Big News and Changes for PG2

[Dawnwalk]

Big News!!!!

We would like to welcome Lance Jones and Don Owens as new operators of the Proving Grounds 2. They bring with them new enthusiasm, new classes, and new layouts to our facilities.

We will still run all the old favorite classes, 1/10 Truck, 1/8 Buggy, 1/8 Truggy but will be adding oval classes such as Eastcoast Dirt Modified (EDM), Latemodel, Sprint, Oval Truck, Slash classes and many others.

This decision was made by the club for the betterment of the track to bring more enthusiasm and excitement that has been lost in years past to our local area. We wanted also to bring new oval classes to this area such as 1/8 buggy conversions to latemodels and EDM's to offer a variety of rc racing. These are only a few of the classes that have been all the rage in rc racing in the last year.

Easy access from I-95, we are centrally located to offer even more and exciting rc racing to the public here in the midlands of South Carolina.

Come out and see the new and exciting changes in the coming weeks to our facilities and meet Lance and Don and help welcome and support them to the Proving Grounds 2 for some extra-ordinary rc racing.


-Sumter RC Car Club

[cherrypicker]

when were the ones who were doing it going to be informed?

[wfw94]

Thanks James, we appreciate everything you said and hope everyone will be happy with what we are trying to do to help the club and the racing in the Sumter area. If anyone has any input or is willing to help, please let us know , it will be greatly appreciated, Thanks again.

[Ricky Osteen]

Good to hear Change can be good! Support your local track and watch it grow Stand back and complain and watch it disappear!

Thanks and hats off to Lance and Don for stepping up to the plate and trying to grow the sport!
If I can be of assistance please let me know!

[kissrulz]

the plate was allready covered................good luck

[roupedaddy]

things will turn out great...this is a step in the right direction. We needed a fresh start and to step out of the box......Ladies and gentlemen it is just dirt bunched up in piles for us big kids to play on and thats what we all are going to do and we will all have a blast doing so. Don't single people out and post attacks on them as though they are solely responsible.
When the dust settles (play on words....get it!) we will have another outstanding facility as though we always have. Get pumped up b/c there is more fun to be had!!!!! I promise!!!
You don't need to post responses to this b/c thats not what it is intended for but if you feel a need to do so call me and we can have a discussion.803-464-1005

[slicrick]

I have deleted my posts from yesterday,sorry if it offended anyone.
I do hope off-road racing continue's in sumter,even if its a smaller track.
I wish lance and don the very best of luck,i'm sure they will make great operators and maybe new leadership.
I would like to ask all the off-roaders to please give them a fair chance at improving the racing at sumter,and give them the support it takes to make our sport grow.This will be my last post on this subject.
Thanks
Ricky Mcleod

[wfw94]

I have deleted my posts from yesterday,sorry if it offended anyone.
I do hope off-road racing continue's in sumter,even if its a smaller track.
I wish lance and don the very best of luck,i'm sure they will make great operators and maybe new leadership.
I would like to ask all the off-roaders to please give them a fair chance at improving the racing at sumter,and give them the support it takes to make our sport grow.This will be my last post on this subject.
Thanks
Ricky McleodThanks Ricky, I'm sure if everyone gives us a chance the track will be to their liking. Just to let you know how big it will be , we hope to be able to run 1/5 Baja's on it. Thanks for your support and we hope to see everyone at the track. Don Owens.

[roupedaddy]

track started taking shape today and its looking great......new look...new excitment....just plain pumped up!!!!!!!!!

[tnitro60]

Will the track be ready by sunday?

[wfw94]

Will the track be ready by sunday?We will be working on the track Sat., there is still a lot to do. As far as racing on it , it may be another week, we still have to define the off road and put in the piping,loop, and sprinklers. Thanks for your interest and we will try to hurry up.

[xratdjim]

I hate slicing pie

[CrashedMaxx]

Hey guys

i just see that we changed forums and i hope the new track layout is comming along nicely. i can't wait to get out there for some extrem fun in the dirt soon. I wish Don and Lance the best of luck with this new endevour. i will see you guys soon

~Tommy

[ChampionRC]

I hate slicing pie

Post a few more posts and you can start eating it, LOL.

[wfw94]

The track is coming along good, 12ft lanes through the infield and 20 ft on the oval part, should give everyone a little bit of everything. We hope to have it finished up this week and will be posting pics soon. 1/5 scale Baja 5b gets through the infield section with ease, so it should be plenty biggun enough for all classes.

[xratdjim]

Cant wait Don.Sounds good.

[roupedaddy]

track looks great guys......slipped out this eve and burned a couple of battery packs out of the slash and the flow felt really good...gotta admit though.....blazing around the oval with the 5b was intense the other day...holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope I didn't hurt your feelins Lance when I put the moves on ya like that!!!!!! special shout out to my main sponser "D Owens Racing Products" :nanabooboo:

[wfw94]

I found out why it quit handling, LF lwr hinge pin came loose and sway bar mt came off on the ft, that's why it was rolling over so hard. Ordered parts, good to go. We hope to finish up on the track this Sat. and then it's on, like Donkey Kong.:D

[xratdjim]

any sneak peaks

[Dawnwalk]

Here are a few pics but go to
http://provinggrounds2.com/March2010TrackPics.html
to see all of them. The guys have some more cosmetics and little surprises to finish up on but looks pretty good. Cant wait to try it out.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/_18.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/_2.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/_6.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/_15.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/_10.jpg

[tnitro60]

Hey everybody, i just got done running my buggy out at the track and it was great :). The track felt very smooth and the layout is great too. You can't go to fast in the inside track or you end up in the wood beams. Once you get out of it and into the oval part man can you open it up :bigsmile:. I timed my self and I did three minutes without crashing and i was pulling between 27-30 sec lap times. But i was also told that they are going to be adding some more jumps so that time with be a little bit more. Over all I really enjoyed the track you just got to get use to it, because at first it felt tight. But after a little bit of driving I didn't notice it anymore.

[roupedaddy]

:raceme::raceme::raceme::raceme:

lookin great...can't wait to burn some fuel and get back to hav'n fun........thats right donkey kong......it will soon be on!!!!!!!!

[ShagNasty]

looks pretty good, but i recommend changing the walls in the off road inner section atleast, the wood looks good, and holds up well, but it doesnt give any and breaks alot of parts

[wfw94]

Thanks for the input, but the boards are there as a lane guide, they are not for racing on.The idea is to lift before you hit them , correct your car and increase your lap time by not breaking and or being marshalled. We hope everyone enjoys the track, that is what it is there for. We have a few more things to do and it will be ready ,Thanks again for your input.

[ShagNasty]

Thanks for the input, but the boards are there as a lane guide, they are not for racing on.The idea is to lift before you hit them , correct your car and increase your lap time by not breaking and or being marshalled. We hope everyone enjoys the track, that is what it is there for. We have a few more things to do and it will be ready ,Thanks again for your input.

i am not saying they should be used to help make a turn, but when racing close on dirt, stuff happens. You get a bad bump or rear end hops and you can smack a board, or if another car bumps you and sends you into the boards. Wood walls for RC is like normal concrete walls for nascar. Nascar realized that stuff happens and in contact areas they put hybrid walls, water walls, etc to help absorb contact so less damage is done. Same goes for RC. Wood used to be used everywhere I race back in the 90s, but then plastic tubing was used to absorb some impact. Even PVC is used more now, it is a slick surface that doesnt grab hold of todays rubber tires and suck them in, and it is rolled to allow a buggy to get up on it if needed to limit damage. Like I said, just a suggestion, if you end up with alot of guys breaking parts on the wood, you may lose racers

[wfw94]

We thought about all this and this is what we came up with, hope everyone likes it . Track looks great, we have been making laps and no one has broken anything yet.We should be racing soon, Thanks again.

[ShagNasty]

hope it works well for ya, turning laps and racing is alot different

[Ricky Osteen]

Saturday? Baja 5?

[wfw94]

We will be there.

[Kyosho Joe]

After talking to Lance tuesday and looking at what has been done sofar every thing looks real good.Looks like Don and Lance are doing a real good job on the track.From what Lance told me a lot of good changes are coming.Hope that everyone will give it a chance to work and not write of Sumter yet.Track looks good.:keghead:

[sluggoman]

Well said and detailed Shaq.

[slicrick]

I was able to make some laps on the new track before the rain,yesterday.Track was fun,offroad part was kind of tight,but not bad,oval part is very fast,buggy's may need to make small gear change,mine was turning lots of rpm's at end of back straight.Also i must say that lance and don and whoever has done lots of hard,nice work.Races should be fun and exciting.

[wfw94]

Well said and detailed Shaq.

Never mind, it's not worth it.

[wfw94]

I was able to make some laps on the new track before the rain,yesterday.Track was fun,offroad part was kind of tight,but not bad,oval part is very fast,buggy's may need to make small gear change,mine was turning lots of rpm's at end of back straight.Also i must say that lance and don and whoever has done lots of hard,nice work.Races should be fun and exciting.Hey Rick, glad your'e feeling better. We intend to put a few more items in the layout that will take away some of the speed on the backstretch, it is real close, we hope to finish this weekend. We would like to get through with the working part and do some racing, the touring cars @ Monks Corner sure look like fun.

[slicrick]

Tks don,i'm feeling much better now and ready to race,track is good,i didn't have no trouble with the boards,and if people will drive with a little common sense,the offroad will be fine,a little give and take will make for some fun racing------NICE JOB !!!!!
I might have to try to find me a 1/8 late model,oval sure looks like fun to me.

[bigmaestro]

Rick, Thanks for the kind words, we really appreciate it. I'm glad you had fun on the track, that's exactly what we're shooting for. We wanted to have a track that's fun for everyone. Not just a few. Your right about the boards, again that was our intent. If you drive like you have some sense then it will be fun, and to us better racing. Something I have noticed where there's pipe, it seems every heat has someone that gets of the track then gasses up, jumps the pipe and ends someone else's day for there lack of respect for the other racers. You'll respect the wall more if you know you cant jump it. Thats one of our reasons for using it. Plus it looks 100% better. It cost more and is more trouble to mainain but we want a nice place for people to have FUN and it will be worth it. We'll have a good time.

Also, Yes the oval 1/8 scales are alot of fun.

[slicrick]

Lance,ya'll have done some great work with the track,i think things will work out ok..
James called me and asked about doing some track testing for you sat,i'm already commited to race in moncks corner,if they are rained out,i will be glad to come out and run some,or i can come out,one day next week and do it,if you still need it done.

[xratdjim]

Don, anyword on the first date of new layout. And while Im slicing pie anyone want some.

[Damifino]

As much as I HATE racing off road, the track looks like it would be fun to race on. It will be fun to come out and watch the races.

I hope everyone will come out to support this "new" track. The rocks give the track a real professional look. The french drains will help drain water off the track. (i have been goin out there takin sneak peeks):D Great idea!

Go race on the track before you start your bitching about it. It might just surprise you.


:moonya:

[wfw94]

Don, anyword on the first date of new layout. And while Im slicing pie anyone want some.James will be posting on the website and on here, but just to let you know , this Sat. 10:30 it's on. We will have a free race day for everyone, to check out the new layout and the scoring system and see what everyone thinks. Hope everyone comes out and has a great time. We will be sneaking the mobile jumps in on the backstretch, 30 pound HPI 5B got 15' ft high, 35 ft long air, it should be a little bit of everything for everybody. See you then. Slicric is eating pie , throw him a slice,LOL.

[wfw94]

As much as I HATE racing off road, the track looks like it would be fun to race on. It will be fun to come out and watch the races.

I hope everyone will come out to support this "new" track. The rocks give the track a real professional look. The french drains will help drain water off the track. (i have been goin out there takin sneak peeks):D Great idea!

Go race on the track before you start your bitching about it. It might just surprise you.


:moonya:Thanks for the kind words, if you don't like offroad, maybe we can get you in a oval car on the off weekends, it is a blast.

[Dawnwalk]

Free Race and Test -n- Tune
Saturday March 27
10:30 am

Come out and run for free on the new layout
at
The Proving Grounds 2

New Looks
New jumps and bumps
New Barriers
And even more Surprises

Come get your RC on and have some Fun

See ya There!!!

[slicrick]

James will be posting on the website and on here, but just to let you know , this Sat. 10:30 it's on. We will have a free race day for everyone, to check out the new layout and the scoring system and see what everyone thinks. Hope everyone comes out and has a great time. We will be sneaking the mobile jumps in on the backstretch, 30 pound HPI 5B got 15' ft high, 35 ft long air, it should be a little bit of everything for everybody. See you then. Slicric is eating pie , throw him a slice,LOL.

lol,throw it,i could use some Cherry Pie !!!!
See ya'll sat....:guzzleit:

[xratdjim]

Don its Jimbo not James. Anyhow Rick I keep all the cherry pies to myself. Sat sounds good.

[wfw94]

That meant James watts would be posting, I wasn't calling you James,LOL

[wfw94]

lol,throw it,i could use some Cherry Pie !!!!
See ya'll sat....:guzzleit:Good ol Warrant, She's my Cherry pie.

[slicrick]

Don its Jimbo not James. Anyhow Rick I keep all the cherry pies to myself. Sat sounds good.

Jimbo,you sure , :bubbles::bubbles:
you can handle all the cherry's !!!!!!!

[wfw94]

How many posts till eating pie, this slicing is getting tiring.

[slicrick]

How many posts till eating pie, this slicing is getting tiring.

Don't give up keep slicing !!!!!
Your day will come soon......

[xratdjim]

Id rather eat pie than cut it myself.:D

[xratdjim]

8th piece of pie I have sliced who wants it cherry not included.

[Damifino]

If it don't come with the cherries I don't want it.



:moonya:

[Skey]

Hey Don

Was surfing web looking for some tracks in SC and happened to stumble on to this.
Just lately fired up the old buggy's, got some new batterys and they are ready to go.
Track looks great according to pics. May come Saturday.

Whats up with the pie thing ?

Happy Raceing

skey caskey

[wfw94]

[QUOTE=Skey;5270]Hey Don

Was surfing web looking for some tracks in SC and happened to stumble on to this.
Just lately fired up the old buggy's, got some new batterys and they are ready to go.
Track looks great according to pics. May come Saturday.

Whats up with the pie thing ?


Hey Skey, whats up, haven't seen you in a while. Hope you can come out Sat., looks like the rain may not come after all. That pie thing is crazy , keeps track of your posting status.

[wfw94]

If it don't come with the cherries I don't want it.



:moonya:I like moonpies, but those don't look real good<(LOL)

[roupedaddy]

more work was done into the night..............got some 500lb surprises to come for everyone..................follow the laser Don and you will never come up short......

who likes hairy arms!!!!!!!:lol-floor::lol-floor::lol-floor:

[bigmaestro]

follow the laser Don and you will never come up short......

Now that's funny!!!

"I can't see the line because the line and the laser is red!!!!!!"

:lol-floor:

[wfw94]

more work was done into the night..............got some 500lb surprises to come for everyone..................follow the laser Don and you will never come up short......So what happened with you?LOL.

who likes hairy arms!!!!!!!:lol-floor::lol-floor::lol-floor:So what happened with you ,shorty,LOL.You know who.

[Dawnwalk]

Free Race and Test -n- Tune
Saturday March 27
10:30 am

Come out and run for free on the new layout
at
The Proving Grounds 2

New Looks
New jumps and bumps
New Barriers
And even more Surprises

Come get your RC on and have some Fun

See ya There!!!





Throw it up again...:raceme:

[Skey]

Plan on coming, going to bring a friend.

What time does the track open?

Looking foward to it!

Happy raceing

skey

[xratdjim]

Can we bring our pie with us:confused:

[wfw94]

racing starts @ 10:30, open @9:00 am, see you there.

[wfw94]

Can we bring our pie with us:confused:
Bring it on , and don't forget the knife, LOL.

[wfw94]

How about this.:eek:

[slicrick]

Can we bring our pie with us:confused:

I hope you bring the cherry pie,if you bring any....

[Damifino]

I'm not going to bring any pie, just 2 eyes. Just hope my big old hairy butt can find a place to sit and watch the races.

Leaving the house now, hope to get there by 10:00am.




:moonya:

[xratdjim]

Boys basebaball game today is gonna mess it up for me Ithought his game was at 2, but it is at 11am.......Why cant they have games during the week.

[slicrick]

I just want to say Thanks to Lance and Don,for building a great r/c racing complex,the racing was lots of fun today,and all the questions about the boards,the off road track,and oval was answered.The boards and not pipe,didn't cause no problems,and there was plenty of room to make passes,when needed,the track made for some fun racing,and tks to all the out of guys that came and raced.Track got a little dry,but the new operators,will be taking care of this.I can't wait till the next race,also tks to Ricky O. for all the help and great pit work,see ya'll at the next one.

[wfw94]

Had a good crowd, track layout looked good for everyone. We had a few minor issues, nothing we didn't expect. Good racing on a layout that had a little bit of every thing for everybody. Surface got run in and we expect it to be good next race. We appreciate everyone that showed up , congrats to Ricslic on that Sportsman buggy win. The guys from Monks Corner put on a good show for most of the pro buggy A, great driving , looked like they were having fun.Dell had to rent a ride for the A, he looked pretty good in Ric's rtr , considering the last minute swap. Hope everyone had a good time, see you next race.

[Ricky Osteen]

Had a blast Saturday with the Baja 5 and running Ricks Buggy in a heat Hope I can make for the next race!





¡uʍop ǝpısdn sı pןɹoʍ ǝןoɥʍ ʎɯ

[kissrulz]

Ricky O. you need this mbx6 i have. call me........

[kissrulz]

it will get sold this week. i would like to see you get it, but i have to sell it.

[Ricky Osteen]

Don't wait on me I got to get my Bathroom finished b4 I buy ANYTHING

[Skey]

I would like to thank Don & Lance for all their effort. A lot of fun ! Also Thank you to Micheal and his son for helping me out.

Happy Raceing

Skey Caskey

[Dawnwalk]

Lance and Don would like to thank all the following racers and folks that came out to the track on Saturday:

Ricky McCleod
Mike Snyder
Tommy Morse
Skey Caskey
DJ Mathis
Dell Mathis
Randy Ellis
Donnie Logan
Mike Broom
Patrick Allen
Ricky Osteen
Wayne Lambert
and any others that I might have missed

Thanks and see ya real soon


Race Results now posted
http://provinggrounds2.com/Race_results.htm

[Damifino]

I watched closely and listened carefully Saturday at the race. Did not hear anyone complain about the track, other than the dust and how the sand made it slick. But that is off road racing. The jumps on the back stretch had to be adjusted a little.

I will try to make it to the next race. I had a lot of fun watching the races. Look forward to seeing more smiling faces at the next race. Don, Lance keep us posted on when the next race will be.



:moonya:

[Skey]

Hey

When we gonna play again ?:rolleyes:

[Ricky Osteen]

Saturday?

[wfw94]

We have a few more things to do to the track, trying to get it done ,we will let you know shortly, Thanks.

[Ricky Osteen]

Left you a msg on your cell this am........ no call back?

[wfw94]

moved

[wfw94]

We will be finishing up final details on the track Sat. morning, if anyone wants to come out in the afternoon for practice, that would be fine, see you there.

[smoky]

went and run last weekend track was fun a little tight for 8th scale 10th scale and slash guys get them back out get together plan a day go check it out.dirt oval track is big banked and fast all i can say is elbows up boys..............

[slicrick]

went and run last weekend track was fun a little tight for 8th scale 10th scale and slash guys get them back out get together plan a day go check it out.dirt oval track is big banked and fast all i can say is elbows up boys..............

Smoky,you and randy figured out the track pretty good,hope ya'll come back and race again with us,see you soon at the Corner....

[Damifino]

Well,guys when is the next race?



:moonya:

[wfw94]

We will be posting the schedule this week. We are finishing up the sprinklers, so everything is looking good . Check out Baja rules for the oval on the other thread, Thanks.

[slicrick]

We will be posting the schedule this week. We are finishing up the sprinklers, so everything is looking good . Check out Baja rules for the oval on the other thread, Thanks.

Tks Don,keep us posted,and i see you are through slicing and started eating,now your fun begins.....lol:funkyDancer:

[Skey]

Hey Don

Where's the best place to get a 1/5 buggy:cool:

[wfw94]

Call me @ 673.8626.

[xratdjim]

Dont eat it all, I think I have about 25 more pieces to slice:)

[wfw94]

Schedule is up on the web site, we will pretty much be alternating Saturdays with Monks Corner. With so many tracks , this was the best thing we could work out. First date is April 24th and every other Sat after that, track is looking good, sprinklers are in, see you there.

[Skey]

Almost ready to go with the fifth scale Buggy.

Only minor set-back


Bad steering servo


Bad reciever


Tax Day:mad:

[wfw94]

Sounds good, you going to be able to make some laps this weekend?

[Dawnwalk]

A few new pics of the track with the rock in place

[Skey]

Track looks awsome

Hope to break in the gasser

Need to sign up for club membership also

Should be nice weekend:)

[slicrick]

Don't forget,racing this sat.
Who all is planning on racing.:googles:

[Ricky Osteen]

I coming bring Austins old buggy and I will break it for you! LOL

Hope to get my trailer ready so I will have A/C and parts!

[slicrick]

[QUOTE=Ricky Osteen;6650]I coming bring Austins old buggy and I will break it for you! LOL

Hope to get my trailer ready so I will have A/C and parts![/QUOTE
Ok,and i have your gas jug,i'll bring it too..

[wfw94]

Getting the track watered up, hope everyone comes out, looks like a great weather day.Open @ 10:00, race @ 12:00.

[wfw94]

Rain moved in early, looks like a mudhole for today, I want the weathermans job.See everyone next time.

[Damifino]

It rained and rained! When I got there at 7:15am the rain had already started.

Didn't need a bath so I went on my way.

Oval race this Saturday, May 1st. Hope to see a big turnout, with a few different classes.

:moonya:

[wfw94]

We will open at 12:00, start racing @ 4:00 to give everyone some practice time, see you there. Come out and see the new LM body for the Baja and 1/4 scale.

[roupedaddy]

oval racing today...................got the 1/5 scale and broke it in with a full scale runaway into the side of the house......barely got the motor warm and already calling for parts....i forgot how fun this sport can be!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!hope to see plenty of knuckle heads at the track today!!!!:firehead::firehead::firehead:

[Damifino]

1/5 Scale Baja's running on a oval! What a sight to see! Slipping and sliding. Gripping and ripping. Smashing and crashing(my favorite part). And some were useing others as ramps!

But! It was a fun day for all who raced and those who came to watch.
I saw grown men drooling at the thought of them getting one to play with. You know who you are.

It looks like the race format will be as follows: 2 20 lap heats and a 50 lap main.
These bad boys are ripping laps off at anywhere from 10+sec laps to as fast as low 9's. Even saw a few high 8's in pratice. But for the most part laps were turned any where from 9.3 to 10.5 in the races. The fastest laps were turned at the end of the main event.

Lance and Don did a great job of preparing the track and keeping it well watered during the day. Dust was NEVER a issue. (just had to dodge dirt clods)

OFFROAD RACING NEXT SATURDAY MAY 8th.

:moonya:

[Dawnwalk]

Shawfest is next Sat and Sun. Planes start flying at 10am till 5.

Come get your rc on and see some jets fly too from the track.

[Skey]

Had alot of FUN Saturday. Scearming Buggy's, Great Track ! Fun Fun Fun

If you don't have a 1/5 buggy yet you need to get on the fun:poo:


Happy Raceing

Skey

[Ricky Osteen]

TIRES ON ORDER! Then maybe next time an engine and pipe? LOL!

Had FUN! b back next time I hope!

[slicrick]

TIRES ON ORDER! Then maybe next time an engine and pipe? LOL!

Had FUN! b back next time I hope!

Hey Osteen,then could i drive it !!!!::dizzy:

[Ricky Osteen]

Sure can!

[wfw94]

Hey Osteen,then could i drive it !!!!::dizzy:Got one new in the box, with your name on it, you would have had a blast, sorry you missed it.

[slicrick]

Got one new in the box, with your name on it, you would have had a blast, sorry you missed it.

Had to go pick up a new motor for the buggy,i heard ya'll had lots of fun.
Don,get your heart right,may have to talk to you about getting one...

[wfw94]

Had to go pick up a new motor for the buggy,i heard ya'll had lots of fun.
Don,get your heart right,may have to talk to you about getting one...I had a new motor for you.

[Skey]

Hey Slicrick

You need to get the buggy, it's cheaper than it can be:cool:

Cain't belive how much fun it is to drive

Happy SSen

Skey

[slicrick]

I had a new motor for you.

I didn't know you had one,but if ya'll have a class for 1/8 buggy on the oval,i still may need to get one from you,whats the chance of a oval buggy class,it would be fast and fun..
I guess maybe pit stops,could be an issue...

[slicrick]

Hey Slicrick

You need to get the buggy, it's cheaper than it can be:cool:

Cain't belive how much fun it is to drive

Happy SSen

Skey

Ya,i know,Don let me drive his awhile back,it's not easy,but its fun !!!!!

[wfw94]

I didn't know you had one,but if ya'll have a class for 1/8 buggy on the oval,i still may need to get one from you,whats the chance of a oval buggy class,it would be fast and fun..
I guess maybe pit stops,could be an issue...Each class could be run differently as far as time or number of laps. We do have some interest in the 1/8 L8 model class, or you could just run a class as buggys, whatever a group would like to do. As soon as we get these bodies pulled you'll quit offroad, LOL.

[slicrick]

Each class could be run differently as far as time or number of laps. We do have some interest in the 1/8 L8 model class, or you could just run a class as buggys, whatever a group would like to do. As soon as we get these bodies pulled you'll quit offroad, LOL.Don't want to quit,i like both,hurry up and get me a late model body for my buggy,i'll try it !!!!:raceme:

[wfw94]

Don't want to quit,i like both,hurry up and get me a late model body for my buggy,i'll try it !!!!:raceme:Got one of those, how about one of these.

[bigmaestro]

Rick, It's 4 feet long I dont think it will fit any of your cars. :D LOL!!!!!!!! This is the new body we're building. It will fit a baja or a 1/4 scale. We had it at the track the weekend. It's huge. As far as the 1/8 scale oval. Get some people to come out. We want to run them, just nobodys showed up with them. Hell I have a friend that wants to run gas truck on the oval. If we have enough for a class bring'em on.

We had a blast this weekend. If we could just get people to see these things run or drive one they'll be hooked. It was a trip to have six of these things ripping around the track. Can't wait til we have a full field of them.

Thanks for everyone that came out this weekend. We appreciate it. See you at the track.

[slicrick]

Tks lance,i was kind of messing with Don,the body looks great,i'll run a buggy or gas truck on the oval,or at least try too.I'm suppose to go with a group to the airshow sat.,but after that,i'll try my best to make the next races,i'll call some people and try to get a nice group.Like you said,once they come try it,i think they will come back.

[wfw94]

It's on for Sat.,offroad in the morning, oval testing in the afternoon, Shawfest all day, come on out and spend the day in beautiful Sumter S.C. it's going to be fun.:D

[Skey]

wHO IS BRINGING THE BURGERS:googles:

[Dawnwalk]

What time the fun starts?

[Damifino]

Track opens at 9:30am first heat off at 10:30am.

Hope to see everyone there. Come on out, race and watch the air show at the same time!
It should be a great day to do both. I know I will be there to do both.

Oval pratice after the offroad races. You can run what ever you want. I would like to see the 1/8th scale Dirt Oval cars run before the Baja's get on the track.

SEE EVERYONE IN THE MORNING!

:moonya:

[Dawnwalk]

Ok, Gang

Got a small video on You Tube (sorry no sound) of the Ofna 1/8 Scale Dirt Oval Late Model breaking the sound barrier at the track....lol

This is one of the classes we hope to get started on the oval. They look like a blast and a race roller can be had for around $269 if you look for them on the web.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB_nYKeumL0

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[Damifino]

Wow did you guys see that video? That thing was smoking fast. It had the wrong tires on and was turning the track in under 9.5sec. With the right tires we think it could knock a sec or more off those lap times.

We missed all you off-road racers Sat. We had a great test and tune session when we did not have enough racers to run races with.

Dell Mathis was laying down some great laps (25.25 sec) DJ turned some good laps also. DJ was trying out his "new" buggy. Patrick Allen came and was fast also.

We would like to thank Luke ( I forgot your last name) for coming. He brought his truggy and was right there with everyone else in times.

Thanks Skey for the burgers! They were great.

Oval Racing this coming Saturday!
Bring anything you want to race buggies trucks cars truggies it don't matter. If enough show up for a class we will run it! As of now we have no tire rules!
5=a class

:moonya:

[slicrick]

How about a class for buggies,using offroad track and oval,without jump in back,that should be fun and fast.I can bring 2 entries.

[Ricky Osteen]

1/8 Scale Buggy on oval

:) I'm IN!

Off road without jump?:beatme:

[slicrick]

1/8 Scale Buggy on oval

:) I'm IN!

Off road without jump?:beatme:

ya,since its oval week-end,don't put the wooden jump on backstretch,what you think,might be fun !!!!!:firehead:

[Damifino]

1/8 scale buggies running the oval now that's cool!

:moonya:

[Damifino]

What time the fun starts tomorrow?

:moonya:

[slicrick]

What time the fun starts tomorrow?

:moonya:

I thought you were in charge......

[Damifino]

Gates open at 9:30

First heat off at 10:30

:moonya:

[slicrick]

Wayne,there will be offroad racing this coming sat,isn't this correct,i see m/c has changed to may 29,please let me know,i need to call a few people to tell them.

[wfw94]

Offroad is this weekend, normal schedule, come on out and have some fun.

[slicrick]

Offroad is this weekend, normal schedule, come on out and have some fun.

Tks Don,see ya'll sat.:funkyDancer:

[Damifino]

Sign up starts at 9:30

First heat off at 10:30

And yes Rick there is a Santa Claus!

What I need to know is this; 1 or 2 or none.

Jumps on the back straight-a-way that is.



:moonya:

[slicrick]

From what we found out sat at practice,with or without jumps,track is lots of fun,but without the jumps,lots of rpm's is being turned and hard on motor without a gear change,the 2 two jumps on back straight will help that problem,track was very fast without jumps,its fun either way.

[slicrick]

Racing this sat,should be exciting,hope to see lots of the old crowd back,even Ricky O. and (marriedman)Brent,was getting some practice to polish their skills,hope everyone calls their friends,and come race with us.Also tks for the help Ricky O.we may surprise a few with great fuel mileage !!!!!Hope to see everyone sat.

[Damifino]

I will need some help putting the jumps back there. When can I expect the help to arrive Sat morning?


:moonya::moonya:

[wfw94]

Wayne , I am coming to town tonight, we could go ahead and move them, or Thursday before we go.

[slicrick]

Wayne,i sent you are private message,read before you do anything with the jumps....

[Ricky Osteen]

Put both of them in and separate them by about 35ft I wanna show Rick how a buggy is supposed to fly! LOL

[slicrick]

Put both of them in and separate them by about 35ft I wanna show Rick how a buggy is supposed to fly! LOL

I can't wait !!!!!!!!!

[marcuswelch]

how did the raceing go over the weekend how many people where there

[Dawnwalk]

Just updated oval rules for 1/8 Late Models on our Oval Rules Page. These are copied from Ott's Speed Shop rules:

http://provinggrounds2.com/oval_class_rules.htm


:raceme:

[slicrick]

Everyone,don't forget,off road racing tomorrow,ya'll come on out and bring your friends..

[kissrulz]

Ricky M. bring me some 30% fuel please..................Dell

[Damifino]

Man oh man what a day!

I can not tell you how many laps I saw run today where the top 3 were with-in .1sec of each other. DJ Mathis, Ricky Osteen and Ricky McLeod put on a great show!

I would like to thank Troy Golden (3rd place) for coming over to run with us. Get that new motor! We wnt to see you soon.


RESULTS FOR TODAY: 1/8 scale buggy
1st; Ricky McLeod
2nd; DJ Mathis
3rd; Troy Golden

SlicRick just nipped DJ at the line for the win! These 2 swapped the lead the whole race.

OVAL RACING NEXT WEEK
Bring any thing you want to run! If enough show up we'll make a class for it!



:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

what was the car count how many people did u gys have show up

[slicrick]

Wayne,great job running the races,and tks for having the track in great shape,good bite,no dust,and lots of close racing,thats the most fun i had racing in a long time.
Also,nice run for DJ,and tks for the clean racing,thats what makes it fun,good hard racing.
See ya'll at the next one..

[Dawnwalk]

Race Results and Lap times Posted on our website:


http://provinggrounds2.com/Race_results.htm


Dont forget next week, Dirt Oval Racing

[wfw94]

Oval race is on for Sat, 29th, hope to see you there. Here are some pics of the late model,shots from East Coast Nats.TQ L8 model, won the A. Won the b in 5T, running 3rd in A, lost servo. This was a great event, with the most generous sponsors/manufacturers I have ever seen.Thanks to John Schultz from Hpi and all the others for putting on a great event.These bodies are available, give Lance or me a call.http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/wfw94/baja%20L8%20mdl/

[marcuswelch]

those bodies look sweet thats one 1/4 scale

[Dawnwalk]

Yep...Big, Bad, Mama-Jammers!!!!

Cant wait till I get one....maybe Santa will bring me one...lol


:deerbells:

[marcuswelch]

u guys going to run them them 1/4 scale this weekend?

[slicrick]

Nice run,Don remind lance or you,to order me a body for the car i got from Lance,see ya'll soon.Tks:raceme:

[marcuswelch]

what time u guys going to start saterday

[wfw94]

Open @ 12:00, Racing @ 2:00, hope to see everyone there.

[Skey]

Who is bringing the burgers:eatit:

[Damifino]

Are we expecting a larger than normal field of racers this week?
Hope you invited a bunch of racers from that big race last week.

See ya tomorrow around noon!

:moonya:

[wfw94]

Who is bringing the burgers:eatit:You cooking again, we can get some burgers.

[Skey]

Yep

I'll pick some up

How many do you think ?

\
:lol-floor:

[Ricky Osteen]

Just talked to a new guy his name is Norman He is one of Lenny's buddies He is coming out tomorrow. Y'all be nice!
I might get to come out tomorrow but if I do I will be late See ya!

[slicrick]

Osteen,i may be going to dillon ,let me know,if you are planning on getting your stuff,if not i''ll wait and get it before i leave for dillon..
We racing the car in florence tonite,call my cell 803-968-0690.

[marcuswelch]

had a blast wacthing u guys run today and getting a idea what goin on... ill be ready a couple weeks hopefully... i cant wait... looks like a lot of fun....

[marcuswelch]

Approved Motor list:
RB S3
OS VG
Nova BF .21
Losi 350 3 port part # losr2300-450

the os vg motor for the spec 1/8 lm class the power is it thats leagal like .21 .30 etc thanks

[marcuswelch]

one more ? lol mayb 1/8 lm going to run side dams or not.. if so what the specs on them

[Damifino]

one more ? lol mayb 1/8 lm going to run side dams or not.. if so what the specs on them

sidedams are not legal in the stock class (ie spec)

all the rules are listed on this site.

Marcus, just posted the latemodel rules

:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

don could i get u to send me a pm i got womething to ask u about the bodies for the hpi
5b thanks

[lennyz42]

i have plans on coming this weekend for the offroad race. Lets get as many racers as we can. don't see where anyone is racing but sumter so should be lots of fun. Bring your kids to race too. My girl will be running her truck. ricky, can you bring two gallons of 20%?

[slicrick]

i have plans on coming this weekend for the offroad race. Lets get as many racers as we can. don't see where anyone is racing but sumter so should be lots of fun. Bring your kids to race too. My girl will be running her truck. ricky, can you bring two gallons of 20%?

Lenny,i'm going to beach for a week on vacation,i could bring it for you friday,if you want to do that,or come to my shop tonite.call me.
803-491-5261
803-968-0690
469-8060 Black River Electric
905-3335 my private line

[lennyz42]

its not a big deal. My buddy Norman wanted some. He is just getting into racing and wanted to hook him up. He just got a RC8 race spec. I think he will be there racing this weekend too.

[lennyz42]

before I start saying anything, I guess I should make sure there is a race this weekend. Sorry if I messed up. Please let me know. I"m off and want to race.

[slicrick]

As far as i know,there is offroad race this sat.,i can bring the fuel to work with me,if you want me to..

[wfw94]

There is a race this weekend, so come on out and race with us. After this weekend we will be changing the schedule, see you there.

[Damifino]

Don when u coming to town, so we can put the jumps on the back strech?

Call me and let me know. I would like to spread them out.


:moonya:

[wfw94]

We can take care of that, right now I think the lake is the biggest worry,LOL.

[Dawnwalk]

1/10 scale rules have now been posted on our Dirt Oval Rules section on the website:

http://provinggrounds2.com/oval_class_rules.htm


These are a direct cut and paste from dirtoval.com

[Dawnwalk]

Just talked to Don.

Race times are changing to:

Signup by 9:30am
Heats start at 10am sharp unless otherwise posted.

This is for the off-road races.

[Damifino]

Looking forward to seeing all you racers out at the track Saturday!

Should be a great day to race. Low 90's and sunny.

:moonya:

[lennyz42]

Are you guys planning on getting the water off the track today so it has time to drian? There is alot out there.

[wfw94]

Are you guys planning on getting the water off the track today so it has time to drian? There is alot out there.
Lenny, we put a pump in yesterday, hopefully it is much lower this morning. As soon as I talk to Lance, I will let you know how it looks.

[lennyz42]

i,m at work right now but will be running by there around 1 or so. I will stop and move the pipe if needed.

[lennyz42]

just stop by the track. You need a bigger pump. The water is about one inch under the 2 by 6 next to the timing tower. but on a good note, it has gone done since yesterday. lol

[Ricky Osteen]

CUT THE PUMP OFF TURN THE WATER ON WE CAN RACE OUR BOATS!:watersprinkler:

[wfw94]

just stop by the track. You need a bigger pump. The water is about one inch under the 2 by 6 next to the timing tower. but on a good note, it has gone done since yesterday. lolI think from what Lance said, even if we get all the water off today, it will still be a mudhole, not enough time to dry out. We can reschedule for next week and it will be ok, what do you think?

[Skey]

Harbor frieght Has a sale on gas pump 6.5 hp 2" inlet /outlet 199.99


Hoses another 23.00

Turbine powered gas drier 90-100k (maybe)

Happy Raceing

skey

[wfw94]

CUT THE PUMP OFF TURN THE WATER ON WE CAN RACE OUR BOATS!:watersprinkler:i'm in.

[Ricky Osteen]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/amainracing/MVC-004F-1.jpg
ME TOO! 26cc 4 ft long!

[Damifino]

Who is that!


:moonya:

[wfw94]

Harbor frieght Has a sale on gas pump 6.5 hp 2" inlet /outlet 199.99


Hoses another 23.00

Turbine powered gas drier 90-100k (maybe)

Happy Raceing

skeyWe'll get the pump, you get the drier,LOL.

[marcuswelch]

so re u guys racing in the morning or wahts the vertick... if so what time u going to try and get going

[wfw94]

Track still has water on it and would have been a mudhole if we had it off yesterday. Reschedule for next week, offroad heats @ 10:00, Oval in the afternoon @4:00, see you there. We are working on a few more solutions for drainage, but 6 days of rain like this is overwhelming.Thanks.

[Damifino]

Went by there yesterday at 6pm and the pump quit working. I think the diafram broke.

Are you all goin out there this afternoon to work on the track?

Next Saturday sounds good to me.

2 in 1 should be fun!


:moonya:

[wfw94]

Looks like everything is a go for this sat., offroad in the am 10:00 start time, Oval in the afternoon, 4:00 pm, See you there.

[Dawnwalk]

Not sure if Marcus posted this but here is the baja 5b's running w/ the late model bodies on them.


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[wfw94]

That is the one Brent did, here is Marcus's.\http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnADcWjyEOk&feature=related

[Dawnwalk]

Both videos are great to show what is goin' on at PG2. Dont know who videoed but Marcus showed me the links ......whoever did it....it looks great!!!!

[wfw94]

I thought I had posted them earlier, but they are awesome. Don't know how you can resist one of these, orders are in from Fla, Tenn, Australia, they are HOT!!!!!!!

[marcuswelch]

both of those are mine lol... i cant seem to fine the other guys iv seen it... it like 6 min long or so... i like the one from the ground better it seems to make the cars faster lol.. the one from the driver stand they seem slow and little... but anyways see u guys saterday

[Damifino]

We are going to need help cleaning up the rocks those little ****heads threw all over the track!

Scoocer mom's are a bunch of lazy .............! They let their kids go over to our track and destroy it while they sit on their fat asses. I think I'll take my children out there and tell them to go dig holes in the scoocer field. Now that I have vented I feel so much better!

See everyone Saturday around 9am. Going to be a long day but a fun day!


:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

I think I'll take my children out there and tell them to go dig holes in the scoocer field.
:moonya:



i think we should use a backho to dig them hole lol... then cover then up with stick and grass so they can be seen and let um fall in them that would be funny at least for me... lol

[wfw94]

both of those are mine lol... i cant seem to fine the other guys iv seen it... it like 6 min long or so... i like the one from the ground better it seems to make the cars faster lol.. the one from the driver stand they seem slow and little... but anyways see u guys saterday
Both videos are great and they do look faster at ground level, Thanks for posting them.See you Sat.

[wfw94]

Had a blast yesterday on the oval, even with the problems that arise when your'e racing these ,once you get back in there, you forget all about it, if you weren't there you missed a great time . It's nothing like racing nitro. Plans are in the works for an offroad track, after running @ Digger's, I can't wait to get in done. We have a great group of guys and everyone had fun, see you next time.

[Dawnwalk]

Wayne wanted me to post pics of his car.

It does look better in the sun....hehe

Ofna 1/8 Late Model Dirt Oval

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/100_1040.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/100_1032.jpg

[wfw94]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet, when are we racing ?

[Yeks]

1/5 buggy on dirt oval is awesome!

Need track lights for night raceing. Looking into telephone poles.

Just thinking....


How about 100 Lap Mains:cool:

Maybe a 200 :rolleyes:

Happy Raceing

Skey

ps The forum does not remember who i is therefor Yeks

[marcuswelch]

i had a blast on the oval with the 1/5 scale very diferent from 1/10

[Ricky Osteen]

1/5 buggy on dirt oval is awesome!

Need track lights for night raceing. Looking into telephone poles.

Just thinking....


How about 100 Lap Mains:cool:

Maybe a 200 :rolleyes:

Happy Raceing

Skey

ps The forum does not remember who i is therefor Yeks

Heck make it a 500 lapper!:football:

[wfw94]

I'm sure we could make 100 laps easily on a tank of fuel, I don't know how many after that, we will have to see. Refueling would have to be a mandatory stop for everyone on the same lap, to avoid having to have pit people. Like the night racing , that would be cooooooooool in more ways than one.:cool:

[slicrick]

Heck make it a 500 lapper!:football:

Osteen,i'll be your relief driver !!!!

[marcuswelch]

yea a100 laper at night would be coooooooooool lol..

[Damifino]

How many off roaders want to run a race this Saturday? Let me know so I'll know if i need to prep the track or not. 3 or more and it's a go.

I'm goin to bring my 1/8 scale Latemodel and run some laps with it. I need to finish getting it ready to race.

:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

How many off roaders want to run a race this Saturday? Let me know so I'll know if i need to prep the track or not. 3 or more and it's a go.

I'm goin to bring my 1/8 scale Latemodel and run some laps with it. I need to finish getting it ready to race.

:moonya:

ok so now u wanna run some laps with it lol...

[Damifino]

gotta see if it will go or not


:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

anyone goin out to the track tomorrow is so what time

[Damifino]

I'll be out there around 9am gotta test the Latemodel and let my little friend run his Slash some


:moonya:

[Damifino]

Marcus, pm me ur phone #



:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

pm sent

[Dawnwalk]

Just saw the funniest picture.....and yes...its on all 4 wheels on ebay...lol



http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/Dawnwalk/Bvt9G7BGkKGrHqNi8Ev10FFtKBMFrzVOvg_.jpg

[Damifino]

Next race is June 27th. .... weather permitting.

Off-road signup is at 9:30am first heat off at 10:00am!

Oval race signup at 3:30pm first heat off at 4pm!



:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

did u get my number lol.. never heard anything from u.. how did the boy do with the slash and did the lm run did u get any timed laps in with the lm

[Damifino]

the track was tooooo wet. must of rained like hell friday nite. did not get any timed laps in. will try to get some in during the week. yea i got ur number i wanted it so i could call to let u know if races was cancelled at last minute so u would not have to make the trip for nothing. hope to see ya saturday


:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

ok cool thanks and if everything goes strat ill see u guys saterday...

[wfw94]

This sat is the 26th there Wayne, times look good. Track should be in great shape, weather permitting.

[AJewell85]

Mr. Osteen you have got to be kiddin me? 800 dollars? you do realize once anything leaves a store, the value drops rediculously right?

anything used or even already bought out of a store you'll be lucky to get half back. you might get it if its the 1/5th scale super sport model.

you can buy a brand new 1/5th scale RC with a 30cc engine RTR racing edition for less than 800. 680 to be exact.

or

you can get 1/8th scales with .28 for under 400 all day long or the .21 engines for under 200.

Get Real... (no harm intended; my personal opinion) ~Aj

also.... if the dirtbusters will fit my buggy, I might want the tires and wheels

[Ricky Osteen]

I put it all on Ebay no longer for sale on this forum.

[AJewell85]

I'm far from even interested in that baja so you're not hurting my feelings and I'm sure no one elses either. The price seems pretty steep from what I have seen on it online. All I'm saying is you probably wont get 800 for it. You can get the brand new kit online for less. New beats used in my book.

I also said I might've been interested in your dirtbusters but thats cool too, your loss, not mine.

Dont try to make ppl feel bad because ONE person does not agree with your price, thats a female trait... Someone else on this forum might have been interested, just not me. Seems to me, someone has more growing up to do if thats how you instantly react.

I do apologize if it did offend you but at the same time if it did offend you, thats sad.

[AJewell85]

also..... if that right there is how the ppl that are hanging out together and racing together act. I want no part in your "club" I'll begin my own.... I wish PG2 the best but I want no part with you all if thats your attitudes. That was extremely childish and immature. I really do hope the other fellows I have talked to are not the same.

This is not directed to anybody on this forum so take it however you like.

if you do take offense.... cry me a river, build a bridge and get over it.

~Aj signing off

[Damifino]

AJewel85, if you had been in this sport for a long time u might know something of what you talk about. But that Baja is a HPI not some cheap knock off. And you would know that a 1/5 scale wheel and tire will not fit a 1/8 scale buggy. :lol-floor:

Some people will find your remarks funny. (A HPI Baja for little over $600) Again I have to fall to the floor laughing.

I know that a HPI Baja with a new motor in the box, 1 1/2 set of extra tires is worth every penny of $800. (a new HPI Baja is about $1100)

Next time before you open your mouth and insert your foot, do your homework! None of this was said to hurt your feelings. :lol-floor:

See you Saturday racing starts at 10:00


:moonya:

[marcuswelch]

AJewel85, if you had been in this sport for a long time u might know something of what you talk about. But that Baja is a HPI not some cheap knock off. And you would know that a 1/5 scale wheel and tire will not fit a 1/8 scale buggy. :lol-floor:

Some people will find your remarks funny. (A HPI Baja for little over $600) Again I have to fall to the floor laughing.

I know that a HPI Baja with a new motor in the box, 1 1/2 set of extra tires is worth every penny of $800. (a new HPI Baja is about $1100)

Next time before you open your mouth and insert your foot, do your homework! None of this was said to hurt your feelings. :lol-floor:

See you Saturday racing starts at 10:00


:moonya:


what he said u might want to do a lil home work before u open ur mouth.. see u saterday

[AJewell85]

lmao you got me there. no problem admitting either, let them get there 7 chuckles... I know I did... I found a kit for that baja 5bss for 650. thats why i said that. Yes I do not know much about these things and I will not research these things so I know every detail to them, theres more to my life than an RC car lol.

I can get you back on this though... RC racing is not a sport, it is a hobby... Sports are televised and have bracket standings whereas RC racing is just for fun... you can hold your own tournament with your own prizes or whatever but RC Racing is FAR from Official... so.... HA HA

[Ricky Osteen]

For anyone that does not agree with AJewel85 My HPI BAJA 5 is still for sale
It has a 23cc engine in it runs like new it also has a NEW IN BOX 26cc engine complete with clutch carb and pipe NEVER SEEN FUEL Futaba throttle servo new HPI metal gear steering servo 1 new set of rear tires 1 used tire on the right front and 1 new rear tire on the right front and the stock front tires come with it. just add fuel receiver and transmitter to race
$800 FIRM NO DISCUSSION NESSECARY call me at 803-316-0662

AJewel85 I was and am not mad at anyone you obviously do not know me. If you would like to meet me I run Vacuums & More at 876 west liberty st. I love the Lord and have no Ill will toward ANYONE everyone is entitled to thier opinion but I do not think this is overpriced.

I have learned never let anyone price what you have for sale. and you can ask ANYONE that knows me I NEVER tell ANYONE what the value of what they have is. If I want it I pay thier price If I think it is too high I just don't buy it.

[Damifino]

They have World Championship Races in all classes. And like most "sports", some people make a damn good living racing these things. They travel all over the world to races. Japan, New Zealand Tiawan Germany Indonesia Sweden Italy To you and me it is a hobby but to others it is a "Sport". So excuse me if I get confused.

I have met some of the people who make a living racing RC cars, buggies, trucks airplanes and the such. And they call it a "sport", so who am I to argue with them. I, like you, do this as a hobby (and I ain't that good at it). In fact I suck at it! That's why I call the races. lol But I do love to try! Running in circles that is.

This is good! Interesting conversation. Sharing Views.


:moonya:

[AJewell85]

i just didnt understand why u took it off so fast because of my opinion. Knowing I am the newbie lol. Honestly, I probably wont be able to drive my car either when I get it. I just wanted one for fun.

I couldnt find nothing on any races like that other than public held championships where the ppl did everything themselves but ended up with some sponsors. So me personally I wouldnt call it a sport. It doesnt have the recognition to be a sport here. To me.

To those that live off of it, and are a part of the RC racing sport industry.... Id have to tip my hat to them. That would definately be a life to live. Id love to trade shoes for a year or so haha. Although, if they live off of it, life is definately not easy and fun all the time. Probably quite stressful, but the thrill of the traveling everywhere and racing anybody and anything..... thats what I'm talking about.... major props

with all that said, ya got me again.... soon enough I'll know a piece of something to defend myself.... some how, some way lol

[AJewell85]

:lol-floor: now you got me wondering about the buggy I got... Did I just buy a cheap knock-off p.o.s?????? lol

[Ricky Osteen]

James told me what you said you were going to buy if you did the answer is YES unfortunately

[Ricky Osteen]

check this site out

http://www.roarracing.com/
or
www.rcproseries.com

[LOSI1]

Ricky

WERE DID YOU FIND THAT GUY PLEASE KEEP HIM IN SUMPTER


Grady
I do not hide behind a screen name:nanabooboo:

[Damifino]

We will keep him in S-U-M-T-E-R. He will be just fine. You live and you learn. If you don't learn something new every day you have pissed that day away!

AJewel, what you bought was a buggy to learn with. That way if you find out you don't like RC racing you have not pissed away too much money. Not everyone can afford to put $1200 into the first buggy they buy.

Just come out and enjoy yourself. Every one out there will be more than happy to help any way they can!


:moonya:

[Ricky Osteen]

Be nice guys!
AJ in this hobby you get what you pay for.
There are Many Cheap cars out there but beware there are some you cannot buy parts for
I did a search for this
Madfire buggy just to see what it looked like and it looks like a nice buggy But the online retailer that was selling it did not have any parts for it. If I were you I would check and be sure you can get parts for it before you open the package because you WILL break something and if you cant get parts to repair it it will be a big waste of YOUR money.
Good luck

[slicrick]

AJ,send it back,buy a losi,i can get you all the parts you need,and sell you lots of fuel for it !!!!! Well thats my 2 cents .....

[Ricky Osteen]

After more searching I did find parts for this buggy they are available at this website
http://www.nitrorcx.com/1scexrcgp28e.html

[AJewell85]

well thats a bummer but maybe itll be a good first car... alomst certain im gonna screw it up shortly.... who are we trying to keep in sumter??

[AJewell85]

well this sucks... I kind of had a feeling it was gonna be a piece.... the price didnt seem right for a RTR but then I figured maybe I lucked up and caught a good deal..... I've almost lost all excitement..... how do I just send it back and tell them nevermind, cuz I dont think it works like that.......... I got too excited that i could get one and jumped to the one that I thought would be best and a fair price..... when u know nothing about something..... you end up with more nothing than something... I do it all the time :-(

[AJewell85]

I dont really know where to find these RC cars.... I just stumbled across nitrorcx.com and it looked good..... never judge a book by its cover though right. I believe you guys simply because you all have been there and done it.... I just need something like a tutorial class or something....

what is a losi??
bashers??

what did i get myself into? i shouldnt have just tried to jump right into it

[marcuswelch]

losi is a brand name.. it is one of the bet out there.. losi is a racing company.. associated is a brand name aswell and have 20+ year of championships behind them... in the rc world u get what u pay for.. if u find a great deal it probly is not all thaqt great lol... u should of done some home work looked around asked on forum etc before purchasing anything.... anyway u live and learn.. me personaly i like associated every one has the chocie and there just mine hears a link to associated rc8 buggy kit and a rtr version

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=&FVSEARCH=%3CB%3Erc8%3C%2FB%3E

hears a link to the losi 8

http://www.losi.com/Products/Features.aspx?ProdID=LOSK0800 losi site
http://www.rcplanet.com/Losi_8IGHT_2_0_RTR_Nitro_Buggy_p/losb0084.htm

ofna would also be a good buggy and a lil better on the price

http://www3.towerhobbies.com//cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=ofna+buggy&search=Go

[AJewell85]

thank you marcus, much appreciated.... it is too late for this one, I'll have to charge this one to the game.... the more I talk to you guys, the more I'll learn....

what is the difference between

baja 5b 2.0 and baja 5b super sport... they look the same just different bodies??

[marcuswelch]

the 5b ss is a kit comes with a bigger motor 26cc but not servos radio etc.. the 5b 2.0 is the rtr (ready to run) with a 23cc engine have all ur servo and radio etc...


if anyone else has anything to add plz do