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As Mitch posted we ran a couple races during yesterday's open track day. We first ran a Womp race trying out a new format. Inspired by the format used at Pelican Park we tried out a race consisting of 20 lap sprint races. Using this format and a scoring system based on points for your finish position, each heat race was a heads up race for the win. Racer's average lap times was used to break any ties in the points. The racing was very close! With 8 racers on hand it only took 45 minutes to complete the race. Response to this race and format was positive, so we will run this again next Monday.

Here's the Womp Race results:

After the Womp Race we raced Flexi's. For this race we used a traditional round robin format with 3 minute heats.

Here are the Flexi Race results:

After the Flexi race it was suggested we either race 4 inch or 4.5 inch chassis only, not both. I have given this some thought and based on the fact Bob Nakamura's track is like a super speedway, and has chosen 4.5 inch flexi chassis to race on his track, I think we should race 4 inch chassis at Inslot's Checkered Flag, since Checkered Flag is more like a short course.

Race results from the Odd Thursday Night race on September 23rd:

So they make the Lola T70 in the coupe version as well as the Can Am version? So they make 3 different models? Two different T70s and the Elva?

4 models? What do they make besides the Lola and Elvas?

I have received feedback that it is time to start racing!

I have entered new information in the calendar for the next Open Track Monday for Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway. Here it is in a nutshell:

RACING starts at 2:00PM.

First up is the WOMP Class. Races will be sprint type consisting of 20 lap heats races.

Immediately following the WOMP races will be the Flexi class. Races will be conventional 3 minute heat races.

The SECOND ROUND of Racing starts at 6:00PM following the same schedule and format of the earlier races.

Racers can arrive early and race in both events, or attend just one. Each even is scored separately, two separate races on the same day. The potential is there to win them both!

Track closes when last racer is ready to leave!

I am planning to be at the race this Thursday. You can have more discussion as Doc said and let me know what needs to be written for the Can Am Class. I've been more focused on other things lately.

I'm also planning to bring other parts along in addition to the motors I listed. I'll try to get there early so you guys can go through what I've recently uncovered.

In my opinion this illustrates the main issue with racing 1/32. There are so many manufacturers with so many different styles of cars and chassis it is hard to group cars into competitive classes. I think it has gotten to the point where the different brands need to form separate classes. The Thunderslot cars are a perfect example. This rule change has pretty much made Can Am the Thunderslot class. It seems to me "like brand" cars make for the closest competition. Unless you allow for 3D printed pod chassis in any given class. And that is a whole 'nother can of worms.......

In regards to the motors I'm selling. I think you will all agree $6 for any of the motors listed is a pretty good deal. My intent is to give some racers a chance to get some good deals on motors. I'm not looking to just liquidate these motors ala fire sale.

For this initial sale I am limiting each racer's purchase to one single motor of any particular brand/type. This will allow more racers to get an opportunity to get at least one of the more desirable motors.

So far Doc has requested an H&R 14k and 18k motor. (sold - set aside)

Rico has also requested one of each of the H&R motors. (sold - set aside)

The Racer's Choice Award went to Beau's beautiful entry!

Springwater Raceway has a steeply banked 180 degree wide radius turn that took its toll on more than one competitor during the race!

Racers taking care of business between heats.

Gearloose and Bob before the start of the next heat race.

Gary T. servicing his car between heats. Gary was the eventual winner of the race.

The starting grid.

Yeah, I know!

You're welcome Rico!

Let's refer to the brace as the Billy Bar!