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TOPIC: May2005 State Race and Trophy event at Royal Palm. |
| RoyalPalmrace
March 17, 2005
12:56:21 PM
Entry #: 754585
| This area if for questions and discussion for those interested in the May 14th and 15th State Race and event held at Royal Palm Raceway.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 17, 2005
1:06:28 PM
Entry #: 754605
| Gentalmen the State series brings drivers from around the state for a 2 day event. This helps promote the hobby and promotes our track. I am trying to get more of these events since South Florida has long been involved in the State series. We will have an event at Royal Palm Raceway May 14th and 15th. Any questions from drivers who wish to attend can be discussed here.
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| alucard
March 17, 2005
1:52:58 PM
Entry #: 754694
| What rules will be in place for this event Andy? Certain weight, body, holes in the body, etc.
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| dj
March 17, 2005
2:09:56 PM
Entry #: 754734
| This is were the trophy's are given out, so what is the schedule for the 2 days. I can only go on sunday.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 17, 2005
5:03:24 PM
Entry #: 755110
| ROAR Rules apply to these races.
For more info please visit our link section which has a link to roar. Also you MUST be a ROAR member to race at this event. You can sign up at the track anytime.
Not quite sure when the trophies will be issued. This still needs to be decided. I believe sunday would would be the best day for this after races. 3 qualifiers 1 race. 2 qualifiers on sat and 1 qualifier and race on sunday.
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| Dave
March 23, 2005
10:59:37 PM
Entry #: 764824
| Are there are the closest hotels for guys coming from out of town? And are we able to set up our trailers on Friday?
Thanks
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 24, 2005
1:36:32 PM
Entry #: 765724
| Yes you can set up trailer on Friday. we have land adjacent to track for all trailers and RV.
Closest hotels.
Here is the hotel info:
"closest"
10min away
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
500 SW 177th Avenue
Miami. Fl. 33194
1-877-242-6464
http://www.miccosukeeresort.com/resort.html
20min away (royal palm raceway for discount)
Comfort Suites mention
3901 SW 117 Avenue , Miami, FL, US, 33175
Phone: (305) 220-3901 Fax: (305) 221-1348
AmeriSuites (kendall)
11520 sw 88st
Miami, Fl 33176
305-2798688
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 24, 2005
1:38:53 PM
Entry #: 765728
| Track address and info:
Royal Palm Raceway
14955 SW 192 Ave
Miami, FL 33196
Phone: 786-206-9006
check the directions link on this site for driving info.
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| dj
March 24, 2005
3:48:00 PM
Entry #: 765990
| Andy you should post this stuff on the forgass web site, not everyone knows of the local web site. Just a suggestion
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| Dave
March 24, 2005
9:39:12 PM
Entry #: 766562
| Thanks
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 25, 2005
12:46:28 PM
Entry #: 767336
| I asked jarrod before making this forum.. to put a link at the forgass site. I double check ..
thanks
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| Dave
March 28, 2005
9:37:02 PM
Entry #: 771662
| i posted the info on forgas forum.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 29, 2005
12:52:33 PM
Entry #: 772555
| thanks Dave!!!!!
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| TrickPony Racin
April 2, 2005
4:53:07 PM
Entry #: 780146
| For the trophy race what day are you setting up? Will the track be open on friday? and do you allow over nite staying/RV's?
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| TrickPony Racin
April 2, 2005
4:54:25 PM
Entry #: 780147
| Boy I missed that post, seen that my question was already answered.
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 2, 2005
8:18:25 PM
Entry #: 780329
| Yes the track will be available on friday.. and we have plenty space for RVs and Trailers. We have chairs and tables also for about 70 racers and a 6000sq ft club house overlooking the track. we have full batrooms men/women and food cafateria for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also have lights for nightime practice.
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| dj
April 11, 2005
9:18:10 AM
Entry #: 793624
| Just wanted to say thank you to alex and eric for helping me this weekend with the pitting, wish it could have gone better, but that is racing. All in all I had a good time and seeing the Miami guys suporting the series and out at a new track racing was good, I had fun.
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| Alex S
April 11, 2005
11:35:18 AM
Entry #: 793842
| I also wanted to say thanks to Andrew and Eric for pitting my main. I also didn't break much the whole weekend but in my second lap of my main someone I crashed and the turn marshal took forever to get me. In that time someone tried to jump my car and the following happened: 1 radio plate, 1 KO servo, and 1 fuel tank that was ripped into 2 perfect pieces. So Needless to say I was out of the race after 2 laps.
I was at least able to take everyone from Miami track to a great BBQ place that I spotted on the way too Captiva Island. It was great food and good people. I can't wait too show everyone a few more places I know.
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| dj
April 11, 2005
12:55:21 PM
Entry #: 793990
| Alex, "YOUR FIRED" / INSIDE JOKE
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| David D
April 11, 2005
12:55:36 PM
Entry #: 793991
| That really were GREEAAT ribs Alex! i can't wait for your next recommendation!
Andrew and I had a great week-end.
Our thanks to Eric & Andy for pitting Andrew during his mains (you guys saved me from a lot of chastisement had I had to pit!). Your helpful expertise and advise had him "crying for joy"!
Our thanks also goes out to DJ, Maxie and others who helped us (both) survive his first state race. We couldn't have done it without all you guys.
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| David D
April 11, 2005
1:02:21 PM
Entry #: 794000
| Our speical thanks goes out also to Alex, for not only his dinner suggestion, but also for the sharing of his work bench, canopy, tools, parts, drinks, food, labour etc. etc. etc. THANK YOU!
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 11, 2005
5:53:14 PM
Entry #: 794500
| Miami has ALWAYS supported the State Series.
I was happy to attend and support our drivers. I was also excited to further promote our track in South Florida (Royal Palm) so that those up north can come and enjoy our facilities as much as South Florida has enjoyed the other tracks. It can only get better for everyone. I am very proud of our drivers 2 of which was their first time at an outside track. Both did very well with respectable lap times and a B main possition for Eric. I know with a little more polishing A main is around the corner. Goes to show what practice at Royal Palm can do.
Alex I enjoyed the ribs!!!! they were a-lot better at 3:30am LOL.
Guys this weekend is practice Sat and a for fun club race for sunday as I establish the next series. everyones welcome....
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| alucard
April 21, 2005
9:31:22 AM
Entry #: 809773
| Andy,
how does the state race work? Qualifiers all day sat and then racing on sun?
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| Eric G
April 21, 2005
10:42:53 AM
Entry #: 809921
| I'll let Andy answer it in detail. But Yes, Saturday is qualifying. Sunday there's probably one qualifier, then the mains.
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 22, 2005
9:08:06 PM
Entry #: 812756
| yes there are 2 qualifiers on sat. and one more on sunday then the mains.
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| joe
April 22, 2005
9:16:07 PM
Entry #: 812767
| andy, i know in fort myers they were pushing to have three qulifiers on saturday. will you go for this as well?
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 24, 2005
1:47:42 AM
Entry #: 813727
| Yes I will try to get the most out of racing but we also have a trophy presentation as well so we will see. I am also going to have lights on for night time practice as well. This should be fun for everyone. I am staying at track overnight and we will have food at club house. The guys comming in RVs will enjoy the track day and night.
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| Eric G
April 25, 2005
7:57:23 AM
Entry #: 814782
| Ok no more m18 talk, that comes after the Trophy race. All you local guys need to get ready for this race. This will be an exciting opportunity to get to race against some of the best in the state. There's nothing more fun that racing against 30-50 guys. DOn't worry if you feel like a "novice" If you been to this track a few times, you already have an advantage over the guys that haven't. There aren't divided "classes" in this race, but drivers wind up in heats with drivers in their same levels based on qualifying times. The important thing here for you new guys is to get out in the next few weeks and find a setup that you're comfortable with and have it ready by then. That way, when race day comes, don't have to worry about setup, and just worry about solid qualifiers. For you more experienced locals, you know the drill. It's time to show the visitors what RPR's drivers can do. The show is in 3 weeks, I hope we get a good turnout.
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| joe
April 25, 2005
4:14:05 PM
Entry #: 815409
| juancho,
please call me at 305-807-9529.
thanks.
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| Eric G
April 25, 2005
9:50:10 PM
Entry #: 815892
| Is that pronounced like Juanchoe, Joe :)
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| joe
April 26, 2005
7:51:27 AM
Entry #: 816238
| i think it is pronounced juanocall
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| Eric G
May 3, 2005
9:15:37 AM
Entry #: 827715
| 2 weeks away. This is going to be a fun race. it's time to hit the track this weekend and get your setup covered. Only DJ has done an 18 lap qualifier, but I'm sure a few people will do it this race. There were some fast guys in Regionals. I hope the guys from up North make the trip. Seee you guys this weekend.
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| joe
May 3, 2005
9:20:43 AM
Entry #: 827727
| i wonder how many people will show up for the race. it seems like the attendance at the state races has been getting lower; maybe a lot of people are getting tired towards the end of the season. hopefully we can get a good crowd. i was talking to chris (he runs the naples track), and he said he was going to give his race next season to andy--- so it will be a regular points race. i think that would be cool. if we got two that would be even better. anyhow, i will see you guys hopefully on saturday to practice!!!
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| Eric G
May 3, 2005
11:38:12 AM
Entry #: 827999
| Joe, I forgot to give you back the needle for your Mega. Take your engine back on Saturday so I can swap em again. I'm getting new o-rings for mine.
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| joe
May 3, 2005
11:55:31 AM
Entry #: 828041
| what do the o rings do? did you read the comments mark harrison wrote about seealing the engine. i think that will fix our problems!!!
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| Eric G
May 3, 2005
12:43:07 PM
Entry #: 828115
| my o-rings on my low speed needle were cut up. yours weren't. THat's why i'm changing mine. Yours are fine.
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| Eric G
May 5, 2005
5:02:04 PM
Entry #: 832787
| PSYCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| dannyh
May 5, 2005
5:48:53 PM
Entry #: 832874
| joe,
i want to buy some tacos, got any for sale?
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| joe
May 5, 2005
7:36:24 PM
Entry #: 833038
| danny h,
this is the wrong thread for that. please refer to the for sale thread. anyhow, i do not have any tacos. i have already eaten the tacos.
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| Eric G
May 6, 2005
11:36:12 AM
Entry #: 834013
| Hey Danny, you gonna come out to this race next week?
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| dannyh
May 6, 2005
2:59:34 PM
Entry #: 834466
| eric i dont own an r/c car anymore....so i dont think ill make it out there
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| Eric G
May 6, 2005
4:29:24 PM
Entry #: 834671
| Tell your dad to come be my pit man then. I need an engine guy that weekend :P
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| dj
May 10, 2005
10:26:18 AM
Entry #: 839317
| For you serpent guys, I posted a recommended starting set-up for the Miami race this weekend. It is rctech.net under the 710 forum. hope it help. this is the set up I start with when I go to the track. I found that this is the best combo for the bumps and for the layout. It allows you you to be a little lazy with the car, but still handles well. you can also call me if you to not understand my post. 305-586-6072
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| Omar
May 10, 2005
11:27:52 PM
Entry #: 840789
| Thank Dj for the setup……Now can you or anybody that race under Roar rules know about the body, the cut’s “holes” what the legal diameter for the from windshield hole and the rear one, the Roar rules doesn’t say anything about the holes in the body also can we cut the side windows and wish one…….Thanks in advance……
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| Eric G
May 11, 2005
5:55:18 AM
Entry #: 840947
| Yeah the hole rules are in there, you just have to dig around. 50mm in the front is the limit. You can have one "Cooling" hole and one "fueling" hole over the tank (30mm) if you have two holes, the two holes cannot be intrsecting and the front cooling hole must be on the windshield part of the body, it can't cross the winshield. You can cut the front side windows out, not the rear ones. The back window you can do whatever you want. cut the whole thing out or just a little. whatever. the rear "bumper" of the body must be cut along the body lines, you can't go too high. The rear spoiler cannot be higer than the roofline. If you take a straight edge bubble level that goes from the roof ot the spoiler, the bubble must be in the middle. It's best to just leave that for last till race day so you can just cut it little by little and test it till it passes so you don't cut it too low. hope this helps, it's all i can remember and I need to get back to sleep
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| dj
May 11, 2005
8:08:12 AM
Entry #: 841021
| Guys remember also. If the rule says 50mm cut it to 48, since your measureing devise may be off from the states. Also check your stinger. It must be less than 5mm, motor must be legal 3 port. max of 200mm on the width. Also I suggest that on saturday morning you go to tech and have them tech your car before you start racing. Tell them that you are new and need help, they are very nice, most of the time. there are a lot of rules, from tank, body weight, etc. Just do not make any cuts that you are not sure of, wait till you go for any questions.
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| dj
May 11, 2005
8:09:18 AM
Entry #: 841022
| Andy when is the trophy presentation, Sat or Sun. I am Hopeing for Sunday, as I will not be there Sat.
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| dj
May 11, 2005
8:13:42 AM
Entry #: 841030
| Andy forget my last post, I see the forgass site says it will be on sat. Save my trophy, I will be there on sunday.
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| Omar
May 11, 2005
8:57:59 AM
Entry #: 841088
| Thanks guys, I didn’t want any trouble with the body. I know from the past how painful the tech table was……..in electric….
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 12, 2005
12:13:18 AM
Entry #: 842734
| Thank you DJ..
I took the liberty of copying your setup and posting here to make it more convinient for those who want to use it..
*******posted by DJ*********
Hi everyone,
this is my recommended starting set-up for royal palm in Miami. 37 shore all around
2.5 rear sway bat, all soft inner holes
front sway bar full stiff
drop 0-front 7-rear
default roll center
minus 1 front toe
plus 3 rear toe
front one way
rear diff-medium hard
35wt oil all around 3 holes
yellow front springs
red rear springs
cadi body, a must have for this track, wing as far back as legal
ride height front 5.5, rear 6
3mm caster in front of arms
shock front 2nd hole from bottom, rears layed down
width front 199 rear 200
any questions can be posted, I will do my best to help.
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| Alex S
May 12, 2005
2:25:04 AM
Entry #: 842830
| Guys if anyone’s interested.. I will be out at the track 10 am Friday for some final touches. If you would like to practice (lay some rubber down) you’re more than welcome.
I will be out there with Bob Malphurs. Bob is the national factory rep for J-lap. he will be our race director for this event.
Classes:
200mm Sedan
1/10th Outlaw
1/8th Open
Format:
Saturday:
8 am: Registration opens
8 am: Open practice (no one allowed on track if they aren’t registered)
10 am: registration closes
10 am: controlled practice begins for 200mm sedan
10:30 am: controlled practice for 1/8th open and 1/10th outlaw
11 am: controlled practice begins for 200mm sedan
11:30 am: controlled practice for 1/8th open and 1/10th outlaw
12:00 pm: Year-End Trophies will be handed out
12:45 pm: drivers meeting begins
1:00 pm: 2 rounds of qualifying begins with open practice after qualifying round 2 (night time practice till 9pm)
RE-Shuffle heats
Sunday:
8 am: track opens for open practice
9 am: Round 3 of qualifying begins, a break after qualifying will take place to allow race director to sort out the mains and resolve any frequency conflicts.
1 pm: mains start
A-mains are 30 minutes long
B thru D mains are 20 minutes long
Lower mains are 15 minutes long
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| Alex S
May 12, 2005
2:29:47 AM
Entry #: 842832
| P.S. That was Andy's post above I just delivered it.
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| joe
May 12, 2005
7:49:02 AM
Entry #: 842934
| alex, i thought you were running royal palm now!!! :)
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| Omar
May 12, 2005
4:20:00 PM
Entry #: 844043
| Andy --Alex , Until what time you are going to stay in the track?....I can go Friday after I pick up Jr the driver from school around 4pm just in case you need any help…..let me know if you are going to be there
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| Alex S
May 12, 2005
9:36:07 PM
Entry #: 844450
| Shhhhh don't tell anyone Joe.
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 12, 2005
11:32:35 PM
Entry #: 844604
| yeah omar come on out.. give me a call i should be there till at least 5pm and pssibly into night to test lights and such..
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| dj
May 13, 2005
8:20:37 AM
Entry #: 844849
| RoyalPalm Did you ask Alex, if thats o.k. j/k
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| joe
May 13, 2005
8:43:16 AM
Entry #: 844874
| alex s please call me at 305-807-9529. thanks
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| Juancho
May 13, 2005
11:48:13 AM
Entry #: 845260
| Is the track going to be open at night???... Closing was moved to Monday, I might be able to make the state race... ;oD
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| Eric G
May 13, 2005
1:36:41 PM
Entry #: 845484
| AWESOME!...yes, Andy is at the track today, tommorow starts qualifying, If you can't make it early, call/email andy with your info so at least he registers you. Qualifying starts at 1, the track is open till 9 at night. Sunday is just 1 qualifier and then the Mains. Get your stuff ready so you can just show up with your car already setup and just fine tune and go. Hope you can make it.
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 14, 2005
12:25:52 AM
Entry #: 846379
| Juancho go to the track..
if anybody else is reading this ..STOP and GO to the TRACK. just go... I have worked very hard and I want to see everyone there.
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| Juancho
May 14, 2005
1:08:13 AM
Entry #: 846413
| @%*&#@*^%!!!!!
I swear I've got to be cursed!!!, I even got all my stuff loaded... Hell, there is always something.... Do you guys remember when you were little and had a tantrum asking your parents for ice cream and then when you finally get it, the darn thing falls to the ground???... Just like that! ! !
I'll do my best to at least go and give you guys a hand (Even if for a short time).
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| Omar
May 14, 2005
6:41:41 PM
Entry #: 846894
| omar jr.: Wow this is easyer then i thought!!!!!!!! at first i was nervous but as im seein peaple pratice they are either not good or just crahin there cars.
Well good luck everyone tommarow in the last races=)
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| kakapoopie
May 14, 2005
9:20:39 PM
Entry #: 847018
| yea u raced real good omar...jr. hey gues wat i pulled a 17.9 with my car after the races. hopefully i can keep it up tomorow. blahblahblah!
(btw its von)
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| Omar
May 14, 2005
9:39:38 PM
Entry #: 847033
| Omar jr.: Wow i still cant belive how u make that time with that engine.probably the other motor will get you like 16s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i did my fastest lap today in the morning it was 18.3.=)
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| Omar
May 14, 2005
9:48:23 PM
Entry #: 847040
| Omar jr.: Hey Von thats good news ur comin tommarow lets probably do a little race u against me after the race. For wat i hear u will probaly win me but i will catch up dont worry.
And no letting me pass on purpose!!! Dont worry just race.
but thats only if u want to race and if we have enought battery and gas..............lol=)
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| Mike
May 14, 2005
11:18:16 PM
Entry #: 847107
| Were there any 1/8th scale racers out there? How many? I wanted to make the trip, but 4 hours driving each way was too much to risk not knowing if there would be enough cars to run.
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| kakapoopie
May 15, 2005
8:56:27 AM
Entry #: 847247
| there were a bunch of 1/8ths and they raced, sorry if thats not wat u wanted to hear :/
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| Omar
May 15, 2005
8:11:01 PM
Entry #: 847704
| Omar jr.: Man what a race guys!!!!!!!!!!!!And what a show they put on goin against each other.
But man Scotty was flyinin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i really wish i can be like Scotty and race for team serpent.
oh well my day will come=/
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| Eric G
May 15, 2005
9:53:53 PM
Entry #: 847829
| There were 2 heats worth of 1/8 scales. The A main was quite a show.
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| Juancho
May 15, 2005
10:06:47 PM
Entry #: 847838
| >>>> gun loading <<<<
>>>> shotgung goes of <<<<
Juancho drops dead! ! !
(Close captioned provided by frustrated drivers.com)
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| Eric G
May 15, 2005
11:29:02 PM
Entry #: 847942
| I had an awesome time this weekend. TQ over night was exciting, too bad Scotty and Giani decided to put me back in my place in the last qualifier :/ To cap it all off, the conrod on my JP gave out when i was running the engine 15 minutes before the main. I never got to run. Andrew got 2nd place in the A main which is awesome. Scotty took out some of his frustration from the bad crash in his 1/8th scale race and won the Sedan main by 4 laps. Roniel bumped up from the B main and took 3rd. I think the visitors liked what they saw. Andy put on a great race. See you all soon.
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| Alex S
May 16, 2005
1:25:13 AM
Entry #: 848021
| I also had a great time. I can't believe I was in the same main as Art. It was cool but also nerve racking. Everytime he passed me(50 or 60 times) I would get so nervous.
Andrew drove incredible!!! It was a little unfair for the rest cuzz he had the best pit crew.
Thank you Andy for holding a cool race. I hope more people will start supporting RPR(or at least come back).
Long live ANDY!! Long live ANDY!!!
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| dj
May 16, 2005
10:00:48 AM
Entry #: 848309
| Wish I could have gone and raced, but oh well. I think everyone one was pretty happy and for it not being a points race it was a good turnout. By this time people and burned out so they do not come. At least that is what I hear. Congrats to Andy, Hopefully this gets people in the race mood. Also congrats to Andrew for is good race in the A Main, His car looked really good. Also in reference to Omar Jr's post, just to let you know, you are starting just like Scotty did, so keep your dad in high spirits to keep bringing you out, you will see in 9-12 months you will be killing us all.
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| David D
May 16, 2005
12:34:10 PM
Entry #: 848557
| Thanks guys. Andrew & I had a blast! (although as nervous as he started out I think I had it worse just watching from the pits)! Congrats to Scotty on setting the standard for the rest to follow, but I was real sorry that he was "taken out" in the 1/8 race since he should have had an easy double (DJ you need to run and give him some competition!). Andrew ran a good race thanks to all the help from you guys. Thank you Alex (I think we make an awesome pit crew!), thanks to Eric, DJ and Maxi in helping with the race engine; thanks also to Johnny & Glen for their kind help and all the others that I may have omitted; and a very special thanks to Andy for staging us a great show. See you guys soon.
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| Omar
May 16, 2005
7:40:21 PM
Entry #: 849347
| Omar jr.: thanks Dj thats was really a nice thing to say and thanks for tuning my car sunday it was havving problems
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 16, 2005
10:38:39 PM
Entry #: 849695
| I am very happy to see everyone had a great time. It was a lot of work but well worth it in the end. The racing was intense and the 1/8th scales put on quite a show! That kind of racing is rare and extreamly exciting for both the racers and the spectators. I would like to especially thank Bob from j-lap he did an outstanding job and was a huge help. I would also like to thank all racers that attended and raced. I had a-lot of fun.
Thanks everyone for making this possible!
MORE RACING AT ROYAL PALM!!
I am going to schedule an enduro race for the end of June. I will also schedule the next series soon.
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| Eric G
May 17, 2005
5:44:01 AM
Entry #: 849970
| Jarrod has posted the pics. There an awesome series of Scotty and Chuck driving tight until Chuck hits Scotty from behind and sends him flying. Here's the link:
http://www.mopar-man.com/gallery/album07
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