Mini Late Model 500 - February 13th

[CShearburn]

Information on the Mini Late Model 500 lap team endurance race has now been posted.

You can view the page at: http://www.allensrccars.com/MLM500/

By a rough estimate based on interest already expressed in this race we should have at least 7 - 10 teams in each Sportsman and Expert class and 4 - 6 Juniors for their 100 lapper.

This is really shaping up to be a lot of fun.

Have any questions just ask here. :thumbsup:

[MiniT21]

How many teams are you gonna allow? Might get crowded.. :D

[CShearburn]

How many teams are you gonna allow? Might get crowded.. :D


Scoring program allows up to 20 at a time. :thumbsup: LOL


I was thinking we would go up to 10 - 12, maybe slightly higher. I'd like to see at least 6 - 7 cars in the race to make it interesting. I'm counting at least 7 or 8 teams already for the Expert class and at least 6 - 7 in Sportsman I think. So I think we'll have some good fields in both which will make it fun.

We've even had a good turnout of Juniors (kids) so far this year so they'll have a good race too.

[suprcop67]

count me and alex in, we cant wait. what is the rule on being in the expert or the sportsman class. we have been racing outdoors for a long time but we have never raced on carpet and i have never even driven my car yet.

[DQbeck63]

It sounds like alot of fun. I just bought another mini lm the other day to try the carpet racing....if i can find a partner i would be interested in the sportsman race

[MK Race]

count me and alex in, we cant wait. what is the rule on being in the expert or the sportsman class. we have been racing outdoors for a long time but we have never raced on carpet and i have never even driven my car yet.

With you it would probably be sportsman. With Renard as your team mate I think that would drop you to the kids class.:D

[suprcop67]

well count me and alex in for the sportsman class, we cant wait. we are trying to make it over on some sundays before then but stuff always seems to come up

[Fineousfingers]

I think me and the Fabulous Tommy Sagle will be a contender on the expert class. With his luck and my good looks, we can't lose!!!

:D

[Blues Hockey]

Kelm, your a jackass.

[Sonny B]

Add myself and Chili Bowl JR (TQ) Rob "Wolfman" Mulvaney to the list.

[low81ryder]

Well i think the Mouse and the Animal Cliffy are the big dogs boys :D

[CShearburn]

From talking to a few guys the last week or so and after reading here, the Expert class should get at least 8 - 10 teams and the Sportsman around 6 - 8.

Although I haven't heard any confirmed "formed" teams yet in sportsman... only guys wanting to do it. This class keeps growing every week too.

So far I think we have the following confirmed:


Sportsman
1. Veith / Veith


Drivers looking for teammates (sportsman):
1. Matt Beckham


Expert
1. Wilkinson / Quartermouse
2. Brown / Mulvaney
3. Canham / Shearburn
4. Brannon / Fromme
5. Kelm / Fayant
6. Sagle / McGuire
7. Schmidt / Schmidt ?????


I will put out a sheet this Sunday for people to "pre" register their team to get a head count.

If you aren't listed but want to/plan to run let me know and I'll add you to the list.

[Sonny B]

Chris I think you made a mistake. You have the Kelm team listed in the Expert Class. :p

[ed gaines]

Chris I think you made a mistake. You have the Kelm team listed in the Expert Class. :p

That's not a mistake:ha::ha:

[MK Race]

OK Brown I still remember last time we raced, if you would call it that, somehow I got put over the wall and had half of the body ripped off.

Oh boy you've got some wolfboy on your team that TQs and finishes 1st loser at a little known race in the middle of cow country that gives you an advantage?:blackflag:

:D:D:D

[low81ryder]

I think we need to hook the OLD FARMER with our WILD BILL LOL. Watcha think.:D

[tsix]

I think we need to hook the OLD FARMER with our WILD BILL LOL. Watcha think.:D




Oh thats just great, the guy that made me want to start racing R/C in 1973 paired with the guy that made me want to stop racing R/C last Sunday. :rolleyes::ha:

[Sonny B]

Oh thats just great, the guy that made me want to start racing R/C in 1973 paired with the guy that made me want to stop racing R/C last Sunday. :rolleyes::ha:

I know what you mean Tom. A lot guys want to quit after being in a heat with Allen...:D

[low81ryder]

I know what you mean Tom. A lot guys want to quit after being in a heat with Allen...:D


I think you guys need to show the elders a some respect. LOL Dam im an elder. Forgot that, oh well it will be fun :D

[rcdrtrcr]

I may be interested if someone has a lm and looking for a teammate for sportsman. lmk

Jeremy

[tsix]

I know what you mean Tom. A lot guys want to quit after being in a heat with Allen...:D



Nah! Allen and I race together ok, it's just putting up with all his b.s. as soon as I walk in the door when all I really want to do is say hello to Barb and get my BBQ sammich !!! Allen and I have what you call an "understanding" on the racetrack. :tire: :blueflag: LOL!

[Mr.Wolfman]

OK Brown I still remember last time we raced, if you would call it that, somehow I got put over the wall and had half of the body ripped off.

Oh boy you've got some wolfboy on your team that TQs and finishes 1st loser at a little known race in the middle of cow country that gives you an advantage?:blackflag:

:D:D:D

you don't really what to do this do ya?

[MK Race]

you don't really what to do this do ya?

Sounds like an old Boy George song.:D

[Blues Hockey]

Don't argue with him Rob. Kelm is quite the Boy George expert.

[CShearburn]

Nah! Allen and I race together ok, it's just putting up with all his b.s. as soon as I walk in the door when all I really want to do is say hello to Barb and get my BBQ sammich !!! Allen and I have what you call an "understanding" on the racetrack. :tire: :blueflag: LOL!


The only understanding Allen has with anyone on the racetrack is they are in his way. lol

[Mr.Wolfman]

Don't argue with him Rob. Kelm is quite the Boy George expert.
if you check out his facebook ALL is understood.

[DQbeck63]

jeremy...if shawn or someone will let u borrow theirs im in for teaming up...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Blues Hockey]

if you check out his facebook ALL is understood.

Exactly, Is he supposed to look like Spanky!!

[CShearburn]

jeremy...if shawn or someone will let u borrow theirs im in for teaming up...:thumbsup::thumbsup:


I thought you said you had a car? lol

[2cells]

can we run the same car all 500 laps? Hey mouse, I guess Wolf boy forgot what happend last time he tried to pass us, we turned him into turtle boy. I been praktissin, I can count all the way up to 32 before I forgit.

[CShearburn]

can we run the same car all 500 laps?


Yes.

[Fineousfingers]

From talking to a few guys the last week or so and after reading here, the Expert class should get at least 8 - 10 teams and the Sportsman around 6 - 8.

Although I haven't heard any confirmed "formed" teams yet in sportsman... only guys wanting to do it. This class keeps growing every week too.

So far I think we have the following confirmed:


Sportsman
1. Veith / Veith


Drivers looking for teammates (sportsman):
1. Matt Beckham


Expert
1. Wilkinson / Quartermouse
2. Brown / Mulvaney
3. Canham / Shearburn
4. Brannon / Fromme
5. Kelm / Fayant
6. Sagle / McGuire
7. Schmidt / Schmidt ?????


I will put out a sheet this Sunday for people to "pre" register their team to get a head count.

If you aren't listed but want to/plan to run let me know and I'll add you to the list.

Actually it should read The Fabulous Sagle / McGuire - He's kinda sensitive about this stuff...

[low81ryder]

can we run the same car all 500 laps? Hey mouse, I guess Wolf boy forgot what happend last time he tried to pass us, we turned him into turtle boy. I been praktissin, I can count all the way up to 32 before I forgit.



Turtle Boy, i like that, Eh Wolfie tehehehehehe:D

[tsix]

Actually it should read The Fabulous Sagle / McGuire - He's kinda sensitive about this stuff...

Geez....There is already a Boy George topic in this thread. At least now everybody on dirtoval.com know exactly how serious we all are about our 1-18th scale 500 lap racing.

Damn..I knew it I should have tried earlier to recruit Mouse for Team Southpaw....Uh, I guess I am kinda sensitive about this stuff... :(

[Mr.Wolfman]

Turtle Boy, i like that, Eh Wolfie tehehehehehe:D

a guy needs a turtle shell on his car to race with you twins.....LOL

[DQbeck63]

I thought you said you had a car? lol

I do have one, but i thought we both had to have one?

Seems like 500 laps on one car would be hard on the car/ motor.

[Fineousfingers]

Geez....There is already a Boy George topic in this thread. At least now everybody on dirtoval.com know exactly how serious we all are about our 1-18th scale 500 lap racing.

Damn..I knew it I should have tried earlier to recruit Mouse for Team Southpaw....Uh, I guess I am kinda sensitive about this stuff... :(


That's what you get when you scrape the bottom of the barrel. Us southpaws are hard to find... lol But I'm sure with your teachings Master Yoda that I can get to the end... :D

May the Force be with us Southpaws

[CShearburn]

I do have one, but i thought we both had to have one?

Seems like 500 laps on one car would be hard on the car/ motor.

You can use one car, or if both drivers have a car they can each use their own. I'll rewrite that rule so its more clear.

500 laps might be a little hard on the motor, especially if its a brushed motor, but not any harder on the car than two race days would be.

[low81ryder]

a guy needs a turtle shell on his car to race with you twins.....LOL




Hoooowwwwwl !!!!! LOL. Twins ? Got to be kiddin Wolfie LOL

[CShearburn]

Hoooowwwwwl !!!!! LOL. Twins ? Got to be kiddin Wolfie LOL

Speaking of twins. I think we found Cliffy's twin last Saturday at Rookie's. What was her name Cliff? Erma?

:ha:

[low81ryder]

Speaking of twins. I think we found Cliffy's twin last Saturday at Rookie's. What was her name Cliff? Erma?

:ha:



LMFFAO !!!!!!! Thats bad very bad.:D:D

[MK Race]

Speaking of twins. I think we found Cliffy's twin last Saturday at Rookie's. What was her name Cliff? Erma?

:ha:


I think it was Pat. Like Pat in the old Saturday Night Live skit. The last name had to be Wilkerson though.

I think Bill was scared and none of the camera phones came out. I think I would of paid her to hug Bill.

We will be racing at least for the next 2 weeks. Maybe we can fix her up wirh Doug?:D

[2cells]

I am real sorry you don't recoganize beauty when I see it. As far as her being my sister, I hope not, so I ain't askin Dad about it. If she is as sick as me it could be beter than a trip to the farm.

[CShearburn]

I am real sorry you don't recoganize beauty when I see it. As far as her being my sister, I hope not, so I ain't askin Dad about it. If she is as sick as me it could be beter than a trip to the farm.

Sister? I thought it was your brother. lol

[2cells]

I've heard of a boy named Sue, Not Erma:confused:

[low81ryder]

Well if someone starts pluckin and swingin a banjo im running LOL

[Sonny B]

Sister? I thought it was your brother. lol

I bet you still left an $11 tip...:confused:

[stocksprint]

I just came across this and thought i would share it with everybody.I bet this lil car would be a blast to drive being 1/18 4WD LM...http://67.199.85.166/ae/rc18lm/rc18lm_home.php

[Fineousfingers]

Well if someone starts pluckin and swingin a banjo im running LOL


C'mon boy! Squeal! Squeal Like a pig! YEA!

[low81ryder]

C'mon boy! Squeal! Squeal Like a pig! YEA!



Hey Flashbulb will 20 bucks by me a blocker this week LOL :D

[CShearburn]

Hey Flashbulb will 20 bucks by me a blocker this week LOL :D

Yea I think for another $20 he would be willing to block you again. LOL

[Fineousfingers]

Hey Flashbulb will 20 bucks by me a blocker this week LOL :D


I learned a long time ago - I ain't no Ho! I can prostitute myself, but 20 bucks is Ho money. I"m worth more than that - YOU know how wide I can make that car on the track! lol

:D

I still feel bad - but I'm quickly getting over it... I'm bettin' that I hear something THIS week when the leader comes up on my happy a$$ to lap me !

[DQbeck63]

Well...should be there on the 13th. Got a partner today so we will be bringing our cars up and racing in the sportsman class. Should be fun:thumbsup:

[rcdrtrcr]

Guess I wont be running planning on teaming up with Matt but looks like he got a partner...:confused:

[low81ryder]

I learned a long time ago - I ain't no Ho! I can prostitute myself, but 20 bucks is Ho money. I"m worth more than that - YOU know how wide I can make that car on the track! lol

:D

I still feel bad - but I'm quickly getting over it... I'm bettin' that I hear something THIS week when the leader comes up on my happy a$$ to lap me !


LOL you kill me Flashbulb. OK OK 50 bucks thats tops LMAO:D This Resession is killin me.

[Fineousfingers]

Well I paid my dues today. Last last last last last last sheesh. I couldn't find the setup, I couldn't drive, I could focus, I couldn't find anyone to wreck. I miss ya Mouse....

Jimmy

PS Look for a little stocking stuffer in Cliffy's race gear. Thought ya might like it...:D

[low81ryder]

Well I paid my dues today. Last last last last last last sheesh. I couldn't find the setup, I couldn't drive, I could focus, I couldn't find anyone to wreck. I miss ya Mouse....

Jimmy

PS Look for a little stocking stuffer in Cliffy's race gear. Thought ya might like it...:D



Fear not my friend. I'll be there next week. Dont want ya missin me LOL.. Really hum ill take a look see.

[ToKeN]

Thank you cliff for lettin me drive ur second car,Man it was a blast i had forgotten how much fun carpet can be:D as for the 500 lapper alex and i will be there i imagine we will have to race in the pro class unless i can find someone to team with alex in the sportsman class and someone to team with me either way we will be there
jim fanning

[DQbeck63]

Chris, How many teams does it look like you have for each class so far?

[CShearburn]

Chris, How many teams does it look like you have for each class so far?


As of now it looks like there is for sure 6 teams in Sportsman and 8 teams in Expert. There are at least 1 - 2 teams in Expert that are still up in the air and probably 2 - 3 teams still up in the air in Sportsman. We should see at least 7 - 8 teams in Sportsman and maybe as many as 10 - 11 in Expert by race time.

Looks like we will have some stuff to give away as well. Should be a lot of fun.

For those wanting to run but are looking for a partner/ride please let me know and I can add you to the list. Also specify if you have a car already or not.


Looking for Ride/Teammate (Sportsman)
1. Alex Fanning (has car)
2. Jeremy Dunham (no car) ?????
3. Bear ?? (rumor has it BEAR has a car now :thumbsup:)


Looking for Ride/Teammate (Expert)
1. Jim Fanning (has car?)

[CShearburn]

Thank you cliff for lettin me drive ur second car,Man it was a blast i had forgotten how much fun carpet can be:D as for the 500 lapper alex and i will be there i imagine we will have to race in the pro class unless i can find someone to team with alex in the sportsman class and someone to team with me either way we will be there
jim fanning


Jim, you should talk to Gary Brannon next week and see if he needs a teammate. Sounds like he isn't sure if Matt still wants to run or not. Or, you should talk to Chris and Ken Fuiten. Alex can team with Ken in Sportsman and you can team with Chris in Expert.

[ToKeN]

Jim, you should talk to Gary Brannon next week and see if he needs a teammate. Sounds like he isn't sure if Matt still wants to run or not. Or, you should talk to Chris and Ken Fuiten. Alex can team with Ken in Sportsman and you can team with Chris in Expert.

okay ill do that thanks chris

[suprcop67]

been working on my car for a while tonight getting it ready. we cant wait for next weekend :trophy::trophy::trophy:

[Mr.Wolfman]

my car is resting quietly with the crew chief/owner... got to love rentals....nothing parties like a rental.....LOL

see everyone in 2 weeks

Wolfman

[DQbeck63]

I am ready to go this weekend:thumbsup: Have never ran on the carpet track at Allens so we are gonna try to make it up there a little early to get some practice in and make sure our setups arent to far off. Should be a fun event. See everyone saturday as long as the weather doesnt turn bad

[suprcop67]

my car is resting quietly with the crew chief/owner... got to love rentals....nothing parties like a rental.....LOL

see everyone in 2 weeks

Wolfman

drive it like you stole it LOL

[low81ryder]

I see ya lurking around in here Wolfie. teheheheheheh :eek:. Better hope that rent a ride is ready:D. Cya Turtle Shell. LMAO

[suprcop67]

headin out the door

[MK Race]

That was a blast!!!!!!

Congrats to Chris and Doug on the win. :trophy:

Too bad for Team Southern Boys, you guys looked like you had it won. I think Mark should of hand counted your laps.

[suprcop67]

we had a blast and cant wait to do it again. i will post some video on youtube later

[tpg69]

Zach and I had a great time. Thanks to Chad Elliott for teaming up with me.
Tim Goeken

[DQbeck63]

That was a blast!!!!!!

Congrats to Chris and Doug on the win. :trophy:

Too bad for Team Southern Boys, you guys looked like you had it won. I think Mark should of hand counted your laps.

Thanks Mike:thumbsup: Even though we had the bad luck, we still had a blast, and will definatally make the next 500 lap race for sure:thumbsup:

[Fineousfingers]

Team Southpaw (B) ended well with Joe Taft being smooooooth after I juked it during the first leg. What a Blast! My first Southpaw Partner, Tommy Sagle, couldn't make it, so I showed up looking for a ride and Joe did the same. We slapped some Batts together and made a run for it. Thanks goes out to Team Southern Boyz for not putting in your transponder on the second leg. Really appreciate it... :thumbsup: My apologies goes out to Kelm's team - I flubbed and took his battery instead of mine in the heat of the moment during a pitstop. Sorry again Mike. :o I'd like to thank Wolfman for letting me pass him, I think it is the first and probably ONLY time that will ever happen.:D Everyone else - thanks for the great attitude that everyone displays at Allen's. Allen encourages this kind of fun and I think we can all say that we have tons of FUN at Allen's. Congrats goes out to Shearburn and Canham. Thanks to Barb for great food, to Mark Daniels for keeping the races going smooth, and Allen and Chris for putting the whole thing together. Looking for the next one!

Jimmy

:checkeredflag::checkeredflag:

[CShearburn]

A BIG thanks to Mark Daniels for running the show and keeping things going smoothly. I don't think anyone realizes all the little things that were involved in running the scoring for these races and he did an awesome job with it. We set a schedule and he kept it to the second. Also thanks to Doug Canham for the awards and to Barb and Allen for good food and a nice track to race on.

Congrats to Justin Fernandez and Kace Schuh on their win in Sportsman. That was a fun race to watch and you guys hung in there all race and it paid off. Thanks also to Mouse and Cliff for completely boning the halfway break. LOL You had a big enough lead that would have been tough to cut in to.

Especially thanks to all 31 drivers who came out to race for this event. Was a lot of fun and it sounds like everyone else enjoyed it as well. I'm pretty sure we will try and do another one in April after this next 8 week point series.

[low81ryder]

Me and Cliffy agree this was a BLAST!!!!!!. Yes you can tell we are AARP members :o. But hey had to give you Yankees a break :rolleyes:. Would like to thank Allen, Barb. Mark and Chris. It was a great ideal and one heck of a race. I think we should do a few of these thru the summer. Thanks to all the sponsers that donated stuff (not sure who all did) but racers appreciated it. Again a steller job people:thumbsup::thumbsup:. Cyas......Mouse..... Oh yeah Doug great job on the plaques. Dam i wanted one of those. LOL

[suprcop67]

this is some video i shot with my digital camera of the expert class

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzKnCqQTelU

[low81ryder]

Nice video Mike great job.

[tsix]

Hey,great job Team Southpaw don't think you guys missed me too much sorry I was not there sounds like everybody had a good time, the help I had lined up for my Mom backed out on me at about 9a.m. Sat. morning. Congrats to everyone :thumbsup::thumbsup::checkeredflag::checkeredflag: :beer:Hope to make the next 500!

Tom

[Blues Hockey]

Does anyone have any pics from this race?

Thanks

Jason

[CShearburn]

Cool video Mike. I didn't realize we lost another 4 laps before I got Doug's car back on the track to start the 2nd half. I could have sworn the field only went by once. Shows how fast these things are. lol



Does anyone have any pics from this race?

Thanks

Jason


I don't think so. Jim "Flashbulb" McGuire left his camera at home :o so the only pics I think we got were of the winners with their awards.


I think we'll do this race again on April 17th or 18th which is after our next 8-week point series. Everyone had too much fun not to do it again and that will pretty much take us right into outdoor season. :thumbsup:

[suprcop67]

jim took a group picture with someones camera

[CShearburn]

Just a heads up... we are looking at probably doing another 500 lapper on the April 18th weekend. Though if we do it we will probably have it on Saturday, April 17th. This will cap off our indoor season which has been one of the best so far. I will get the details posted on the website after we get them hashed out (hopefully) this weekend.

See everyone on Sunday for another great day of racing!

[Fineousfingers]

Cool video Mike. I didn't realize we lost another 4 laps before I got Doug's car back on the track to start the 2nd half. I could have sworn the field only went by once. Shows how fast these things are. lol






I don't think so. Jim "Flashbulb" McGuire left his camera at home :o so the only pics I think we got were of the winners with their awards.


I think we'll do this race again on April 17th or 18th which is after our next 8-week point series. Everyone had too much fun not to do it again and that will pretty much take us right into outdoor season. :thumbsup:

Doh! I WILL have the big gun there for the next one. Watch out for flashes in your face while you're trying to run your line!

They call me "The Flash" lol