be interested then you can bring them out and let them race on the cheap!!
__________________
S.H.A.R.C. Short Course Championship 11/13/10 All classes payout 50% http://events.rcsignup.com/events/di...nt.cfm?ID=1639


ps
Anybody that's ever thought they want to race should come out. I'll provide the truck, and batteries for your fun day. I'll even teach you some maintenace tips between races.

Come get a feel for the thrill ... of Offroad RaCing.

Cliff

[HuskyHuskie]

I just remembered that I forgot.......to thank Kevin Woods. Kevin rented an SOGFRE rental truck, and his up and coming young star took 2nd place (I believe) at SCRC's Fall Brawl in the Stock CORR class.

Renting is RaCing too!

[HuskyHuskie]

I hit Hardee's in Pinson early this AM before taking the 98 Buick GS (with supercharger) to get the oil changed (200k+ miles btw).

There was a classic car or two in the lot, so I had to ask "Where's the Car Show?" Answer, local church up the road, then Sonic in Trussville tonight. End of the show season is next weekend, April Fools to Halloween she said.

Then it hit me, so I ask if I could bring my trailer, and show them my RC wears. They thought it was a great idea. So, the old cars can draw a crowd for me to introduce folks to RC.

Seems like a good fit. Wish I had a local race to advertise (John are you listening? :)

[jzrevo]

I hit Hardee's in Pinson early this AM before taking the 98 Buick GS (with supercharger) to get the oil changed (200k+ miles btw).

There was a classic car or two in the lot, so I had to ask "Where's the Car Show?" Answer, local church up the road, then Sonic in Trussville tonight. End of the show season is next weekend, April Fools to Halloween she said.

Then it hit me, so I ask if I could bring my trailer, and show them my RC wears. They thought it was a great idea. So, the old cars can draw a crowd for me to introduce folks to RC.

Seems like a good fit. Wish I had a local race to advertise (John are you listening? :)

Nice....another Buick Man! I love my now antique Buick....lol

[HuskyHuskie]

The SOG RaCe Team will be eating peanut butter fudge this weekend in Maplesville at the almost WORLD FAMOUS SNAKEPIT.

Then the SOGFRE team takes the northern route to St. Florian for the SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Nov 13.

Rental Racing between the money races if anyone wants to try their hand at a CORR truck before laying out the cash.

$5 a race with no entry fee.

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Sharc.jpg

SOGFRE congratulates Skyler Hays for a SECOND place finish with a RENTAL truck at the SHARC Shortcourse Championship Nov. 13, 2010.

It was a busy day of wrenching to keep 4 rentals on the track, but thanks to Jared every racer started every heat.

Skyler, how did you get two trophies?

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Sharc1.jpg

Sat. @ Sharc, HH to Jared "What's the problem with the Blitz?"

Jared said " I don't think they are made to fly that far".

He had made the triple at least three times. Cleared the tabletop too, just would not stay upright on the landings :)

I did like the wheelies down the straight a way.

[mudslinger]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Sharc.jpg

SOGFRE congratulates Skyler Hays for a SECOND place finish with a RENTAL truck at the SHARC Shortcourse Championship Nov. 13, 2010.

It was a busy day of wrenching to keep 4 rentals on the track, but thanks to Jared every racer started every heat.

Skyler, how did you get two trophies?

He claimed that the third place guy left early, I'm a little suspicious of that story. lol

I know you guys were busy over there. I wish we had had more time and we could have slowed the pace down a little, but it started raining right after most people had left. I think you had three trucks broken in the first heat didn't you. lol

[mudslinger]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/Sharc1.jpg

Sat. @ Sharc, HH to Jared "What's the problem with the Blitz?"

Jared said " I don't think they are made to fly that far".

He had made the triple at least three times. Cleared the tabletop too, just would not stay upright on the landings :)

I did like the wheelies down the straight a way.

lol That triple can be tricky with a truggy if you don't get squared away before you hit it. I can't believe he was making it.

[HuskyHuskie]

SOGFRE will start the New Year right with rental trucks available at a practice day at WHR on New Years Day. Bring a newbie and get them hooked.

Only $5 per battery charge, or get 3 charges for $10.

See you in Helena, 12 noon until 8PM.

Looks like I'm going to have to change my signature slogan from OUTSIDE to just OUT because WHR is INDOORS.

[HuskyHuskie]

Yes, I screwed up, now help me out.

In haste to install a tire on a Strike at SHARC last race, I put a front tire without an outer bearing on the rear of the truck. I also used the wrong lug nut (larger OD but right threads).

Without the bearing, the lug nut is now recessed into the wheel to the extent, I can't get a wrench on the nut. It is a nylon locknut. I drilled out the nylon trying to get a grip on anything to turn the nut. I even took an old socket, and burred the edge to use as an extractor but that just cleaned out the nylon more.

Any ideas of what I should do? (no, Cookie, I will not throw the truck out and buy whatever your truck of the week happens to be :)

[HuskyHuskie]

New rental rates for 2011:

Practice day at WHR - $10
Rental for a one day race - $15
Rental for a two day race - $25

I no longer can provide Personal Transponders for the rentals.

[HuskyHuskie]

For the new racers out there or anyone just thinking about it GO SEE

Warehouse Raceway Hobbies.

Alan Burton has put together a top notch place to learn the sport. Everybody there will help you anyway they can, and welcome new racers with open arms.

Family friendly, wheelchair accessible, good ventilation, and plenty of place to tailgate for a full day of racing action.

If you see a "CLICK" happening, just jump in the middle, and add to the good natured ribbing.

Look for the BIG black SOGRC trailer, and say Hey. Jared and I are the founding members of the Men of Magnitude Crew, but gentle spirits just the same.

Come on out for the most fun you've NEVER had.

Cliff

ps See ya'll at the Psycho Nitro Blast in Unadilla, Ga March 10-13

[jared52]

What's a "CLICK"?

[Brian Kadow]

Looking forward to some outdoor racing......:D

[HuskyHuskie]

Looking forward to some outdoor racing......:D

That is true Brian, we will be there as soon as the new baby boy (Aaron) allows.

Cullman is the best location for Jared and I. It's in the middle of Bofus :)

[HuskyHuskie]

What's a "CLICK"?


Generation Gap term for a bunch of guys standing around lying to each other.

[B_BOGGS]

Generation Gap term for a bunch of guys standing around lying to each other.:lol-floor:

[jared52]

Generation Gap term for a bunch of guys standing around lying to each other.

Oh you mean a clique. Must be a dictionary gap in your house!

I thought you might be refering to those Strike transmissions that are giving up the ghost.

[HuskyHuskie]

Oh you mean a clique. Must be a dictionary gap in your house!

I thought you might be refering to those Strike transmissions that are giving up the ghost.

We pronounced that Cli Que, like a pool que only shallower. :watersprinkler:

Meds? What meds?

[HuskyHuskie]

I thought I might break that race down for you from the eye of a geezer:

Psycho - in every way, the track was HUGH, the jumps HUGH, the whoops HUGH. Even the dirt was psycho, making ruts and gullies enough to know it was OFFROAD racing. The promotions during the event, the camera's, the vids, the PA, all off the hook. Even that old man in his football stance on the starting line was psycho (yes, it was me).

Nitro - Good ventilation, not HUGH dust, making the nitros shut off during Electrics, all good stuff. It's hard to control 300+ psychos in a barn that size.

Blast - The restaurant on site was just that, the ribeye steak was one of the best I had anywhere, and I've had more than one. The racers from all over, smile and at least nod, and say Hey to everyone. The Pros help and advise was outstanding with easy access.

I have but one suggestion for next year, move the scoring display up to the top of the fence as the psychos in waiting all stood in front of it, blocking the view.

Great job Ollie, and Dave!!!!

Cliff

[HuskyHuskie]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x197/Huskyhuskie/PNB.jpg

For 50 bonus points, who is in 11th place?

[jared52]

Yep, when Drake's transponder misses 5 laps, it will have an effect on his qualifying.

Nice try though. And I'll let someone else win the 50 points.

[HuskyHuskie]

Yep, when Drake's transponder misses 5 laps, it will have an effect on his qualifying.

Nice try though. And I'll let someone else win the 50 points.

We can use it to point out to all the newbies, even the Pro of Pros can have problems.

[HuskyHuskie]

The SOG Lap Towel

An especially designed towel to fit your lap while working on your truck:

Big pockets on the end to hold your stuff and a special surprise in the middle to stop screw loss from the fat fingered fumbles.

[HuskyHuskie]

We just found out that the new grandbaby Aaron will be here Monday about 7AM!!!

Since he will not be ready to race for awhile, I'm looking for anyone interested in handling the SOGFRE Rental fleet until we can get back on board.

Just keep one or more of the Strikes running, I'll supply parts, and make a buck for yourself.

Email me at cliffw@sogrc.com if interested.

[jared52]

I'll let HH tell you what this is...

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[HuskyHuskie]

I'll let HH tell you what this is...

oIS5n9Oyzsc

This is the release of the next SOGFRE product. We at SOGFRE are excited to bring this product to the RC community. I think everyone will agree there has never been anything in RC like this one.

HH

[HuskyHuskie]

Since the Entabulator was a near miss, maybe this one will be more to your liking.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HlM5onx4WHLqa2-L5c7-nw?feat=directlink

[HuskyHuskie]

The AMS 2011 was again out of sight.

The food was spot on, and the race direction was great.

As to the SOGRT, we got 2 Bs, and a C so that's a passing (or got passed) grade.

Great job Alan, and crew.

[HuskyHuskie]

Headed to a one day race on the 2011 AMS layout this weekend. It will be a blast!

[HuskyHuskie]

Great time on a hot day with triple A-Mains in ALL classes.

SOGRT results:

#1 Sportsman Buggy

#1 E-Buggy (by 1 point)

and #1 in PRO BUGGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fair day of racing

[K. Wood]

Sportsman and Pro, How did you do that?

[K. Wood]

Since the Entabulator was a near miss, maybe this one will be more to your liking.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HlM5onx4WHLqa2-L5c7-nw?feat=directlink

I like it!!

[jared52]

Sportsman and Pro, How did you do that?

He likes to think Blake Boggs (who won the Pro class) is on the SOGRC team. :D

[HuskyHuskie]

He likes to think Blake Boggs (who won the Pro class) is on the SOGRC team. :D

Mainly, I just like to think.

[B_BOGGS]

well, i officially have my sog race shirt! im on the team now guys!!!:checkered::bigsmile:

Check my signature on here!!

[HuskyHuskie]

well, i officially have my sog race shirt! Im on the team now guys!!!:checkered::bigsmile:

Check my signature on here!!

:) :) :) :) :)

btw John Ball has your bonus $ from the AMS Redux, just ask him about it.

[jared52]

well, i officially have my sog race shirt! im on the team now guys!!!:checkered::bigsmile:

Check my signature on here!!

Well crap. just went from the #1 team driver to #2. I'm used to being #2'd.

Welcome aboard! :D

[HuskyHuskie]

Well crap. just went from the #1 team driver to #2. I'm used to being #2'd.

Welcome aboard! :D

What do you mean? Halee was #1, Abby #2. We had Cookie then lost him, so you were ..... oops the news is on.

[HuskyHuskie]

4th in Open CORR
2nd in E-Buggy

#1 in Snowcones