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TOPIC: NEWS! TRACK! NEW TRACK APPROVED! |
| RoyalPalmrace
July 10, 2006
3:14:49 PM
Entry #: 1551501
| NEW TRACK APPROVED IN MIAMI!
I WILL POST INFO LATER TONIGHT WHEN I HAVE MORE TIME.
ANDY
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| CJ
July 10, 2006
4:33:50 PM
Entry #: 1551729
| OMFG!!!!!!!!!!! this is friken great. POLEASE Give us info as soon as possible!!!!! Weve all waited a year for this
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| CJ
July 10, 2006
4:52:45 PM
Entry #: 1551783
| OH Yah forgot to say... Give us the address as soon as possible.
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| eddy
July 10, 2006
9:43:16 PM
Entry #: 1552316
| I will remember this day for the rest of my life! I declare today miami onroad rc independance day!
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| CJ
July 10, 2006
9:45:55 PM
Entry #: 1552321
| Seriously i wanna know all the details as soon as possible. I really hope its closer to myt house then the last track, that was an hour drive. Man im so pumped to have somewhere to drive!
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| CJ
July 11, 2006
9:13:43 AM
Entry #: 1552855
| Come on Andy Dont lave us hanging:)
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| Eric G
July 11, 2006
3:57:34 PM
Entry #: 1553858
| LOL...wait till you hear where the NEW location will be.
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| CJ
July 11, 2006
4:13:07 PM
Entry #: 1553898
| AAAARGH!! It would have been better if andy and said anything, and told us all the details at once. Im going crazy:)
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| RoyalPalmrace
July 12, 2006
4:28:49 PM
Entry #: 1556131
| Ok gentlemen sorry for the delay.. I had a solar water heater that needed attending. Yes I’m into alternate clean energy as well. That’s another story. Eric I think also has solar.
Ok the new track is a collaboration of various people. Strategic alliances (I love the sound of that). This is perfect since I personally don’t have to bear the complete work load of running a track. (Its not easy) I also envisioned a track that was in essence “the peoples track†where there is more cooperation between drivers and the track facility. This fits the bill since it doesn’t belong to any one person and it’s a non-profit club for everyone involved. Art Carbonel will design the track and that says a WHOLE LOT! Art as you may know is a pioneer in this hobby of ours and is respected through out the world for his contributions. Needless to say he will design a fantastic layout. We want everyone involved it will be YOUR track, Everyones Track! It is just starting out now with a few key people including myself to help establish it. The parks dept were not as accommodating as we would like unless you want to race at a dump site so that issue is dead. The new location will be at Homestead Motor Speedway. Yes it’s a little down the road however the facility is huge and we have a lot of resources at our disposal there. They have been very accommodating and welcome us there. I think we can have a world class facility at that location since its built for racing anyway. We are going to start the track build very soon and if you would like to help just let me know and we can all work together to get this happening for everyone. We need everyone’s cooperation.
I will post more info as time passes but that’s where were at.
If you want to help just let me know…
Andy
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| alucard
July 12, 2006
5:16:24 PM
Entry #: 1556299
| Excellent news. Can't wait to see what happens next.
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| CJ
July 12, 2006
5:54:10 PM
Entry #: 1556382
| Sounds great, Im just wondering is it gonna be a Permanent track?
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| LEADFINGER
July 12, 2006
6:02:50 PM
Entry #: 1556419
| It will be broken down twice a year for a short period of time to make room for some big events.
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| CJ
July 12, 2006
6:10:19 PM
Entry #: 1556443
| Im guessing its gonna be in some corner of there parking lot?
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| eddy
July 13, 2006
10:00:38 AM
Entry #: 1557593
| wow, that sounds awesome.
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| tony
July 14, 2006
9:25:47 PM
Entry #: 1561057
| hey leadfinger! you sound like your the man on the inside! so tell us, how long do you think it will be before we can run our first race!
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| dakpak
July 15, 2006
10:07:00 AM
Entry #: 1561404
| Please let me know how I can be of help. -Ralph Vina, 786.282.0721
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| LEADFINGER
July 15, 2006
3:10:07 PM
Entry #: 1561644
| Lookin at middle of august.We will keep posting information as the track progrsses so everyone keep your heads up.soon we can all enjoy a place to run our cars.The racers will make the track sucessfull and the skies the limit but it takes time and effort.
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| alucard
July 15, 2006
6:20:47 PM
Entry #: 1561757
| I'm guessing those two big events would be NASCAR and possibly IRL?
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| CJ
July 15, 2006
9:53:30 PM
Entry #: 1561912
| Are we gonn have things like electricity?
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| LEADFINGER
July 16, 2006
6:09:56 PM
Entry #: 1562740
| NASCAR AND IRL ARE THE TWO BIGGEST EVENTS THERE AND YES WE WILL HAVE ELECTRICITY.
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| CJ
July 16, 2006
6:10:49 PM
Entry #: 1562744
| Great, sound like were gonna have a great facility that should last a long time.
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| Nadim
July 19, 2006
4:19:10 PM
Entry #: 1569226
| Hey guys. I haven't posted anything in a while, but I've been reading and waiting for the good news. Let me know if I can be of any help. Eric should have my contact info.
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| tony
July 23, 2006
10:57:49 AM
Entry #: 1575184
| are any of you guys going to buy the new 720? before i said no, because i barely got to use my 710, but down the road i figure it,s a much better deal because now i hear it,s a much better car, and the reason i say that is you can now change the top and bottom wishbones on either side, which should be much more cost effective as far as buying parts, and of course the biggest reason is that chris tosolini used the car to spank swauger,cyril and all the other non serpent posers over in cali a couple of weeks ago kyosho who! mugen what! serpent rules!
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| LEADFINGER
July 24, 2006
10:46:59 AM
Entry #: 1576519
| I THINK YOU ARE ON THE WRONG TOPIC!!!!!
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| tony
July 24, 2006
6:52:31 PM
Entry #: 1577850
| okay,okay! my bad! but it,s not like you guys have a lot to say about the new track any way!
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| LEADFINGER
July 25, 2006
3:12:48 PM
Entry #: 1579770
| New track update tommorow!!!
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| tony
July 25, 2006
7:28:11 PM
Entry #: 1580398
| goodjob leadfoot! i told everybody you were the man, but they didnt believe me!
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| dj
July 26, 2006
10:00:48 PM
Entry #: 1582945
| well it is tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!
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| LEADFINGER
July 27, 2006
9:06:48 AM
Entry #: 1583708
| Hey guys here is a little update on the new homestesd r/c raceway.It is a little behind schedule due to the constant raining although it seems to have subsided for the moment.we are currently putting together the drivers stand and hopefully by the end of this weekend we will be done with our prototype layout.I am hoping by the following weekend we can put down the sealer.All this is weather permitting.I may need a little help with the sealer.We will be looking for a few good men.Thanks for your patience and will keep you posted =)
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| joe
July 27, 2006
9:37:21 AM
Entry #: 1583762
| be carefull about what type of sealer you put down. a lot of the times, it can actually make the track slicker, less traction... adding sand helps, but then you have to take into consideration tire wear. my 2 cents.
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| LEADFINGER
July 27, 2006
10:13:48 AM
Entry #: 1583830
| Thanks joe for the headsup.We are going with a coat of sanded sealer and then a coat of rubberized sealer.
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| joe
July 27, 2006
2:01:05 PM
Entry #: 1584302
| good luck!!! hope it turns out good. also, if i was going to do something like this, i would call around to other track owners who have put sealcoat down to see how it turned out for them. that way, you can find out what to do and what not to do. in my opinion, the success of this track depends greatly on the driving conditions. i will add a topic on rctech.net to see get feedback as well. also, just in case if you did not know this, there was a private track in miami, and they sealcoated the track, and the traction turned out to be terrible. i went there a couple times after they sealcoated the track and we could not run on it. having said that, i know that naples sealcoated their track, and i thought the track was good, other than a couple bumps that had nothing to do with the sealcoating, it was a fun track to drive on.
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| dj
July 27, 2006
2:44:02 PM
Entry #: 1584452
| Who is leadfinger, I hate these alias names.
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| RacerX
July 27, 2006
3:01:21 PM
Entry #: 1584495
| Hey everyone, long time no see. This is great news. It's going to be great to have a track again. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Until then...
RacerX
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| joe
July 27, 2006
3:04:53 PM
Entry #: 1584506
| i would bet leadfinger is tony, the guy who runs the irl cart track in homestead. he is an ex-rc car racer.... but thats just a guess!!!
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| LEADFINGER
July 27, 2006
4:23:13 PM
Entry #: 1584768
| Hey guys this is being thought out carefully.We are getting good information from the ft meyers crew plus the experience we have in our group.Tony Scroeder over at the kart track has no involvement.There has been a lot of talk for a long time and no action, so a few of us made the decicion to take advantage of a great oportunity given to us by the folks at the speedway.Other guys had the same opportunity and when the time came to put up they sold out .So lets make the best out of this great situation.I have wanted this for a long time just as much as.We are all going there to race and have a great time!!!
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| joe
July 27, 2006
4:53:25 PM
Entry #: 1584848
| so leadfinger, who are you? (or is there some reason to be secrative???)
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| Pete
July 27, 2006
4:58:08 PM
Entry #: 1584855
| Hey lead finger, thanks for keeping us informed. We are anxiously checking this board continuosly for new info. If it isn't too much trouble, any chance of posting some pictures of the progress?
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| dj
July 27, 2006
5:02:20 PM
Entry #: 1584864
| Julian is that you? Hopefully it is not the same sealer used at the Fort.
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| Eric G
July 27, 2006
6:00:15 PM
Entry #: 1584994
| He won't be able to post pics here easily. Hopefully they'll come up with their own site to Post pics. They could always post it on the sgrid conferences. Or worst case I have a web site I could post it on.
I thought Leadfinger was Henry for a bit. Now I'm not sure.
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| tony
July 27, 2006
6:01:34 PM
Entry #: 1584996
| hey leadfinger! is the new track at the raceway located in same place where the temporary one was the weekend that danica patricks co-driver died in that horrible crash? man, let me tell you something, i was there that weekend and i remember it like it was yesterday!
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| LEADFINGER
July 27, 2006
6:29:16 PM
Entry #: 1585051
| Sorry, I am definetly not henry nor julian and the track is in a different spot then that weekend you are refering to.We will post again when we are going to do some testing so you guys can come out and try it. We are working on names,logos and a website.In due time!! Thanks again guys and look out for future updates!!!!
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| dj
July 28, 2006
9:02:04 AM
Entry #: 1585996
| why are you hiding?
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| joe
July 28, 2006
9:14:24 AM
Entry #: 1586018
| dj,
i have the same question. to tell you the truth, when i heard of the new track, i was really looking forward to helping as much as i possibly could, even though i dont even race anymore (not to say i wont start back up again). but people being so secrative makes me feel like i am wasting my time. my .02
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| Nadim
July 28, 2006
10:40:48 AM
Entry #: 1586194
| I don't think he's hiding. Maybe having fun with everybody guessing who he is... It shouldn't matter anyways. As long as we get a good track going, I'll be happy. He did say however that we would be invited to test the new track soon. Hope to see some you there. Even if I don't get to test the track, at least I'll get to find out who the mystery man is :-)!
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| LEADFINGER
July 28, 2006
10:57:26 AM
Entry #: 1586226
| Thanks nadim you've got the right attitude.It's not about anyone but the track.One guy doesn't make it.It wont fail but it is up to you guys to make successfull!!!
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| RoyalPalmrace
July 28, 2006
2:01:54 PM
Entry #: 1586721
| Leadfinger is a friend and a really good guy.
Hes been around RC for a long time as well. Dont worry bout a thing the track will be fine. The big picture is that we are getting a track right???? thats all that really should matter.
Andy
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| tony
July 30, 2006
11:52:47 AM
Entry #: 1589083
| hey leadfinger, will this track look like the old track at royalpalm, with the pretty european burms like you see on formula 1, or will there be car smashing wood everywhere like as if we were racing at a logging camp, dont get me wrong im not trying to sound ungratefull, because if there is a lot of wood this just means everyone will have to bring there A game, i feel sorry for all you rookies!
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| RoyalPalmrace
July 30, 2006
12:31:50 PM
Entry #: 1589107
| Royal Palm was a tremendous built project for me. The drivers stand took me 6 months to build since I didnt have a work crew. Only johnny wong and myself did the bulk of the work. That drivers stand was 16feet high by 32 ft long. Its almost like framing a house. Maybe it looked small since nothing around it for scale. some homes are 40ft wide just 8ft bigger. Almost no nails everything was screwed down with coated fastners so it will last many years.
There was new asphault placed down. 21,000 feet worth and whole lanes of 30ft tall trees uplifted.
Then of course there was the burms made of concrete laid on top of plastic and then painted that was done by myself with 2 small sticks and over 50 cement bags weighing 2500lbs. After all that work there was someone always complaining about something (it always happens) There was always something that needed to be done and that project just kept getting bigger and bigger. Its
a hell of alot for one guy and im proud to have been able to build it but I will never do that again unless I was building my own home. Homestaed RC Speedway track is everyones track so if you want burms and such SURE no problem however everyone must pitch in. The hardest part is location to put a track up. We will start with what we have and as a group we can get anything done. Remember this is YOUR track everyones track there is no ONE person anymore. That includes leadfinger and myself. We are part of the initial people to start this however the track needs everyones support. Lets get this thing together first and we can improve just about anything with support from everyone.
Andy
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| RoyalPalmrace
July 30, 2006
12:46:40 PM
Entry #: 1589126
| Personally I will race on just about any surface and onroad track. If the borders are made of spike and nails that would rip a car apart I WILL RACE ON IT.
When you are racer you race on the tracks terms. I know some people would say " well i spent so much money on my car i dont want to race on that track and get my car broken. My responce is when you race your car only breaks if YOU hit something or someone hits you. The rest is just dust. In either case I always blame myself if my car gets hit either by me or someone else since I know I can avoide it in either case. Sometimes its hard to let go of throttle in a race or steer out of the way but crashes are for the most part avoidable. Not in all cases but most. Beginers and novices need to learn car control and it will be alot better for everyone in a race. Ok im completly off topic here although its somewhat related to track so i'll stop but i hope this helps.
Andy
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| dj
July 30, 2006
1:26:24 PM
Entry #: 1589168
| Just a few ideas, if it matters. I know that some things are not an option. The driverstand should be able to fit 15 people, maybe 40 feet long with shade and high enough to see the track with ease. Also try to put it on the west side of track, so the sun will not be in our face for most of the day. A good pit lane area and a good air compressor to clean the cars.
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| RoyalPalmrace
July 30, 2006
2:07:47 PM
Entry #: 1589216
| Like I said everythings possible with group effort.
with everyones help skys the limit!
Andy
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| skeeter1255
July 30, 2006
10:34:54 PM
Entry #: 1589839
| will this track be open to the public so any one can come and race on it when they want or would you need permision to to use the track, or is this information not available yet
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| Eric G
July 31, 2006
7:14:18 AM
Entry #: 1590116
| Andy's rants have been brought to you by the letters M, S, and the number 720.
:D
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| RoyalPalmrace
July 31, 2006
6:28:39 PM
Entry #: 1591821
| Its a public track. Everyones welcome to come and enjoy this track. The operation times will be posted but it will be on weekends.
Andy
p.s. eric that was funny :)
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| tony
August 5, 2006
11:13:00 AM
Entry #: 1601738
| hey leadfinger! any news on the track and how things are going!
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| RoyalPalmrace
August 10, 2006
4:57:47 PM
Entry #: 1612696
| track build is comming along. Some details were changed and sould be much better. The track surface being one of the most important things. We decided that using the best surface available for re-surface would be the right choice. The track will be coated with "Tarconite combined with silica sand and armaflex. becuse of weather this has been delayed a bit but will be finished very soon. weather permitting.
Andy
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| dj
August 10, 2006
8:01:24 PM
Entry #: 1613115
| Good to hear. How big will the track be. Who is designing the track layout, can we see different layout to give our input. Remember to make it car friendly, that way people keep coming back. Good luck!!!!!!!!!
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| Pete
August 10, 2006
10:31:03 PM
Entry #: 1613360
| I heard the Art Carbonel was designing the track. I thought there would be a buzz on this forum this close to the track opening, but it has been kind of quite. Did everyone sell their race gear?
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| Nadim
August 11, 2006
10:40:59 AM
Entry #: 1614032
| I still have gear, and getting ready to start racing again.
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| LEADFINGER
August 11, 2006
1:24:59 PM
Entry #: 1614459
| Hay fellas the track was finally sealed this morning and looks really good.This weekend we will start the layout and hopefully we can be up and running by sat. august 26,2006. Things have been a little slow moving due to lack of support but its okay we will continue forward.If there is anyone who is interested in buying banner space at the track to advertise your products or company please contact John Rodriguez @ 305-281-6155. Thanks again and stay tuned
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| dj
August 11, 2006
3:36:46 PM
Entry #: 1614812
| Lack of support. Man I would have though that people would be willing to help. I can offer some time to help in the mornings on weekends, just let me know a few days ahead of time. John I will be calling you when I get a chance later to see what I can do to help and also to introduce myself.
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| Eric G
August 12, 2006
4:47:50 PM
Entry #: 1616255
| Lack of Support? Are we talking money or man power. If it's money, well then that's no surprise.
If it's man power, I think you need to ask for help. Post on here and on the Sgrid conferences when and where you'll be working and what type of help is needed. Don't forget, the track is a minimum 20 miles away from most people, so you can't just expect them to show up. Right now, all you see on the forums is people saying "I hear they're opening a new track in Homestead." But no one really knows anything else about it. So spread the word and some more details and I'm sure you'll get some more help. Good Luck.
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| dj
August 13, 2006
10:05:54 PM
Entry #: 1617828
| Any possibility of putting some photos of the progress of the new track.
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| Nadim
August 14, 2006
11:24:36 AM
Entry #: 1618545
| I have to agree with Eric and DJ. If you don't ask for help or at least let us know when you will be working on the track, people are not just going to show up. I took a drive down to homestead yesterday and saw the progress, but no body was there. If you guys need help please let us know when. Here's the list of people who have offered to help here on this forum:
1. Please let me know how I can be of help. -Ralph Vina, 786.282.0721
2. Let me know if I can be of any help - Nadim
3. I can offer some time to help in the mornings on weekends, just let me know a few days ahead of time - DJ
I'm sure more people are willing to help if you ask.
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| Eric G
August 14, 2006
1:35:11 PM
Entry #: 1618848
| hey Nadim, you going to AutoX this Sunday? If you haven't been to the Homestead events, It's totally better than Hialeah. It's more of a Road Course instead of a bunch of slaloms like Hialeah. I'll be out there with the Pastelito Racing guys.
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| dj
August 14, 2006
1:48:36 PM
Entry #: 1618875
| Guys take it easy on leadfinger and the others doing all the work. Remeber if not for them, nothing would be going on. They get the point of asking for help(I'm sure). Plus they probably meant mostly with funds. Man! I can not wait for the new track. See you guys when you need me or when the track is ready for testing. I am sure I can get some of the broward guys to come, as well as some of the serpent-usa guys including myself.
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| Nadim
August 14, 2006
5:08:38 PM
Entry #: 1619411
| Eric, I might go this sunday. I didn't like the Hialeah course.
My apologies to Leadfinger and the guys working on the track. It wasn't a complain. Just letting them know people are willing to help out. I can't wait for the new track, and from what I saw yesterday, it looks like it'll be a nice one.
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| robnlili
August 14, 2006
6:19:14 PM
Entry #: 1619554
| This is great news.....hope everything goes well. John, Andy and Art if you need any help at all dont hesitate to ask.
Robert Maestrey
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| Eric G
August 14, 2006
10:07:03 PM
Entry #: 1619993
| Yeah Hialeah is boring compared to Homestead. Sign up, registration closes Wednesday.
I wasn't giving LF a hard time, just telling him he needs to point out how people can help. Besides, most people don't even know who he is. Hope it goes well and best of luck to everyone involved in the project. I won't be raing again, but I hope the track succeeds.
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| Pete
August 14, 2006
11:21:56 PM
Entry #: 1620143
| I am in North Broward, but willing to come down Saturday morning. Let me know if your gonna be there and what needs to be done. Please confirm as soon as possible.
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| dj
August 15, 2006
11:02:11 AM
Entry #: 1620805
| Eric, why not?
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| Eric G
August 15, 2006
5:33:40 PM
Entry #: 1621782
| Budget is going to other expenses, and I'll be getting a place in a few months. So it's gonna be tough.
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| LEADFINGER
August 17, 2006
10:01:03 AM
Entry #: 1625268
| If you guys would like to see some pictures from last saturday while at the track.There is a write up in starting grid magazine.com check it out!!! We will be testing the layout this weekend and I will post more info this weekend.thanks j-rod
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| eddy
August 17, 2006
2:28:33 PM
Entry #: 1625895
| is it sgrid.com? cant find anything there.thanks for the update btw.
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| LEADFINGER
August 17, 2006
4:26:05 PM
Entry #: 1626186
| sorry,eddy is correct its sgrid.com
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| Eric G
August 21, 2006
1:30:16 PM
Entry #: 1632084
| Passed byt he track yesterday after my AutoX. Looks promising. The layout reminds me very much of the RPR layout. Looks fun. Drivers won't have to worry about the Sun on their faces. Should be fun.
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| LEADFINGER
August 21, 2006
3:02:59 PM
Entry #: 1632319
| Thanks Eric,we tried a few different layouts on saturday and a lot of the guys who ran on it seemed to have enjoyed the layout.Its simple and flows nicely.This week we hope to make the layout permanent with paint and some wood barriers.The rain is killing us.We cant seem to finish anything without getting rained on.It was nice to see all those guys come out and help.Joaquin,Dj,Robert m.,roniel,Howard and a few others that I didnt have the chance to meet.Thanks again for your support!!!J-ROD
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| dj
August 21, 2006
4:21:02 PM
Entry #: 1632522
| I must say that I think th etrack is going to be a lot of fun. I see a lot of planning and effort going into the track. John is really trying to have the facility enjoyable to all that come. Man I can not wait for the finished product. John also, make sure that you come to the state race at ft myers to promote the track in miami. Maybe have some flyers and an open house date to invite all from the state. No charge or something like that. Just a grand openning or something. Just an idea. Also call me so I can make a donation. It is not much, but if everyone helps it could add up.
D.J. Apolaro
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| LEADFINGER
August 21, 2006
5:53:43 PM
Entry #: 1632800
| Well put DJ thanks again for your contributions we can work something out on practice and race dayz.thanks j-rod
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| LEADFINGER
August 22, 2006
12:18:19 PM
Entry #: 1634268
| HEY GUYS CHECK OUT A LITTLE STORY I WROTE UP FOR SGRID.COM ENJOY, J-ROD
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| Eric G
August 22, 2006
5:28:58 PM
Entry #: 1635022
| Uhhh...i think you forgot to post the story :P
I can't read anything other than the first paragraph since i don't have a subscription anymore.
Post it here.
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| dj
August 22, 2006
6:41:31 PM
Entry #: 1635133
| me either!!!!!!!!!
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| Pete
August 22, 2006
9:50:01 PM
Entry #: 1635443
| That makes three of us. By the way, I may be available this Saturday to help at the track if needed. What time will you be out there?
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| dj
August 23, 2006
5:45:59 PM
Entry #: 1637502
| Hi guys, I will not be going to the track till after the first state race(most likely). I am moving this weekend to pembroke pines. I am moving my office and my house. All in one day, but I then need to get settled in. I up for helping with ideas over the phone and e-mial. Also I still to find a way to contribute $$$$, so john let me know how or what!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck on finishing the track and I can not wait to start running there.
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| LEADFINGER
August 23, 2006
6:13:14 PM
Entry #: 1637562
| Thanks DJ just give me a call at your convenience I'm not asking for cash but we will need some things like a gas blower,sprayer that sort of thing.If you know of someone or keep a lookout for a used backpack blower.j-rod
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| Pete
August 23, 2006
11:21:53 PM
Entry #: 1638106
| I have a back pack sprayer if your interested. Not sure of the condition though, I found it on my front yard one day. Probably fell off one of the landscape trucks. Your welcome to it if you want. However, your probably using a pneumatic sprayer.
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| Eric G
August 24, 2006
12:48:33 AM
Entry #: 1638242
| What ever happened to the Sprayer from Royal palm? That thing was great. One pass should cover this whole track up.
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| RoyalPalmrace
August 24, 2006
12:06:21 PM
Entry #: 1638799
| Yeah the RPR sprayer is going to be used at new track..
a blower might be needed though..
Andy
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| Eric G
August 24, 2006
7:12:46 PM
Entry #: 1639674
| Hey John, are you going to get that article posted up in here?
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| dj
August 25, 2006
7:35:01 AM
Entry #: 1640379
| Eric, now that I think about it. John will most likely not post it here. He may, and this is just my opinion, have gotten help from sgrid and part of that help is to get people to go to the sgrid site. Can not be made if thats the case. small price to pay if John is truely getting help from them. Again just my opinion, NOT fact.
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| Eric G
August 25, 2006
7:56:08 AM
Entry #: 1640397
| I get it, but it's his article. It's not like Mike wrote it. And not everyone has access to sgrid.com. It's not like a magazine that they can go and purchase to read. I think it's also safe to say that most of the people in here don't have a susscription to sgrid.com. I dind't renew mine. Whatever. I just see it as another avenue to let people know the status of the track.
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| David D
August 25, 2006
8:48:52 AM
Entry #: 1640452
| Hey Guys! Just a quick update on the status of the track.
The rain has been causing havoc this week for John. He tried all day yesterday to get started on the infield (masking off, painting etc.) but due to the rain he wasn't able to get too much accomplished.
Plans are to try to get the infield started early Saturday, providing the weather co-operates (track masking, painting, laydown of wooden borders etc.)
Also guys, John could use some manpower help this weekend, since Andrew & I can only help out on Saturday (due to a business trip Sunday!).
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| howard
August 25, 2006
10:27:05 AM
Entry #: 1640622
| see you all sat morning, do i need to bring anything ?
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| Omar
August 26, 2006
2:25:56 PM
Entry #: 1642536
| lol hey guys waz up long time no talk...about time we get a new track i ve been so impatienced and makin my dad crazy if he knows anythin new about us gettin the new track=p
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| Omar
August 26, 2006
2:27:01 PM
Entry #: 1642537
| opps i forgot its Omar Jr. the 12 year old one...the fast kid lol
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| joe
August 26, 2006
8:35:49 PM
Entry #: 1642838
| dj,
are you using the spektrum system? if so, did you change to the pro-series system? just curious if the spektrum is a good way to go. let me know. thanks in advance.
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| dj
August 27, 2006
10:37:03 PM
Entry #: 1644265
| I tried the old system and have not tried the new one yet. I have heard goods about the new system, but I have no experience with it.
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| RC
August 28, 2006
4:17:23 PM
Entry #: 1645812
| Hey everyone.. if any of you are interested there is a website you can visit with pictures and it will feature the latest updates on the track...
The track looks amazing! Can't wait to see everyone out there racing their cars!!!
the website is:
http://www.myspace.com/rcspeedway
if you have any questions please do not hesitate and ask.
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| Nadim
August 28, 2006
7:06:04 PM
Entry #: 1646230
| Hey guys, I saw the track yesterday and looks great. There's not much left before this thing is up and running. I can't wait to start racing.
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| joe
August 29, 2006
5:56:39 PM
Entry #: 1648709
| andy,
i cannot remember what the difference is between degummed castor oil and virgin/pressed castor oil? thanks in advance
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| RoyalPalmrace
September 1, 2006
12:53:46 PM
Entry #: 1654303
| degummed caster goes thru more of a chemical proccess. because of the oils extraction methods in production. virgin caster is how grandma used to make it. The good ole fashion way!
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| RoyalPalmrace
September 1, 2006
1:36:54 PM
Entry #: 1654409
| About S-Grid and other web sites.
Just to let everyone know the track is being promotted as much as possible on any website that can draw new racers. I only control this particular site. So others have posted information as well on other sites. This is great as it promotes the track for all. As far as this site is concerened is where the local drivers could post coments and have general information including track schedual, race results and news in general. I am working on a live chat feature as well for future so that people can chat live and i will try to get rid of the pop ups and such and add a-lot more pictures. I am converting this site for Homesteadrcspeedway. if you type homesteadrcspeedway.com it will bring you here to this site for the local track topics and discusions. our e-mail list will also keep you informed and our calender will be updated with the track schedual and state series as well.
Andy
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| LEADFINGER
September 1, 2006
5:31:27 PM
Entry #: 1654828
| I want to thank andy publicly for his contribution to homestead rc raceway with some much needed equipment.Andy isnt a guy that says a whole lot very often.It is his actions that speak volumes. Thanks again , JROD
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| Eric G
September 1, 2006
8:09:55 PM
Entry #: 1655020
| WOW! Someone said something nice about Andy in a public forum! Someone save this page!
(That's not a crack on you John, Andy will get it coming from me)
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| brandon
September 1, 2006
10:12:18 PM
Entry #: 1655158
| hi everyone im a new guy thats ready to race, about the publicity i was telling this lady at hobbynut about the track and she said that she would like it if someone could get here some information on the track and she would post the info in the store, she says alot of people go in there looking for a place to race onraod also she said she will give a nice discount for the members of the track with some sort of i.d if your interested.
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| RacerX
September 5, 2006
10:25:11 AM
Entry #: 1659274
| That's great the HobbyHut is willing to promote the track and give dicounts to track members. If some form of ID is needed, existing members should still have thier RPR Membership cards as I do, that would work great, unless they would have to be remade to read the new track name.
Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone involved with track construction eventhough the rain has been a real pain, but I sure you all are having a great time and can't want for some racing action.
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| RoyalPalmrace
September 6, 2006
4:32:54 PM
Entry #: 1662001
| Hobby stores can support the track in a varety of ways. We are working on some things such as sponserships banners and such so the hobby stores (or any business) can more easily support the track and the racers. This will help the track and help promote the hobby and also give the hobby stores more exposure. This website is going to be updated with new features as well that will help even more including a live chat feature. Thats cool!! imagine working on your car and then being able to log in and just ask a build question online..
Hobby stores could be online and answer questions as well on the live chat. We even have a store that will be available for car parts till 2am. Imagine that! need a part at 10pm when next day is race day.. no problem!
Guys we are about 3 weeks away weather permitting.
Andy
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| dj
September 6, 2006
6:51:02 PM
Entry #: 1662293
| Can't wait!!!!!!!!
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