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Racing 2X a month May 14, 2020 17:30:05 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by Heiden Racing on May 14, 2020 17:30:05 GMT -7

I don't know what it is but I'm loving this racing. However, I would love to race more than once a month, how about all of you? The other thing is I would love it if we raced once at the beginning of the month and then once at the last week. Give us more chances to improve our cars. Any thoughts?

The Zeebzob
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Racing 2X a month May 14, 2020 17:49:57 GMT -7 jimmy1973 and ljo like this

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Post by The Zeebzob on May 14, 2020 17:49:57 GMT -7

May 14, 2020 17:30:05 GMT -7 Heiden Racing said:

Save the money you'd spend on all the shipping costs and buy a track with it. That would be a better way to improve your cars.
The reality is, the proxy model is not all that great for multiple monthly dates. If you had a local venue, that would be a different story...but the numbers wouldn't support that either.

Last Edit: May 14, 2020 17:50:40 GMT -7 by The Zeebzob

Turbo Sloth Rookie of the Year Posts: 96	Racing 2X a month May 14, 2020 18:26:47 GMT -7 Heiden Racing likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Turbo Sloth on May 14, 2020 18:26:47 GMT -7 There are two other leagues you could run in. You could race three times per month if you wanted. You'd have to use different cars though.
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Heiden Racing Top 25 Posts: 66	Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 3:19:05 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Heiden Racing on May 15, 2020 3:19:05 GMT -7 See I like the rules that NPWDRL has. Plus all the different types of cars. Makes more possibilities to build for. I am considering buying a track next month, but the space I have is limited.

jimmy1973
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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 5:48:03 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by jimmy1973 on May 15, 2020 5:48:03 GMT -7

Get the Best Track single lane 35’ test track (2 lane if you have the $ and have someone local to race with (Scouts, Awana racers etc)). That’s my plan too. Hit Chuy up on that timer of his to save some $.
Running the races, that many classes and that many cars, dealing with shipping, posting and stats management... like Zeeb said... this is a once a month gig. It’s great in that you can race 11 times a month vs once a year actually. Once you get involved in other classes you will have plenty to do. And yeah... the other leagues... With APR and NPWDRL having race dates quite close together sometimes some guys actually have 2 fleets! And APR is like NPWDRL with a lot of classes to race. There’s plenty racing to be had.

Last Edit: May 15, 2020 5:51:23 GMT -7 by jimmy1973

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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 6:11:01 GMT -7 The Zeebzob, DerbyBoyz, and 3 more like this

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Post by HurriCrane Racing on May 15, 2020 6:11:01 GMT -7

I also really do enjoy racing. I went the route of racing in every league I could. Built cars for each league and enjoyed the competition.
After doing that for a couple years, I settled into the NPWDRL as my league of choice. With 10+ classes to build and such a high level of competition, it was the challenge that kept me motivated. Where else can you race guys like DWS, QT, Skippy, Goat Boy, Tj, JBD, Mojo, Derby Boyz, The Fonze, Eastman, Stone Cold, T-Bone, etc.? Just look at the power rankings and you see quite a list of characters not found anywhere else. There is even a slacker from Mukwonasomethingorother that will grace us with his presence! I reference Zeeb as I agree with his suggestion to invest in a track if you want to climb the ladder of PWD racing. 35' is great but 42' is the standard if you have the space. That last 7' will show you a lot about the drill and tune of your car.

Glad to have you racing with us and good luck!

jimmy1973 Poll Group Posts: 226	Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 7:50:28 GMT -7 via mobile Cherokee Chuck likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jimmy1973 on May 15, 2020 7:50:28 GMT -7 Aaaah the fantasy of having a basement big enough to fit a 42 footer... Wife wasn’t pleased with the idea of knocking a hole in the foundation to tunnel out enough room. Lol

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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 8:30:16 GMT -7 jimmy1973 and ljo like this

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Post by BRACKETRACER on May 15, 2020 8:30:16 GMT -7

May 15, 2020 7:50:28 GMT -7 jimmy1973 said:

Aaaah the fantasy of having a basement big enough to fit a 42 footer...
Wife wasn’t pleased with the idea of knocking a hole in the foundation to tunnel out enough room. Lol

You can't even squeeze it in diagonal? lol

358T Racing
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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 11:39:46 GMT -7 'The Fonze' and ljo like this

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Post by 358T Racing on May 15, 2020 11:39:46 GMT -7

Myself and a few other guys have or currently race multiple leagues. Usually the schedules do not overlap so I use the same cars at both leagues. It can be done and for a person who likes the competition it is fulfilling. It can become more cumbersome to keep up with multiple leagues though.

Scott

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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 15:11:28 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by jimmy1973 on May 15, 2020 15:11:28 GMT -7

May 15, 2020 8:30:16 GMT -7 BRACKETRACER said:

May 15, 2020 7:50:28 GMT -7 jimmy1973 said:

Aaaah the fantasy of having a basement big enough to fit a 42 footer...
Wife wasn’t pleased with the idea of knocking a hole in the foundation to tunnel out enough room. Lol

You can't even squeeze it in diagonal? lol

Man I had to measure it out and possibly move things and go diagonal just to lay down the 35’. Might not even be able to fit 2 stop sections. We live in a shoe. Lol

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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 17:24:59 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by jimmy1973 on May 15, 2020 17:24:59 GMT -7

May 15, 2020 15:41:20 GMT -7 Cherokee Chuck said:

Some guys set up outside......

Our yard is under a sticky bud tree bigger than our house that’s probably old enough to know Jesus personally. Too much falling junk and don’t want wind affecting run times.

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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 18:13:07 GMT -7 via mobile Cherokee Chuck, jimmy1973, and 1 more like this

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Post by DWS Racing on May 15, 2020 18:13:07 GMT -7

Great to see such enthusiasm, I enjoy it too. Racing once a month in 10 classes is all I can keep up with, struggle even.
I have a 42' track in a 37' basement. Its layed out diagonally and I don't use a stop section. Instead, I built a stop box that gently catches the car while lifting it off the track. It took several mods to get it right but it's actually more gental on the cars, keeping any adjustments in place until lock down. Like HurriCrane said, a 35' is great (far better than nothing) but more can be learned from the full racing length (stop section not required).

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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 19:01:56 GMT -7 via mobile jimmy1973 likes this

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Post by ljo on May 15, 2020 19:01:56 GMT -7

May 15, 2020 18:13:07 GMT -7 DWS Racing said:

Could you share a picture of the stop box? I like this idea. Thanks!

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Racing 2X a month May 15, 2020 19:10:52 GMT -7 via mobile ljo likes this

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Post by jimmy1973 on May 15, 2020 19:10:52 GMT -7

May 15, 2020 19:01:56 GMT -7 ljo said:

May 15, 2020 18:13:07 GMT -7 DWS Racing said:

Could you share a picture of the stop box? I like this idea. Thanks!

+1 that request!!!

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