MHRC Virgins

I took some racing buddies who have never raced at MHRC there on Sunday 1/24/16. They would both end up racing in stock buggy with me. 

While I blew out in all my races (I must need a break) they did really well. One of them qualified 2nd in the A and the other guy was 6th I think.

I ended up in the B main?!  I lead most of the race, but flipped over coming onto the straight on the last lap and finished 3rd, outside of a bump up to the A. 

Expert Stock Buggy with the 3.0

I raced only expert stock buggy on Saturday 1/23/16, as I needed an easy day after a hectic Friday night!

I spent the morning cleaning all my cars after racing them Wednesday and Friday nights. I also figured out how to install a fan on my motor in the 3.0. I used 2 thin servo spacers from my B5m kit. I bent them to make 2 mounts which I bolted to the gearbox. It works pretty good!

I blow out in all my races :(. Driving too hard probably. At least I turned a 17.9 with my 1572g "stock" buggy with Electron tires! :)

I end up finishing 5th after battling with Travis for 4th. 

Fill'em up Friday! 1/22/16

I decided to "Fill'em up" to the max and race 3 classes!  This was going to be interesting. LOL!  I raced 13.5 Truck, Expert 17.5 buggy, and 13.5 buggy.  

I was using a 17.5 motor in my 3.0 buggy, but raced in in the 13.5 class, so I could compare lap times between it and my B5m which I was racing in stock, in the same track conditions. 

13.5 Truck Results, T5m

Expert 17.5 Buggy, B5m

My 1st 17 second lap on this layout! Woohoo!

13.5 Buggy, 3.0 with a 17.5 motor

(Forgot to get a pic of my results from round 1 of qualifying)

I managed to TQ all 3 classes (if I count my truck race, but I was the only truck lol) and win 2 of them and finish 3rd in the last class :)

But, I don't think I'll do this again. There were only 5 heats and I was constantly racing or marshaling, with no break!  I didn't mind the driving part, it was the marshaling part I didn't like. Lol. Maybe if I had some help, I'll do it again. Hahaha!

Lazy 13.5 buggy racing

On Wednesday 1/20/16, I tried out my "updated" 3.0 in some 13.5 buggy racing. But, the turnout for the class was low with only 6 cars. So my concentration level was really low. Lol!  I ended up qualifying a dismal 4th out of 6. 

In the main I got a good start, but made an early mistake and dropped back. Then I passed the 2 cars in front of me and moved into 2nd!  I could see the leader in the next section, so I cleaned up my driving in hopes of catching him!  I wasn't able to, but at least I had my best run of the night. 

Sunday wrenching

We headed out to SDRC for some practice runs to break in tires. Unfortunately, many others had the same idea and it was really busy!

Instead I ended up wrenching on the 3.0, by adding my new carbon fiber front shock tower, titanium shock mounts, black aluminum locknuts, and some titanium screws. 

I also spotted some new dirt on the side of the building. Maybe it will be added during the next layout change?

TLR 22 3.0 mod buggy debut!

So. Last Saturday night, 1/16/16, I signed up for 13.5 buggy, but was put in the mod buggy class, as there were not enough 13.5 buggies signed up for their own class.  I then dropped my pinion 1 tooth and added 15deg of boost for the 1st round of qualifying!

I finish 2nd with a 16:06 and fast lap of 17.9!  I end up 5th overall in Mod!

For round 2 I bumped up the boost to 25deg. Holy power!  I had way more power and was pulling wheelies on the straight!  I even flipped over backwards a few times!

My run was a slower as a result of trying to get used to the power. 

For the main I turned down the endbell timing on hopes of taming the power. 

It didn't matter as I blew out and crashes a bunch. Lol. The power was addicting though!

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

I get the win in Expert Stock Buggy, on Saturday 1/16/16!

My B5m was hooked up on balding Electrons!  The track also had more grip than on Wednesday night. 

I also raced my 3.0 in 13.5 buggy since it was "Fill'em Up Friday". I qualified 3rd, but blew out in the main :(

3.0 slowing down!?

I raced yet again!  Again in 13.5 with the 3.0. I think my tires are wearing out as tonight my car felt too edgy. Or I was having an off night. My fast lap each round slowed from 18.6, to 18.8, to 19.0!  Between round 1 and 2 the track dried out and I changed the ride height to 23mm and the front camber to -1. I may need to also change the rear roll center by taking the 1mm spacer I put under the outer ball stud to raise the roll center and stiffen the rear. Then in the main I tried my new electrons, but the track had a bunch of wet spots from the misting nozzles dripping. 

I also need to clean up the buggy some as I've been constantly racing it. 

This was also the 1st time I haven't placed in the top 3 with my 3.0 :(

Ran returns! SDRC Saturday 1/9/16

Ran makes his debut in Sportsman Stock Buggy!  After not racing for 6 months he's able to sneak out and race for a few hours. He ends up just squeaking into the A in the 8th spot. 

I would race the 3.0 again in 13.5 Buggy. I blew out in round 1, then put in a decent run in round 2. I would qualify 3rd. 

Again I get stuck on lap 1!  This time I stuff it into the pipe on the hip jump! Lol!  I recover and finish 2nd. 

 

Ran had to go home before the A main, so I took over the driving duties for his car :). I almost got into the top 3 on the start, but got caught up on other peoples wrecks and dropped back. I would battle my buddies and end up finishing in 6th.  At least I moved up?

Another 13.5 Buggy TQ!? SDRC Friday 1/8/16

My TLR 22 3.0 was on point Friday night!  I TQ'd again and turned a 17.9 fast lap in round 1!  

I crashed on the 1st double off the start, then bobbled again on lap 1 :(. I guess I'm not used to starting up front?  Lol. I did recover though and finished 3rd. But I really want a clean 1st lap!

My dialed pit spot with JC pit mat and new MuchMore slim led pit light :)

More goodies!

I was finally able to pick up a few orders for more TLR spare parts, DE setup wheels, and my new pit light!  I also picked up some JC M4 serrated wheel nuts which were 50% off!  Score!

Ice Breaker Series, Round 3, MHRC, Sunday 1/3/16

We attended round 3 of the series at MHRC, on Sunday 1/3/16. Lots of other people had the same idea, as we ran into a few SDRC locals and there were 11 heats of racing!  Wow!

I checked out the upstairs pit area while waiting for my heat. It wasn't completely finished yet, but some people pitted up there anyway, when the trackside pit area was full.  I took the pics below though a window above the track. 

The main was a mess in my opinion. I got taken out on the start yet again, but recovered to 4th within a few laps. But I got caught up in a wreck between 2 other cars and dropped back. I would end up finishing in 7th. With no throw outs, this will certainly drop me in the points.

Looks like I dropped to 8th :(

1st race day of 2016! Saturday 1/2/16

I would race my new TLR 22 3.0 for the 1st time during the 1st race day of 2016!  I raced in the 13.5 class and was able to TQ and win!  What a great way to start off 2016!

My 3.0 sitting atop my new JC pit that Lance gave me for Christmas :). I'm liking the new pit mat!

By about 1:30pm the stand was full all the time!  At one point there were 20 cars on the track. Going out to run was pointless. 

I also managed to break my 1st part on the 3.0. The front camber link mount broke on a bad landing after getting hit midair by a 1/8 buggy. :(

I parked my car in the pipe in the 1st corner on the start and let everyone go by. I fought my way through the field and caught the leader. I attempted to pass a few times, but bobbled and fell back again. We both made it across for the final lap and I was only a few car lengths behind!  He went a little wide in the next to last turn before the step up jump into the final turn into the straight!  I hugged the pipe and attempted a pass! I think I may have touched his car since we both got out of shape, but I recovered first and beat him to the line for the win!  Whew!

I also had the fastest lap of the day 18.0, and the fastest lap in the main. 18.2 :)