Back at you this weekend with another cutting edge race! Sid's Raceway will be running a 20 minute Truck A Main (15 minute "B" and 10 minute "C"mains) at this years "Dirt Storm" race! It really is going to be a dirt storm with all that running! The level of competition really has risen quite a bit and with 10 Minute Buggy mains as well, racers have been getting more bang for their buck at the track! It only makes sense though as back in the day we used to run on 1200mAH and could still last 4 minutes. I don't know why it has only been upped to 5 minutes seeing as though battery capacity has almost quadrupled! You would be surprised at how little capacity you actually use in a 5 minute race. The weather also looks good (for a change) and the Track Crew will be working this week getting the track into shape. I think they bought a gas powered tamper to hammer out some of the rough spots and keep the jumps nicely packed down. I have not had any chance to get out there and practice as work has been crazy, but I am super stoked to get out there and swap some paint again. As usual results and race videos (or for track info) you can go to: www.sidsraceway.com
This event will also hold one of the new Tamiya TCS Off Road Series. Hopefully they get some good action in there as well with people battling out for that free trip to California for the finals.
For more info on the TCS Series go here: Tamiya Canada
Random thoughts:
- While I like my current RB5 set up with the new Worlds kit, I am going to try going back to the stock rear arms with the new shorter towers just to see how it feels (I am expecting a little increase in rear traction).
- The Lazer SP will remain the same as the last race I think with the rear shocks mounted on the front side of the arms.
- Big thanks to XXX Main for stepping up and sponsoring (and/or co-sponsoring) the whole season. Really cool that they are helping out the electric scene again!
- Same with The Hobby Room. These guys are not even in this Province (I think they are in Alberta) and they step up an sponsor events and give out great deals to racers. Check them out at: www.hobbyroom.ca . Makes you wonder why more local stores don't get involved to get their name out there with the local racing community. I mean sponsor an event and set up a mobile shop in a small tent with some consumables like tires, spare parts and maybe a race day special? etc.
Mike'isms:
- It is supposed to be hot this weekend. Maybe I will surprise Mike with some ice cold Club Soda for his drinking pleasure at the track!
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