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TOPIC: Forgass 2006-2007 |
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| Eric G
September 11, 2006
7:53:10 PM
Entry #: 1671226
| Good job Andrew! Placed 3rd in the State Series race. Wasn't the fastest, but very consistant and only finished 2 laps down to Art(TQ & Winner) DJ's times looked fast, but he must have had a mechanical 'cause he finished 8th.
Hmmm...looking at the pics and results may have me reconsidering and jumping back into this. Let's see how I feel around Christmas :D
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| RoyalPalmrace
September 12, 2006
2:35:15 PM
Entry #: 1672585
| GO ANDREW!!!!
congrates great job!
Art and DJ had some fun too! Looks like great racing till lap 79 looks like DJ had trouble. dont know what happend.
Andrew seems to be the sleeper here keep it up!
yeah eric im getting the bug again finally!!
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| Andrew D
September 13, 2006
6:43:22 PM
Entry #: 1675321
| Thanks guys. I would first like to thank Art for his help with the car setup, Maxy for providing me with an excellent engine and fuel, and Howard for helping with the pitting.
My car handled excellent all weekend. The track had fairly good traction, but tremendous tire wear.(About 2.5mm in 5 minutes) I was able to put in a descent qualifier on Saturday, placing me 6th in the A-main. DJ held the TQ most of the weekend, but on the last qualifier Art had a great run and took TQ position away from him.
The race was very exciting from the start with Art staying in front the entire race. I focused on running consistent laps and staying clean which was good enough to finish third. So in the end two MTX-4s finished in the top 3. Also Juaquin took the TQ in 1/8 and ended up taking 1st in his race. It was a very good weekend for Team Mugen and a great start to the state series.
Looking forward to the next state race in Kissimmee next month. Go Mugen!!!
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| Pete
September 18, 2006
12:08:27 AM
Entry #: 1683323
| Hey Andrew, pleasure meeting you today at the track. You were looking pretty fast out there. Looking forward to seeing you race with some traffic. Should make for some good racing.
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| RoyalPalmrace
September 18, 2006
2:07:46 PM
Entry #: 1684222
| guys seems theres going to be some very good racing at the track in future considering the talent thats going to be out there. Just a reminder for those that dont have a transponder now is a good time to pick one up on ebay before everyone scrambles later when we put the loop down and more people start practice. The loop and computer will be there this weekend. For those that dont know the transponder tracks your lap times and must be installed to race. ebay has some good pricing on used ones. Get them now while u can.
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| howard
October 30, 2006
5:32:12 PM
Entry #: 1765088
| just to let you know andrew was TQ at kissimmee state race #2 ....finished up in 3rd place in the A main drove a great race
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| Eric G
October 31, 2006
7:28:34 PM
Entry #: 1767398
| Good job Padawan
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| HOMESTEADR/C1
October 31, 2006
10:48:55 PM
Entry #: 1767686
| ERIC WHEN ARE WE GOING TO SEE YOUR MUG OUT AT THE TRACK ???????????????? YOU ARE ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE GUYS THATS M.I.A. ;)
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| sefac
November 1, 2006
3:34:05 PM
Entry #: 1768723
| Eric is in need of new equipment, MTX4 or Serpent 720, or even the Kyosho RRR. There's some good deals out there, either Miami RC or even Warrick's. You have Art, DJ, or even Robert Maestre with the Kyosho RRR.
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| MugenRC
November 15, 2006
9:15:33 AM
Entry #: 1792820
| FT. MYERS (Forgass - Race #3)!!
In Race #3 of the Forgass series (Sedan) the only Mugen's in the 'A' Main took 1st & 2nd!
1st Place: Art
2nd Place: Andrew
Overall series lead also shows Art & Andrew (1 & 2)!
Go Mugen!!
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| MugenRC
November 16, 2006
2:19:55 PM
Entry #: 1795526
| Here is some hotel info for the upcoming Forgass Race #4 at Homestead RC Raceway (Dec. 9-10th.):
COMFORT INN 333 SOUTHEAST 1st AVENUE U.S. HIGHWAY #1 FLORIDA CITY, FL.33034 1-888-352-2489 OR 305-248-4009. ASK FOR THE HOMESTEAD R/C RACEWAY RATE OF $74.99 PER NIGHT.
IF YOU NEED ANY HELP CONTACT ME AT
RODRIGUEZ2769@BELLSOUTH.NET OR 305-281-6155.
THANKS AND HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU AT THE RACE.
JOHN RODRIGUEZ
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Suggestion from DJ:
You guys can also go to expedia and put in Florida City or the track Address and find the closest motels/hotels.
Econo Lodge Florida City - this one is only 59.00 on expedia.
There are a lot of hotels in the area. The Comfort Inn is probably the nicer one.
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| Eric G
November 17, 2006
1:18:59 PM
Entry #: 1797495
| Eric is retired from competition. Dominating so much wasn't fair to the guys. :D I will be there for the enduro to take some pics and help the racers if they need. And yes, I would need a new chassis and engine to run again, but the finances are going other ways now, so that's not happening anytime soon. :/
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| dj
November 17, 2006
7:11:22 PM
Entry #: 1798175
| Set-up Starting point for this race(serpent 720).
Front
Locked-oneway
yellow springs 3rd hole from bottum
35 wt shock oil 2 hole
199 width
-1 drop
-1 toe out
1.5 camber
5.5 ride height
40 shore
sway bar soft position
2mm caster in front of arm
roll center middle
Rear
diff - 20wt oil
yellow springs 3rd hole from bottum
35wt shock oil 2 hole
200 width
5 drop
2 toe in
3 camber
6.5 ride height
42 shore
sway bar soft position inner hole on bottum
rear camber link upper on block and lower inner on tower
roll center 2nd from bottum
Body - 3.1 Stratus
Motor maxy modified Mega with 30% .53 head clearence
Gears17/60-61 23/55 - for insane bottum
18/60 23/55 - for good bottum(more driveable)
This is just a starting point. You will need to possibly make changes to fit your style of driving. If you have more questions just ask here and I will help. Have available 10,000 diff oil, red springs and 40wt shock oil. These might be the main things you may want to change. The mazda will also give less steering for those who care, but be more stable.
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| dj
December 5, 2006
3:08:01 PM
Entry #: 1822485
| John, I will be at the track on Saturday at 7am to help get the track ready. I left you a message, but not sure if you got it.
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| Miami RC
December 5, 2006
6:37:00 PM
Entry #: 1822869
| What's the schedule for this wknd ? Can we practice on Friday during the day ?
Thanks
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| dj
December 5, 2006
7:41:53 PM
Entry #: 1822975
| typically there is practise on fridays, not sure here since it is the first time. Saturday registration starts @ 8am along with practise. you can get all the forgass info from the forgass.com website. the state races run on a certain program and it is best to look at that web site.
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| dj
December 5, 2006
7:46:10 PM
Entry #: 1822984
| D. Event Schedule
i. Track opens at 8:00 am each day
ii. Registration opens with the track and closes at 9:30 sharp
iii. Controlled practice starts at 9:00 am
iv. 15 minute sessions of controlled practice are divided proportionality into the number of cars per class.
a) Each class has its own controlled practice sessions.
v. Saturdays drivers meeting at 10:30am, qualifying starts at 11:00am
vi. Sunday qualifying starts at 9:00 am
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| dj
December 5, 2006
7:46:28 PM
Entry #: 1822985
| E. Qualifying will be held on both days, weather and daylight permitting.
i. Saturday has a maximum of (3) three qualifiers.
ii. 1 qualifier on Sunday
iii. Each qualifier is 5 minutes long with a 4 minute warm up session.
iv. A 1 minute parts collection between qualifiers is allowed and shall NOT delay the schedule.
a) Each quailfying session should take 1:45 hours maximum!
v. Mains are held on Sunday and start at 12:00 (Noon)
vi. A mains are 30 minutes long
vii. B mains are 25 minutes long
viii. C mains and lower are 20 minutes long
ix. Total main time should be 4.5 hours maximum!
x. Each driver is allowed a maximum of TWO people in the pits.
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| dj
December 5, 2006
7:48:55 PM
Entry #: 1822988
| People the rules are easy to follow so be ready. There are also rules for teching your car. It is very important to start on time, not a minute later. it gets dark early, but there is time if we run things smooth. It takes everyone to make this happen.
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| dj
December 5, 2006
7:50:56 PM
Entry #: 1822994
| John this more for you!!!!!
F. Host Club/Track Responsibilities.
i. Meet ALL ROAR requirements to ensure insurances are effective and participants are covered.
ii. Meet all FORGASS requirements.
iii. Provide a post-race impound/inspection area to promote corner marshalling and control of the previous heat's cars.
iv. Layout Specification.
a) Provide a safe layout with a clean racing surface.
b) Provide adequate turn-marshal locations which are safe and easily identified.
c) Straight - minimum 120' inside length
d) Pit area – safe entrance, minimum of 40’ long
e) Minimum number of turns - eight.
f) Lap length - minimum of 12 seconds (4WD 1/8)
(i) If in doubt, a longer or twistier track should be established.
(ii) All NEW tracks will be tested by the club prior to the event.
v. Drivers' stand minimum requirements
a) 3'height, 30'length, 4'width.
(i) Shad cover is highly recommended.
(ii) Handicap accessibility is highly recommended.
vi. Pit Specifications.
a) Provide adequate pit and work space for ten teams to compete and set-up their equipment.
(i) Each section of the drivers stand and pit area shall be marked off into 10 equal spaces.
(ii) Pit crew will be required to pit in front of their drivers position on the stand.
(iii) The pit area will be marked off for the pit people.
b) Divide pit area from paddock and general racing area, a fence or structural divider is required.
c) Provide adequate space between the track and drivers stand so that drivers can see their car while it is in the pit lane.
d) Timing and scoring monitor in the Pits is highly recommended.
vii. Conduct Series weekend in a professional and safe manor according to ROAR rules and those items noted in these FORGASS rules.
viii. Provide adequate frequency control using frequency clips.
ix. Provide electronic lap counting system compatible with the personal transponders systems.
x. Provide transponders for racers without PT’s
xi. Provide all race trophies for the following in each class and heat:
a) TQ, 1 per class
b) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, per heat
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| Miami RC
December 5, 2006
8:27:11 PM
Entry #: 1823044
| Thanks !
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| dj
December 6, 2006
9:27:08 PM
Entry #: 1824902
| Well it is almost time and I can not wait. Who all is going to support the track. Lets try to support John and the track. Remember guys, without John and others we would not have track. He is putting a lot of time, money and effort into the track, with no return.
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| robert
December 6, 2006
10:46:42 PM
Entry #: 1825007
| This weekend should be fun....like Dj said come out and support the track..cya all there bright and early
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| Eric G
December 7, 2006
5:26:24 PM
Entry #: 1826144
| I'll be there Sunday for sure taking pics for all to enjoy.
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| HOMESTEADR/C1
December 7, 2006
11:51:46 PM
Entry #: 1826634
| THANKS DJ FOR THE RECOGNITION. I AM HOPING WE CAN JUST GET ENOUGH RACERS OUT THERE TO RUN SOME RACES EVERY SO OFTEN.I NEED THE EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICE TO RUN RACES AND YOU ALL CAN HAVE FUN AND BRUSH UP YOUR SKILLS AND LEARN YOUR CARS ASWELL. I WAS OUTHERE ALL DAY TODAY PREPARING FOR THE BIG RACE THIS WEEKEND.TOMMOROW I WILL BE THERE EARLY TO TOUCH UP CLEAN UP AND SPRAY THE TRACK DOWN TO START PRACTICE AT 12:ISH. DJ CALL ME SO I CAN SAVE YOU A NICE SPOT. P.S. WE WILL BE MOVING TO A LARGER SPOT IN APRIL WITH NEW ASPHALT AND BIGGER LAYOUT. SEE YOU ALL SOON,JOHN RODRIGUEZ
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