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Post by TGM2054 on Jan 12, 2014 6:26:18 GMT -7
Great job by the crew at Blacktop Raceway!!!! Congratulations to the winners. Great job by all that made the race.
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Post by AJR on Jan 12, 2014 6:49:27 GMT -7
First race of 2014 season is in the books. As part of the race crew I would like to thank everybody that sent in your cars. Without you girls and guys we would not have a race. Thank you for trusting us with your cars and allowing us to run them. I would also like to thank Robert (Eagle) for letting me be a part of this race and for his family's hospitality!! It's always a lot of fun. Blacktop Raceway is awesome and Robert has done an excellent job of rebuilding the track. Where as the old Blacktop typically ran slightly slower e.t.'s than some of the other tracks, the new track is fast. Thank you to the race sponsors!! And last, but CERTAINLY NOT THE LEAST, thank you to Cordell for all he does and his diplomacy in dealing with issues! Thank you all!! 
Next stop Atco Drag Strip and The Super Nationals!! 
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Post by Hemi Hunter on Jan 12, 2014 7:43:36 GMT -7
Great race coverage,it looks like you folks had a lot of fun.I can't wait to put my N F/C down the Atco Dragway for the next race.Maybe even try building one of the Outlaw 4gears if I have time.
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jan 12, 2014 8:27:55 GMT -7
What JJ said, I have a couple more videos I will post later. I will start boxing up cars Monday to mail out. I still have to go through prizes, that will be later also. This race saw a lot of first, lots of 4s from several different cars, super slow motion video, first international racer (kiwidave) on the Blacktop.
All tracks are different and cars perform differently from track to track. So here are a couple of tips for the new Blacktop. This track is super fast. It likes down force and silly foam tires. For example SKR sent his entry with no traction mags.He does not need them at Drag City. We added two to get him down the track. For those of you that think a plastic track can't be that fast think again. The Blacktop saw 13 runs in the 4s by 5 different entries. Stinger started out in the 5s and finished with a .499et. I am very excited with how well the track performed and look forward to having ya'll back in the summer.
As always if you want me to check anything on your car before I send it back please let me know. |
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Post by stinger on Jan 12, 2014 8:30:12 GMT -7
I loved all the race action and beating Phantom back to back after he spent a lot of time building his two cars and all I did was pick one off the shelf and send it in to race.
Great job down in Texas,Thanks.
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Post by darius on Jan 12, 2014 9:30:21 GMT -7
Great show guys! Congratulations SKR, escamilllaChicks, and jjwallace!
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Post by pceng on Jan 12, 2014 12:17:40 GMT -7
Congrats to the winners. Great race coverage, thanks to the Blacktop crew and EagleVision! Hope you guys had time to have fun in the process.
Hey Rob,
Thanks again for hosting! Fun as usual. Have to admit, it would have been better if FED stayed on track. But, you know it's history. Going to try smaller tires maybe different traction mags. If the cars got back today I think I'd step on the MM/PS. Can't figure that one out. If you feel so inclined and have the time. Perhaps you could take a look and see if the brush screws are about to fall out.
.....................thanks for all, Peter (sent PM)
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Post by sjracer on Jan 12, 2014 12:29:30 GMT -7
Congrats to all!
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Post by ks1933 on Jan 12, 2014 13:33:20 GMT -7
Super Show! Thanks, we had a great time for our 1st race. The pictures, videos and coverage were great! I felt as if I were there.
KS |
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Post by Iceman on Jan 12, 2014 16:33:10 GMT -7
I love what I have been watching,you guys put on a great show.I never touched a slotcar before other then pulling the trigger as a kid and letting them fly.After talking with friends that all ready race here I got the bug and picked up my first 4gear N F/C and I can't wait to race with you guys. Next stop Atco Drag Strip and The Super Nationals!! Read more: nitroslots.com/posts/recent#ixzz2qEJcohsF |
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jan 12, 2014 16:39:49 GMT -7
Welcome Iceman, I love it when I see a post like this. It makes doing these races even better. If you need any help please ask, happy to give pointers.
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Post by Iceman on Jan 12, 2014 16:46:19 GMT -7
Welcome Iceman, I love it when I see a post like this. It makes doing these races even better. If you need any help please ask, happy to give pointers. Thanks,and I must say HELP! I was told the class in a basic stock setup so all I did so far was break in the gear a little buy the tips I found here. |
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jan 12, 2014 18:14:48 GMT -7
In the archives pancake build part 2 is must reading. It all applies to the 4Gear even though they are using magna-traction chassis. One thing to keep in mind is pickup shoes, adjustment it is most important. Bad contact means a slow car. In the N/FC class the tire size is also very important. Try and get the largest size possible that is legal. Read the rules, if you are not sure ask, do not assume. A clean setup is also important dirt is not your friend in your slot car. Tuning The Pancake Part 2 |
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jan 13, 2014 7:50:57 GMT -7
Just a short video thanking our sponsor's. Also thank you to NTRA for trophies and a complete car. The car will go to best in show. 
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Post by stinger on Jan 13, 2014 12:28:11 GMT -7
Thank you to all our great sponsor's for the great handcrafted prizes. (I would be happy to beat Phantom for free) |
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