Nearly Half Way...

JJ still has the points lead. Carlisle called out to our master's class racers, and Frank and Chip were missed for their competitive entries...  Hope to see those laps up next week.  Tim and Dean once again showed his consistency with several heat wins each, while Rich drove to three heat victories.  Next week we have Super JGT, SCX Lighted and FLYROCK Chevrons as the class draw....  See you at the track!

Second Week A Charm?

Was the second week a charm? Sure seemed to be for Chip who ran strong and topped the IROC, Bonus, Chevron Round.  Tim continues to show his consistency, while Dean ran strong AGAIN.  Both Tim and Dean continue to become faster and more consistent as they drive the track.  Jr. and Sr. are tied.  Frank fired his spotter after the first heat, but is tied for second in the Master's Class.  JJ Continues to show dominance with top laps, even while pulling a left-handed, peg-legged, pirate heat.  Next week features LMP, DTM Lighted and FLY Racing Capris. Please check out the class rules and have those cars prepped. S&S will be closed for practice this weekend, however, there will be test and tune opportunities early next week...  Call, text or blog ahead of time to check track times.

Not April Fools...

This past Thursday opened with strong performances from JJ, Chip and Dean, who unfortunately had to leave after the second heat.  Most notable was Dean's performance with the new SCX Cuda. New driver Tim showed he is really getting around the speedway as well, while Rich returned for the new series.  Scott showed up with hopeful driver Jayson. Hope they can both run some more races. Chip leads the master's class with Frank and Sam Sr. a close second and third.  The next week features SCX GT lighted, Super JGT and IROC, Asphalt modified Stockers.  Please check out the class rules and have those cars prepped accordingly.

Closed Poll On Spring Classes

Thanks to the member racers of S&S Speedway for casting your vote.  Seems there's an overwhelming interest in DTM Lighted, LMP and Trans-Am...  Vanquish returns with a strong six votes and tied at five votes are Super JGT, SCX Lighted, FLY Racing Capris and Front Motor GT classes.

Since there are four remaining classes tied, in fairness, I will create a short poll to vote on two of the remaining four classes, and the two classes which do not receive favor, will be two classes we add as the "voted in" classes.

Received an off list question concerning the Colgate motors for LMP...  We all know the real LMP world is open to any motor for fastest lap times...  At S&S, it has been tested that higher RPM motors do not necessarily provide an advantage to lap times, UNLESS, you are running Hendrickson tires, and not everyone is privy to having them, so a totally "open" LMP class creates a distinct disadvantage.  Initially, it is a reasonable thought to try Colgate motors, since they are cheap, plenitful and spec out like an NC5 and closed can, Slot-It BOXER, which cost 7 times more.  Fiddling with gear combinations and wheel diameters should provide plenty of power down the S&S straight, with just enough grunt to get through the twisties with manageable power.

This Thursday is a casual. "run for fun" night and general testing...  Along with bringing some cars to test for the spring, bring your LMP, stuff it full of a big motor you would wish to run and see how she handles... solder up a set of motor leads to a Colgate motor and bring that along too.  I, for one, will be testing the SCX Prospeed motor, and a Slot-It closed can BOXER to see how it fairs against the Colgate...  We can always modify rules, at this point, to suit the masses if the Colgate doesn't suit our needs...

SB2

SCX Corvette In-Car!!!!

Keychain Cam mountain on the roof of an SCX Corvette.

Thinking Spring!

The warm weather is upon us, however we have a series to contend with before we hang up our controllers for the summer.

Here's a list of the classes we have run so far at S&S;

Carrera Group 5 lighted

Carrera GT lighted

NINCO GT

NINCO Super JGT

SCX GT lighted

SCX Rally

Vanquish

NASCAR

Vintage LeMans day and night

Vintage GT

March Madness

FLY RACING Capris RS

Trans-Am

Slot-It Group C

Vintage Can AM 1/32

Some idle chatter suggests interest in the following classes we have not run;

LMP

DTM lighted

Group 5

Front Motor GT

Vintage F1 (Cartrix style)

GT1

Spirit Pugeot Sport

NSR Classic according to national rules